Dhaka – A record number of 104 candidates, mostly Awami League hopefuls, are set to be elected unopposed in the January-5 national election as the BNP-led 18-party alliance is boycotting the polls.
Month: December 2013
Saudi Grand Mufti says suicide bombers are criminals
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has condemned suicide bombings as grave crimes, reiterating his stance in strong language.
Daughter takes Kennedy’s peace torch to Japan
Caroline Kennedy was just 20 years old when she accompanied her uncle, the late Senator Edward Kennedy, to Hiroshima, site of the first U.S. bomb attack that killed 140,000 people on August 6, 1945.
Yemen: Drone strike kills 15 civilians attending wedding
Fifteen people who had been heading to a wedding in Yemen have been killed in an air strike. Local media reported that a drone attack had been responsible, and the party-goers had been hit instead of an Al-Qaeda convoy.
North Korean purge of leader’s uncle sparks stability fears
The execution of the once-powerful uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has rekindled fears of instability in the secretive nuclear-armed state.
Mandela lies in state: South Africans told not to join queue
South Africans have been warned not to attempt to go to see Nelson Mandela’s body in the capital, Pretoria, unless they are already in the queue.
Museum at Oxford acquires major Chinese art collection
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has announced the acquisition of one of the world’s most significant collections of modern Chinese art.
Beatles rarities being released to beat copyright laws
The Beatles are to release 59 rare and unheard recordings in a bid to stop their copyright protection expiring.
Blockade, hartals affect Narsingdi farmers
Hundreds of vegetable growers of Narsingdi district are facing difficulties as they are not getting fair price of their produce in the local markets.
Jamaat-Shibir’s violence in Gaibandha after Mollah’s execution
– Jamaat-Shibir activists went on rampage, vandalizing and torching vehicles and business establishments at Palashbari upazila town here on Thursday night following the execution of their leader Abdul Quader Mollah.
Data to expose ‘sleeping ice giant’
Scientists have finally begun mapping one of the least explored regions of Antarctica – the Recovery Catchment.
Prisoner dies in Meherpur
Ahad Ali, a convicted prisoner of Meherpur Jail, died of a heart attack at the age of 38 early this morning.
Martyred Intellectuals & Victory Day programmes in Khulna
Khulna district administration, educational institutions and different socio-cultural and political organisations including Awami League have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the Martyred Intellectuals Day and celebrate the Victory Day-2013 here in a befitting manner.
One killed in Noakhali Rab firing
A man was shot dead and another was injured in a clash with blockaders and members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Afaniabazar in Begumganj upazila early Friday.
Weather ‘behind ozone hole changes’
Scientists have been puzzled why the hole, which forms each year over Antarctica, has been changing considerably in size from year to year.
Robin van Persie: Man Utd striker out for a month with thigh injury
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been ruled out for a month with a thigh strain.
Steve Smith ton leads Australia recovery in Perth
A century from Steve Smith took the first day of the third Test away from England as the tourists were once again unable to capitalise on a promising position.
Rab forces pick up Ershad
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) picked up Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad from his Baridhara residence on Thursday night.
The Bangladesh paradox
By William B Milam Bangladesh is in crisis mode again. Every five years, as predictable as its annual monsoon, but not nearly as monotonous, comes the quinqennial political crisis. These occur because the Constitution mandates a general election every five…
DSE, CSE end week in red amid political turmoil
After two days of positive trend, the country’s twin bourses ended the week in red on Thursday with political situation suddenly getting gloomy from earlier signs of possible compromise.
Disruption in RMG transportation to go in 2-3 weeks: Minister
Expatriates’ Welfare Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain on Thursday said the disruption in transportation of readymade garment (RMG) exports caused by ‘violent programmes’ by the opposition is likely to end in two-three weeks’ time.
DCCI signs MoU with IDEB to promote new entrepreneurs
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) to promote DCCI’s project of creating 2,000 new entrepreneurs.
Sonali Scam: ACC grills 6 bank officials
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday interrogated six officials of Sonali Bank in connection with the much-talked-about Sonali Bank loan scam. A seven-member investigation team, led by its deputy director Mir Zainul Abedin Shibly, interrogated them at the Commission…
Shibir man shot dead in Comilla clash
Comilla – An Islami Chhatra Shibir man was shot to death and 20 people, including cops, were injured in a clash between the Jamaat-Shibir men and law enforcers in Bipulasar Bazar area of Monaharganj upazila on Thursday evening.
Kerry’s call to PM focused on way forward for credible polls: US
Dhaka – US Secretary of State John Kerry has conveyed the importance of major parties in Bangladesh to come together on a way forward for elections that are free, fair, and credible in the eyes of the people of Bangladesh.
Inclusive polls necessary for Bangladesh’s stability: Warsi
Dhaka – Visiting UK Senior Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Baroness Sayeeda Warsi in a meeting with opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Thursday said an inclusive election is necessary in Bangladesh for its stability.
China welcomes dialogue
China on Thursday welcomed the two rounds of dialogue between ruling Awami League and opposition BNP, hoping Bangladesh’s politicians would make “best use of their wisdom to hammer out a solution acceptable to all”.
Army ready to get deployed during polls: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Thursday said the army is ready to get deployed during 10th parliament elections slated for January 5.
‘Mollah urged Jamaat activists not to be vengeant’
Condemned Jamaat leader Abdul Quader Mollah was learnt to have urged the activists of, what he called, Islamic movement to show restraint and not to involve in destructive activities out of vengeance.
Raushan Ershad at Ganobhaban
Dhaka – A delegation of Jatiya Party (Ershad) led by Begum Raushan Ershad arrived at Ganobhaban this (Thursday) evening to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.