JU Professor Nahreen Islam Khan appointed Chief Information Commissioner
Jahangirnagar University Professor Dr Nahreen Islam Khan has been appointed Chief Information Commissioner of the Information Commission.
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PM stresses discipline, professionalism, public trust in armed forces
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged members of the armed forces to remain committed to the Constitution, laws, military regulations and humanitarian values while discharging their duties, saying discipline, professionalism and public trust are fundamental to the strength of the forces.
490 arrested across Dhaka in 24hrs
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 490 people in raids across the capital over the past 24 hours and filed 42 cases.
Army chief returns home after Australia and US visits
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has returned home after a nine-day official visit to Australia and the United States. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) said he arrived back in the country on Saturday (17 October). The visit included meetings with defence officials of both countries, tours of military installations and participation in international defence events.
PM eyes further hike in disability allowances
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government would consider a further increase in allowances for persons with disabilities, subject to the country's financial capacity, to help them lead more comfortable lives.
State Minister Ishraque with pistol in hand in anti-drug drive
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs and Member of Parliament of Dhaka-6 constituency Ishraque Hossain has conducted an anti-drug drive in Gendaria of the capital, arrested six people and handed them over to the police. This drive was conducted in a slum adjacent to the railway line of Ward No. 45 of Gendaria Police Station on Saturday (October 17). He has published the video of the drive on his Facebook page. A pistol has been seen in his hand in the video. However the type of the weapon could not be confirmed.
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