Defaulted loans up by Tk 1,215cr in ’15 despite large loans’ restructuring
Defaulted loans or non-performing loans in the banking sector rose by Tk 1,215.45 crore in 2015 although Bangladesh Bank allowed restructuring of a huge amount of large loans of different corporate groups in the year.
Govt makes farce in name of blogger killing trial: Ganajagaran Mancha
Ganajagaran Mancha spokesperson Imran H Sarkar on Monday said that genuine killers of blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider were not punished and the government made farce in the name of trial.
AL, allies take to streets to protest at Khaleda remarks
The ruling Awami League-led alliance on Monday formed a human chain protesting against what it said derogatory remarks by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia over the war of independence and continued conspiracy being hatched by Pakistan against Bangladesh.
Constitution expert Mahmudul Islam dies
Constitution expert, Mahmudul Islam, also a senior jurist died on Monday night. The former attorney general who was considered as a law legend of the country,
ATM skimmers steal money from 3 banks
A number of clients of three leading private banks in the country became victims of an ATM scam as unidentified skimmers withdrew money from their accounts by forging their debit card and credit data.
Rehabilitation demanded for slum dwellers before eviction
Rights activists and slum dwellers on Saturday urged the authorities not to demolish any slum without rehabilitating the residents.
Raufun Basunia remembered
The 31st death anniversary of former student leader Raufun Basunia was observed on Saturday through different activities commemorating his supreme sacrifice during the anti-autocratic movement against military ruler HM Ershad.
Fresh EIA urged before executing Rampal power plant
The Sunderbans Rokhkha Jatiya Committee on Saturday urged the government to scrap Rampal Power Plant and Orion Power Plant projects to save the Sunderbans.
Over 80pc of smuggled goods dodge customs
Experts, businessmen and senior government officials on Saturday said the National Board of Revenue and other government agencies must intensify their effort in a coordinated manner to prevent smuggling at the maximum level to ensure overall security of the country and revenue generation.
Daily Star editor should resign for publishing false news: Nasim
Awami League presidium member, spokesman of the 14-party alliance and health and family welfare minister Mohammad Nasim on Friday said editor of the Daily Star Mahfuz Anam should tender resignation from his post for publishing false news during the political changeover of 1/11 (0f 2007).
