Islami Andolon Bangladesh on Friday said it would not take in the forthcoming general election without a non-party poll-time governement.
Month: November 2013
JS session extended for opposition, Zafarullah says
Awami League Presidium Member Kazi Zafarullah on Friday said the tenure of Parliament was extended so that the opposition can come up with their suggestions about the next polls in the House.
People want unconditional Hasina-Khaleda talks: Obaidul
Communications Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said country’s people want to see an open and unconditional dialogue between Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
India to open first integrated check post at Agartala border
Agartala: India’s second international-standard multi-use Integrated Check Post (ICP) and the first along the Bangladesh border will be opened to people at Akhaurah in Tripura on November 17, officials said here on Friday.
TIB demands punishment of those who attacked minorities
Condemning the recent attacks on minorities, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Friday demanded exemplary punishment of the perpetrators through a fair investigation into the incidents.
Bangladesh eligible country for MCC Threshold Program
After long nine years of wait, Bangladesh has been declared an eligible country for the Threshold Program of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) of the USA.
JU teachers withdraw agitation at President’s call
Responding to the call of President Abdul Hamid, the agitating teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) withdrew their movement on Friday.
Airtel launches 3G in Bangladesh news
Airtel Bangladesh has launched 3G services in two cities – Dhaka and Chittagong.
Third alliance outside AL-BNP spheres makes little headway
The formation of a third political force outside the two major political alliances in the country is yet to get much progress.
BNP-led alliance calls 72-hr hartal from Sunday
The BNP-led 18-party alliance on Friday called a fresh 72-hour spell of nationwide hartal from 6 am on Sunday to push the government for arranging the next election under a non-party caretaker government.
US to intensify talks with India on Bangladesh
The US President Barack Obama has instructed his officials to “ramp up consultations” with India on the political crisis in Bangladesh, the Indian state news agency, PTI reports.
Police presence multiplied around Khaleda Zia’s office
Hours after the BNP and its allies called a 72-hour countrywide strike, a large police force was deployed and members of the force surrounded opposition leader Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office and residence.
RMG workers threaten movement if minimum wage not reviewed by Nov 20
Garment workers’ leaders on Friday threatened to announce tougher programmes if the minimum wage board does not review its recommendation to re-fix the minimum wage at 5,300.
Moudud, Anwar, Rafiqul detained
Police have detained BNP Standing Committee members Moudud Ahmed, MK Anwar and Rafiqul Islam Mia, hours after the 18-Party alliance declared a 72-hour nationwide shutdown starting from Sunday.
Movement to intensify after hartal, say BNP leaders
Opposition BNP on Friday threatened to pursue tougher programmes like blockade after the countrywide shutdown to force the government to reach an understanding over the polls-time administration.
Alarm raised in India: Beware of Bangladesh’s Bt brinjal
Bt brinjal’s commercial release poses a real threat to our traditional varieties. Bangladesh has approved the commercial release of Bt brinjal. This is the first genetically modified food crop in South Asia to hit the markets.
For service to a Digital Bangladesh
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.
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.