A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Sunday (8 December), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
3 BNP wings submit memorandum at Indian High Commission after protest march
Three wings of BNP, including Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal, and Swechchasebak Dal, have submitted a memorandum at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka in protest against the recent attack on Bangladesh's Assistant High Commission in Agartala, the desecration of Bangladesh's national flag during protests in India, and alleged Indian conspiracies to incite communal violence in Bangladesh.
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BRT set for soft launch on 16 December
The much-anticipated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is set to partially launch on 16 December with two air-conditioned buses operating initially on the route between Gazipur's Shib Bari and Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Syrian rebels topple President Assad, PM calls for free elections
Syrian rebels announced on state television on Sunday that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, eliminating a 50-year family dynasty in a lightning offensive that raises the spectre of a new wave of instability in a Middle East gripped by war.
Illegal foreign nationals won't be allowed to stay in Bangladesh: Home adviser
No foreigners will be allowed to stay in Bangladesh illegally, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) said today (8 December).
Chief Justice pledges pro-people judiciary amid Institutional reforms
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed assured today (8 December) that the judiciary will stand beside people, stressing that strong steps have already been taken for institutional reforms at this crucial juncture.
