Mozammel Hossain new MD of Summit Power

Engr. Md Mozammel  Hossain has been appointed as the Managing Director of Summit Power Limited, a press release said Wednesday. Prior to his appointment, he was the Managing Director of Summit’s two largest subsidiaries and the Deputy Managing Director of SPL. Under his leadership, the 300 MW of Summit Gazipur II Power

BRAC Bank holds meeting with remittance customers

BRAC Bank's Belkuchi Branch has recently organized a dialogue with customers who receive foreign remittances, a press release said Wednesday. The meeting was held at the Belkuchi branch premises. Sheikh Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Manager of the Belkuchi Branch, briefed the customers about the bank's Probashi products, savings and investment prospects,

Sylhet youth gets 7-yr in jail for remarks on Prophet

A youth has been sentenced to prison for seven years over hurting religious sentiments through a Facebook post in Sylhet. Sylhet Cyber Tribunal Judge Abul Kashem announced the verdict on Tuesday afternoon. At the same time, he had been fined Tk1 lakh. Sources said a person filed a case under the Information Technology

PM asks police to serve people to retain public trust

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the police personnel to continue their service towards the people to sustain the public trust they have earned.  “…serve the people keeping the humanitarian aspects in mind so that the trust and confidence among the mass people regarding the police force remain intact,” she

Headmaster suspended over sexual abuse of female students

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) authorities on Tuesday suspended headmaster of Kapasgola City Corporation Girls High School Md Alauddin following protest against him for 'sexually harassing' female students. An office order of the City Corporation signed by its secretary Khaled Mahmud, said Alauddin has been suspended as allegations brought against him have

Dhaka Lit Fest to kick off 5 January

The tenth edition of Dhaka Lit Fest, organised by directors Sadaf Saaz, Ahsan Akbar and K Anis Ahmed, will be held at Bangla Academy from 5 January to 8 January this year, says a press release. The 10th edition will feature Nobel Prize-winning author and internationally acclaimed prize-winning speakers; winners of