Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, her Press Secretary has said.
Month: September 2013
Khandakar Mosharraf says, Hasina shy to visit UN
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ‘cancelled’ her visit to the United Nations to avoid facing questions from world leaders over the forthcoming national election in Bangladesh, claims the BNP.
Ershad deplores govt’s vengeful act against Dr Yunus
Jatiya Party (JP) chairman HM Ershad on Tuesday condemned the cabinet decision to take action against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus for his alleged tax evasion.
‘Govt upset with Yunus’ foresight’
The government is taking legal actions against Muhammad Yunus for his alleged irregularities and abuse of office when he was the Managing Director of Grameen Bank.
Action against Yunus after probe: NBR chief
Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) M Ghulam Hossain on Tuesday said legal action will be taken against Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus if his alleged irregularities and abuse of power as managing director of Grameen Bank is…
Police obstructs Ganajagaran Manch rally
Police obstructed a procession brought out by ‘Ganajagaran Mancha’ demanding arrest of miscreants who are allegedly involved with the fierce attack on Arif Noor, one of the organizers of the platform.
Mozena for talks between AL-BNP chiefs
DHAKA: Mentioning political instability as a major obstacle to the development of Bangladesh, US Ambassador Dan W Mozena called upon two chiefs of Awami League and BNP to hold dialogues in resolving the problem.
IBBL executive dev programme held in city
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organised an Executive Development Programme at Muhammad Younus Auditorium of the Bank Tower in the city on Tuesday.
Export earnings grow 14.74 pc in July-Aug
Bangladesh’s export earnings registered 14.74 percent growth during the first two months (July-August) of the current fiscal year totaling US$ 5,037.73 million compared to $ 4,390.56 million fetched during the same period of the last fiscal (2012-13).
India to review border infrastructure works
A high-level Indian delegation led by a Secretary in the country’s home ministry will review the progress of the Akhaura and Petrapole border infrastructure development works on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
Low quality for imperfect rotting a reason Unfair jute prices worry growers in Thakurgaon
Farmers in the district are counting heavy losses as they are forced to sell their raw jute at low prices.
Risk reduction in disaster-prone areas for food security stressed
There is no alternative to adaptation with climate change impacts to reduce risk and vulnerability in the disaster-prone backward areas for ensuring food security and livelihoods of the poor and disadvantaged population.
Comprehensive plan of action needed to check human trafficking: Speakers
Discussants have underscored the need for a comprehensive plan of action to check human trafficking that also needs collective efforts of all judges, lawyers, law-enforcers and others concerned.
Flood situation worsens further in Gaibandha
Overall flood situation in the district further worsened as water level of the Brahmaputra river rose by 40cm in last 24 hours ending this morning.
‘Online TIN registration, re-registration ease tax payment’
The available online registration and re-registration facilities ease tax payment process ensuring genuineness of the Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN), speakers said at a meeting here on Monday afternoon.
Accused in bike theft flees court in N’ganj
An accused in a motorcycle theft case on Monday fled away from the dock of a court here untying his handcuff tactfully.
Boro procurement drive in southwestern dists suffers setback
The government’s procurement target of Boro paddy and rice in 10 southwestern districts in the current season is unlikely to be achieved due to higher price of the food grains at the local markets compared to the procurement rate.
3 held with 2,800 bottles of Phensidyl in Magura
Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested three people along with 2,800 bottles of Indian Phensidyl syrup from Bhanamore bus stand area of the town on Monday evening.
BSF takes away 34 cattle
Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) took away 34 cattle from Bangladesh territory in Tentulia upazila on Sunday.
Plumber electrocuted in N’ganj
A plumber died from electrocution in Kayempur area in Fatullah upazila on Monday.
Terrorist held with pistol, bullets in Jessore
Police in a drive arrested an alleged terrorist along with a pistol and three rounds of bullet from in front of Puratan Pouroshava building in the district town on Monday night.
8 injured in cops-students clash in CU
At least eight people—seven students and a policeman—were injured in a clash between police and students of Chittagong University (CU) on Tuesday morning following the blockade of a railway line to protest against increase of admission form fees.
Clash over mosque body: 20 AL, BNP men hurt in Pabna
At least 20 people were injured in a clash between local activists of Awami League (AL) and BNP over forming a mosque committee at Godai Rupsi village in Bhangura upazila of the district on Monday night.
BSF picks up Bangladeshi man from Chuadanga border
Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) picked up a Bangladeshi citizen from Benipur border in Jibannagar upazila early Tuesday.
The Chilean muralists who defied Pinochet
By Gideon Long
Miss Saigon sets one-day sales box office record
Musical Miss Saigon, which returns to the West End next year, has set a new box office record with takings of £4.4m on the first day of ticket sales.
Nineteen held in museum and auction house theft raids
Police investigating thefts of “priceless items” from museums and auction houses in England have arrested 19 people in dawn raids.
Clubs open to winter World Cup in Qatar – Rummenigge
Europe’s leading clubs have stated that they are “open” to the possibility of a winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
Rafael Nadal: US Open win over Novak Djokovic ‘amazing’
By Piers Newbery
Serena and Nadal threaten Grand Slam record books
Not only are this year’s two US Open champions producing a season which will stand comparison with the very best, but they may also both end their careers with more Grand Slam titles than any other player.