Nine dead, 25 missing as migrant boat sinks off western Turkey
Reuters, Ankara :Nine people died after a boat filled with migrants sank off the western coast of Turkey and another 25 were missing, the Turkish...
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Japan to Myanmar Conduct credible Rohingya probe
AP, Tokyo :Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Myanmar’s leader Tuesday that a credible investigation into alleged human rights violations against Rohingya Muslims is key...
Deal to purchase 70 locomotives from S. Korea
UNB, Dhaka :The government on Wednesday signed an agreement to purchase 70 locomotives involving Tk 1986.53 crore from South Korea.The Bangladesh Railway signed the deal...
HC order on revision plea Sunday
Staff Reporter :The High Court (HC) on Wednesday fixed next Sunday for passing an order on a revision plea filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia...
Perform social responsibilities
UNB, Dhaka :Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the media to perform their social responsibilities alongside their business to help build a good society.“Alongside...
Not counting on people’s vote govt is too generous to public servants
Editorial Desk :A secretary-level committee formed in May 2017 to review the pay scale finalised the recommendations that would allow the government to introduce salary...
Couple found dead in Cumilla
UNB, Cumilla :A couple was found dead at their house at Salepur village in Laksam upazila on Wednesday.Police recovered the hanging body of Shafiullah, 40,...
BD, Microsoft sign cyber security deal
UNB, Dhaka :Microsoft signed an agreement with the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology of Bangladesh on Government Security Program (GSP) here on Wednesday...
Accelerate efforts to empower girls: ILO, Unicef
UNB, Dhaka :ILO and Unicef have called on the government, development partners, civil society organisations and the private sector to accelerate efforts to empower girls.They...
BD slips 5 notches in Global Passport Power Index
UNB, Dhaka :Bangladesh has ranked 100th in the Global Passport Power Rank 2018, slipping five notches from its previous ranking.In 2017, Bangladesh ranked 95th with...
Turkish TV releases CCTV in missing Saudi journalist case
AFP :Turkish television Wednesday released CCTV footage showing the moment missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi entered the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul and the movements of...