Most political parties yet to submit audit reports to EC

Most of the political parties including Awami League, BNP and Jatiya Party are yet to submit their audit reports for 2014 to the Election Commission when the last date for submitting the reports is July 31.

UGC to review private universities August 13

The University Grants Commission would hold a meeting on August 13 with boards of trustee and vice-chancellors of private universities for proper implementation of the Private University Act 2010 and an expeditious shifting of the private universities to their own campuses.

5 killed in landslide as rain wreaks havoc

At least five people were killed in landslides in Cox’s Bazar and at least 50 new villages went under water on Monday as the people of most of the areas in south-eastern region of the country continued to suffer because of heavy monsoons.

Govt sets $33.5 billion export target for FY16

The government has set the export earning target at US$ 33.50 billion with a single digit year-on-year growth of 7.83 per cent for the current financial year 2015-16. Commerce minister Tofail Ahmed on Sunday announced the export target at the Export Promotion Bureau in the city.

Shohagh elected BCL president, Zakir general secy

Influences and a significant role of the syndicate of a former Bangladesh Chhatra League leader finally came out victorious defining what would be the new leadership of Bangladesh Chhatra League.

STATE-OWNED BANKS: Writs block recovery of Tk 45,135cr loans

Recovery of credit to the tune of Tk 45,135 crore by state-owned banks remained blocked for decades due to errant borrowers’ writ petitions.

Choose most qualified, honest officials for promotion in army: PM

The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Sunday asked the senior officials of Bangladesh Army to select for promotion the most qualified, capable, efficient and patriotic officers who have the belief in the Liberation War spirit rising above personal liking and disliking.

Thousands marooned in southeast, Flood situation may worsen: FFWC

Tens of thousands people in southeastern districts of the country became marooned on Sunday due to heavy monsoon shower.

BTRC revenue collections plunge by 64pc in FY15

The revenue collections of the telecom regulator declined by 64 per cent in the just concluded fiscal year 2014-2015 compared with the previous FY as it failed to meet the spectrum auction deadline and reduced the international call termination charges.

Election under neutral govt, not necessarily caretaker: Khaleda

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday said a neutral government under any name, not necessarily caretaker government, is now necessary for a free, fair and neutral election.