HC asks govt to investigate marketing of contaminated pasteurized milk
The High Court Division on Monday directed the government to form an independent committee of experts for investigation into marketing of unsafe pasteurized milk across the country.
Ministers, secretaries to get Tk 75,000 for mobile set
Ministers, state ministers, deputy ministers and secretaries will now be entitled to an allowance of Tk 75,000 each for purchasing mobile set.
Venezuelan President Maduro wins re-election
President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election Sunday, in a vote that has been criticized both inside and outside of the country.
US and China call a ceasefire in trade dispute
After weeks of tensions, China and the United States have reached a ceasefire. Both sides this weekend said they had agreed to not impose new tariffs on one another while talks continue, after reaching an initial agreement on trade.
'We'll restore Malaysia's glory', Dr M as he clocks into office for first time
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is determined to restore Malaysia to its former glory.
China tests bombers on South China Sea island
China says it has landed long-range bombers for the first time on an island in the South China Sea, the latest in a series of maneuvers putting Beijing at odds with its neighbors and Washington over China's growing military presence around disputed islands.
Eight 'drug peddlers' killed in gunfights in Bangladesh
At least eight suspected drug traders were killed in 'gunfights' with law enforcers in Chuadanga, Rajshahi, Narsingdi, Jhenidah, Tangail and Jashore districts early Monday.
Only 16 out of 56,410 get fitness renewed
Only 16 out of 56,410 unfit motor vehicles of different government and non-government agencies and owners got their fitness certificates renewed after authorities gave them one month till April 30 for the task, said officials.
Khaleda applies to HC to grant bail in 3 other cases
The Appellate Division has not yet written the full verdict upholding bail granted to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia by the High Court Division in the Zia Orphanage Trust Case.
Gas supply shortage hits Dhaka life hard
Thousands of households in Dhaka have been facing severe shortage of gas supply for the past one week although the supplies to other major consumers like power stations, CNG filling stations and fertiliser factories are being staggered.
