The incumbent government claims that they have done a lot for a Digital Bangladesh. For publicity they also waste public money as well as individual money.
Day: November 8, 2013
One killed in land dispute in Panchagarh
Younger brothers killed a man allegedly over a land-related dispute at Bagdah Konapara village in Debiganj upazila on Thursday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Khalilur Rahman Khalil, son of late Abdul Jalil of the village.
3 ‘pirates’ killed in Noakhali ‘shootout’
Three suspected pirates, including their ringleader, were killed in a ‘shootout’ with police in Char Majid area of Surbarnachar upazila early Friday. Five police personnel were also injured in the incident.
30,000 families become self-reliant thru’ vegetables cultivation
Over 30,000 poor families of 250 villages including vast char areas under five districts in Rangpur division have achieved self-reliance through vegetables cultivation during the past five years.
RUMUNA launched at RU
Rajshahi University Model United Nations Association (RUMUNA), a non-political organisation has been launched at Rajshahi Univerrsity.
ATP tour finals 2013: Roger Federer beats Richard Gasquet
By Piers Newbery Roger Federer got his ATP World Tour Finals campaign back on track with a straight-sets win over Richard Gasquet.
Arsene Wenger: Playing Man Utd strange without Ferguson
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Sunday’s trip to Manchester United will be “strange” without Sir Alex Ferguson. The pair were the longest-serving managers in the English game before Ferguson retired as United boss in May.
Disney finalises release date for next Star Wars movie
The Walt Disney Company has announced it will release the next Star Wars film on 18 December 2015. Disney bought Lucasfilm, the company behind Star Wars, from creator George Lucas last year for $4bn (£2.6bn).
Finding Shakespeare in Thor: The Dark World
By Solvej Schou “You are a vain, greedy, cruel boy,” snarls Sir Anthony Hopkins as the white-haired and bearded god Odin to his rebellious son in 2011’s Marvel Studios film Thor.
Bangladesh Delta Plan: Dutch firm-led Int’l consortium win
PR Newswire A large international consortium, led by the Dutch consultancy firm Twynstra Gudde, has won the European tender for the development of the Bangladesh Delta Plan (BDP2100), a crucial plan for Bangladesh.
Rat eradication to ‘save seabirds’ begins in isles of Scilly
By Chris Ellis A project aimed at protecting internationally important seabird populations on two of the Isles of Scilly by killing more than 3,000 brown rats, is under way.
Iran nuclear crisis sees deal emerging in Geneva
World powers and Iran are expected to reach a long sought deal on Friday to try to resolve Iran’s controversial nuclear programme. US, UK, French and German foreign ministers are making unscheduled trips to Geneva to join talks between Iran…
Monster storm roars into Philippines
Typhoon Haiyan is battering the central Philippines with sustained winds of up to 320 km/h (199mph). Meteorologists say that if initial estimates based on satellite images are borne out, it could be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall.
Israel only suspect in Arafat death: Palestinian officials
Palestinian officials say Israel is the “only suspect” in the death of leader Yasser Arafat following a Swiss report that said his remains contained high levels of radioactive polonium.
Washington should probe killings in Afghanistan: HRW
Washington, DC – The United States government should undertake a thorough and impartial investigation into new allegations of US complicity in the killings of 18 men in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today. An article published on November 6, 2013,…
Three ways Pope Francis could seriously rock the boat
By John Feffer In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Poland. It was an official visit, the invitation extended by the Communist government. The pope—once known as Karol Wojtyla, an actor-turned-priest from a small village outside Krakow—managed to pull off…
What’s wrong with Hakeemullah Mehsud’s killing?
By Rizwan Asghar The death of Hakeemullah Mehsud in a drone strike has resulted in a state of confusion across the country. By and large, the political class is unhappy about the incident terming it the ‘death of peace process’.
Pakistan – India: A warm response to cold start doctrine
By Beenish Altaf Pakistan successfully tested this week its surface-to-surface Hatf-IX NASR missile with a range of 60 kilometers. The test included successive launches of 4 x missiles in salvo mode from a state-of-the-art multi-tube launcher. The missile is seemingly…
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t: The EU’s Asia security policies
By ISN Security Watch When it comes to maintaining the security of the Asia-Pacific region, Axel Berkofsky believes the EU is caught between a rock and a hard place. China views Brussels’ Asia policies with continued suspicion while the United…
Muhith asks: Why ‘Yunus Centre in Grameen Bank building?’
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has sought to know why the Yunus Centre is housed inside the Grameen Bank headquarters. He has also said the centre was an impediment to the bank’s activities.
Hasina tells business leaders, talks offer remains open
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that her invitation to the Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia for talks is ‘still open’.
US Asstt Secy Nisha Desai may visit Dhaka Nov 16
US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal is likely to arrive here on a three-day visit on November 16, says a Bangladesh government foreign Ministry source.
Hollywood’s latest pixie: Jennifer Lawrence reaps her long locks
By Suzy Byrne Every revolution begins with … a dramatic haircut. With weeks to go before the premiere of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” Jennifer Lawrence is sporting a bold new pixie cut!
Thor the dark world thriller
By Todd Cunningham How big a hammer will “Thor: The Dark World” bring down at the box office when it hits 3,841 U.S. theaters Friday?
Thousands flee in Philippines as big typhoon nears
Manila, Philippines — Thousands of villagers in the central Philippines, including those from a province devastated by a recent earthquake, were being evacuated Thursday as one of the most powerful typhoons globally this year approaches.
Sochi Olympic torch reaches space station
A Soyuz rocket carrying the torch for the Sochi Winter Olympics has docked with the International Space Station, as part of efforts to showcase next year’s games in Russia.
‘Tarique case verdict this month,’ hopes prosecution
Prosecution hopes a verdict in the money laundering case against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman will come this month.
Nizami played political role in 1971: Defence
Denying the charges of crimes against humanity, including genocide, during the Liberation War against his client, a defence counsel on Thursday said that accused Motiur Rahman Nizami, a 1971 president of Islami Chhatra Sangha (ICS), student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, had…
Third straight European trophy looks beyond Chelsea’s reach
By Mike Collett London – After last season’s Champions League blip when they failed to advance from their group but still won the Europa League, Chelsea are well placed to reach the last 16 of the elite competition again in…