A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Wednesday (22 May), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
Kolkata police have recovered the dismembered body of Anwarul Azim Anar, a member of the parliament (MP) for the Jhenaidah-4 constituency, eight days after he went missing in India.
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Bangladesh and France are likely to see significant progress regarding purchase of ten A350 from Airbus, having Dhaka's own sovereign earth-observation satellite and endorsing an adaptation pact aimed at supporting Bangladesh in adapting to the effects of climate change during the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to France.
Gas supply to remain off for 10hrs in parts of city tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for 10 hours from 10am to 8pm in different areas in the city tomorrow (23 May) for relocation and re-installation of gas pipelines under Dhaka Elevated Expressway Route Alignment project.
Desco's prepaid metre recharge service to be halted for 5 hours tomorrow
The prepaid recharge service of Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited (Desco) is to remain suspended from 7pm tomorrow (22 May) to 12am today.
Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise Palestinian state
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state on Wednesday(May 22) in a historic move that drew condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Israel ordered back its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland.
