MNCs’ investment withdrawal ‘threats’ delay share offloading
A decade-old decision of offloading the government’s shares in the multinational giants on the stock market could not be implemented because of threats of withdrawing investment from the country by the companies, officials said.
An exhilarating reunion at Dhaka Univ
A grand reunion of the Dhaka University alumni was held at the university’s central playground with several thousand alumni taking part on Saturday amid much festivity and enthusiasm.
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE : 1,080 sites identified for preservation
Government has identified for preservation 1,080 sites which bear the memories of the War of Independence.
CJ’s remark jolted govt’s base, says BNP
BNP senior leader lieutenant general (retd) Mahbubur Rahman on Friday said chief justice SK Sinha’s recent remark on signing and writing judgements after retirement has shaken the foundation of the current government like a tremor.
Mobile operators for talks on call-drop compensation
The country’s mobile phone operators have urged the telecom regulator to hold consultations with them and review the directive of compensating subscribers for any call-drop.
Fire follows eviction drive at city slum
A fire broke out in the capital’s Kalyanpur slum on Friday, a day after the High Court imposed an injunction on demolition of the slum half way through an eviction drive by housing and public works ministry amid protest by the slum dwellers.
Bengal Publications launches e-book portal
Bengal Publications launched a Bangla e-book platform on Friday to cater to the needs and wants of Bengali literature enthusiasts, not just in the country but all over the world.
Never forget ‘boat’: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged people to keep confidence in ‘boat’, the election symbol of Awami League, saying boat will give the countrymen peace, prosperity, development and economic emancipation.
KALAYANPUR SLUM DEMOLITION : Thousand rendered homeless
At least 30 people were injured, one with bullet, in daylong clashes between slum dwellers and the police as the housing and public works ministry went to demolish a slum at Kalyanpur in the capital Thursday morning.
Develop coherent system for safe, honourable migration : UN envoy
Developing a coherent global system under the UN with improved inter-department coordination within the states is a must for safe and honourable migration irrespective of religion, race and colour, Peter Sutherland, special representative of the UN secretary general on migration and development, said in Dhaka on Thursday.
