More areas flooded, Bhola-Lakshmipur ferry suspended
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre on Monday forecasts deterioration in flood situation as major rivers continue to swell.
Gold price rises by Tk 1,516 a bhori
Jewellers have increased the prices of gold by up to Tk 1,516 per bhori with effect from today because of price hike of the precious metal in the international markets for last few days. Bangladesh Jewellers Association on Saturday announced the new rate of gold after the reduction of the price thrice in last few months.
Trust fund for community clinics to be created: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government has a plan to create a Trust Fund for Community Clinics across the country to give those a permanent shape and ensure smooth medicare services for people.
Opponents in front line of Mujib commemoration
The National Human Rights Commission chairman, Mizanur Rahman, on Saturday said that those who were against the country’s founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had now appeared in the front row at the discussion commemorating his death anniversary.
People continue to suffer in flood-affected areas
People in the flood affected areas of the country, especially in northern districts, continue to suffer for want of jobs, food and safe drinking water.
AUG 21 GRENADE ATTACK : Khaleda, son involved: PM
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Friday said that there was no doubt that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her eldest son Tarique Rahman were behind the attack on Awami League rally on August 21, 2004 that killed 24 people.
Prices of egg, broiler, onion, garlic on the rise
The prices of egg, broiler, onion and garlic increased in the city’s kitchen markets over the week ending Friday.
Govt continues character assassination: Khaleda
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, on Friday said that the government continued to file false cases against BNP leaders and activists aiming at character assassination. In a statement, signed by BNP spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon, she said, ‘BNP had neither done politics of terrorism nor sheltered terrorists.’
JL man killed in ‘encounter’
Another ruling party man, accused of triple murder in a factional clash in city, was killed in an ‘encounter’ with the law enforcers on early Friday at Gazipur. The victim, Saidur Rahman, 35, a Juba League leader, was involved in murdering three people, claimed police.
FAKE LICENSES, UNFIT VEHICLES : Drive brings no change
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority’s ongoing drive against unfit vehicles and fake driving licenses all over the country appears to have had little impact. Many unfit vehicles still ply the Dhaka city streets and highways, and at roads in other parts of the country.
