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News Analysis: Justice Khairul's dubious distinction
Justice ABM Khairul Haque has become the lone former chief justice who has strongly criticised a Supreme Court verdict to defend the
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When all major infrastructure projects are facing delays and cost escalation, the venture to build three new bridges on the Shitalakkhya, Meghna and Gumti rivers is making good progress. All of them are expected to be completed by the December 2018 deadline, and setting an example, will cost less than what was estimated in the development project proforma (DPP).
Narayanganj 7-murder: HC gives death to 15, life to 11
The High Court upholds death for 15 convicts while commuting the penalty of 11 others – all of whom were sentenced to death by lower court in the sensational Narayanganj seven-murder cases.
PM slams CJ for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan
Coming down heavily on the chief justice for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is not scared at all with such a threat and this is not tolerable either.
Legendary film star Razzak passes away
Legendary Bangla film actor Razzak passes away at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 76.
Ericsson staff demo in Dhaka protesting lay off
Ericsson employees in Dhaka demonstrate at their office premises protesting laying off of 50 employees, what the company says are in line with company policy.
2 schoolgirls 'gang-raped'
Six youths have allegedly gang-raped two schoolgirls in Sujanagar of Pabna and then uploaded the footage of them committing the crime on Facebook.
Moon Ride on the cards
Excessive rains and flooding twice in just four months have left most of the roads in a miserable state, which could make people's journey home for Eid-ul-Azha a nightmare. If rain continues and the flood situation doesn't improve shortly, the road networks will be further damaged, compounding woes of travellers. Many roads are currently under floodwater.
FY 17-18: 12kms flyover for Dhaka dwellers
To ease traffic congestion in two of the mega cities of the country, Finance Minister AMA Muhith has proposed an initiative to construct a flyover for Dhaka and an elevated expressway for Chittagong.
5 devastating cyclones in Bangladesh
Bangladesh, the delta country, has been in the line of a few devastating tropical cyclones. Here we take a look back at some of the worst tropical cyclones to have hit the country.
Cyclone Mora: Bad weather to linger today
Cyclone Mora that made landfall in Bangladesh this morning plunging the coastal areas in gusty winds and heavy rain is likely to linger for at least 12 more hours, the Met office says. Meanwhile, the “severe cyclonic storm” is still not proving as devastating as feared. No casualties reported.
Cyclone Mora kills 6 before weakening
At least six people die in Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati as Cyclone Mora makes landfall and crosses the coast of Chittagong, showing signs of weakening with reduced wind speed and rainfall. The ‘severe cyclonic storm’ will weaken gradually and reduce to a depression as it moves north.
Cyclone Mora: 'Great Danger' Signal 10 at Ctg, Cox's Bazar ports
Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar maritime ports are advised to hoist "Great Danger" Signal No. 10 as cyclonic storm Mora heads towards Bangladesh. Met office also advises authorities of Mongla and Payera ports to hoist Signal No. 8.
Signal 7 at maritime ports as Cyclone Mora nears
Maritime ports of Chittagong and Cox's Bazar have been advised to hoist danger signal number seven while Mongla and Payra ports signal number five as cyclonic storm “Mora” heads towards Bangladesh’s coasts.
Job Opportunity: Higher degree, lesser scope
The more degrees you obtain, the more you run the risk of remaining unemployed. It may sound odd, but it's true if we go by a latest government survey. Conducted by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics between December 2013 and June 2015, the survey shows that unemployment rate was the highest among people having tertiary education.
Lady Justice reinstalled
The statue of Lady Justice, which was taken down early Friday, was reinstalled last night in front of the Supreme Court's annex building.
Statue of Lady Justice reinstalled before SC annex building
The statue of Lady Justice is being reinstalled in front of the annex building of the Supreme Court in Dhaka.
Now Islamists want all statues removed, everywhere
Following the removal of Lady Justice’s statue from Supreme Court premises, now Islamist groups want demolition of statues installed across Bangladesh.