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.
ITALIAN AID WORKER KILLING : No clue to murder
Law enforcers could arrest no suspect and find out no clue to the killing of Italian aid worker Cesare Tavella, while the police headquarters on Tuesday instituted a committee and a special team for the investigation into the murder.
No one can dismiss Bangladesh as poor: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has categorically said Bangladesh will march ahead to emerge as a developed country by 2041 and no one will be able to undermine it as poor. ‘We’ll live with our head held high, nobody can dismiss us as poor,’ she said, amidst thunderous applause by Awami League followers and non-resident Bangladeshis.
BTRC finalises appointment of 2 firms for telco audit
The telecom regulator has finalised appointment of two firms to audit mobile phone operators after an initial audit attempt into the operators was foiled because of unlawful appointment of auditors in 2011.
Govt’s ‘militancy’ propaganda scared Aussie authorities: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday alleged the government’s campaign on militancy led to the Australian cricket team’s concern about security during their visit to Bangladesh, initially scheduled for Monday.
HAJJ STAMPEDE : 18 Bangladeshis among dead
At least 18 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims were identified among those killed in the September 24 stampede in Mina, outside the holy city of Makkah, Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh claimed on Monday, although the government confirmed the death of four pilgrims so far. Scores of Bangladeshi pilgrims also remained missing since the incident, HAAB and Bangladesh officials in Makkah said.
