The visiting UN emissary Oscar Fernandez-Taranco has sought to know from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina whether the polls date could be deferred.
Day: December 7, 2013
Chhatra Dal leaders held over Shahbagh bus torching
Police have arrested two functionaries of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal for their alleged involvement in the recent Shahbagh arson attack. President of Chhatra Dal’s ward number 70 unit in Dhaka, Uzzal Hossain, 26, and another activist Sohel Chan, 28, were…
Taranco discusses polls issues with Khaleda, more meets likely
Dhaka – Visiting UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández Taranco on Saturday had a marathon meeting with opposition leader Khaleda Zia and her party leaders apparently discussing the country’s latest political situation arising out of the January-5 national…
One burnt in Mawa bus torching
Two launches were set on fire at the Mawa ferry landing station on Saturday, the first day of the third Opposition backed 72-hr transport blockade. Meanwhile, a transport worker sleeping in a bus, was severely burnt when blockade campaigners torched…
US again calls for dialogue
The US has once again urged the major political parties of Bangladesh to start a dialogue to be able to hold the polls and end violence.
BNP urges govt officials, employees not to be part of unilateral polls
Opposition BNP on Saturday called upon the government officials and employees to perform their duties neutrally and disobey the orders of any party or individual to involve in the unilateral election.
Kazi Zafar, Ershad face off
Hussein Muhammad Ershad has brushed off all the rumours of him stepping down as the Jatiya Party Chairman.
Industrialists demand end to stalemate
Businesspersons organised a ‘human-chain’ in Dhaka calling for an end to the current political standoff.
BNP has fallen into AL trap, says Selim
Provoked by its major ally Jamaat-e-Islami, the BNP has fallen into the trap of ruling Awami League, CPB President Mujahidul Islam Selim has claimed.
Smuggled goods worth Tk 34.76 cr seized in Joypurhat
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), in several anti-smuggling drives, seized a huge quantity of smuggled Indian goods worth about Taka 34.76 crore from different areas of the district during the last 11 months of this year.
2014 Fifa World Cup finals draw: England to play Italy
England will play Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica in a tough Group D at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
UAE open tri-series with tough Pakistan test
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s under-19 players will get their first taste of competitive cricket when they take on Pakistan in the first match of a tri-nations series also involving England at the Shaikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday (9.30am).
Is not justice taking proper care of itself in Bangladesh?
Dr. M. S. Haq Causes, effects and causalities of justice should take its own course through family, society and other locations, as well as destinations at local global and other levels – in pursuits of its goals, objectives and outcomes,…
Snowden to speak to European Parliament via video link
The European Parliament is planning to hold a video conference with fugitive NSA analyst, Edward Snowden, concerning the US spying on European citizens, a source in the Assembly told RIA Novosti on Friday.
Why Turkey backed down from past positions on Syria?
This allegation about Turkey having changed its past position on the ongoing crisis in Syria is based on the new approach that the Turkish government has taken to the Syrian government the most important highlights of which include:
Nelson Mandela death: Daily funeral cortege planned for Pretoria
A funeral cortege bearing Nelson Mandela’s body will travel through the streets of Pretoria daily on three days before his burial next Sunday, the South African government says.
WTO agrees global trade deal worth $1tn
Ministers from 159 countries have reached a deal intended to boost global trade at a meeting in Bali, Indonesia.
Stan Tracey: Jazz pianist dies at the age of 86
Celebrated British jazz pianist Stan Tracey has died aged 86, his family have confirmed.
Pakistan Idol talent show is broadcast for first time
The first episode of the new music talent show Pakistan Idol has been broadcast to the delight of music lovers.
UK ‘Coronation meadows’ plan seeks to revive wildflower sites
Sixty “Coronation meadows” have been identified across the UK as part of a Coronation anniversary campaign to restore threatened wildflower meadows.
Shaheed Milion’s mother urges AL, BNP to dump Ershad
Selina Akhter, mother of Shaheed Dr Milon, on Friday urged both the ruling and the opposition parties to end the politics of violence and dump ‘fallen autocrat’ HM Ershad.
Trader shot dead in city
Dhaka – A trader was gunned down in the city’s Pallabi area on Friday night. Police arrested one of the suspected killers soon after the shooting incident.
Youth killed in ‘gun battle’ with RAB
A youth has been killed in a ‘shootout’ with RAB in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area. RAB claims deceased Md Shafique, 38, was a mugger.
Garment makers demand special law against destructive acts
Considering the recent arson attack on Standard Group an attack on the country’s RMG’s success story, apparel makers now seek a special law against such destructive acts to ensure exemplary punishment of perpetrators in a tribunal. “A special law against…
3-day mourning for Mandela: President, Hasina, Khaleda condole
The government on Friday announced a three-day national mourning from Saturday to pay homage to iconic anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela of South Africa. “The government has announced a three-day national mourning starting from Saturday in memory of Nelson Mandela,” Cabinet…
Bangladeshi children hate politics: Unicef poll
Children, who comprise more than one-third of Bangladesh’s population, rarely dream to be a politician because of corruption and widespread violence that go with it. A Unicef poll reveals that 74 percent of city children and 65 percent in rural…
‘Bangladeshis climate-resilient’ says US envoy
The US ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena extolled Bangladeshis for their climate resilience on Friday. “Bangladeshis truly are tough, resilient, creative people…people who stand tough against the ravages of nature,” he said inaugurating a coastal crisis management centre at Pagla,…
Huge snarls on Dhaka roads, highways
Dhaka and the highways out of the capital were snowed under unusual volume of traffic since Friday morning following the end of six-day Opposition-backed blockade. Congestion slowed down traffic on the Dhaka-Chittagong and Dhaka-Tangail highways.
‘No agreement unless BNP leaves Jamaat’
An agreement with Opposition BNP will not be possible unless it dumps its ally Jamaat-e-Islami, State Minister for Law Qamrul Islam has said. He said this during a discussion at the National Press Club on Friday.
8 BNP, Jamaat activists held in Khulna
Police have arrested eight activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in connection with the sabotage of rail tracks in Khulna. Police said they were planning to bomb a power office in Khulna.