Leaders of Hefajat-e-Islam on Friday demanded a judicial investigation into ‘torture’ on its general secretary Junaid Babunagri and punishment of those responsible for it.
Month: June 2013
Bodies of murder victims found in Jessore, Manikganj
Police recovered the body of a businessman from the Bhairab River at Shuvarara village under Abhaynagar upazila of the district on Friday.
Shibir’s half-day hartal in Laxmipur Sunday
The district unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, has called a half-day hartal in the district for tomorrow (Sunday).
Launch Suravi-7 caught in storm, runs aground
Triple deck launch MV Suravi-7 remains stranded on shoal since Thursday night after caught in storm on way to Dhaka from Barisal.
Rehabilitation of the coastal farmers urged
Kendrio Krishak Moitri, a fermer’s right activist organization, holding a press conference demanded immediate rehabilitation of the coastal area farmers of Patuakhali affected by cyclone Mahasen.
Manik Mia upheld integrity of journalism
Mostafa Kamal Majumder
Minor child drowns in Bogra
A minor child drowned in a pond under Dupchanchia upazila of Bogra districts on Friday.
Manik Mia’s 44th death anniversary today
The 44th anniversary of death of the legendary journalist and eminent politician of the sub-continent Tofazzal HossainManik Mia will be observed today (Saturday) in a befitting manner.
Opposition to intensify movement before Ramadan
After a prolonged scattered anti-government campaign, the BNP-led 18-party alliance is now planning to intensify its movement with tougher programmes after mid-June to give the government a jolt before Ramadan to concede its demand for restoration of the caretaker government…
Tarique has violated bond conditions: MKA
Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir on Friday said the court asked to the government to take steps to bring back BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman as he violated conditions of the bail bond he signed during the last caretaker government.
Coordination of support for Savar survivors, big problem
Though various government and private sector organisations promptly came forward with their various supports for the survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse, lack of proper coordination is likely to take its toll on the good gesture, says a survey report…
Four years into Aila: Drinking water crisis persists
Although four years have elapsed since the devastating cyclone Aila bore down the country’s coastal belt, majority of the affected people are still facing severe crisis of safe drinking water.
Politics getting venomous, says minister
Like river and air pollution, the speeches of some political leaders are making the environment highly venomous, said Communications Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday.
Two murdered in city
Two people, including a private university student, were murdered inside a flat in the city’s West Shewrapara area on Friday.
Shibir leader Atikur among 6 held
Law enforcers detained six leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir including its central office Secretary Atikur Rahman from Rampura’s Banasree area of the city on Friday morning.
4 Bangladeshi peacekeepers get awards
Four Bangladeshi peacekeepers, who had lost their lives while performing peacekeeping duties last year, were awarded for their contribution to world peace.
World No Tobacco Day observed
The World No Tobacco Day was observed in the country as in 175 other countries across the globe on Friday, aiming to sensitise people about the bad effects of tobacco use.
Saudi Amnesty: One lakh B’deshis get consular services
Bangladesh missions in Riyadh and Jeddah have extended consular services to over 100,000 Bangladesh nationals till Thursday evening since the declaration of an amnesty by the Saudi government.
Gap, Wal-Mart work on another BD safety plan
Further splintering the global fashion industry’s response to the tragedies in Bangladesh’s apparel industry, Wal-Mart, Gap announced they’ll be pursuing their own, independent safety reform plan.
JICA to extend loan to BB for RMG sector
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide Tk 1 billion loan to Bangladesh Bank for the development of country’s garments sector.