Md Ali Raj: Following the successful deployment to geostationary orbit of the country’s first communications satellite ‘Bangabandhu-1’, State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak confirmed that local groundstations in Gazipur and Betbunia have successfully received initial test signals. SpaceX separated Bangabandhu-1 from its second stage booster, deploying it in geostationary orbit, some 33 minutes after…
Sayeed Muhammad: Congratulating Bangladesh on the launch of its first satellite, Bangabandhu – 1, President Md Abdul Hamid has congratulated termed it the beginning of a glorious new chapter in the nation’s history.“It is a day of great joy and pride for our country. Bangladesh is now a member of the satellite club. Through this…
Sayeed Muhammad: Expressing his concern over the poor conviction rate in the cases filed under Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain laid emphasis on finding out the root cause behind the problem. “Arrange a workshop to find out the cause. If necessary, I will attend the programme,” the chief justice…
Banglanews24: Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said that the government may reduce the quota for Freedom Fighter families in public service government jobs to some extent, considering the students’ demands of reforming the quota system. The minister further said the government also has plans to ensure prestigious positions of the Freedom Fighters’ children….
Banglanews24: The committee of Awami League’s student wing Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) is not going to be announced soon, though the 29th national conference was held, said General Secretary of BCL SM Jakir Hossain. SM Jakir Hossain came up with this announcement at the closing ceremony of the council session held in Institution of Engineers in…
Sayeed Muhammad: Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq held BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman responsible for the quota protests being held across the country. According to the minister, Tarique instigated the students those raised the anti-quota issue, reports The Daily Star. “There was clear evidence that the movement was patronized by others. Tarique tried…
Sejuti Mourin: Five policemen, including two sub-inspectors of Sitakundu highway police, have been closed to district police lines of Chattogram for allegedly releasing a drug trader after embezzling the confiscated Yaba, reports UNB. The policemen are: two sub-inspec 8More on tors Mohiuddin and Adam Ali and three constables Mamun, Imam Hossain and Mostafa of Baro Aulia…
UNB: Md Sohrab Hossain, Deputy Inspector General of Tourist Police, died at a city hospital on Saturday at the age of 56. He breathed his last at Monowara Hospital around 10:15 am following a stroke. Sohrab left behind his wife, one son, three daughters and a host of relatives and admirers. Sohrab joined Bangladesh Police…