At least seven people were killed and over 300 others injured as the BNP-led 18-party alliance supporters clashed with law enforcers and ruling alliance activists across the country on the second day of the 48-hour blockade programme on Tuesday.
Day: November 27, 2013
Bail petition rejected in Hall Mark case
A Dhaka court on Wednesday rejected the bail petitions of two Hall-Mark Group high ups and a Deputy General Manager of Sonali Bank in 11 cases filed in connection with the irregularities of the Group’s loan.
900 magistrates to be deployed to curb polls violence
The Election Commission will deploy some 900 executive and judicial magistrates across the country to curb violence and violation of the election code of conduct during the country’s 10th general election slated for January 5 next.
People demand election under neutral govt: Dr Kamal
Eminent jurist and Gonoforum president Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday said the people demands an election under a ‘neutral government’ like the one in 2008 and there is no other alternative to it for resolving the current political stalemate.
9 hurt in crude bomb blasts in city
At least nine people, including three rickshaw-pullers, suffered injuries from splinters when crude bombs were exploded in the city’s Chankharpool and Bakshibazar areas on Wednesday evening.
Tuku talks tough against ‘troublemakers’
State Minister for Home Samsul Haque Tuku on Wednesday said stern actions will be taken against those carrying out violent activities and anarchy in the name of hartal and blockade across the country.
UN envoy Taranco due early Dec to see polls peparations
Amid the escalation of violence and absence of political compromise over the polls-time government, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernandez-Taranco is going to visit Bangladesh in the first week of December to see for himself the election preparations…
Thursday’s primary exams deferred
The Ministry of Education has deferred Thursday’s Primary School Certificate (PSC) and its equivalent Ebtedayee examinations to Saturday due to the Opposition’s nationwide blockade.
12 Years a Slave is Spirit awards frontrunner
Hard-hitting historical drama 12 Years a Slave leads the field at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards, having landed nominations in seven categories.
Australian envoy meets FM, discusses political dev
Australian High Commissioner in Dhaka Greg Wilcock on Wednesday met new Foreign Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali and discussed a ‘range of issues’, including the current political development in Bangladesh.
Cyclone ‘Lehar’ brews in Bay
The very severe cyclonic storm, ‘Lehar’, over the southeast Bay and its adjoining areas moved northwestwards and now lies over the west central bay and adjoining southeast bay.
Govt misguiding people with ‘dialogue game’: BNP
Opposition BNP on Wednesday accused the government of misguiding people through its dialogue ‘game’ to frustrate the ongoing movement for arranging the national election under a non-party regime.
Opposition extends blockade by 12 hours
The BNP led-18-party on Wednesday extended its blockade by 12 hours till 6 pm Thursday.
Bangladesh’s “Rohingya strategy” stokes concern
IRIN, Dhaka – The Bangladeshi government’s recent announcement of a “Rohingya strategy” has some observers concerned that this could spell a continued crisis for up to 500,000 Rohingya in the country, while local media reported that a survey will be…
New web surffix .bike, .guru, .clothing, …
Nine new web address suffixes, including .bike, .clothing, .singles and .guru, have been made available as the net names system undergoes a radical shake-up.
Sony urged patent for ‘SmartWig’
Sony has filed a patent application for “SmartWig”, as firms jostle for the lead in the wearable technology sector.
Rahel Sharif named as new Pak army commander
Pakistan has appointed Lt Gen Raheel Sharif as its new army head after weeks of speculation, a move correspondents say could define PM Nawaz Sharif’s third term in office.
Latvian government falls over Riga supermarket disaster
Latvia’s PM Valdis Dombrovskis has announced his resignation, and thereby the fall of his government, over the deadly collapse of a Riga supermarket.
Optimum treatment facilities for the mentally sick people stressed
Optimum treatment and necessary healthcare facilities towards the mentally sick people is very vital to facilitate them to get back their normal life, speakers at a view-sharing discussion said here yesterday.
Nepal Elections 2013: The Fall Of Maoists
The election results are set to change the power equations.
17 bridges, culverts to be constructed in Jamalpur
District Relief and Rehabilitation Department has taken a programme to construct 17 bridges and culverts in the district.
Disabled children need facilities for flourishing talents:RCC Mayor
Mayor of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) Alhaj Sharfuddin Ahmed Jhantu has said the physically challenged and autistic children need adequate facilities and congenial atmosphere for flourishing their enormous talents.
Vigorous movement for building child marriage free Bangladesh stressed’
A vigorous social movement involving the people from all walks in the society must be launched in the process of building a child marriage free Bangladesh, speakers at an advocacy workshop said yesterday.
1,000 sued in two cases in Comilla
Two separate cases were filed against over 1,000 people in connection with the killing of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) member Ripon and rickshaw-puller Babul Miah during Tuesday’s clashes in the city and Laksham upazila.
Time for soft talk sith Myanmar is over
An OIC (Organization of Islamic Countries) delegation, which included foreign ministers and senior officials from its member states Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Djibouti, and Bangladesh recently visited Myanmar.
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani in music video
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has been featured in an online music video, entitled Nowsafar (New Journey).
The county where exorcisms are on the rise
Does God exist? Does the Devil exist? The Catholic church believes they both do – and some priests say they are currently having an immense battle in Mexico.
Marcos Rodriguez Pantoja: Did this man live with wolves?
Stories abound of humans brought up by wild animals, but often they are pure fiction.
Seahorses stalk their prey by stealth
Seahorses may appear slow and awkward but they are ferocious and ingenious predators, according to a new study.
Champions League: Neil Lennon rues Celtic’s Europe exit
Manager Neil Lennon pointed to profligacy, limited quality and missing key players for Celtic’s European exit.