BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia took Iftar with orphans and alem-ulema (Islamic scholars) on the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan on Thursday. Khaleda, also the leader of the opposition in parliament, hosted the Iftar party at the city’s…
Month: July 2013
Xpress Offers Ramadan special lowest fee to remit money
Dhaka – With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Xpress Money, the world’s most dependable money transfer brand, announced a ‘Ramadan Special’ discounted rate of One OMR for remittance transactions to Bangladesh.
GP launches m-Centrex to upgrade BR telecom system
Dhaka – Grameenphone Limited, the leading telecommunications service provider in the country, formally launched m- Centrex for Bangladesh Railway aiming to upgrade the telecommunication system of Bangladesh Railway by transforming the copper based system into fiber/IP system.
Deposition in radar purchase case Against Ershad
Anti Corruption Commission Deputy Director and also an Investigation Officer (IO) in the radar purchase corruption case Manjur Ahmed told a Dhaka court on Thursday that accused former President and JP chief Hussein Mohammad Ershad took financial advantage through the…
Daughter testifies in Humayun Azad case
Mouli Azad, daughter of Professor Humayun Azad testified on Thursday in the murder case of her father at Dhaka’s Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court.
Agitation to scrap 34 BCS exam result spreads
DHAKA – About 20 people were injured as police was locked in repeated clashes with young government job seekers at Shahbagh intersection and on Dhaka University campus demanding immediate cancellation of the quota system in recruitment to government jobs.
Mobile courts punish offenders in Faridpur
Three mobile courts led by executive magistrates carried on drives in the West Khabashpur area of the town.
Two killed in separate Jessore accidents
Two persons including a freedom fighter were killed in separate road accidents in Monirampur and Abhaynagar upazilas of the district on Wednesday.
3 electrocuted in Kushtia, Chuadanga; One killed in lightning
Two brothers were electrocuted at Nandia village under Sadar upazila of the district on Wednesday.
Brahmaputra crosses danger level in Gaibandha
Water level of the Brahmaputra, one of the mighty rivers in the country, crossed its danger mark on Wednesday night and was flowing 16 cm above its danger level this morning inundating the river basin areas including chars.
Man found dead on rail track in Sirajganj
The body of a man was recovered from railway line at Chakshahbajpur village in Kamarkhanda upazila of the district early Thursday.
Medical student killed in Comilla road accident
A medical student was killed and two others injured in a road accident at Harishchar in Sadar Dakkhin upazila of Comilla on Wednesday.
IBBL workshop on investement held
Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) organised a day long workshop on ‘Processing of Investment Proposal and Induction of Investment Clients’ for investment officials of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited at Mohammad Younus Auditorium of Islami Bank Tower on Wednesday.
Two held with Yaba, bombs in Jessore
Police arrested two alleged terrorists in possession of 18 pieces of Yaba tablet and two powerful hand bombs from Bejpara area in the district town early Wednesday.
Kalam died due to torture, wife complains
Wife of Kalam Howladar, who died while in police custody in Gournadi upazila on Monday, claimed that her husband died because of police torture during remand.
Five including uncle, cousin get life term for murder
A trial court in Barisal on Wednesday afternoon sentenced five accused including uncle and cousin of the victim to life term imprisonment and acquitted aunt in Liton murder case of Agoiljhara upazila.
Dredging of river Pashur of Mongla sea port soon
After a long wait, the dredging work of the Pashur channel of Mongla Sea Port will begin next month.
Commercial plots for Rajshahi’s women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs of Rajshahi will be allotted commercial plots within next one month for setting up silk and boutique industries there.
Rathajatra begins in Rajshahi, Barisal
The Rathajatra of Shree Shree Janagannath Deb, a traditional religious festival of the Hindu community, was held amid festivity and enthusiasm in Rajshahi on Wednesday.
College student found dead in Manikganj
A college student was found dead at Daulatpur in Manikganj on Wednesday.
Angry Latin America wants answers on allegations of US spying
BRASILIA/BOGOTA (Reuters) – Latin American governments urged the United States on Wednesday to be more forthcoming in answering allegations of U.S. spying programs there that have set off a wave of outrage that could damage its standing in the region.
Student blinded in attack continues her recovery
VANCOUVER—Rumana Monzur can picture a towering mountain or the blue sky on a sunny day. She remembers what the ocean looks like and can still conjure an image of water stretching out to the horizon.
StanChart with BRAC, Women Win to launch Goal
Women’s empowerment is central to the values of Standard Chartered Bank and critical to economic development. Women represent a large customer and talent segment for the business and will drive economic growth in Bangladesh in the future.
Impala eludes two hungry cheetahs by jumping into tourist car
Tourist Samantha Pittendrigh captures incredible video on her mobile phone at Kruger National Park in South Africa
Prince William’s “private meeting” with grandma before baby’s birth
Secret royal baby talk? While Prince William awaits the birth of his first child with Kate Middleton, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that the royal had one last meeting with his grandmother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on July…
Angelina Jolie to direct World War II Film Unbroken
Angelina Jolie is a woman on the go! The actress, activist, and mother-of-six will be donning a director’s cap once more this fall after confirming that her sophomore directorial effort, Unbroken, has both a distributor and a lead, British actor…
Global Number of displaced people surges
Washington, DC – For reasons that range from warfare and persecution to natural disasters and development projects, an estimated 92.6 million people were forcibly displaced in 2012, either inside their home countries or across a border, writes Michael Renner in…
Govt. decries TI report
State Minister for Law Quamrul Islam on Wednesday said the recent Transparency International TI report that branded politician and police most corrupt is aimed at assassinating the character of politicians and making the judiciary controversial.
BNP blames govt-backed syndicate is pushing up prices
Opposition BNP on Wednesday alleged that a government-backed syndicate of traders is pushing up the prices of essentials through market manipulation ahead of Ramadan beginning on Thursday.
Political parties can drop candidates: EC
If the Election Commission has its way, political parties will be empowered to cancel candidature in any constituency.