Save railway from plunderers: CPD, SPB

Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh and Socialist Party of Bangladesh on Thursday called on the people to get united to save Bangladesh Railway from the ‘plunderers.’ The CPB and SPB leaders also protested against the newly declared train fare hikes at a rally in front of the National Press Club.

Save railway from plunderers: CPD, SPB

Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh and Socialist Party of Bangladesh on Thursday called on the people to get united to save Bangladesh Railway from the ‘plunderers.’ The CPB and SPB leaders also protested against the newly declared train fare hikes at a rally in front of the National Press Club.

Ensure quality education, says president

President Abdul Hamid on Thursday said that education will turn into certificate-based only if the quality of education is not ensured and hoped that all concerned including University Grants Commission would come forward with specific work-plan to ensure quality of education.

Mobile cos lost 18 lakh subscribers in Jan amid biometric re-registration

The number of country’s active mobile phone users declined by 18 lakh in January as all private mobile operators witnessed shrinking of their subscriber’s base amid the ongoing biometric re-registration of SIMs.

Commercial establishments also must take DIFE licence

The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) is now working to bring commercial establishments under its registration system as per labour rules to ensure labour rights in the business firms.

Deadly Turkey 'terror attack' targets military in Ankara

An explosion hit military vehicles at an intersection in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Wednesday evening, officials said, in what the military called a terror attack.

Advanced Russian spy plane now in Syria

For the first time, Russia has deployed to Syria what the U.S. believes is one of its most advanced reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft.

At Mexican-U.S. border, Pope delivers a stinging critique

For much of his five-day trip in Mexico, Pope Francis has played the role of friendly pastor, smiling for selfies, kissing babies and encouraging the youth not to fall prey to the drug trade.

Glenn Beck: God killed Scalia so Cruz could win

Glenn Beck believes that God brought about the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in order to encourage Americans to vote for Ted Cruz.

ATM Fraud: 5 East Europeans under police scanner

Police on Wednesday said one of five suspected East European citizens might be involved in the recent automated teller machine card fraudulence that led to the theft of Tk 20.59 lakh in the city. They said they identified the suspects after reviewing close circuit television footages collected from ATM booths of fours affected banks.