Opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance on late Sunday evening announced a 20-day-long programme for January that includes observance democracy killing day on January 25.
Month: December 2012
Dipu Moni rules out Turkey’s request
DHAKA: Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni Sunday said the government would not accept the recommendations made by Turkey President Abdullah Gul for forgiving the war criminals. The foreign minister came up with the assertion in her reaction Sunday about the…
200 tolas gold looted in Chittagong
CHITTAGONG: Robbers looted 200 tolas gold from a jewelry shop in Baryerhat Mosque Lane area under Mirsarai upazila of the district on Sunday evening.
Baby rescued after two hours of abduction
NARAYANGANJ: Police rescued a baby after two hours of his abduction at Rauganj upazila in the district. Police rescued the baby, Pial Mia, 4, son of late Afjal Mia from Gutiabo Agarpara area in the upazila. Earlier, local terrorist Akhtar…
Murder: Muggers throw woman, man from running train
MYMENSINGH: Muggers killed two persons, including a woman, by throwing outside from the running train in Trishal and Gaforgaon area of the district on Sunday.
Banks get opportunity for investment in stocks
Dhaka- The central bank of Bangladesh has given an opportunity to the commercial banks for deferment of maintaining provisioning requirement for investment in stocks.
England cricket great Tony Greig dies
Hospital officials say former England captain and cricket commentator Tony Greig has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 66.
Another accused confesses to Biswajit murder
Court Correspondent Another suspect in Biswajit killing case confessed before the court admitting his involvement in causing serious injuries to the victim.
Rising emissions may double sweet potato size
[LIMA] Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere caused by human-driven emissions might lead to larger sweet potatoes, a staple food for many African and Asian countries, research reveals. Sweet potatoes could double in size with the increase…
Oil spills in Karnaphuli as oil tanker hits barge
Chittagong, Dec 30: At least 500 liters of oil spilled into the estuary of Karnaphuli River after an oil tanker collided with a barge beside Bangladesh Navy`s Boat Club near Chittagong Port on Sunday morning.
KU admission test ends
KHULNA: The admission test of Khulna University (KU) for 2012-2013 academic sessions held properly on Sunday.
33 Tahrir men remanded
A Dhaka court on Sunday placed 33 members of banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir on a 3-day remand for police interrogation.
Abu Belal now Lt Gen
Major General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq has been promoted to Lieutenant General. The Ministry of Defence announced the promotion in an order on Sunday. A source in the government said Huq is going to be named the new Principal…
Five to die for killing Saudi diplomat
A Dhaka court sentenced five people to death on Sunday for murdering Saudi Arabia embassy official Khalaf Al Ali.
9 killed in Narsingdi road crash
At least nine people were killed and 20 others injured on Sunday when a bus collided head-on with a micro-bus on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway at Chaitannya in Narsingdi’s Shibpur Upazila.
Hasina rejects caretaker formula
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said that her party, the Awami League, was capable of running on its own and was not dependent on the “formulae” or advice provided by others.
Delhi tense as rape victim dies
New Delhi: The body of a woman whose gang rape provoked protests and rare national debate about violence against women in India arrived back in New Delhi early on Sunday and was quickly cremated at a private ceremony.
’Celebrate New Year’s Eve indoors’: DMP
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Sunday urged the residents to celebrate the New Year’s Eve ‘with the family at home’ in an apparent attempt to avert rowdy revelling. DMP Commissioner Benazir Ahmed made the call at a press conference…
Skypegate did not vitiate trials, says AG
Bangladesh government’s top law officer threw his weight behind the prosecution at the first war crimes tribunal on Sunday.
Kh Mahbub wants Justice Nizamul to quit
Former President of Supreme Court Bar Association Khandaker Mahbub Hossain on Sunday demanded resignation of Justice Nizamul Huq from High Court for alleged involvement in Skype conversation scandal.
Kh Mahbub wants Justice Nizamul to quit
Former President of Supreme Court Bar Association Khandaker Mahbub Hossain on Sunday demanded resignation of Justice Nizamul Huq from High Court for alleged involvement in Skype conversation scandal. “Justice Nizamul violated his oath through leaking secret information regarding war crimes…
What is cooking?
Dr. Sudhirendar Sharma Don’t get me wrong if I say that best chefs are (invariably) men. And, yet best of these culinary masters scorn at the idea of cooking at home. Occasionally, they do tickle the taste buds of their…
US industry presses for duties on shrimp from seven countries
US shrimp producers filed a petition on Friday asking the Commerce Department to impose punitive duties on billions of dollars of shrimp from China, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Ecuador to offset what they said were unfair foreign government…
Govt pushing country towards anarchy: BNP
The BNP on Saturday blamed the Awami League-led government for pushing the country towards ‘anarchy’. “Today, [the government has made] democracy bloody, chained human rights… dragged the Constitution to the court,” party’s Standing Committee member Tariqul Islam said. “We’d like…
Doctor strike continue in Chuadang
The work abstention of the doctors of different medical centers and clinics of Chuadanga continued that halted medical service in the district. But in emergency case, the patients were given treatment, said the hospital sources. Hundreds of people have been…
Tarique to come back in politics
Opposition BNP leader Mir Nasir Uddin Saturday said BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman would come back to the politics for the attraction of soil and people of the country. He also claimed that that no conspiracy would be successful…
Produce green products-Dilip
Industries Minister Dilip Barua on Saturday urged the applied chemist and chemical engineers to generate green products in making the country prosperous. He came up with the plea at a program at Teachers-Student Centre (TSC) in Dhaka University. Department of…
Dr kamal sees change in 2014
Noted jurist Dr Kamal Hossain, president of Gono Forum Saturday expressed hope that the country would be free from the current political crisis through change in 2014. “The nation does have 12 more months in hand to search good personalities…
Khurshid’s Dhaka visit in February
Indian external affairs minister Salman Khurshid will pay a two-day visit to Bangladesh on February 16. Before he visits Bangladesh, Khurshid will meet West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerji to discuss the Teesta water sharing treaty. Indian external affairs ministry…
Akbar Ali suggests formula for power transfer
Former Advisor to the caretaker government Akbar Ali Khan on Saturday recommended four formulas for handing over the power peacefully. The former cabinet secretary came up with the recommendations while addressing a seminar on ‘Hand over Power: Option for Bangladesh’…