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Politicians, cops top list

Politicians, cops top list
Some 86 per cent of youths in the country hold negative impression about integrity in politics, says a recent survey conducted by anti-graft watchdog Transparency International Bangladesh. Around 66 per cent respondents also say law enforcing agencies lack integrity, followed by land administration (65 per cent) and judicial services (57 per cent). The survey, conducted among 3,656 people in 31 districts selected through a multi-stage stratified systematic sampling method, also reveals that youths in Bangladesh almost unanimously consider ‘lack of integrity’ as an enormous problem and detrimental to country’s economics and overall development. Dr. Ifterkharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh,…

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116 killed in Indonesia military plane crash
116 killed in Indonesia military plane crash
At least 116 people were killed Tuesday when an Indonesian air force transport plane crashed into a…

Ethnic people deprived of state 
facilities: NHRC chairman

Ethnic people deprived of state facilities: NHRC chairman

Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Professor Mizanur Rahman said the rajakars, who opposed the birth of Bangladesh, have been enjoying all the state facilities, but the ethnic people who fought for the independence of the country have been deprived of their rights. The indigenous people…
Fire Service gets rescue equipment

Fire Service gets rescue equipment

Chinese government has given fire and rescue equipment to Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (BFSCD) to strengthen its capability and efficiency for providing service, reports BSS. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ma Mingqiang handed over the equipment to the BFSCD at a ceremony at BFSCD Training…
Tourism bonanza waiting to be tapped

Tourism bonanza waiting to be tapped

In fact, some government high-ups and policy makers have hazy as well as negative ideas about tourism. They firmly believe that to attract foreign tourists to Bangladesh, the country needs to have nightlife facilities, bars, massage parlours etc., as if these are the essence of tourism. One of our ex-state…
Asia Infrastructure Investment 
Bank has US on edge

Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank has US on edge

However, some prominent U.S. voices recently have been expressing alarm both at the AIIB's growth, and its ability to attract U.S. allies even though the Obama administration has been seeking to discourage membership. The U.S. holds the largest voting bloc in the IMF/World Bank structure, but has…
Shariatpur mayor, 12 others face arrest

Shariatpur mayor, 12 others face arrest

A Shariatpur court yesterday issued a warrant for the arrest of 12 people, including district Awami League president and Shariatpur municipality mayor Abdur Rob Munshi, in a graft case filed by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), reports UNB. The other accused who face the arrest warrant are Anwar…
    WB pledges $300m fund

    WB pledges $300m fund

    The World Bank (WB) will provide $300 million to Bangladesh to build a strong financial sector and $ 173 million for long term disaster resilience in the urban areas in Dhaka and Sylhet. To this end, the government yesterday signed two financing agreements with the International Development Agency (IDA),…
    Taliban attack NATO convoy in Kabul

    Taliban attack NATO convoy in Kabul

    AFP, KABUL: Suicide attackers yesterday targeted NATO troops in Kabul and a police headquarters in restive southern Afghanistan, killing three people and wounding at least 60 as the Taliban's bloody summer offensive showed no signs of letting up. A powerful blast echoed around the Afghan capital…
    Sajal, Tanjin Tisha pair up for first time

    Sajal, Tanjin Tisha pair up for first time

    Popular actor Sajal and model-actress Tanjin Tisha have paired up together in a tele-drama for the first time. The duo will be seen appearing in an Eid special drama serial titled ‘Sundar Asunder Smart’, scripted and directed by Ejaj Munna. DhakaLive has news about the duo’s first…
    Chile edge out Peru to reach Copa final

    Chile edge out Peru to reach Copa final

    AFP, SANTIAGO: Eduardo Vargas scored twice as Chile downed fierce rivals Peru 2-1 here Monday to reach the Copa America final for the first time in nearly 30 years. Vargas, who endured a miserable season on loan at relegated English Premier League side Queens Park Rangers, lashed in a stunning 64th-minute…
    Scanty catch of hilsa frustrates fishermen

    Scanty catch of hilsa frustrates fishermen

    Fishermen of Noakhali and Laximpur costal districts have been frustrated by scanty catch of hilsa in the Bay in this peak season. Every year around this time, the fishermen net a large quantity of hilsa; but this year they are not getting expected quantity of fish. The tasty, oily fish is normally available…
    Muhith accuses AL men of shielding culprits

    Muhith accuses AL men of shielding culprits

    Finance minister AMA Muhith yesterday expressed his resentment over the fact that he has not been able to take steps against all those involved in the Sonali Bank and Basic Bank scams. He blamed members of his own party, ruling Awami League, during a cut motion, and said they support the culprits involved…
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