It fixed Dec 4 to hear his bail petition and the police’s plea for a 10-day remand.
Month: November 2013
PM tells opposition martial law woun’t be allowed
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday warned that her party will never allow martial law to be enforced in the country to curb people’s rights again.
UN chief wants AL, BNP to reach consensus’ for peaceful polls
Dhaka– UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has encouraged Bangladesh’s two major political parties – Awami League and BNP – to reach a mutually agreed consensus through ‘constructive dialogue’ to hold a ‘non-violent’ election in Bangladesh with the participation of all parties.
Parliament election schedule challenged
Dhaka – A public interest litigation writ petition challenging the legality of the 10th parliamentary election schedule announced by the Election Commission (EC) was filed with the High Court on Saturday.
Polls reschedule depends on specific proposal: EC Hafiz
An Election Commissioner on Saturday said the commission can rearrange its 10th general election schedule if it finds any specific proposal following a political compromise between the two major parties.
Alain de Botton: How art can make us happier
By thinking too much and feeling too little, we are missing out on the true enjoyment of art, philosopher Alain de Botton tells Alastiar Sooke.
Protective measures are a ‘death sentence’ for rare dolphin
Measures to protect one of the world’s rarest dolphins have been denounced as a “death sentence” by campaigners.
What is the true cost of food production?
Unsustainable farming systems that damage the environment and public health thrive at the expense of sustainable producers.
Snowden’s story is a tempting prospect for filmmakers
The story of Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower, has divided opinion – but has provoked the interest of filmmakers from Hollywood to Hong Kong, Tom Brook reports.
Cristiano Ronaldo given most valuable car from Real Madrid
As part of the partnership between Real Madrid and Audi, all 23 members of the squad plus the manager are given a brand new free car every year.
Barcelona confirm Messi return to Argentina
Barcelona confirm Messi return to Argentina for next phase of recovery Richard Farley Out since Nov. 10, Lionel Messi is set to return to Argentina for what Barcelona is calling “the second phase” of his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Youth shot by miscreants in Laxmipur
A young man was injured in a firing by miscreants at Parbatinagar village in Sadar upazila on Saturday morning.
Body found with throat slit in Sylhet
Police recovered the body of a man at Sonapur in Biswanath upazila on Friday afternoon.
Maldives marginalising India in its own backyard
Maldives finally managed to complete its presidential elections when last week Abdulla Yameen Gayoom, the half-brother of the country’s former strongman, defeated former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, securing 51.3 per cent of the popular vote in a bitterly fought election.
2 killed as villagers clash in Magura
Two people were killed in a clash between two rival groups at Manikgram village in Sadar upazila over establishing dominance in the area on Friday.
3 held with 1 kg heroin in Rajshahi
Police arrested three alleged drug peddlers along with one kilogram heroin at Ramnagar in Godagari upazila here on Friday evening. The arrestees were identified as Sohel Rana, 23, son of Ataur Rahman of Makohshalbari, Sumon Ali, 18, son of Rafiqul…
Climate change impact poses serious threat to indigenous fish species
Adverse impact of climate change has been posing a serious threat to the fish species, particularly the indigenous small ones, in vast Barind tact consisting the districts of Rajshahi, Naogaon and Chapainawabgonj.
Rohingya Muslims: Act before it’s too late
What happens when you change a country’s name? Can you erase an unwanted past? Is changing the name a new beginning? Do the people in that country and their memories assume a new form? Perhaps that was what the junta…
Glasgow helicopter crash: ‘Three dead’ at Clutha pub
Three people have died after a police helicopter crashed into a busy pub in Glasgow, the BBC understands.
‘Slavery’ case woman Sian Davies ‘indoctrinated’
The cousin of a woman who belonged to a Maoist commune in south London being investigated by police for alleged slavery has accused its members of turning her against her family.
Harvest of T-Aman paddy progressing fast in Gaibandha
Harvest of transplanted (T) Aman paddy, a high valued crop, has been progressing fast in all the seven upazilas in the district during the current season.
Latest technologies can increase crop production despite climate change
Large-scale adoption and popularisation of the latest technologies among the farmers can further increase crop production at reduced costs to ensure food security despite climate change impacts.
Two held with fake currency in Rajshahi
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two people with huge fake notes from Terakhadia area under Rajpara Police Station in the city last night, the RAB sources said this morning.
The fight continues…
Saba Loftus and Kiara Worth, UN Major Group for Children and Youth For twenty years, there have been great deliberations on how to create a sustainable future. Change has been seen at all levels, ranging from information sharing, policy, implementation…
Rising political tensions in Bangkok
Masum Billah The streets of Thailand have been rocked by anti-government campaign which started last month after Yingluck’s ruling Pheu Thai party had tried to pass an amnesty bill that critics said was designed to absolve Thaksin and others of…
Aung San Suu Kyi fails to condemn sectarian violence
By Zahra Al-Kateb Myanmar (Burma) democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been branded an Islamophobe and “a fanatical patriot” after suggesting fear of global Muslim dominance was to blame for the violence against the Rohingya community who make up…
The Fed’s surprise and Yellen’s challenge
Mohamed A. El-Erian Newport Beach – The US Federal Reserve sparked a global – and now month-long – guessing game with its decision on September 18 not to “taper” its monthly purchases of long-term securities. The Fed does not surprise…
Love people not power!
“It takes one minute to resolve the impasse if the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wants, “said Dr Kamal Hossain the other day.
British PM hopeful of proper, fair polls in Bangladesh
Dhaka – British Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed his hope that the forthcoming election in Bangladesh will pass off ‘properly and fairly’. He made the remark while addressing a function – the 9th British Curry Awards 2013 – at…
Bangladesh backs Independent Palestine
Bangladesh once again made an unequivocal call for an independent, sovereign state of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.