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Rohingyas dodging border vigilance

Rohingyas dodging
border vigilance
Desperate to escape torture and oppression in Myanmar, Rohingya people, in large numbers, are crossing illegally into Bangladesh despite tighter border vigilance by the Border Guard Bangladesh  (BGB). Some Rohingyas are infiltrating into Bangladesh through the remote areas of the border despite beefed up security, said BGB Director General Major General Abul Hossain during a press briefing in Cox’s Bazar yesterday. Vigilance has been heightened along the border with Myanmar, as criminals were trying to take advantage of the situation by sneaking in along with Rohingyas from the neighbouring country, the border force chief said. “The BGB has been directed to increase vigilance in such areas. Rohingyas were infiltrating into…

Hefazat threatens 
‘long march’

Hefazat threatens ‘long march’

The Hefazat-e-Islami Bangladesh (HIB), a quomi madrasa-based body, has threatened to organise a "long march" towards Myanmar if massacre of Rohingya Muslims are not stopped immediately. Leaders of the city unit of the Hefazat gave the warning while speaking at a protest meeting in front of…
City dwellers breathing ‘extremely unhealthy air’

City dwellers breathing ‘extremely unhealthy air’

With the onset of dry season, the air quality in the capital has started deteriorating due to unchecked discharge of dust from construction works and release of pollutants from vehicles and nearby brick kilns. Official data shows that the air of the capital was ‘extremely unhealthy’ on November…
Move against illegal constructions

Move against illegal constructions

The Rajdhahi Unnayan Kartipakkha (RAJUK) on Wednesday started a laudable initiative to remove illegal structures at different parts of the capital to discourage people not to construct structures that violate rules. In the capital, there are innumerable examples where the plan originally permitted by…
Unabated epidemic of child abuse

Unabated epidemic of child abuse

“I am like an angel. My heart is like a rose.” This is the opening line of a popular song  Angel of Taher Shah, a Pakistani sensation. In this song Shah reminds us that we can all be angels. Then a Child who seems to represent the unadulterated nature of the human mind, appears in the…
5 more projects under $ 2b Indian LoC get approval

5 more projects under $ 2b Indian LoC get approval

India has given approval to five more projects proposed by Bangladesh in key sectors, including railway, road infrastructure and power, to be implemented under its $ 2 billion Line of Credit (LoC), raising the total number of approved projects to nine, reports UNB. "The Indian EXIM Bank in a recent…
Civilians despair as Syria army advances in Aleppo

Civilians despair as Syria army advances in Aleppo

AFP, ALEPPO, Syria: The Syrian army advanced in Aleppo on Friday, pounding the rebel-held east with strikes that killed dozens and added to the despair for more than 250,000 civilians under siege. The US military meanwhile announced its first combat loss in Syria, saying a service member had been killed…
Enthusiasts remain enchanted

Enthusiasts remain enchanted

A huge number of enthusiasts waiting in long queues with immense patience and cooperating with the security personnel at the gates of the venue—the picture itself is well enough to say that whatever the crowd is waiting for must be something special. Yes, this was the exact situation found at…
Kings bring down Riders to earth

Kings bring down Riders to earth

Rajshahi Kings brought high flying Rangpur Riders down to the earth, thrashing them by 12 runs in a BPL-4 match yesterday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Mithun continued his rich vein of form by hitting 36 ball-64 not out but his stellar effort wasn’t enough to save the side…
Woman arms smuggler arrested

Woman arms smuggler arrested

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) yesterday arrested a suspected woman arms smuggler  in the town with a foreign made pistol and one round of bullet from her possession. RAB-6 sources said, on a secrete information, a team of elite force led by Major Abdullah-Al-Mehedi raided  Keshabpur…
President for concerted efforts to combat climate change

President for concerted efforts to combat climate change

Describing the phenomenon of climate change as a global issue and a dangerous threat to mankind, President Abdul Hamid yesterday emphasised the need for concerted efforts on part of the global community to mitigate its impacts. A single country or region would not be able to address this burning issue.…
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Published by the Editor on behalf of Independent Publications Limited at Media Printers, 446/H, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1215.
Editorial, News & Commercial Offices : Beximco Media Complex, 149-150 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. GPO Box No. 934, Dhaka-1000.

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