At least 29 people have been killed and 12 injured after a bus veered off a narrow mountain road in thick fog in western Nepal on Saturday, police said.
Day: January 12, 2013
PM Legitimizes 1/11 interim govt: BNP
Opposition BNP Standing Committee Member Tariqul Islam on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina legitimized the interim government of Fakhruddin-Moyeenuddin by addressing the nation marking the 1/11 anniversary.
Padma Bridge allegation baseless: Mashiur
Economic Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Mashiur Rahman on Saturday claimed that the corruption allegation of World Bank (WB) on much-talked-about Padma Bridge Project is “baseless”.
Stunning mangrove losses in BD, India
Coastal development and climate change are eating away at the Sundarbans, the largest block of mangroves in the world, stretched along the coast of India and Bangladesh.
DSE index falls, turnover worse
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) turnover remained worse throughout the last week besides the investors also refrained from trading fearing the declining scenario.
Flu hits epidemic level in US
That is above the epidemic threshold of 7.2 percent, CDC said. Nine of the 10 regions of the United States had “elevated” flu activity, confirming that seasonal flu has spread across the country and reached high levels several weeks before…
Head-on collision kills 3 in Khulna
Three people were killed and nine others injured in a head-on collision between two passenger buses in Jhilerdanga area Dumuria upazila Saturday morning. Of the deceased, one was identified as Mamun, 25, helper of a bus and inhabitant of Arafat…
Ershad calls on Biswajit’s family
Jatiya Party Chairman Hussain Mohammad Ershad on Saturday called at the residence of Biswajit Das, the Old Dhaka youth who was hacked to death allegedly by ruling Awami League activists. He offered his condolences to the family at Shankharibazar and…
Ijtema enters day-2: Dowry-free mass marriage in afternoon
From Ijtema Ground: Mass wedding without dowry is set to be also held after Asr prayer on the second day of the first phase of the Ijtema on Saturday. More than 100 marriages will be held between brides and grooms…
Nahid tells teachers ‘not now’
The minister, speaking to journalists in Sylhet, urged protesting teachers to call off their demonstrations and assured them to look into their grievances. “It is under our consideration … schools will be listed gradually,” he said. The minister was inaugurating…
‘Not minus two but plus three’
He said no new conspiracy aimed at removing the chiefs of the two major political parties would be successful now. “Some of the people are saying that another 1/11-like situation may happen (in the country). But I would say that…
Air pollution in Beijing reaches hazardous levels
China’s capital city of Beijing has been shrouded in thicker-than-usual pollution for several days, with air pollution indexes reaching dangerous levels.
Papon optimistic over Pakistani players in BPL
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon on Saturday said he went to Delhi for a cordial meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief.
Khaleda forgets torture of CG govt: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the opposition leader might have forgotten the torture and repression of the past caretaker government. “The people of the country people did not forget it. How is Khaleda Zia so sure that the…
Ex-CEC MA Syed passes away
Former Chief Election Commissioner MA Syed passed awayat his residence at Gulshan in the city on Saturday morning. He was 76. Public Relations Director of Election Commission Secretariat M Assaduzzaman told banglanews that he died at his residence at 6:00am.…
45 teachers injured in IU BCL attacks
At least 45 teachers were injured in a attack of Bangladesh Chhatra League at Islamic University, Kushtia on Saturday noon.
Muhith leaves for Kolkata
Finance Minister AMA Muhith left Dhaka on Saturday for Kolkata of India on a four-day visit, said a press release. During the visit, the finance minister will attend the annual get together of South Kolkata Sylhet Association and All India…
India, BD to sign liberalized visa pact
India and Bangladesh may sign a liberalized visa agreement and extradition treaty later this month when home minister Sushilkumar Shinde visits Dhaka for three-day home minister-level talks between the two countries, beginning on January 28. The new visa agreement, called…
China landslide kills 43, three missing
BEIJING – Three people remain missing after a landslide which killed 43, including seven from a single family, struck a remote village in southwestern China, state media said Saturday.
‘Chhobi Mela VII’ from Jan 25
The seventh edition of the biennial photography festival, which is largest and oldest of its kind in Asia, titled “Chhobi Mela” will begin from January 25. The weeklong festival will feature works of 34 photographers from 24 countries.
Croft backs Serena for Aussie Open
Former British number one Annabel Croft can only see one winner of the Australian Open women’s title – Serena Williams. The American has won five times in the past 10 years at Melbourne Park and dominated the second half of…