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‘Lots of noise, no real penalties’
Jatiya Party Chairman and leader of the opposition GM Quader yesterday alleged that the corrupt people currently under scrutiny would get away with their crimes, saying that none of them will face any punishment.
"We've seen this before…
‘Padma Bridge a source of huge pride for Bangladeshis’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the construction of Padma Bridge with the country's own funds has taken the nation to a dignified position before the world and it changed the international community's mindset towards…
Building Padma Bridge with own funds earned respect for Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the completion of Padma Bridge construction with own funds has garnered respect for Bangladesh from the international community.
"People now show respect when they hear the name of Bangladesh in…
UK polls: Tulip, Rushanara among four reelected
Four Bangladesh-origin candidates -- Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, Rushanara Ali, Rupa Huq and Apsana Begum -- have been elected as Labour Party lawmakers in the UK parliament.
The result was published on the official website of the British…
Hasina gifted Ikebana by Holey Artisan victim’s daughter
Atsuko Tanaka, daughter of Japanese citizen Hiroshi Tanaka who was killed in the Dhaka Holey Artisan Bakery attack in 2016 , has sent an 'Ikebana' (flowers) gift to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, expressing her deep love and gratitude.
PM…
Ensure proper usage of medical equipment in public hospitals: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that medical equipment for public hospitals must be procured considering the real needs of the patients.
"Appropriate usage of the medical equipment has to be ensured," she said.
She also…
Govt plans to generate power from hydrogen, ammonia: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday in parliament said the government has taken a plan to generate electricity from hydrogen and ammonia, alongside solar and wind power, in the country.
The premier said this in reply to a query…
Thousands suffer as flood persists in Sylhet; over 16,000 in shelters
While the flood situation in Sylhet had improved recently, incessant rain since Monday has caused flooding to recur, submerging the majority of the areas that had previously receded.
Many of the flood-hit families, who had returned…
The corrupt people will have to shoulder the responsibilities of their deeds
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said corrupt people will have to shoulder the responsibilities of their deeds.
The Anti-Corruption Commission is an independent body and it will investigate into allegations of corruptions following…
Rajbari-Tungipara: A lone train operating on Tk 2,110cr line!
Bangladesh Railway had taken up a project in 2010 to bring Tungipara of Gopalganj under the railway network without carrying out any feasibility study.
The project was completed in 2018, more than five years behind schedule, for Tk…