At least 19 people have been injured, as suspected Opposition activists torched a commuter bus at Shahbagh on the third day of the 71-hour nationwide blockade, police say.
Day: November 28, 2013
Govt urged to avoid deal with Conoco beyond regular business
National Committee to Protect Oil-Gas, Power-Port and Mineral Resources in a statement on Thursday urged the government not to sign any deal with the US-based International Oil Company ConocoPhillips to award a gas block in the Bay.
Banks, tax offices to operate on Friday, Saturday
All bank branches and income tax offices will remain open next Friday and Saturday to facilitate the filing of nominations for the upcoming national election on Jan 5.
Italy’s Senate expels ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi
The Italian Senate has voted to expel ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from parliament with immediate effect over his conviction for tax fraud.
Saudi Arabia King receives Obama call
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and US President Barack Obama held talks on Wednesday by phone on the situation in the region and major issues of mutual concern, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Iran deal exposes limits of Israel lobby’s power
Mohammed Ayoob writes: The impact of the Iran nuclear deal is unlikely to be limited to the nuclear proliferation arena.
Female students set up example in eradicating superstition
The school and college going female students have set up a glaring example in eradicating superstition and gender disparity bringing about a social renaissance in the sub-Himalayan Panchagarh villages.
Bombs hurled on police vehicle in Rajshahi
Pro-blockade activists hurled bombs on a police vehicle in the city on the third day of 18-party alliance’s 71-hour blockade Thursday.
Dubai chosen to host 2020 World Expo trade convention
Dubai has been chosen to host the World Expo trade convention in 2020 – beating off rival bids from Brazil, Turkey and Russia.
Six arrests in football match-fixing investigation
Six men have been arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency investigating alleged match fixing in English football.
World Cup 2014: No plans to move tournament from Brazil
Fifa says it has no plans to move the 2014 World Cup away from Brazil despite the latest setback to preparations for next summer’s tournament.
Wind-blown midges carried farm virus to UK
A virus that hit farms in the UK last year came from midges blown across the Channel from France and Belgium, scientists have confirmed.
New species of wild cat identified in Brazil
A new species of wild cat has been identified in South America using molecular markers, researchers claim.
Cheryl Cole wins US X Factor payout
Pop star Cheryl Cole has won a payout from the producers of X Factor USA, who dropped her after filming just one episode in 2011.
Farmer starts soybean farming in Barind experimentally
Shariful Islam, a farmer of Kodamshahar under Godagari Upazila of the district, has started soybean farming for the first time in Barind tract experimentally.
Danny Dyer says he’s not ‘proud’ of his recent films
Danny Dyer says that it has been several years since he made a movie he felt “proud” of.
Helper dies after falling from truck in Shibganj
A truck helper died after falling from a running truck at Kansat under Shibganj upazila of the district last night.
IU Admission tests postponed
Admission test for the first year Honours courses in 2013-14 academic session of Islamic University (IU) scheduled to be held from November 30 to December 4 has been postponed following the 71-hour non-stop blockade.
RU employee’s tendons cut in Rajshahi
Activists of Jamaat-Shibir have allegedly cut the tendons of an employee of the Rajshahi University (RU) Wednesday night.
‘Why don’t we try to understand and end human violence?’
Robert J. Burrowes The pre-eminent problem confronting humankind is human violence. It is our own violence, in its various guises, including the ongoing possibility of nuclear war and the ongoing devastation of the natural environment, that threaten to consign us…
Using political lens only
It is obvious that either Hasnia or Khaleda will be the next PM of Bangladesh. We the general people are suffering a lot. People have to travel across the country with great fear and a handful of people had to…
The role of youths in peace building
-Rakibul Hasan The world consists of silent majority of the young people. The youths are, in every nation, considered as the stockpile of endless power and potentialities that ensure the stability and maintain the structures within their state. So their…
ACC to quiz senior Sonali Bank officials
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will quiz six top level officials of the state-run Sonali Bank in connection with their alleged involvement in embezzling Tk 372 crore from Ruposhi Bangla Branch of the bank.
JS security beefed up fearing trouble
The security of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban has been beefed up in apprehension of sabotage ahead of the next general election scheduled on January 5, according to Parliament sources said.
Charge-sheet against 13 in CPB meeting blast cases
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday submitted two charge sheets against 13 persons including Harkatul Zihad leader Mufti Abdul Hannan in connection with the bomb attack on a rally of CPB in 2001.