In its report of 2013 on Bangladesh, Amnesty International reveals that there were some 30 extrajudicial executions and 10 enforced disappearances.
Month: May 2013
‘present reality’ was far more grave than Amnesty’s Report
BNP has claimed Amnesty International’s report on human rights situation in Bangladesh is just a tip of the iceberg.
Democracy will not flourish if we listen to them: PM
She said Bangladesh’s civil society had endorsed military dictators who hijacked democracy several times after the 1975 political changeover and warned all of similar signs now.
BNP: Nation grappling for polls-time govt
Opposition BNP on Thursday renewed its demand to the government to arrange dialogue to reach a consensus over polls-time non-party government for holding the national election in a competitive manner with the participation of all political parties.
Dipu urges all to remain united against imperialist forces
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni on Thursday said the government is committed to making the country free from communalism and extremism to take it forward.
Sajal’s body will return to home: Govt
Bangladesh is in touch with the Nepal authorities to bring the remains of Mohammad Khaled Hossain Sajal, who died descending Mount Everest.
Padma Bridge: Tender in June last week
Communications Minister Obaidul Quader categorically said the government would call for tender in the last week of June for construction of much-talked-about Padma Bridge.
‘Cutter Jarvis’ for Bangladesh Navy
The United States will officially hand over a naval ship to Bangladesh in a reflagging ceremony in California on May 23.
25% Dividend for Shareholders: Islami Bank
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited approved 25% dividend for the shareholders for the year 2012.
Government will constitute a RMG wage board next week
The government will constitute a wage board next week to fix the new salary structure of the readymade garment workers.
Swiss urged to buy more
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni has urged Swiss Assistant State Secretary Beat Nobs to import more Bangladeshi products, particularly ceramics, pharmaceuticals, household items and computer software.
Economic growth is projected to gain slow:UN
A United Nations economic forecast said on Thursday that UN sees slow global economic growth for the rest of this year.
80-year-old Japanese climbs Everest
An 80-year old Japanese mountaineer has reached the summit of Mount Everest, making him the oldest man to scale the world`s highest peak.
Buddha Purnima being celebrated
DHAKA: Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, is being celebrated in the country Thursday with due tributes to Lord Buddha.
Nissan to recall about 841,000 vehicles
DHAKA: Nissan Motor will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide including the Micra compact car, also known as the March, as a result of a steering wheel glitch.
Bangladesh, Brazil share UN Sasakawa Award
DHAKA: Two of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, Bangladesh and Brazil, today shared the biennial UN-Sasakawa Award which was presented to the laureates by the Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström, in the presence of…
Appeal to save BGMEA complex
Ready-made garment owners association, BGMEA, on Thursday filed a petition appealing against the High Court ruling to demolish its office building at Hatirjheel on grounds of being constructed illegally.
Lightning kills 4 in Gopalganj
GOPALGANJ: At least four people were killed and six others injured in separate incidents of lighting in three upazilas of the district on Thursday.
BD player linked to IPL spot-fixing!
DHAKA: Involvement of a prominent Bangladeshi player, who never played in the IPL, has now emerged in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, Indian police sources told a media.
Dhaka seeks Malaysian investment
Bangladeshi entrepreneurs on Wednesday invited Malaysian investment in the prospective areas like leather, leather-goods, energy, food processing, gas-run factories and telecommunications.
Islami Bank approves 25pc dividend
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited approved 25% dividend for the shareholders for the year 2012.
3 killed, 50 injured in Bhola road crash
At least three people were killed and 50 others injured in a road accident in Khoyrad area under Charfashion upazila of the district on Wednesday evening.
Stray incidents mark BNP’s hartal in Dhaka dist
The daylong shutdown in five upazilas of Dhaka district, enforced by opposition BNP, passed off on amid stray incidents of violence, including arson, vandalism and arrest on Wednesday.
Greens urge action against water pollution
Green activists at a human chain here on Wednesday urged the government for immediate action to check water pollution with a view to protecting the country’s biodiversity.
Inu for media monitoring of TB coverage
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Wednesday said a strong coverage of the national tuberculosis control programme will help the country achieve further success in reducing the infection.
Life term for collapsed building owner sought
The committee, formed to investigate the Rana Plaza collapse, on Wednesday submitted its report recommending punitive actions against those responsible for the incident and giving compensation to the victims.
Govt sincere about dialogue for credible polls: Dipu
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Wednesday said the government is sincere about political dialogue and is looking for a peaceful and credible election with the participation of all parties by resolving the differences.
No 3rd party intervention to end pol impasse: Mozena
The second US-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue begins here on Sunday to discuss key issues like security cooperation and the current political uncertainty that has made the investment climate in Bangladesh difficult, said US Ambassador Dan Mozena.
Dialogue time running out: BNP
Accusing the Prime Minister of dashing the hope of dialogue, BNP on Wednesday urged Sheikh Hasina to resolve the political deadlock over the polls-time government through talks before the time runs out.
Charge phone in 20 seconds!
An 18-year-old Indian-American girl has invented a super-capacitor device that could potentially charge a cellphone in less than 20 seconds.