HAJJ STAMPEDE : Death of 41 Bangladeshis confirmed so far
The Bangladesh mission in Saudi Arabia on Thursday confirmed the death of 41 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims so far in the September 24 stampede in Mina, outside the holy city of Makkah. The death toll of Bangladeshis increased from 28, as reported on Wednesday. The figure is likely to go up according to officials concerned.
SQC, MOJAHEED EXECUTION : Warrants issued
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday issued the warrants for the execution of death penalties of Salauddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed. The verdicts of Appellate Division upholding their death sentences were read out to the two war crimes death row inmates by the superintendents of two jails.
PM for global unity to tackle terrorism
Observing that terrorism and violent extremism remain as two major impediments to global peace and development, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called for a unity of all the countries to effectively address the threats.
BTRC for no job cuts in merger of Robi, Airtel
The telecom regulator has decided to process the merger proposal of Robi and Airtel and also set some conditions like no job cuts to protect the interest of the customers and the industry, said officials.
SC publishes verdicts in appeals of Mojaheed, Salauddin
The Supreme Court on Wednesday published the detailed verdicts in appeals filed by two condemned war crimes convicts Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed and Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.
Bangladesh to surprise world in SDGs too: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh is committed to leading by example again in case of sustainable development goals as it surprised the world with its achievements in MDGs. ‘Let’s commit our will and wealth for our present and future. In our journey, no one will be left behind as we aspire to build a just, progressiv e, peaceful and prosperous Bangladesh,’ she said.
ITALIAN AID WORKER KILLING : No clue, no suspect identified yet
The Detective Branch investigation committee on Wednesday visited the spot at Gulshan diplomatic enclave where Italian international aid worker Cesare Tavella was shot dead on Monday, but failed to find any clue to the murder.
AL to receive their champ in style
The Awami League will accord a mass reception to prime minister Sheikh Hasina on her return from the UN General Assembly in New York, USA to celebrate her being recognised as one of this year’s ‘Champions of the Earth’ – the highest accolade of the UN Environmental Programme.
Govt falling into its own trap, alleges BNP
Condemning the murder of an Italian citizen here, BNP senior leader Moyeen Khan on Tuesday said the government itself has been the victim of the fear of bugbear of communalism it has been showing people.
TRAFFIC VIOLATION : DMP warned over filing flawed cases
The Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate recently warned the Metropolitan Police Commissioner over the chronic practice of filing flawed traffic violation cases that allow the offenders to escape punishments.
