Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday alleged that BNP chief Khaleda Zia with her vow to hold election without Hasina has demonstrated that she is conspiring again to kill her through an attack like the August 21 one, reports UNB. "What Khaleda Zia is trying to say through holding election without…

The government issued a social media directive yesterday for public servants, who now have to follow certain social norms and customs while using social media networking sites. The directive was issued by the Cabinet Division. Officials have been encouraged to use social media to highlight their achievements…

Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank Governor Fazle Kabir yesterday said his first priority will be to recover its $81 million stolen money, reports UNB. He came up the remarks while taking to reporters after taking over charge. “My another duty will be to strengthen our IT (Information Technology)…

The purchase committee has approved a proposal of the civil aviation ministry to appoint British aviation security company named ‘Redline Aviation Security Limited’ to address the ongoing security threats and vulnerabilities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The approval…

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) yesterday submitted chargesheet against 28 people, including Barrister Shakila Farzana, in a case filed in connection with arms recovery from Latmoni hill in Banshkhali upazila on February 21, last year, reports UNB. Assistant director of Rab-7 ASP Ruhul Amin,…

Australia will be determined to demolish underdogs Bangladesh in their World Twenty20 clash on Monday, to secure their first points in the group stages and increase their chances of reaching the semi-finals, reports AFP from Bangalore. Steve Smith's side lost a thriller to New Zealand on Friday…

The government has formed a four-member probe committee to investigate the sinking of a coal-laden cargo vessel in the Shela river at Tambulbunia of the Sundarbans on Saturday. Fifteen months ago, a furnace oil-carrying tanker had sunk around the same spot. Environmentalists and wildlife-lovers are…

Andre Fletcher displayed masterclass in batting at the World Twenty20 yesterday as the West Indies made it two wins from two after beating defending champions Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, reports AFP from Bangalore, India. The 28-year-old Fletcher smashed an unbeaten 84, including five sixes and six fours,…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will work jointly to identify the hackers involved in the $101 million heist of Bangladesh Bank, reports UNB. They will also look into whether anyone of the ultimate beneficiaries of the looted money…