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Probe suggests homicide charges against owners
The home ministry committee investing the Rana Plaza collapse on Wednesday blamed owners of the building and the five clothing factories housed there for the industrial disaster that left at least 1,127 people dead. Full story
BB finds Tk 82.70 lakh in 13 bank accounts of Sohel Rana
Bangladesh Bank reported to the High Court that it found only Tk 82.70 lakh in 13 accounts with different private banks operated by Sohel Rana, the owner collapsed Rana Plaza at Savar, said officials. As of May 9, the Central Bank, found only Tk 3,163 in the... Full story
ICT made compulsory
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board has introduced information and communications technology as a compulsory subject this academic year for higher secondary students who would be taking the public exams in 2015. Students of higher secondary certificate and... Full story
13 Ashulia RMG units close amid labour unrest
More than 13 readymade garment units in Ashulia industrial belt on the outskirts of the capital remained closed on Wednesday amid labour unrest with some of the factories declared closed for an indefinite period and the rest for the day. Full story
Gazipur mayoral polls on July 6
The Election Commission on Wednesday announced schedules for election to newly-formed Gazipur City Corporation and by-election to Kishoreganj 4 constituency which fell vacant with Abdul Hamid elected president of the country. Full story
METRO
Students take to streets
Chittagong University students on Wednesday held demonstration on the campus and in the city, demanding immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the minibus driver who killed two students and injured another five in a road mishap on Tuesday. Full story
BUSINESS
US shoppers losing interest in Bangladesh products: survey
About 70 per cent of Americans have heard of the building collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 people, and for some it means they’ll probably buy fewer goods made in the country, reports Bloomberg. Among those who learned of the deaths, 39 per cent said they would... Full story
INTERNATIONAL
US rescuers comb tornado-hit area
Rescue workers with sniffer dogs and searchlights picked through the wreckage of a massive tornado to ensure no survivors remained buried in the rubble of primary schools, houses and buildings in an Oklahoma City suburb. The massive tornado... Full story
SPORTS
Hosts seek a redemption
After a forgetful night the Bangladesh national women’s football team will now try to rebuild their confidence when they play against Iran in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today. Thailand will go up against the Philippines in the first match of... Full story
EDITORIAL
Govt needs to do its best to help maimed Savar survivors
ALMOST a month has passed since Rana Plaza at Savar, some... Full story
TIMEOUT
Saleh Ahmed laments not acting
The Independence Award winning actor Saleh Ahmed is staying home for the past three years following a brain stroke. Recently his condition has improved a little but the once regular small screen actor is not yet fit enough for outdoor shooting. Full story
LETTERS
RMG catastrophe
IT IS acknowledged that the readymade garments sector is the most import source of export revenue for Bangladesh. For more than two decades, it has been contributing not only to the growth of the economy but also creating... Full story
