An elderly woman who used to supply domestic helps to city houses was crushed to death by a private car in the city’s Kakrail area on Thursday.
Month: November 2013
18-party to arrange gayebana janaza today
The BNP-led 18-party will arrange gayebana janaza across the country seeking salvation of the departed souls of those alliance leaders and activists killed by law enforcers and ‘ruling party men’ from October 25 to October 29.
Next polls to be timely even if BNP doesn’t join: Dipu
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday said the next national election will be held timely following Constitutional obligation even if opposition BNP does not take part in it.
Supporting BNP can’t be my crime: Nancy
Singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has alleged the government “unleashed” police on her after her Facebook posting in support of the BNP.
‘Tougher movement ahead’
An advisor to Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia has threatened a movement to make the government concede the opposition demand.
Mufti Harun on 15-day remanded
A Dhaka court has sent Harun Bin Izahar to police remand for fifteen days.
IBBL MD speaks at global conference in India
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Managing Director Mohammad Abdul Mannan attended as the key speaker a three-day global conference titled “FIPS DELHI 2013” held recently in the Indian capital.
Lighterage vessel sinks at Ctg
A lighterage vessel sank in the channel leading to the Chittagong port on Thursday after it was hit by an oil-tanker.
2-week exhibition on jute products begins Friday in city
A two-week exhibition, titled ‘Exotic Jute II’ showcasing diversified jute products will begin on Friday in the city aiming to raise awareness for a clean, green yet stylish nation and also contribute to the revival process of the jute industry…
UN chief for ensuring environment for credible, peaceful polls
Voicing concern over the latest wave of deadly violence in Bangladesh, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged all parties to ensure an environment conducive to credible and peaceful elections.
Legal notice served on Info Minister, Info Secy for airing tel. conversation
A Supreme Court lawyer has served legal notice on Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu and acting Information Secretary Martuza Ahmed to take legal action against those who made public the contents of telephonic conversation between Prime Minsiter Sheikh Hasina and…
‘Tele-talk release violates ICT Act:’ Moudud
BNP says leaking the Khaleda-Hasina phone conversation was a ‘clear violation’ of the Information and Communication Technology Act.
Hasina urges Khaleda not to call ‘destructive agitation’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the opposition leader not to enforce any agitation programme that harms the academic life of students.
US ambassador Mozena heads home for consultation
US envoy Dan Mozena left for Washington on Thursday for ‘consultations’. The US embassy in Dhaka said he will also visit his family.
Tigers steal ODI series against Blackcaps
Bangladesh seal their series win over visiting New Zealand with a 40-run victory in the second match on Thursday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Wage Board fails to finalise minimum wage for RMG workers
The board formed to fix the minimum wage afresh for the garment workers at its meeting on Thursday failed to reach a consensus in finalising a new wage structure for them.