BNP allies to launch prog for Khaleda’s release
Several political parties belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance are likely to launch a programme to realise demands including release of BNP chief Khaleda Zia now in jail.
Ershad admitted to CMH, likely to be flown to Singapore today
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad’s health condition improved a little after taking treatment at the Coronary Care Unit of Dhaka Combined Military Hospital, said party secretary general Mashiur Rahman Ranga on Wednesday.
Golden rice beta carotene disappears fast: study
After studies have confirmed that vitamin A, converted from beta carotene, is very low in genetically modified golden rice, new evidence shows that the rice is also unable to hold the biochemical for long after harvest.
DU finds milk, edible oils, spices adulterated
Amid the ongoing government drives against adulteration and substandard quality of food items, a group of Dhaka University researchers on Tuesday disclosed findings of a study they just carried out,
43pc female workers sexually harassed at RMG factories
At least 90 per cent of the female garment workers are mentally tortured, 43 per cent get sexually abused and 51 per cent become victims of physical harassment, according to a research report released Tuesday.
Convince Myanmar to take Rohingyas back: PM to China
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged China to persuade Myanmar so that they take back their over one million Rohingya nationals from Bangladesh.
Jahanara Imam’s death anniv today
The 25th death anniversary of Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam who spearheaded the movement for trial of the war criminals, will be observed in the country today.
HC asks Green Line to pay Tk 45 lakh to Russel by July 16
The High Court Division on Tuesday rebuked and ordered Green Line Paribahan owner Md Alauddin to pay the remaining Tk 45 lakh to accident victim Russel Sarkar in nine instalments by July 16.
RMG workers’ payment system to be digitised: Rubana
President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association Rubana Huq on Tuesday said the wage payment system of RMG workers is going to be digitised soon.
Bill placed in JS to extend validity of Speedy Trial Act
The Law and Order Disruption (Speedy Trial) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was placed in Parliament on Tuesday for extending its validity till 2024.
