Trains between Dhaka and northern districts have finally resumed at 9.30am, after been disrupted for around six hours due to sabotage on the tracks at Shriramgari area in Iswardi today.
Day: November 10, 2013
Tk 3.79cr employment programme begins in Pirgachha
The first phase of the special Employment Generation Project for the Poorest (EGPP) at Taka 3.79 crore began to benefit 4,749 beneficiaries including distressed women in Pirgachha upazila here from Saturday.
26 bombs, gunpowder recovered in Rajshahi
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) recovered 26 crude bombs and 4.5 kg gunpowder in Kasba area of Poba upazila here on Saturday night.
Youth strangulated to death in Khulna
A youth was strangulated to death in a fish enclosure at Doba village in Rupsa upazila on Saturday.
Bomb hurled at BNP leader’s house in Jessore
Miscreants hurled a bomb at the house of a local BNP leader in Ghop area of the town on Saturday night.
Bus driver held with Phensidyl in Benapole
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a bus driver along with 1171 bottles of Phensidyl from Kagozpukur area here on Saturday.
Star Wars hopefuls attend open auditions in Bristol
Hundreds of people have been queuing at a Bristol arts centre since the early hours for open auditions for parts in the next Star Wars film. Producer Lucasfilm is seeking two actors for roles in the forthcoming Star Wars: Episode…
Paris theatre technical director Toledano dies after blast
The technical director of a Paris musical died of a heart attack after a faulty power tool set off fireworks at an arena, investigators said. Police said Marcus Toledano, 41, was among several people who rushed to the scene of…
Malaysia: Humans and elephants at loggerheads
By Bob Walker Elephants and humans are coming into contact with each other more often in Malaysia. The areas where elephants used to roam are being built upon or used for agriculture. Some favour relocating them to a national park…
Qatar World Cup will not clash with Winter Olympics – Blatter
The Qatar World Cup will not be moved to January or February 2022 because of the Winter Olympics, according to Fifa president Sepp Blatter. He said the tournament would instead be held in November or December that year.
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal can match Man Utd’s 1992 youngsters
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side’s core of young players can prove as successful as Manchester United’s famous ‘Class of 1992’. The Gunners head to Old Trafford on Sunday top of the Premier league.
10,000 feared dead in Typhoon Haiyan. Battle to bring storm aid
At least 10,000 people are thought to have been killed in the Philippine city of Tacloban by Typhoon Haiyan, officials believe. A further 300 are confirmed dead with 2,000 missing in the neighbouring island of Samar.
India PM ‘to boycott C’wealth summit’ over Lanka HR row
Indian PM Manmohan Singh will boycott this week’s Commonwealth summit in Colombo, officials say, amid a row over Sri Lanka’s human rights record. Indian media said Mr Singh had written to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to say he will…
Iran: Nuclear deal can be done says Hague
A deal can be reached with Iran to curb its nuclear programme, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague has said. The outline of an agreement was “on the table” although he acknowledged current talks were “formidably difficult”.
Russia resurgent In the Middle East
By Neville Teller It is a melancholy fact, but true, that for much of the world, and certainly for the Middle East, the old adage “might is right” holds sway. Power engenders respect. In the Western world, however, this mindset…
US expresses concerns as Maldives SC delays run-off vote
The Supreme Court in the Maldives has suspended a presidential election run-off, after protests from a candidate. On Saturday, ex-President Mohamed Nasheed polled nearly 47%, just short of the 50% needed for outright victory.
Top political leaders should shun nasty verbal attacks
An article written by Zinia Zaman, teacher of DU titled “Why PM would not be more generous?” published on 7 November 2013 in the banglanews24.com has drawn my attention.
Bangladesh find their formula for success
A focused, methodical approach from the players and coach has helped Bangladesh overshadow the controversies that piled up over the summer with a dominant show against New Zealand Bangladesh had a messy summer featuring corruption confessions, suspensions, unfair treatment of…
Guidebook on environment for political parties launched
A book of environmental policy guidelines named “Dhaka Announcement 2010”, for political parties and the next government was unveiled in Dhaka on Saturday. The Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (Bapa) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) prepared and unveiled at a press conference…
Varsity teachers, journos, cultural workers meet Khaleda
An eight-member delegation of University Teachers’ Association of Bangladesh (UTAB) called on leader of the opposition Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence on Saturday night.
15 BNP, Jamaat men held in Pirojpur, Sunamganj
Police arrested 15 activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami from different places of Pirojpur and Sunamganj districts on Sunday night,apprehending that they might create violence during the opposition’s 60-hour hartal. In Pirojpur, two BNP activists and 12 Jamaat men were arrested…
Top BNP leaders sent to jail, remand hearing Nov 14
A Dhaka court on Saturday sent five senior BNP leaders including incumbent lawmakers and the party’s Standing Committee members, MK Anwar and Barrister Moudud Ahmed to jail in two separate cases filed with Motijheel Police Station.
Hartals observed amid stray incidents in 5 dists
Separate hartals enforced by local units of the main opposition BNP in Pabna, Bhola, Feni, Noakhali and Comilla districts ended amid some stray incidents of violence today (Saturday).
5 vehicles torched in city on hartal eve
Five vehicles were set afire and at least 20 crude bombs exploded by miscreants in different areas of the capital on Saturday ahead of the BNP-led 18-party sponsored 84-hour countrywide hartal that begins tomorrow (Sunday) morning.
Noor Hossain Democracy Day today
Shaheed Noor Hossain Day, commemorating the heartrending martyrdom of young man Noor Hossain during the anti-Ershad movement in the late 80s, will be observed on Sunday with due solemnity.
JSC-JDC exams rescheduled
The Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dhakil Certificate (JDC) exams due on Nov 10, 11 and 12 have been rescheduled due to the Opposition’s 72-hour nationwide strike beginning Sunday.
DCCI voices concern over ex-FBCCI chief Mintoo’s arrest
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Saturday expressed deep concern over the arrest of former FBCCI President Abdul Awal Mintoo saying that the business community will now feel insecure following the arrest.
BNP extends strike by a day protesting arrests, house raids
The BNP has extended the 72-hour strike by a day to protest the arrest of its senior leaders.
Mass arrests for holding unilateral polls: BNP
Deploring the arrest of its senior leaders, opposition BNP on Saturday alleged that the government did it to implement its hidden agenda of holding a unilateral election.