The High Court Tuesday issued a rule upon the government to explain within two days why Ghulam Rahman’s job as Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairman after expiry of his tenure on May 1 should not be declared ‘illegal’.
Month: June 2013
World Bank’s ‘Padma report’ with Muhith
The World Bank has handed over a probe report into the alleged corruption in the Padma project to Finance Minister AMA Muhith, six months after its investigators left the country.
DMP permits BNP rally at Suhrawardy Uddyan
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police have given the BNP the go-ahead to hold its Wednesday`s rally at Suhrawardy Udyan instead of Naya Paltan in the city.
No hope of survival of missing Rana Plaza victims
The news spread quickly: somebody was coming to give out more money. By the middle of the steely gray morning of June 7, thousands of men and women who used to work at the collapsed Rana Plaza factory complex had…
BNP walks out protesting change in Anti-Terrorism Bill
The parliament on Tuesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill-2013 with some amendments to the existing law aimed at efficiently curbing terrorism through interstate cooperation.
‘War criminals can also seek President’s clemency’
Law Minister Barrister Shafique Ahmed on Tuesday said the convicted war criminals can also seek President’s clemency as the country’s Constitution does not stipulate as to who can file appeal to the President and who cannot.
EU is keen to work for RMG Sector: Envoy
European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh William Hanna on Tuesday said the EU is keen on working together with Bangladesh to ‘avoid problems’ in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, but not thinking about having any sanction.
Provide money after rescheduling classified loan: CCCI
President of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) Mahbubul Alam on Tuesday urged the Chairman of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB) to provide money after rescheduling classified loan to assist parties so that they can overcome their…
Azerbaijan is keen to bolster economic ties with Dhaka
Azerbaijan is keen to bolster economic ties with Bangladesh through forming a ‘Business Forum’ between the two countries.
WB says Dhaka;l can construct Padma Bridge with own fund
World Bank (WB) country director Johannes Zutt said the Bangladesh government can construct the much-talked-about Padma Bridge with its own fund.
Poultry farming boosts Netrakona rural economy
Poultry farming has given a significant boost to the rural economy with more than 2,500 big, medium and small sized poultry farms. It also created job opportunities for hundreds of unemployed people in Netrakona district. Officials of the district livestock…
5 killed in separate incidents in Shibganj
Five persons were killed in separate incidents in Shibganj upazila of the district on Monday. Three of the victims were identified as Sufal, 25, Modon, 23 and Santosh, 28. All they are sweepers. Police said the incident happened while they…
Hectic campaign in Rajshahi City election
With only three days remaining, contesting candidates to the election of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) have geared up their campaign tremendously with hope of getting maximum support from the electorates. All the contenders including the mayoral ones are seen moving…
Bus-Truck collision kills 2 in Bogra
Two people were killed and 32 others injured in a head-on collision between a truck and a bus at Chilimpur in the district town on Tuesday morning. One of the deceased was identified as Sumon,30, son of Ful Miah of…
ASI closed in Khulna
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Mokampur Police Camp under Terokhada upazila of the district was closed on Monday on charge of negligence of duty. M Gulam Rauf Khan PPM, superintendent of police (SP) of Khulna, said the action was taken…
Rain damages crops worth Tk 10 crore in Faridpur
Excessive rain and hailstorm have caused colossal damage to crops in five upazilas of the district. Department of Agricultural Extension sources said around 15000 farmers in five upazilas of the district incurred huge loss due to damage of crops worth…
Robbers loot house in N’ganj: 4 injured
Robbers looted valuables from a house, leaving four people injured at Fatullah in Sadar upazila early Tuesday. Victim’s family said the gang numbering 25/30 entered the house of sand trader Habibullah Mia breaking the collapsible gate at about 2.00 am.…
Mock voting in Barisal City Corporation
A two-day long mock voting for training of voters on using electronic voting machine ended Monday in two centers under ward-16 of Barisal City Corporation. After casting vote by EVM the voters expressed mixed reaction to the journalists. Mock voting…
Mysterious death of a pregnant woman in Chitalmari
The death of Sharmin Aktar (19), pregnant wife of one Milan Mallik of village Aruaborni under Chitalmari Upazil in the district is shrouded in mystery. It is learnt from the police and the locals that the dead body of Sharmin…
Poll fever grips Sylhet
Campaigning of the candidates of Sylhet City Corporation election is now on top gear all over the city. Ignoring heavy rainfall, central leaders supporting the 14 and 18 party candidates are now making door to door visits and asking for…
Victoria crowned Woman of the Decade
Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham has been named ‘Woman Of The Decade’ at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
Kristen lands two new roles
Kristen Stewart has landed roles in both ‘Camp X-Ray’ and ‘Sils Maria’. The 23-year-old actress has a busy summer ahead after committing to shoot Peter Sattler’s politically charged flick and Olivier Assayas’ new drama back-to-back, according to Deadline.
New Zealand survive Malinga scare
Lasith Malinga took the 22 yards out of the equation in a low-scoring thriller, but New Zealand survived him to register their first win over Sri Lanka in four years.
Brazil gain Confederations Cup boost
Brazil earned their second win in their seventh game under Luiz Felipe Scolari with a timely 3-0 win over France at the Arena do Gremio.The Selecao struggled during the early exchanges but a tactical change from the coach saw them…
Tk 1 lakh bounty for info on Aminul killer
The government on Monday announced a Tk 1-lakh bounty for giving information leading to the arrest of absconding Mustafizur Rahman, the suspected killer of trade union leader Aminul Islam.
City polls acid test for govt. EC, say BNP leaders
As part of its changed movement strategy, the opposition BNP has shifted its focus to the city corporation elections as the party considers the polls as an acid test both for the government and the Election Commission ahead of the…
3-5 lakh Myanmar nationals intruded into B’desh: FM
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Monday said in Parliament that 3-5 lakh Myanmar nationals illegally entered Bangladesh on various occasions for economic reasons.
Code of conduct of city polls being violated: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed on Monday claimed that the code of conduct is being violated in four City Corporation Polls.
Nothing will go unchallenged in Parliament: Moudud
BNP lawmaker Barrister Moudud Ahmed on Monday warned the ruling party saying that the opposition in Parliament might be small in size, but nothing will go unchallenged.
Jamaat’s relaxed hartal passes off peacefully
The daylong countrywide hartal, called by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, passed off on Monday without any major incidents of violence across the country as it evoked a very poor response.