PM urges BGB to work for upholding its dignity
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her firm optimism that members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) would discharge their duties with utmost honesty and patriotism to uphold the goodwill and dignity of the border force and earn public confidence.
The prime minister made the statement while addressing the BGB Parade marking the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Day-2015 at BGB headquarters at Pilkhana on Sunday morning.
Syrian war: Russia capable of more, says Putin
Vladimir Putin has said Russia is using "far from everything we are capable of" in its military operations in Syria.
"We also have other things as well and will use them if necessary," the Russian president said.
Satkhira midnight drive makes 30 arrests
Police in an overnight drive have arrested 30 people from different upazilas of Satkhira district.
The arrestees were accused in cases registered on charge of subversive acts or different offences.
Miss Spain crowned Miss World 2015
Spain's Mireia Lalaguna Royo was named the winner of the Miss World 2015 competition in the southern Chinese island resort of Sanya, an event dogged by controversy over China's refusal to allow Canada's entrant to attend.
Sofia Nikitchuk of Russia was the runner-up and Indonesia's Maria Harfanti took third place in the Saturday night final following a lengthy competition featuring 114 women.
Islamic University closed sine die
Islamic University has been declared closed for an indefinite period following a clash between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).
CEC: Army deployment not necessary
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed has said army deployment ahead of municipality polls is not necessary as the law and order situation is under control.
