Priyo News

Anthrax red alert issued

The government on Sunday issued red alert across the country following the spread of anthrax in new districts. Fisheries and Livestock Minister Abdul Latif Biswas told this to reporters at his ministry.

Witness cross-examination resumes

The suspected mutineers of Pilkhana 24 Rifles Battalion for the second consecutive day on Monday started questioning Subedar Matiur Rahman, the plaintiff and No-1 witness of the mutiny case.

Shab-e-Qadr tonight

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, a night of blessings, will be observed across the country tonight.

Shaon guilty of Ibrahim’s murder: Quamrul

Awami League MP Nurunnabi Chowdhury Shaon is guilty of not keeping with him his pistol, used in the killing of his associate Ibrahim Ahmed, the state minister for law, Quamrul Islam, has said.

AL to follow ideology of BKSAL: Hanif

The ruling Awami League’s acting general secretary, Mahbubul Alam Hanif, has said the party would henceforth devise its political programmes in the light of the ideology of defunct Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League, better known as BKSAL.

Election Commissioner blames bureaucrats for non-coop

Election Commissioner M Sakhawat Hossain has blamed the influence of the political parties for disrupting the execution of the Commission's activities, reports UNB.

Govt conspires more against Tarique than BNP: Nazrul

BNP standing committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan has alleged the government was conspiring more against Tarique Rahman than BNP itself, since Tarique had organised the party well to protect the national independence and sovereignty, reports UNB.

Technology

Telecom industry needs stability in policies, says GP chairman

The country's fast growing telecommunication industry needs stability and predictability in regulatory policies to ensure greater and innovative investments, Sigve Brekke, Chairman of Grameenphone and Head of Telenor Asia Operations told the FE.

Japanese IT co to set up 'Data Entry Centre' in Ctg

City Computer Corporation Limited, a Japanese IT company has planned to establish a data entry centre for the development of human resources and employment opportunities with the help of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) in Chittagong recently, said a press release.

Many cases recommended for withdrawal in name of politically-motivated cases

Prison

The government on Sunday decided to recommend quashing of 178 more ‘politically-motivated cases’, mostly against leaders and activists of ruling Awami League, filed between 2001 and 2008.

Sheikh Kamal, Jamal to be honoured as FFs

The government has decided to confer freedom fighter certificates on Sheikh Kamal and Sheikh Jamal posthumously, 35 years after their assassination along with Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of the family members on August 15, 1975.

Business

IMF to provide US$ 1 billion to Bangladesh for implementation of PRS-II

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to provide one billion US dollars to Bangladesh, almost without any interest, by next 2-3 three months for the implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy II (PRS-II) launched earlier this year.

Banks in RMG belts will remain open tomorrow

Commercial banks in the RMG belts at Gazipur, Narayanganj, Chittagong and other places which have transactions with garment factories will remain open for three hours tomorrow (Tuesday) to facilitate payment of wages and Eid bonus to workers.

Follow govt rules of business strictly :Muhit

Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday asked all the ministries and divisions to strictly follow the government's rules of business.

Eid sales to top Tk 1,600cr

Pre-Eid-ul-Fitr sales of clothes, footwear, electronic gadgets, jewellery and cosmetics in the capital all appear to be above last year's tally, as the year's biggest spending season is close to its end.

ACC sues 10 Biman officials for graft

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday filed five separate cases against one serving and nine former officials of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd on charges of misappropriating Tk 3.24 crore through mutual collaboration.

Sports

Mortaza will captain Bangladesh in World Cup, says Siddons

Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons has said that the fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza will captain the team in the World Cup next year, according to website cricinfo.

Advertisement

Life

Shab-e-Qadr tonight

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, a night of blessings, will be observed across the country tonight.

Tk 750cr move planned to free Mirpur Road of signals

The communication ministry has planned to turn Azimpur-Gabtoli route into a signal-free road at a cost of Tk 750 crore for easing traffic congestions in the city’s western fringe, ministry officials said.

People leaving capital for Eid

Many people, not required by the occupations to stay on, have started leaving the capital to celebrate the Eid-ul Fitr on September 10 or 11 in the countryside with their near and dear ones.

Entertainment

Popy going to rock Tallywood audiance

Actress Popy

For first time in her filmy carrier, Bangladeshi glamorous sexy film-star Popy is going to work in kolkata’s movie. Yes, Kolkata’s audience will be able to sea her soon in local movie.