A cheque of $50 million was handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by Indian External Affairs minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday as the first instalment of the $200 million grant by India.
Day: February 18, 2013
MKA for preventing Jamaat’s hartal
Home Minister MK Alamgir on Sunday forewarned that the hartal called by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami would be prevented strongly after terming it “illegal”.
Try ‘razakar’ ministers, leaders: MK Anwar
BNP leader MK Anwar on Sunday demanded that the authorities bring all suspected war criminals, including “some ministers and ruling party leaders”, to book for their role during the War of Liberation in 1971.
Jesmine’s bail cancelled
A Dhaka court on Sunday cancelled the bail to Hall-Mark Group Chairman Jasmine Islam on condition of repaying Tk 2,600 crore swindled out money to Sonali Bank.
Shibir president among 9 held in capital
Police arrested nine leaders and activists including the president of Dhaka South Shibir by raiding different areas under Keraniganj Model Thana early Sunday.
Rajib’s killing shocks Parliament, MPs seek justice
Parliament on Sunday expressed deep shock at the death of blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider and demanded exemplary punishment for the killers.
100 RMG workers fall sick in Savar
At least 100 workers of a garment factory fell sick from food poisoning at Nischintapur in Ashulia Saturday night.
BNP to try all crimes against humanity
Opposition BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said if his party would try all crimes against humanity if they are voted to power.
PM for Indian magnanimity
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expects India will take a magnanimous view of the Teesta water sharing issue.
Law passed for Jamaat trial
Parliament on Sunday passed a bill amending the 1973 International Crimes Tribunal Act to make way for trying political parties or organisations apart from individuals accused of war crimes.
BGB deployed to tackle shutdown
The government has deployed border guards in the capital ahead of Monday’s countrywide shutdown sponsored by Jamaat-e-Islami, an official said on Sunday.