Observing that the present government has already become illegal, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) general secretary Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokan on Sunday said this government has no authority to take important national decisions.
Month: October 2013
MKA talks tough against ‘anarchists’
Shrugging off the opposition’s movement for a non-partisan election-time administration, Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir on Sunday said they will resist with an iron hand those who will try to create anarchy and resist the next general election.
Shibir men were active in Paltan area
Activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir went on the rampage in the city’s Paltan area on Sunday evening, the first day of the non-stop 60-hour hartal enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance.
Markets up on dialogue prospects
Buoyed by possibilities of a dialogue between Bangladesh’s battling coalitions, the index in both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock exchange moved upwards on Sunday.
Fire in CMM court: Case papers gutted
Dhaka – Some papers of Dhaka’s Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court were gutted in a fire on Sunday noon.
Giasuddin Mamun pleads not guilty
Accused Giasuddin Al Mamun of the money laundering case filed against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman and him on Sunday pleaded not guilty.
Five activists killed on first day general strike
The first day of the 60-hour countrywide shutdown, enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance, was marked by incidents of violence, clashes, vandalism and crude bomb blasts across the country, leaving at least five people killed.
BNP complains of Govt’s double standard about dialogue
With the country’s political situation getting complicated, opposition BNP on Sunday turned skeptical about the government’s sincerity about reaching an understanding over the election cabinet through talks because of its ‘continued repressive acts’.
Dialogue should be based on Constitution: Matia
Voicing optimism over holding dialogue between the two major political parties for the formation of an election-time government, Agricultural Minister Matia Chowdhury on Sunday said the basis of the talks will be the constitution.
US concerned over violence, deaths
Voicing concern over countrywide violence and deaths, the USA on Sunday urged the major parties in Bangladesh to engage in constructive dialogue to find an agreed way forward to hold free, fair and credible elections.
Forget apple, try mango instead
Dr. Sudhirendar Sharma For most of us, entering into a conversation is akin to getting into a restaurant without a wallet. Stepping-up and sustaining conversation is even more daunting. Adam and Eve must have encountered such difficulty because they had…
CEC looks for political compromise
The Election Commission still looks for a political compromise to complete the change to the election code of conduct as the countdown for the 10th parliamentary election began on Sunday.
Grameen Bank Bill 2013 placed in Parliament
Finance Minister AMA Muhtih on Sunday placed in Parliament the much talked about ‘Grameen Bank Bill 2013’ seeking to abolish the military government promulgated ‘The Grameen Bank Ordinance 1983’ and make the law more time befitting. The bill also seeks…
PM’s special assistant Hanif fired
The Prime Minister has fired Awami League’s Joint General Secretary Mahbub-ul Alam Hanif as her Special Assistant.
Digitisation pushing country into middle-income status
The digitisation process that continues as a part of implementation of the ‘Charter of Changes: Vision 2021’, has already become successful in turning Bangladesh into a middle income nation very soon.
VDP members play vital role for people’s welfare
Speakers at a function here on Thursday said members of village defense party (VDP) are playing vital role in doing welfare for the people and maintaining law and order at grass root level to ensure peaceful society.
Strengthening local govt for institutionalizing democracy stressed’
Speakers at an advocacy meeting have stressed for strengthening the local government institutions to give democracy an institutional shape ensuring accountability in the activities of the local government bodies at the grassroots.
‘Professional skill must for success in banking sector’
Speakers asked the newly recruited bankers to gain professional skill as it is inevitable for attaining success in the banking sector for overall socio-economic development of the region.
JU academic activities resume
The academic activities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) resumed Saturday after a 15-day vacation of Eid-ul-Azha, Durga Puja and Luxmi Puja.
17 crude bombs recovered in Joypurhat
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members recovered 17 crude bombs from outside a college in Joypurhat town on Saturday night, Rab headquarters sources said.
30 shanties, 15 shops gutted in Ctg fire
A devastating fire gutted at least 30 shanties and 15 furniture shops at Askar Dighirpar in the city on Sunday.
Cox’s Bazaar dropped as World T20 venue
Cox’s Bazaar has been dropped as a venue for the 2014 World T20 to be held in Bangladesh between March 16 and April 6. Sylhet, another venue considered doubtful due to ongoing work at the stadium, has been retained.
Swechhasebak Dal leader killed in Faridpur
A Swechhasebak Dal leader was killed and 11 others were injured, three with bullets, in a clash between police and hartal supporters in the early hours of the opposition’s 60-hour hartal in Nagarkanda upazila headquarters on Sunday.
Sebastian Vettel wins fourth F1 world title at the Indian GP
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel clinched his fourth consecutive world title with a victory in the Indian Grand Prix.
United tops Stoke; 3 goals for Liverpool’s Suarez
London- Manchester United rallied to beat Stoke 3-2 on Saturday in the English Premier League on second-half headers by Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez.
Burma and social media: Good, bad and the ugly
By Democratic Voice of Burma With internet access rapidly expanding in Burma and the price on SIM-cards and smartphones falling, more and more people are using social media.
Can Maldives avert a constitutional crisis?
By Anand Kumar Though a new date for presidential elections in Maldives has been announced the people in Maldives and the international community still remain anxious whether the elections would be held. The term of present Mohammed Waheed’s government ends…
‘Redefine poverty indicator to include life of unborn child’
The World Bank must define life expectancy, its key poverty indicator, as starting at the time of conception and not at the time of birth if millions of lives are to be saved from injury or death.
Greenpeace man fears ‘losing years of life’ in Russia
A British journalist detained in Russia after a Greenpeace protest has said he fears “losing years of his life” being kept away from his family and friends.
Modelling future behaviour of oceans, atmosphere
Cordis — Over the past century, the atmosphere and ocean have warmed, sea ice extent has reduced and greenhouse gases have increased. How future changes will evolve and how humankind can protect itself from possible calamities depends on the implementation…