Khaleda seeks transfer of case to new court
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday filed a petition with the High Court seeking its directive to transfer the Zia Charitable Trust graft case to another court from the Dhaka Special Judge's Court-3.
Rape at Banani hotel: Safat's driver, bodyguard held
Rapid Action Battalion and detective branch of police on Sunday arrested two absconding accused of a case over raping two university students at hotel Raintree Dhaka at Banani.
AL extended meeting on May 20 over polls preparation, in-party feud
The ruling Awami League will hold an extended meeting of the central committee on May 20 as part of the preparations for the next general elections and to reduce in-party feuds across the country.
BANANI RAPE CASE Customs intel raids Apon Jewllers’ outlets
Customs authorities on Sunday conducted raids on the business firms owned by the father of one of the suspects of reported rape incidents inside Rain Tree Hotel in the capital’s Banani on March 28.
Sammilita Ganatantrik Parishad sweeps FBCCI polls
Sammilita Ganatantrik Parishad panel led by Md Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, the incumbent first vice-president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, swept the election to the board of directors of the federation on Sunday.
EC to finalise next general polls roadmap on May 23
Election Commission will finalise a roadmap for the next general elections in a commission meeting scheduled to be held on May 23.
33 women get Ratnagarbha Ma awards
Thirty-three successful women were honoured with Ratnagarbha Ma awards 2016 on Sunday for their outstanding contributions to their families and the society.
CHARGE SHEET AGAINST BABY, DEAD MAN SI suspended, AC, inspector withdrawn
Police sub-inspector and case investigation officer Maruful Islam was suspended on Sunday for submitting charge sheet against an 11 month old baby and a dead person in a case of theft and rioting filed with the Mirpur Model police station in the capital, the police headquarters said in a media release.
SCHOOL EDUCATION Absence of cultural activities stunts students’ creativity
Absence of cultural and literary activities from most schools is hampering creativity among the students.
HC directives call for strict adherence to SC guidelines on remand, arrest
The High Court has directed the authorities to keep tab on monthly conference between magistrates and the police to see whether or not the guidelines relating to arrests under Section 54 of the code of criminal procedures on suspicion and taking the arrested persons on remand by police were being followed.
