Jahangirnagar University Vice Chancellor Professor Anwar Hossain has staged a counter sit-in in front of his residence, some 10 yards from the demonstrating teachers who have been demanding his resignation.
Day: October 2, 2013
Ctg strike lacklustre
Opposition BNP’s Chittagong unit was not active but the party’s Bandarban and Rangamati units activists were seen picketing and bringing out procession during a daylong strike on Wednesday to protest the death penalty of war crimes convict Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.
Etihad offers promotional fares for BD travelers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a special promotion for Bangladeshi travelers with up to 50 percent discount on the Pearl Business Class Cabin to destinations including London, Manchester, New York, Washington DC and…
Ershad offers new polls formula
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Wednesday proposed a new election system saying that holding fair, neutral and controversy-free election is not possible under the current poll system.
ACC grills ex-state minister Alamgir Kabir
Dhaka – The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday interrogated former State Minister for Housing and Public Works Alamgir Kabir on graft charges.
Minimise farmers’ knowledge gap on climate change: Muhith
Dhaka – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday emphasised minimising the knowledge gap of farmers about climate change adaptation to boost food production and ensure food security in the country.
70 kidnapped fishermen rescued in Sundarbans
Satkhira, Oct 2 (UNB) – Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 70 fishermen from the Mother River area in the Sundarbans under Satkhira range on Wednesday evening, several hours after they were kidnapped by pirates for ransom.
Biswajit murder hearing adjourned till on Oct 6
Dhaka’s Speedy Trial Trubunal-4 on Wednesday adjourned the hearing in the Biswajit murder case till October 6.
Four including Police SI sued for extortion
Four persons including a police sub-inspector was sued on Wednesday for extortion, theft and manhandling.
Another PW testify in Humayun Azad murder case
A Dhaka court on Wednesday recorded the deposition of another prosecution witness in the Humayun Azad murder case and fixed October 29 for the testimony of other witnesses.
ICT registrar files diary for leakage of Salauddin judgement
Dhaka – Firing a broadside at BNP chairperson’s adviser Khandkar Mahbub Hossain for his statement threatening to try all involved in the war crimes trial if the party is voted to power, chief prosecutor Golam Arif Tipu on Wednesday urged…
SQC Verdict: BNP to stage demo Today
Claiming that its leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury who was awarded death penalty by a tribunal denied justice, opposition BNP on Wednesday announced a countrywide demonstration programme for Thursday to register their protest.
Militancy, graft to come back with BNP’s return: PM
Ishwardi – Accusing her arch rival BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia of attempting to kill her time and again through grenade attacks and bomb attacks, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Khaleda has only two qualities — indulging in graft…
Govt’s evil-efforts put democracy at stake: Mosharraf
Comilla, Oct 2 (UNB) – BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Wednesday alleged that the rule of law and democracy in the country are at stake due to the government’s evil design to hang onto power.
Two ‘terrorists’ held with arms in Laxmipur
Police in a drive arrested two alleged terrorists along with two light guns and bullets from Duttapara area in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.
BNP should discuss polls-time govt formula in JS: Obaidul
Gazipur – Communications Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the opposition should join parliament responding to the call of the Prime Minister and openly discuss the framework of a polls-time government.
RAB nabs two along with fake notes in Naogaon
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members arrested two people along with fake currency notes worth Tk93,000 on the premises of Mohadebpur Upazila Health Complex of the district on Tuesday.
Major political players to find way for free, fair polls, hopes Mozena
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan W Mozena on Wednesday said he is still hopeful of a political settlement between the two major parties – Awami League and BNP – before next general election.
Housewife strangled in Netrakona
A housewife was strangulated to death allegedly by her husband over a family feud at Gumkanda village in Purbadhala upazila of the district on Monday night.
Young girl commits suicide in Sherpur
A young girl allegedly committed suicide by taking poison for failure in love in Sadar Police Station quarters of the district on Tuesday.
Judge uneasy over Rampal
A High Court Judge has said he is ‘uncomfortable’ hearing a petition seeking a stay on the Rampal Power Plant Project.
3 terrorists held with arms in Jessore
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested three terrorists along with pistol and bullets from Palli Bidyut area of Monirampur upazila on Tuesday noon.
Public reps in south-west under terror threat
96 UP chairmen killed in 3 decades; accused mostly out of dragnet Lives of the elected public representatives in the south-western region are under threat of terrorist attack, annihilating them at any moment.
2 BRTC buses set ablaze in Comilla
Miscreants set two Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) buses afire on the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway at Jhagurjuli in Sadar upazila of the district on Tuesday night.
Speakers for making de-worming campaign successful
Speakers at a launching ceremony called upon the teachers and guardians to make the weeklong de- worming campaign successful to ensure healthy growth of children.
‘State should take responsibility of older persons’
Speakers at a discussion here on Tuesday said the state should take total responsibilities of all older persons to pay due honour to them.
Vitamin ‘A’ plus campaign successful in Rajshahi
Civil Surgeon Office has chalked out an elaborate program to make the October 5 National Vitamin ‘A’ plus campaign a total success to reduce the risk of child mortality.
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Khin Maung Win Thandwe, Myanmar — Terrified Muslim families hid in forests in western Myanmar on Wednesday, one day after fleeing a new round of sectarian violence that erupted even as the president toured the divided region for the first…