SUST closed as BCL groups clash
Authorities of the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology on Wednesday closed the academic activities of the university until January 6, following a series of attacks and counter attacks, between factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League, over establishing dominance on the campus.
121 workers fired, 200 sued
At least 121 workers of a readymade garment factory at Ashulia industrial belt were terminated and over 200 workers were sued in separate cases filed for instigating labour unrest. Apparel workers in the industrial belt have been demonstrating since December 11, demanding minimum wage of Tk 16,000.
President holds talks with KSJL, LDP
Krishak Sramik Janata League president Kader Siddique on Wednesday opposed the current Parliament passing any bill for the creation of independent Election Commission.
Killings on border a grave concern, says PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the ‘incidents of death’ of innocent Bangladeshis along the border are a matter of grave concern.
Indonesia for int’l efforts
Indonesia would make efforts along with Bangladesh to sensitise international communities to create congenial ambiance by stopping persecution of religious minority in Rakhine state of Myanmar, officials said after the Indonesian foreign minister’ visit in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Law should be made for independent EC: JP
Jatiya Party on Tuesday placed a five-point proposal, including formulation of a law as stipulated in the constitution to form an independent election commission and ensure fair elections under it.
BNP finds EC circular fishy
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday claimed that the Election Commission issued a circular restricting electioneering by outsiders in Narayanganj City Corporation polls within 72 before the polling hours knowing that the party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, would go there.
Separate boards recommended for pry edn
A parliamentary committee on Tuesday recommended a separate textbook board for primary education and an education board for the Primary Education Completion Examinations.
Govt still in dark about number of undocumented Rohingyas
The government is still in the dark about the number of undocumented Rohingyas who have entered Bangladesh fleeing persecution of the ethnic minority group in Myanmar since 1978. Census of the undocumented Myanmar nationals missed the first deadline in March 2016 while Rohingyas continued to enter Bangladesh.
Indonesian FM to visit Rohingyas at Ukhia today
Indonesian foreign minister Retno LP Marsudi will visit Ukhia upazila of the Cox’s Bazar district on Tuesday morning to witness the Rohingya situation over there.
