Economy in the dumps in first quarter
All major economic indicators contributing to the growth of gross domestic product performed astonishingly badly in the first quarter suggesting the government has a tough task ahead trying to come close to its projections for the current fiscal year.
Army man hacked at cantt checkpoint
An assailant hacked an army soldier at a checkpoint at Kachukhet at Dhaka Cantonment on Tuesday morning.
Full implementation of CHT treaty demanded
Leaders of different political and socio-cultural organisations on Tuesday demanded constitutional recognition of ethnic minority people as ‘indigenous’ and full implementation of the 1997 Chittagong Hill Tracts Treaty for establishing their rights.
Inflation inches down in Oct
The point-to-point inflation slightly went down to 6.19 per cent in October from 6.24 per cent in the previous month due mainly to increased supply of winter vegetables in the domestic markets and lower prices of consumer goods and fuel oil in international markets, according to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
PM orders steps for quick disposal of sensational cases
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the ministries concerned for steps to ensure speedy disposal of ‘sensational murder cases’ as lengthy investigation and slow judicial process held back dozens of such cases across the country.
Apologise or face the music, MPs to TIB
MPs from across the board on Monday lambasted the Transparency International Bangladesh for undermining parliament by terming it ‘stage for puppet show’. They also demanded the TIB apologise for its ‘derogatory’ remarks on parliament saying it is tantamount to sedition.
Online newspapers asked to get registered
The government on Monday asked publishers of all online newspapers to get registered with the Press Information Department under the information ministry.
Non-MPO teachers’ protest steps into third week
Non-MPO teachers’ sit-in agitation for realising the demand of inclusion of their educational institutions in the monthly pay order system stepped into third week on Monday. Teachers continued their sit-in programme for the 15th day on the day to press home their demands.
Children to be kept out of risky jobs
Speakers at a views-exchange meeting here on Monday underscored the need for stopping children from engaging in hazardous and risky jobs and ensuring equal rights to underprivileged children.
Rajon’s father says he was threatened, offered bribe
Samiul Alam Rajon’s father Sheikh Azizul Islam on Sunday expressed anxiety over security of his family members.
