Police move to scrutinise books concerns publishers
Publishers have expressed concern over the police move to scrutinise books to be released in the Ekushy Book Fair to determine if any of them contains anything hurting ‘religious sentiments’. They fear that the move will curtail freedom of expression.
Muhith to consider fat tax on junk food
Finance minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith told parliament on Tuesday that he would consider the imposition of 14.5 per cent ‘fat tax’ on junk food while preparing the budget for 2017-18 financial year.
Rakhine Commission suggests restoring citizenship, upholding rights
Upholding basic human rights including restoration of citizenship, allowing people to live with dignity and reestablishment of rule of laws for all in Rakhine State are the key to removing the plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
EC reconstitution : Eminent citizens suggest law
Eminent citizens suggested on Monday that the search committee for the Election Commission should recommend the enactment of a law on the appointment of the chief election commissioner
Voting in Tangail-4 by-polls begin
Voting in the election to Tangail-4 constituency (Kalihati) began on Tuesday morning. The balloting began at 8:00am and will continue till 4:00pm without any break.
Khaleda seeks fresh probe into Zia Orphanage graft case
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday submitted an application to a special court in Dhaka, seeking a fresh investigation into a case filed over alleged embezzlement of funds against her, her eldest son, Tarique Rahman and four others.
AL to send names of EC to search committee
The ruling Awami League on Monday decided to send names for the next chief election commissioner and other election commissioners to the search committee.
BNP finalises proposed names for EC
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party Monday night finalised names for the next Election Commission to be submitted to the search committee for the commission today.
PM for public exams in Class V, VIII
Prime linister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called for continuation of public examinations in Class-V and Class-VIII saying those were playing crucial role in confidence building of students for secondary school certificate examination.
Posh party organisers under ACC scanner
The Anti-Corruption Commission has begun hunting for the source of expenses by different organisations and individuals who organise parties at posh party centres in the capital.
