The price of oil fell Tuesday after parts of the U.S. government were ordered to shut down because of a budget impasse in Washington.
Month: October 2013
Six including Indian citizen arrested while crossing Hili border
Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) arrested six persons including five Bangladeshis and an Indian while they were attempting to illegally cross Hili border in Dinajpur on Monday afternoon, BGB and police sources said.
SAP solutions for RMG sector
The German multinational software corporation, SAP, is offering technological solutions to help run Bangladesh’s burgeoning garment industry better.
Durga Puja celebration gains momentum in Jessore
A great of enthusiasm is now being noticed among members of the Hindu community at differentplaces in eight upazilas of the district in connection with the five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindus, which begins on October…
‘Be you ever so high, the law is higher than you,’ observes ICT -1 while sentending SQC to death
Dhaka – The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Tuesday condemned Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, MP to death on four counts of crimes against humanity, including genocide, during the Liberation War 42 years ago.
Cousin beaten to death with iron bar in Jhenidah
On Monday night Ferdosh Hossain has beaten to death his cousin with an iron bar at Arpara village of Kaligonj upazila town in Jhenidah.
Quamrul denies verdict leak allegation
Dhaka – State Minister for Law advocate Quamrul Islam on Tuesday said people’s expectation has been fulfilled through the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal-1 sentencing BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury to death for crimes against humanity during the Liberation…
Education, care of girl children for national development stressed
Participants and speakers of a discussion meeting on Monday in Barisal stressed on care and education of girl-child for national development.
SQC trial procedure incorrect: Nationalist lawyers
Dhaka – Claiming that the trial procedure was inappropriate, BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed on Tuesday hoped that his party colleague Salauddin Quader Chowdhury who was given death penalty by a tribunal will be acquitted by the apex…
We’ll appeal as justice denied: Farhat Quader
Dhaka – Claiming that they were denied justice, Farhat Quader Chowdhury, the wife of condemned convict Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, on Tuesday said they will go for appeal against the ICT-1 verdict against her husband.
Nephew to die for killing uncle: 2 sons get life-term for killing father
S.M. Solaiman, District and Session Judge of Bagerhat, in a judgment delivered on Sunday, convicted Khalilur Rahman, son of one Mohammad Ail of village Khejurbaria under Sharankhokla Upazila in the district and sentenced him to be hanged till his death…
PM seeks foreign friends’ support to finish war crimes trial
Dhaka, Oct 1 (UNB) – Claiming the ongoing war crimes trial thoroughly independent, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday voiced her resolve to finish the daunting task of bringing the perpetrators to book after more than four decades of crimes…
Take lessons from religious teachings on empowerment of women
Participants of a human chain rally in Barisal on Monday stressed on using complementary role of religion in advancement and empowerment of women.
‘497 women fell victim to violence in Sept’
Dhaka – At least 497 women fell victim to violence in September, according to a report of women’s human rights body Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP).
Oishee again refused bail
A Dhaka Court on Tuesday refused bail to Oishee Rahman in the murder case of her parents- Special Branch Inspector Mahfuzur Rahman and Swapna Rahman.
Indian Citizen held by BGB in Kurigram
The members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) of Pathordubi Border out Post (BOP) under Bhurungamari upazila in Kurigram district held one Indian citizen who entered into Bangladesh territory illegally and handed over to Bhurungamari thana police and sent to jail…
Housewife confesses torturing Aduri
A Dhaka court on Tuesday recorded the confessional statement of housewife Naurin Jahan Nadi, 25, in a case filed for repressing her domestic help Aduri.
JU teachers stage demo in front of VC residence
Savar – Agitating teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Tuesday went on a sit-in programme in front of the residence of Vice-chancellor (VC) Prof Anwar Hossain demanding his immediate resignation.
US Govt shutdown: What’s the cost?
Shutting down the government could cost the federal government well over $2 billion dollars if it resembles the last shutdowns in 1995-1996, though the economy would be harmed in additional ways that are nearly impossible to measure.
South Korea displays cruise missiles at military parade
South Korea is staging what officials describe as its largest military parade in a decade, as its president warns of a “very grave” threat from North Korea.
Should otters be controlled to protect fish stocks?
During the 1970s the survival of otters was threatened by a loss of habitats and they were rare in most parts of Britain.
Mystery 13th century eruption traced to Lombok, Indonesia
By Jonathan Amos Scientists think they have found the volcano responsible for a huge eruption that occurred in the 13th Century.
Angela Merkel’s return to Europe
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Ancient kingdom discovered beneath mound in Iraq
In the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq archaeologists have discovered an ancient city called Idu, hidden beneath a mound.
‘Breaking Bad’: What it all means
“Breaking Bad” was never really about meth. It’s just comforting to think that it was. It debuted Jan. 20, 2008, at the very start of the Great Recession. We met Walter White, a classically underemployed, undervalued American, at a time…
Djokovic, Serena advance at China Open
Beijing — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams advanced with straight-set victories Tuesday at the China Open, while Venus Williams was eliminated.
Arsenal must regret not landing Higuain
A few weeks ago, a few hours after transfer deadline day to be precise, one was sitting in a bar somewhere on the holiday island of Ibiza still drinking in a night out to see the blistering French DJ David…
Russia urged to drop piracy charges against Greenpeace
Russian authorities should immediately release from custody all 30 people arrested in connection with a Greenpeace protest in the Barents Sea, said Human Rights Watch.
Pope outlines less ‘Vatican-centric’ Church
Vatican City – Pope Francis outlined plans for reform of the Church to make it less “Vatican-centric” on Tuesday as he met with top cardinals tasked with helping him overhaul the 2,000-year-old institution.
Two US generals forced out over Afghan failure
The U.S. Marine Corps has forced two generals into retirement, effectively firing them, over a failure to defend a base in Afghanistan from a deadly Taliban attack.