Bangabandhu Murder Case 'Govt reluctant to execute verdict'
Speakers at a rally yesterday called for creating strong public opinion in favour of executing the verdict in Bangabandhu Murder Case.
Govt to make BRTC more service-oriented
Huda tells roundtable
The government is trying to make Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) more service-oriented, said Communications Minister Nazmul Huda at a roundtable yesterday.
Independent EC a must for fair election
Democracywatch report says
An independent election commission (EC) and voter identity card are the two pre-requisites for a free and fair election, said a report of the Democracywatch yesterday.
Sri Lanka, Korea concerned over loss of lives, property
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and Korean Prime Minister Hai-Chan Lee have expressed their deep concern and sorrow over the loss of lives and property in flood in Bangladesh.
Swiss experts evaluating flood damage
Experts from Switzerland are evaluating the damage caused by floods and will consider providing an additional Tk 2.25 crore for the rehabilitation and reconstruction.
PM receives cheques for Tk 54 lakh for flood victims
More associations, ministries and individuals yesterday came up with donations for the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to provide emergency assistance for the flood victims.
M A Khan's death anniversary today
The 20th death anniversary of Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan, a former chief of Naval Staff and minister for communications and agriculture, will be observed today.
UK relief body formed
The UK Relief Committee was formed under the aegis of the Bangladesh High Commission here for rendering relief services to the flood victims.
