The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken a move to seize all the movable and immovable property of controversial multilevel marketing company Destiny Group.
Month: March 2013
Business leaders’ move for govt-opposition dialogue
Senior business leaders are holding informal discussions for opening talks with the government and opposition parties and also present concrete proposals to bring an end to the present volatile political situation.
Govt committees for suppressing opposition: BNP
Criticising the Prime Minister for her call to form countrywide ‘Terrorism Prevention Committees’, senior BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday said the intention for forming such bodies is to suppress the opposition.
Jamaat registration: Chief Justice forms larger bench
Chief Justice Md Muzammel Hossain has formed a larger bench to hear a writ petition seeking termination of registration of the Jamaat-e-Islami. Justice M Enayetur Rahim on Sunday joined the special bench of Justices M Moazzam Husain and Quazi Reza-Ul…
Tarin gives vocal for title track in TV serial
For the first time popular TV actress Tarin gave her vocal for the title track of a drama serial titled “Swapnogulo Jonak Pokar Moto.”
Ashraful, Rahim boost Bangladesh
Mohammad Ashraful hit a superb century on comeback to boost Bangladesh’s hopes of avoiding a follow-on in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Comet Pan-STARRS at its brightest this weekend
Miriam Kramer A comet that just made its way into the Northern Hemisphere evening sky should be at its brightest this weekend, but it may be tricky for stargazers to see.
Bee venom destroys HIV, spares other cells
Nanoparticles containing bee venom toxin melittin can destroy human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while at the same time leaving surrounding cells unharmed, scientists from Washington University School of Medicine reported in the March 2013 issue of Antiviral Therapy.
Unidentified life under ice!
Russian scientists believe they have discovered new life forms sealed off for millions of years in a subglacial lake deep under the Antarctic ice, the RIA news agency reported on Thursday.
Global meet on population dynamics Tuesday
Director General of International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Ambassador Lacy Swing arrives here on Sunday on a three-day official visit to Bangladesh.
Chinese delegation meets local business leaders
A Chinese business delegation paid a courtesy call on country’s apex trade body Federation of Bangladesh Chambers and Commerce Industries (FBCCI) and Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) leaders on Thursday.
ConocoPhillips may submit offshore survey results in June
US oil major ConocoPhillips may submit the result of its 2D seismic survey in the two offshore blocks – DS-08-10 and DS-08-11 – to the state-owned hydrocarbon corporation Petrobangla in June this year.
Attack on minorities: MK Alamgir blames BNP, Jamaat
Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir on Saturday accused both the main opposition BNP and its key ally Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of unleashing attacks on the religious minority communities.
Gayebana Janaza offered at Nayapaltan
The 18-party alliance offered ‘Gayebana Namaz-e-Janaza’ of Jamaat-BNP activists killed during countrywide clashes with policemen following ICT verdict against Jamaat leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee.
Executive order enough to ban any party: NHRC Chair
Apparently in a reference to Jamaat-e-Islami, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Prof Dr Mizanur Rahman on Saturday said the government can ban through an executive order any political party for its involvement in violent activities.
BTRC shutting down ‘offensive’ pages blogs daily
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) continues to monitor what it describes as offensive blogs and Facebook pages, based on allegations of spreading religious hatred.
BNP’s one-point threat ‘hilarious’: Hanif
The Awami League on Saturday termed BNP’s announcement of one-point movement to topple the government as ‘hilarious’ and said such threats do not worry the ruling party.
BNP, allies rally against ‘genocide, torture’ Monday
Opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance will stage rallies in upazila, district and metropolitan cities on Monday protesting government’s ‘genocide, torture’.
Sangakkara ton highlights Srilanka’s day
It was all one-way traffic on the opening day in Galle as Sri Lanka’s batsmen, with varying levels of experience, set the platform for a massive score and never allowed the initiative to slip.
Halle Berry to appear in X-Men
Halle Berry has confirmed she will appear in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The Oscar-winning actress will reprise her role as Storm in the Bryan Singer-directed mutant movie and can’t wait to don her superhero outfit once more.
Combined water, sanitation for improved hygiene
A study by icddr,b researchers has demonstrated how combined water and sanitation interventions can significantly improve basic hygiene practices in rural communities. This and other encouraging findings were shared during a seminar organised by icddr,b on Thursday, 24th January 2013…
Hathaway set for a new musical movie
The Daily Mail has revealed that Hathaway, who is the favorite to win the 2013 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Les Misérables, is again going to be involved in a musical film.
How warm it was once upon a time
From: Andy Soos, ENN How warm or cold is on Earth as compared to earlier times? Of course, going back far enough and one can find all sorts of extremes.
Bangladesh beat Nepal in AFC qualifier
PRAJWAL OLI KATHMANDU, March 4: Host Nepal´s chances of advancing into the final rounds all but ended on Monday after it succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Bangladesh in its second match of the AFC Challenge Cup Group D Qualifiers…
39,000 child marriages daily!
In the background of widespread violence against women, the world celebrates the International Women’s Day. “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women” is the official UN theme for International Women`s Day 2013.
Rab official hurt in Prajanma Chattar bomb blasts
A Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) official was injured as unidentified miscreants exploded three crude bombs at the Shahbagh Ganojagaran Mancha in the city on Friday afternoon.
Jamaat leader Selim Uddin arrested
Jamaat-e-Islami Executive Work Council member and party’s Dhaka Metropolitan unit Assistant Secretary General Selim Uddin was arrested in the early hours of Friday from Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar following an International Crimes Tribunal arrest order.
Manmohan seeks support for land swap deal with Dhaka
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday appealed to all political parties of his country to show “wisdom” to endorse land accord with Bangladesh, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament during the current session.
Attackers of minorities enemies of Islam, country: Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Friday demanded capital punishment for those who are attacking religions and religious beliefs saying that the attackers of minority communities must be identified as the enemies of Islam and the country.
Dialogue only on CG, offer must from PM: BNP
BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday said his party is interested in engaging in dialogue with the government but it should be only on caretaker government issue. “BNP is never against dialogue but there should be a…