Nursing a priority area of govt: PM
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday said the government is providing various incentives to the nursing sector in an effort to make this profession more attractive. She said this when president of the University of Kochi, Japan, Hiroko Minami met her at her office.
PAHELA BAISHAKH : Restriction overshadows celebrations
Countrymen are set to usher in the Bangla New Year 1423 on Pahela Baishakh today as a government restriction on any outdoor programme after 5pm and protests against it overshadow the celebrations of the first day on the Bengali calendar.
ALLIANCE-AFFILIATED RMG UNITS : 50pc defects still unaddressed
Half of the faults identified at the readymade garment factories doing business with the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety are still unaddressed, the Alliance said in a progress report on Wednesday.
Quake jolts country
A strong earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar and was felt in Bangladesh and across the region prompting thousands of panic-stricken people to rush to the streets on Wednesday night. The 6.9 magnitude quake which originated about 420 kilometres from Dhaka was felt in Bangladesh at about 7:55pm, said the meteorological department.
Donald Trump: Rules 'stacked against me'
Donald Trump said Tuesday night that the political system is "stacked against me," and accused the Republican Party of conspiring to stop him from clinching the party's nomination.
Somalia executes journalist turned Al-Shabaab terrorist
For years, Hassan Hanafi was a trusted source of news in Somalia. As the voice of Holy Quran Radio in Mogadishu, listeners across the capital tuned in to hear him report the latest political news.
Paul Ryan on 2016 bid: 'Count me out'
House Speaker Paul Ryan, facing increasing questions about his 2016 plans, sought to end speculation Tuesday that he may be a late entrant into the messy Republican race for president.
Progressive Party splits from Dilma Rousseff's coalition in Brazil
It's the kind of news no leader facing impeachment wants to hear. Yet another political party is backing out of embattled Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's coalition government, leaving her even more isolated as the lower house of Congress is on the verge of deciding whether she should be impeached.
One person arrested at Amsterdam airport
Officials said Wednesday morning that Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is fully operational again, hours after a section of the main terminal was cordoned off by police.
Hilsa price flies too high
Hilsa was being sold at an exorbitant price in the city’s kitchen markets in last few days as hoarders were making excessive profit, cashing on the festival of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla new year that falls on April14.
