By Piers Newbery Novak Djokovic says he will focus on adding to his six Grand Slam titles, rather than regaining top spot in the world rankings, in 2014.
Month: November 2013
Teachers’ test revoked in 8 districts
Written tests to recruit assistant teachers for government primary schools held on Nov 8 have been cancelled in eight districts following allegations of a question-paper leak.
Three districts get new DCs
The government has appointed new Deputy Commissioners (DC) for the districts of Niphamari, Bhola and Jamalpur.
Michael Carrick, Daniel Welbeck withdraw from England squad
Manchester United pair Michael Carrick and Danny Welbeck have withdrawn from the England squad for the friendlies against Chile and Germany.
Hartal may go if cabinet including PM resigns: Khaleda
Leader of the opposition Khelda Zia on Monday said the opposition would consider withdrawal of hartal immediately when the entire cabinet led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns. She made this comment during a meeting with a 16-member delegation led…
DSE, CSE register loss Monday after consecutive 7-day gain
Country’s both the bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – registered loss on the second day of the week on Monday, after consecutive gain over last seven trading sessions. On the second day of…
India makes fresh promise to ratify Land Boundary Agreement
India has again assured Bangladesh of a fresh attempt to ratify the Land Boundary Agreement during the winter session of Parliament beginning next month. Foreign Minister Dipu Moni was told of the new move by the Indian Government for a…
Prabashi Kallyan Bank’s main branch opens helpline
The main branch of Probashi Kallyan Bank (PKB) was inaugurated at the bank’s head office complex at Eskatan in the city on Monday. Finance Minister AMA Muhith was present at the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest while Expatriates’ Welfare…
Wage Board meets Nov 21 to refix RMG workers wage
Labour and Employment Minister Rajiuddin Ahmed Raju on Monday said the government will sit on November 21 with the board, formed to re-fix the minimum wage for the garment workers to take final decision in fixing a new wage structure. “The government will…
EU expresses worry over curtailing ACC authority
European Union (EU) delegates at a meeting of the Local Consultative Group on Monday expressed their concern over curtailing the Anti Corruption Commission’s (ACC) authority to file cases against government officials. Finance Minister AMA Muhith said this to reporters at a…
18 crude bombs recovered from DU campus
Detective Branch (DB) of Police on Monday recovered 18 crude bombs near Three Leaders Mausoleum on the Dhaka University (DU) campus. On secret information, a team of DB police of Shahbagh Police Station raided the area and recovered the crude bombs in…
JP (Manju) to take part in next general election
Jatiya Party (Manju) will take part in the ensuing 10th parliamentary election. “It is badly needed to hold (parliamentary) election. There is no alternative to election to continue the constitutional process,” said JP chairman Anwar Hossain Manju, talking to reporters…
New government by middle of January: Ashraf
The ruling Awami League has asked all political parties to prepare for elections. On Sunday, as the Opposition started another long strike for 84 hours to push for a return to the caretaker, a top Awami League leader gave clear…
B Chy, Kader urge PM to quit, announce polls under caretaker govt
Demanding resignation of the Prime Minister within 72 hours, Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) President Bangabir Kader Siddiqui on Monday urged the President to take a statesmanship initiative for saving the country from the political disaster. He also urged Prime Minister…
Resignation part of blueprint, won’t solve problem: BNP
BNP joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday termed tendering of the resignation of government ministers a part of old blue print. “The minister tendered their resignation. Now the people are waiting to see the resignation of the prime minister,” he…
Ministers tender resignation to Prime Minister
Ministers and State Ministers on Monday tendered their resignations to the Prime Minister during the Cabinet meeting to clear the way for reconstituting the Cabinet for an all-party election time government. The Ministers and the State Ministers present in the meeting…
PM blasts opposition for ‘destructive politics’
Criticising the opposition for enforcing successive hartals inflicting sufferings on the common people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday alleged that BNP only talks in the language of arms. “They (BNP) only know the language of arms…they don’t want peace…
BNP leaders not visiting Khaleda’s house to avoid arrest
Leaders of the BNP are avoiding party chief Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan residence fearing arrest since police picked up two fellow party men from there on Friday night. A large number of police were deployed in front of Khaleda’s residence minutes after the…
Amendment of anti-graft law criticised, ACC frustrated
Anti-corruption experts have termed the passing of Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill 2013 unnecessary, “since it sends a wrong signal and may bring embarrassment to the government”. Reacting sharply on the Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill 2013 which was passed by Parliament…
African polygamy: Past and present
By James Fenske Polygamy and poverty are both widespread in sub-Saharan Africa.1 Several arguments have been made suggesting this correlation is causal.
Enduring mystery Of Kennedy killing revived in books, scripts
So mysterious were the circumstances of John F. Kennedy’s untimely demise and so doubt provoking the results of the official inquiry into it that JFK’s life and death are still spawning a myriad of interpretations as writers and filmmakers keep…
Philippines in a state of calamity
The Philippine President Benigno Aquino has declared a state of national calamity to speed relief efforts for victims of Typhoon Haiyan.
China Bo Xilai supporters set up political party
Supporters of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai say they have set up a political party, and made Bo the party chairman.
Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward ruled out for up to two months
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been ruled out for between six and eight weeks because of a hamstring injury.
Lance Armstrong will testify with ‘100% transparency and honesty’
By Tim Franks BBC News Disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong has told the BBC he will testify with “100% transparency and honesty” at any future inquiry into doping.
Typhoon prompts ‘fast’ by Philippines climate delegate
By Matt McGrath The head of the Philippines delegation at UN climate talks in Poland has said he will stop eating until participants make “meaningful” progress.
Mood of ‘realism’ about future deal at climate talks
Negotiators from around 190 countries are meeting in Warsaw to try to advance steps towards a global climate agreement.
Depression over Bay of Bengal
The well marked Low over Southeast Bay and adjoining area concentrated into a depression over the same area on Monday. It was centered at 3 pm on Monday about 1315 kms South of Chittagong port, 1225 kms South of Cox’s…
US-Iranian band members killed in NY
Four Iranian-expatriate musicians living in Brooklyn, New York, have been shot dead in what authorities are labelling a murder-suicide.
Flood tolerant paddy farming increases in Gaibandha
Cultivation of flood tolerant paddies has increased in the district this year compared to the last year as the farmers are getting desired yield despite submerging the seedlings of the varieties for 10- 12 days.