Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has called an emergency meeting of the party’s top brass in the backdrop of the Opposition’s blockade across Bangladesh.
Month: December 2013
Bolshoi star jailed for acid attack
A Moscow court has jailed Bolshoi Ballet soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko for six years for organising an acid attack on the company’s artistic director.
Plot on for emergency rule: Noman
The government is ‘plotting’ to clamp a state of emergency, BNP leader Abdullah Al Noman has claimed. He also held the government responsible for the violence during the Opposition’s blockade across Bangladesh.The BNP Vice-Chairman’s remarks came at a rally in…
Time running out for political compromise: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Tuesday urged the two major political parties — ruling Awami League and opposition BNP — to reach a compromise over the election-time cabinet before the time is over.
Doctor Who beats Olympics ceremony on iPlayer requests
The 50th anniversary Doctor Who special has set a new iPlayer record for getting the most requests in 24 hours, 1.27m – beating the Olympic opening ceremony’s previous high.
Ashton’s statement reflects EU position on BD: Hanna
The European Union’s (EU’s) position on the issues related to the upcoming national election in Bangladesh has remained unchanged, head of the EU delegation to Bangladesh William Hanna said here on Tuesday.
Fifa World Cup 2014: England draw pot could change
England are in an unseeded pot of European countries but could still be moved ahead of Friday’s draw for the 2014 Fifa World Cup.
Bangladesh troopers oppose Indian construction activity
IANS Agartala, Dec 3: Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) troopers have opposed the construction of a culvert, creating tension along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, an official said here on Tuesday.
Shark kills fisherman in kayak off coast of Hawaii
A fisherman in a kayak has died after being attacked by a shark off the Hawaiian coast, officials say.
Ershad does it again; says he’ll boycott polls: BNP welcomes
Making a U-turn again, Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad on Tuesday announced that his party will boycott the 10th parliamentary polls slated for January 5 next.
Blockaders plan to sink launches, ferries: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said she had information that the blockaders have a dirty plan to sink launches and ferries in their intensified efforts to destabilise the country in the name of movement.
Khaleda urges govt to reach agreement
Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia has said the door to an agreement with the government to end the political deadlock is still open. “There is still chance to reach an understanding by quitting the path of torture, suppression,” the Opposition Leader…
US, Canada still optimistic about way to credible polls
The United States and Canada still believe that the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP can find a way out to hold a credible election in Bangladesh.
People’s victory imminent, BNP says to continue movement
Dhaka – Opposition BNP on Tuesday urged people to continue the ongoing movement for saving the country and its democracy now in peril, saying that their victory is imminent.
8 killed in blockade violence on day 4
At least eight people were killed and over 150 injured as the 4th day of the road-rail-waterway blockade, enforced by the opposition alliance, passed off amid the escalation of violence at different parts of the country on Tuesday.
Indian Foreign Secy due Wednesday, may meet Khaleda
Amid the country’s political turmoil over its general election, Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh arrives here on Wednesday on a two-day visit to Bangladesh.
Huge quantity of bombs, drugs seized in Dinajpur
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in separate drives seized a huge quantity of chocolate bombs and drugs from different upazilas of the district on Monday.
Harvesting of Aman paddy progressing fast in Khulna Division
Harvesting of Aman paddy is progressing fast in 10 districts of Khulna division during the current season with much enthusiasm among the farmers, Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) sources said.
Around 15 lakh people vulnerable to arsenic contamination in Rajshahi region
Arsenic poses a serious threat to the health of more than 15 lakh people as tube-well waters in the region, particularly in five upazilas of Chapainawabganj district have been found contaminated with arsenic.
25 candidates from 5 constituencies submit nomination papers in Gaibandha
A total of 25 candidates from five constituencies here submitted their nomination papers to the returning officer and assistant returning officers of the district on Monday.
Housewife killed by husband, in-laws in Bagerhat
A young housewife was brutally killed allegedly by her husband and in-laws over dowry-related dispute at Sunagar village in Sadar upazila of the district on Sunday night.
We only pray to Allah for saving us
When people were anxious about their day to day life and are thinking about their future, the Prime Minister called upon Khaleda Zia to come down to street and perform agitation – on a taunting note.
BJMC reas Federaton Cup semis beating Sk Russel in shoutout
Dhaka – Team BJMC moved into the semifinals of the Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament eliminating defending champions Sheikh Russell KC by 5-4 goals in the sudden death session of the tie breaker at the floodlit Bangabandhu National Stadium on…
Polls reschedule possible in case of consensus: CEC
Dhaka – Urging the two bickering political camps to reach a consensus, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakiuddin Ahmad on Monday said they could reschedule the election if there is an understanding.
Pro-BNP SC lawyers want PM resign: Pro-AL advocates say, ‘mind own work’
Dhaka – The lawyers both loyal to the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP-Jamaat held separate protest meetings and brought out processions on the Supreme Court premises chanting slogans against each other over the ongoing countrywide blockade that virtually stalled…
Business leaders meet PM, share their concern
Dhaka – Amid the crippling blockade and worsening political violence, the country’s top business leaders met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tonight (Monday night) and shared their concern over the political instability that has cast a shadow on the economy, especially…
Syed Ashraf’s motorcade attacked?
Awami League’s General Secretary Syed Asharful Islam’s motorcade has been attacked at Tongi in Gazipur, police said.
2 Rtv journos granted bail
A day after placing them on a four-day remand, a Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to two journalists of a private television channel in a case filed with Kamrangirchar Police Station for inciting blockaders to explode crude bombs.
UK badger cull pilot fails to hit 70pc target
The pilot cull of badgers in west Gloucestershire has failed to meet the 70% target set by the government, official figures have shown.
BNP, allies extend blockade till Dec 5
The BNP led 18-party opposition alliance has extended the countrywide blockade until 5:00pm on Thursday for another 59 hours in protest against Election Commission’s failure to postpone the election schedule.