Thousands of wildebeest have returned early from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in a move park officials say is rare.
Month: November 2013
10 injured in Rangpur clash
At least 10 people were injured in a clash between activists of the opposition BNP and ruling Awami League (AL) and police in Pirganj upazila on Thursday.
Social resistance must to end violence against women
Speakers at a post-rally women’s gathering discussion here Friday unequivocally called for forging social resistance to free the society from violence against women to take the nation forward successfully.
‘Enhanced participation of rural women in economic activities stressed’
Speakers at a training course have stressed for enhanced participation of the unemployed rural women in economic activities through income generations to ensure their self-reliance, development and empowerment.
15 couples register marriages after 20 to 35 years in Kawnia
Fifteen couples ceremonially have registered their marriages in remote Arazi Kanua village under Kawnia upazila here after 20 to 35 years of beginning conjugal life through overcoming the wraths of social curses.
7 arrested in Joypurhat
Police arrested seven persons including notorious drug peddlers on various charges conducting separate anti-crime drives in different places of five upazilas of the district during the last 48 hours till Friday morning.
Boro seeds distributed in Joypurhat
Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC) here has distributed 1,250 tonnes of Boro seeds in the five upazilas of the Joypurhat district to make the Boro cultivation programme a success.
German envoy for release of BNP leaders
Urging the release of senior BNP leaders, German Ambassador in Dhaka Albrecht Conze on Thursday hoped both the major political parties will take responsible action to resolve the political crisis before the arrival of UN Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco.
Rights activist Nouman receives Gusi Peace Prize
AHM Nouman, a Bangladeshi rights activist, received the Gusi Peace Prize International-2013 in Manila of Philippines on Wednesday night.
Indian foreign secy due on Dec 4
Dhaka – Indian foreign secretary Sujatha Singh arrives here on December 4 on a two-day visit to Bangladesh.
Former Ctg Mayor Mir Nasir Arrested
Police have arrested senior BNP leader Mir Mohammad Nasir Uddin from the Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong for his alleged involvement in violence during the Opposition’s 71-hour nationwide transport blockade.
Hannan Shah sent to jail
A court of Dhaka on Thursday sent BNP’s Standing Committee member retired Brigadier General Hannan Shah to jail after he was produced to the court on completion of a two-day remand.
Odhikar case charge framing deferred for third time
A Dhaka court Thursday deferred hearing for the third time on framing charges against human rights activists Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin
Some officials to quit office before election
Prime minister’s advisors, city mayors, and various local officials will have to quit their respective posts for contesting parliamentary elections following a latest directive of the country’s Election Commission
18-party to intensify movement: Rizvi
Dhaka – Opposition BNP on Thursday threatened to intensify the 18-party’s ongoing movement to force the government to hold the next polls under a non-party government.
Extend income tax return deadline till Dec 31: FBCCI
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Thursday urged the government to extend the deadline for submission of income tax returns by another one month till December 31.
People want unconditional govt-opposition dialogue: Speaker
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury on Thursday said the people want an unconditional dialogue between the two major political parties—Awami League and the BNP—to resolve the prevailing political impasse on the forthcoming general elections.
19 bombs recovered in city
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive recovered 17 crude bombs and two petrol bombs at Mirhajirbag in city’s Jatrabari area on Wednesday night. Rab headquarter sources said being tipped-off, a special team of Rab-10 conducted drive in…
Stray incidents mark 3rd day blockade
Dhaka – The third day of the 71-hour rail-road-waterway blockade programme, enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance, was marked by stray incidents of bomb explosions, arson attacks and vandalism of vehicles across the country on Thursday.
Five senior BNP leaders denied bail after extended hearing
A Dhaka court on Thursday rejected the bail petitions of five top leaders of BNP including MK Anwar MP and Barrister Moudud Ahmed MP.
Introduce scout movement in all edn institutions: President
President Abdul Hamid on Thursday urged all concerned to introduce scout movement in all the educational institutions so that the young generation can build a golden Bangla through making them self-reliant and an educated nation.
Army deployment modalities after Dec 13
The duration of the army deployment on poll duty will become clear after Dec 13, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad has hinted.
19 including driver, riders burn as bus torched in city
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.
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.