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TIB for 'proper trial' of corrupt public servants

News —1 July, 2024 19:32

The traditional transfer, dismissal and compulsory retirement of corrupt public servants is ‘insufficient’ to curb corruption, says Transparency…

TIB for 'proper trial' of corrupt public servants

Militancy is now fully under control— SB Chief

Special Branch (SB) chief and Additional IGP Monirul Islam has…

Militancy is now fully under control— SB Chief
Court directive sought on wealth statements of public servants

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking…

Court directive sought on wealth statements of public servants

Prices of essentials for rations, poor go up

Prices of essentials for rations, poor go up

The price of rations for various state forces and government employees has recently been increased but it is less than the poor and open market sale (OMS). The government has…

DB’s Harun conducts mock copter flight to get appraisal

DB’s Harun conducts mock copter flight to get appraisal

Bangladesh Police’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harunor Rashid has conducted a fake drive with helicopter on hill tracks to arrest two accused killers of lawmaker Anwarul…

Bangladesh Navy to procure Ocean-going tug from India

Bangladesh Navy to procure Ocean-going tug from India

Bangladesh Navy has signed a contract for ‘Made in India’ 800 ton-Ocean Going Tug with India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers. The signing, held on Sunday,…

Dhaka to discuss manpower, economy with Riyadh

Dhaka to discuss manpower, economy with Riyadh

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from July 1-3, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday. During the visit, the Foreign…

‘Toofan’ goes global

‘Toofan’ goes global

After its successful release across the country on Eid-Ul-Azha, Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan starrer ‘Toofan’ has garnered massive interest among expatriate moviegoers…

Dhaka University 'inseparable part' of Bangladesh's emergence

Dhaka University 'inseparable part' of Bangladesh's emergence

President Mohammed Shahabuddin  said that the Dhaka University (DU) is an integral part of emergence, development, history-tradition, prosperity and success of Bangladesh. "Centering…

20 prisoners stage Pakistan jailbreak, 1 killed: officials

20 prisoners stage Pakistan jailbreak, 1 killed: officials

Twenty detainees, some accused of terrorism, staged a prison break in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Sunday, officials told AFP, adding that one was "killed in the crossfire" during…

Sundarbans’ honey being registered as GI product of Bangladesh

Sundarbans’ honey being registered as GI product of Bangladesh

Sundarbans’ honey is being registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh, a statement of Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) under the Ministry…

 $15m prize announced for World Cup team by India

$15m prize announced for World Cup team by India

India's World Cup-winning cricket team will share prize money of nearly $15 million, the national cricket board said Sunday, as a reward for their "talent, determination, and sportsmanship".…

Additional time in HSC exams recommended amid rainy days

Additional time in HSC exams recommended amid rainy days

Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee has instructed to enhance time in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in view of inclement weather. HSC…

Taliban reps meet UN, foreign envoys in Doha

Taliban reps meet UN, foreign envoys in Doha

Representatives of Afghanistan's Taliban government began meetings on Sunday with UN officials as they attended talks in Doha with special envoys to the Central Asian country for the…

Hasina greets Dhaka University people on anniversary

Hasina greets Dhaka University people on anniversary

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday greeted all concerned on the occasion of the 104th founding anniversary of Dhaka University (DU), the country's highest echelon of academic excellence,…

Indian Navy chief  to visit Bangladesh July 1-4

Indian Navy chief  to visit Bangladesh July 1-4

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of India, will pay a four-day official visit from July 1-4, aiming to consolidate bilateral defence relations between Bangladesh…

Court orders to appoint magistrate for entering into Benazir's flats

Court orders to appoint magistrate for entering into Benazir's flats

A Dhaka court has ordered to appoint a first-class magistrate to unlock and pave the way for an official receiver to enter into four flats owned by former Inspector General of Police…