Noting that the country is riddled with 34 lakh pending cases, Law Minister Annisul Huq yesteday said the ministry has initiated to form a 'District Case Coordination Committee' to expedite the disposals of the cases across the country, reports UNB. “We are riddled with pile of pending…

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company, introduced UberIntercity yesterday to facilitate intercity rides from Dhaka for round trips to Gazipur and Savar at a fare of Tk 22/km and Tk 3/min distance and time structure. Aimed at enhancing the mobility experience of riders, the service…

A faction of pro-Awami League teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) yesterday besieged two administrative buildings for the third consecutive day yesterday to press their five-point demand, including appointment of dean to the law faculty. They also boycotted the central orientation programme for…

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday issued directives to the officials concerned to ensure smooth vehicular movement on roads during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS. “You should remain alert against setting up sacrificial animal markets beside roads affecting vehicular…

Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan yesterday said the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) were asked to take steps for preventing river grabbing and pollution using the government's power, reports UNB. The minister said these while talking to reporters after attending the first session on the last day of the…

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a budget of Tk 3,598.75 crore for the fiscal year 2018-19, reports UNB. South City Mayor Syed Khokon announced the budget at a meeting at the Nagar Bhaban auditorium on Wednesday. The revised budget of the fiscal year 2017-18 was Tk 2014.31 crore.…

RANGPUR: The transplantation process of Transplanted Aman (T- Aman) rice seedling has got momentum in Rangpur agriculture region following recent rainfalls at most places, reports BSS. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said farmers completed transplantation of T-Aman rice seedling…

Man killed in Savar clash A man was killed and ten others injured in a clash between two groups of people over alleged violation of a minor girl in Uttar Jamsing area in Savar early yesterday. The deceased was identified as Selim Mia, a fish trader and a resident of the area. The incident took place…

Seminar held at NSU on Bangladesh’s graduation from LDCs group The Department of Economics at North South University (NSU) organised a seminar titled ‘Bangladesh’s Graduation from the Least Developed Countries Group: Opportunities and Challenges’ on Wednesday, says a press release.…