BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Monday said the ruling Awami League must take the responsibility in case of any chaotic situation in the country for its desperate bid to cling to power. “They (govt) want to hang onto…
Day: April 15, 2013
OIC warns against violence against Myanmar Muslims
Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu has warned against the spread of violence against Muslims in Myanmar to neighbouring areas.
Panel to probe bomb blasts near vehicle in Khulna
A two-member probe panel was formed on Sunday to look into Friday’s crude bomb explosions near Khulna City Corporation vehicle in front of the Chamber Bhaban in Khulna city. The vehicle was to carryIndian Commissioner Pankaj Saran.
B’desh yet to get details of TAPI gas pipeline project
Despite its keen interest to join the four-nation Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, Bangladesh is yet to get any technical details of the region’s mega energy scheme.
Elections in five city corporations ‘before Ramadan’
Elections to five city corporations, including the newly-formed Gazipur one, are likely to be held before Ramadan, election commissioner Javed Ali said on Monday.
Services chiefs to work as per oaths
DHAKA – The army, navy and air force chiefs today pledged before a parliamentary body to discharge duties to uphold the constitution as per their oaths.
‘Govt illegally halts Amar Desh publication’
Amar Desh executive editor Syed Abdal Ahmad on Monday alleged that the government has taken all the measures to illegally stop the publication of the vernacular daily.
Judges’ salary hike: Govt stance irks SC
The Supreme Court has fixed Tuesday for hearing a government petition over the implementation of raising the salary and other allowances of its subordinate court judges as recommended by the Judicial Service Pay Commission (JSPC).
Demand for reconsidering VAT Act 2012
Speakers at a seminar have asked the government to reconsider the VAT Act 2012 as the poor in general are being forced to pay VAT and taxes upon every item they buy from the market. They underscored the need for…
Dhaka for Muslims-Buddhists dialogue in Rakhine
Dhaka has urged the international community to encourage Myanmar to create an environment conducive to dialogue between Muslims and Buddhists in the Rakhine State and other sectarian flashpoints. Foreign Minister Dipu Moni said this at the OIC Contact Group Meeting…
Dr Yunus receives Congressional Award Wednesday
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, the founder of Grameen Bank, will receive the US Congressional Gold Medal award on Wednesday.
Swapan Kumar Bala new DSE chief
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has appointed Prof Dr Swapan Kumar Bala as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
How fast is global climate changing?
There’s plenty of evidence that the climate has warmed up over the past century, and climate scientists know this has happened throughout the history of the planet. But they want to know more about how this warming is different.
Ronaldo reaches 50 for the season
Real Madrid’s clinical edge told in the end as the club overcame Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at San Mames in their Liga clash on Sunday.
Ash to receive special invitation
The French government will specially invite actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for the Cannes Film Festival scheduled later this year which will also celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema, a senior diplomat has said. Aishwarya was conferred upon a civilian award…
Christian Church opens doors to Muslims
On a bitterly cold and snowing afternoon in Aberdeen, the doors of St John’s Episcopal Church are open to hundreds of Muslim worshippers, arriving for daily prayers.