Indian parliament observes condolence motion for Khaleda Zia
Both houses of the Indian Parliament—the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha—formally paid tribute to Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
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HC clears way for deal with foreign operator for New Mooring terminal
The High Court on Thursday dismissed a rule issued on a writ petition challenging the legality of Chittagong Port Authority’s (CPA) process of signing an agreement with a foreign company to operate the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port.
Sommilito Islami Bank depositors will receive profit from February 1: BB governor
Depositors of Sommilito Islami Bank will be able to withdraw profit on their deposits from February 1, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said.
Senior assistant secretary jailed for fraud, showed uncle as father for freedom fighter quota
A senior assistant secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration has been sent to jail by a court in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The case accuses him of fraudulently entering the BCS cadre under the freedom fighter quota by showing his uncle as his father.
Writ filed seeking postponement of 50th BCS preliminary exam
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking a directive to postpone the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination during the election period.
SC declares general holiday on Feb 11-12
The Supreme Court has declared a general holiday in both the Appellate Division and the High Court Division on February 11 and 12, marking the 13th parliamentary election and referendum.
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