The government has expressed concern over India's decision to set up 400 to 500 mobile towers near the border. Dhaka will convey to New Delhi that placement of towers near the border will increase smuggling and human trafficking, and put border security at risk. According to sources, a delegation,…

A tourist police constable was stabbed to death by muggers in front of the Civil Surgeon’s Office in beach area of Sadar upazila on Thursday morning, reports UNB. The deceased was identified as Parvej Hossain, 27, a tourist police constable. Jahirul Islam, assistant police super of the district…

The Speedy Trial Tribunal, Sylhet yesterday again deferred until August 3 the charge framing of the former Finance Minister SAMS Kibria murder case, reports UNB. Sylhet Speedy Trial Tribunal Judge Makbul Hossain passed the order during yesterday’s hearing as Sylhet City Corporation Mayor Ariful…

Astronomers hunting for another Earth have found the closest match yet, a potentially rocky planet circling its star at the same distance as the Earth orbits the Sun, AFP reports Quoting NASA yesterday. Named Kepler 452b, the planet is about 60 percent larger than Earth. It could have active volcanoes,…

Development partners and international agencies have put forward a proposal to the government to fund insolvent apparel factories in the country to help them maintain international standards with regards to safety and safe working conditions. “They want to help our RMG sector through a remediation…

A parliamentary probe body yesterday recommended punitive action against four government officials, including secretary to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, for their alleged irregularities, corruption and involvement in forgery of gold-crest mementoes awarded to foreign friends for the contributions…