A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activist was shot dead and seven other people injured in an attack by some unidentified miscreants at Amishapara bazar in Sonaimuri upazila on Thursday noon.
Day: November 1, 2013
Police hunt for cars in Sylhet
Police have launched a hunt for two SUVs that entered into Bangladesh through Sylhet’s Bianibazar Upazila.
Elephant society ‘still disrupted decades after cull’
By Victoria Gill African elephants’ decision-making abilities are left impaired by culling operations that ended decades ago, University of Sussex research suggests.
Mick Jagger denies claim ‘he hit on’ Katy Perry
Sir Mick Jagger has issued a statement denying Katy Perry’s claims that he made a pass at her when she was 18.
French spy writer Gerard de Villiers dies aged 83
French writer Gerard de Villiers, whose thrillers sold more than 100m copies around the world, has died aged 83.
Syria conflict: Israel launches Latakia air strike
Israeli aircraft have carried out a strike near the Syrian coastal city of Latakia, a US official says. The official said the strike targeted Russian-made missiles intended for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Phone-hacking trial: Prince Harry message ‘was hacked’
A voicemail message left by Prince Harry was hacked by the News of the World, the Old Bailey has heard.
Germany hopes for details from Snowden on US spying
The German government says it is keen to hear directly from the fugitive NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden about the US spy agency’s activities.
Time to rethink differences between neighbours across Himalayas
By Samir Saran and Abhijit Iyer-Mitra The recently concluded India-China summit meeting may have, at the very least, established a new tone and tenor in the relationship between the two Himalayan neighbours.
India: Congress, BJP and all that is at stake
By Aijaz Zaka Syed The general elections in 2014 could well be the dumbest and most defining in India’s history. While the level of political discourse and campaigning has already hit rock bottom, stakes for the country and its future…
Shariah law and hudud: Understanding its objectives and spirit
By Mohamed Bin Ali The Sultan of Brunei recently announced the introduction of the Shariah penal code or hudud as part of implementing Shariah law in the country. What do the terms Shariah law and Hudud entail and what are…
Cricket: Hesson laments disappointing batting effort
By: Matt Brown Black Caps coach Mike Hesson’s lamenting another disappointing batting effort in Bangladesh after losing the ODI series overnight.
Roma win opening 10 matches to set serie a record
Roma became the first team to win the opening 10 matches of a Serie A season when they beat Chievo 1-0 on Thursday.
Speakers call for garment workers safety
Speakers at a certificate award ceremony emphasised ensuring workplace safety to regain the image of the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry that has been tarnished following a series of tragic incidents recently.
Cylinder gas should be cheap across the country
I came to my sister’s house at Mohakhali, on 27 October 2013. They could not cook their food due to very low or no pressure of piped gas.
Overcome the deadlock for sustainable democracy
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The rift over mode of holding the forthcoming general elections has brought the nation to the brink of deadly confrontation across the country. Apparently the contending parties are not buzzing an inch from their respective positions. Of…
Press to get industry status, says Inu
The press is finally set to get the status of an industry with the government ready to grant that recognition even as its term draws to a close.
ICT Verdict on Sunday against Ashraf, Mueen
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Sunday will announce its verdict on ‘Al Badr’ leaders Ashrafuzzaman Khan and Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin who stand accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ during the 1971 Liberation War.
Argument in ICT case against Nizami begins Nov 3
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday asked the prosecution to start summing up its case against war crimes accused Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Motiur Rahman Nizami with arguments.
‘Dropping’ Tarique’s name from voter list: Hartal in Bogra Nov 5
Local BNP will enforce a daylong hartal in the district on November 5 protesting the ‘dropping’ of the name of party senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman from the electoral roll.
Woman crushed under private car in city
An elderly woman who used to supply domestic helps to city houses was crushed to death by a private car in the city’s Kakrail area on Thursday.
18-party to arrange gayebana janaza today
The BNP-led 18-party will arrange gayebana janaza across the country seeking salvation of the departed souls of those alliance leaders and activists killed by law enforcers and ‘ruling party men’ from October 25 to October 29.
Next polls to be timely even if BNP doesn’t join: Dipu
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday said the next national election will be held timely following Constitutional obligation even if opposition BNP does not take part in it.
Supporting BNP can’t be my crime: Nancy
Singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has alleged the government “unleashed” police on her after her Facebook posting in support of the BNP.
‘Tougher movement ahead’
An advisor to Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia has threatened a movement to make the government concede the opposition demand.
Mufti Harun on 15-day remanded
A Dhaka court has sent Harun Bin Izahar to police remand for fifteen days.
IBBL MD speaks at global conference in India
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Managing Director Mohammad Abdul Mannan attended as the key speaker a three-day global conference titled “FIPS DELHI 2013” held recently in the Indian capital.
Lighterage vessel sinks at Ctg
A lighterage vessel sank in the channel leading to the Chittagong port on Thursday after it was hit by an oil-tanker.
2-week exhibition on jute products begins Friday in city
A two-week exhibition, titled ‘Exotic Jute II’ showcasing diversified jute products will begin on Friday in the city aiming to raise awareness for a clean, green yet stylish nation and also contribute to the revival process of the jute industry…
UN chief for ensuring environment for credible, peaceful polls
Voicing concern over the latest wave of deadly violence in Bangladesh, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged all parties to ensure an environment conducive to credible and peaceful elections.