Dhaka and Beijing on Sunday discussed prospects for the proposed Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor and agreed to consult the modalities of the idea with other parties, including emerging economic power India.
Year: 2013
Another Ctg madrasah blast victim dies
Another student, who was injured in the explosion at the hostel of Jamiatul Ulum Al Islamia Madrasah in the port city on October 7, succumbed to his injuries at a public hospital in the capital on Sunday.
Joy is different from Tarique, says Muhith
Tarique Rahman cannot be compared to Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed Joy, says Finance Minister AMA Muhith.
Hajj performance begins, Millions throng Mina
Makkah, Saudi Arabia — Muslims from across the world poured Sunday into a sprawling tent city in the Saudi desert before the start of the annual Islamic hajj pilgrimage. The number of the pilgrims this year has been reduced in…
Hasina Khaleda exchange Eid greetings
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Khaleda Zia on Sunday exchanged Eid greetings by swapping cards on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha.
Get ready to hit streets if CG goes unheeded: BNP
BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah on Sunday asked the opposition leaders and activists to take to the streets if the government does not restore the caretaker government system by October 24.
Parliament tenure until Jan 24: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the current Parliament will stay till January 24 making it clear that its session can continue until the election schedule is announced.
BNP ‘may not get’ permission to hold rally
The BNP may not get permission to hold a rally in Dhaka on Oct 25 to press for a non-party government to supervise the national election, Minister without Portfolio Suranjit Sengupta has hinted.
Voter database authentic, flawless: EC
The Election Commission has firmly claimed the voter database to be quite authentic and flawless, saying there is no scope to raise question over its accuracy.
Torture squad being formed to suppress rivals: BNP
Opposition BNP on Sunday alleged that the government is forming a ‘torture squad’ to resist the 18-party’s planned harder movement after Eid-ul-Azha.
England women set for West Indies Twenty20 tri-series
England’s women are in the West Indies to begin their winter tour programme.
Novak Djokovic beats Juan Martin Del Potro to win Shanghai title
World number two Novak Djokovic retained his Shanghai Masters title with a thrilling 6-1 3-6 7-6 (7-3) win over Juan Martin Del Potro.
Wind farm ‘gravy train’ criticised by UK Conservatives
The Conservative Party has said councils in Scotland have received more than 2,500 wind farm applications in the past 18 months.
Nations adopt landmark mercury pollution convention
By Mark Kinver Nations have begun signing a legally binding treaty designed to curb mercury pollution and the use of the toxic metal in products around the globe.
Jonas Brothers cancel US tour over creative differences
The Jonas Brothers have cancelled their upcoming US tour because of creative differences.
Julian Assange refused to meet Benedict Cumberbatch, email reveals
Julian Assange refused to meet Benedict Cumberbatch while he was preparing to play the WikiLeaks founder on film, a leaked email has revealed.
India temple stampede in Madhya Pradesh ‘kills 60’
At least 60 pilgrims have been killed in a stampede near a Hindu temple in central India, police have said.
US borrowing crisis ‘days away’ from danger, says World Bank head
The president of the World Bank, Jim Yong Kim, has warned that the United States is just “days away from a very dangerous moment” because of the government’s borrowing crisis.
Sri Lanka: Coming to term with new environment
TNA Chief Minister for NPC
Managing risk key to sustainable development
The World Bank in its 2014 World Development Report (WDR) launched on 6 October 2013 places risk management and resilience building at the core of its development approach.
Gary Barlow to quit X Factor at end of current series
Gary Barlow has confirmed he will leave X Factor at the end of the current series. He had previously denied rumours he had made a decision to quit the ITV show.
Henry Moore bronze stolen from Scottish park
A valuable bronze sculpture by Henry Moore has been stolen from a park in south west Scotland.
Murray Walker at 90 on James Hunt and Ayrton Senna
By Lawrence Barretto BBC Sport
Facebook policy change leaves users with nowhere to hide
By Zach Epstein Facebook users who prefer to lurk in the shadows will not be terribly pleased to learn of a new change to Facebook’s privacy settings that is currently in the process of being rolled out.
‘Bionic man’ walks, breathes with artificial parts
By BARBARA ORTUTAY Gentlemen, we can rebuild him, after all. We have the technology.
Cattle flood Dhaka’s sacrificial animal markets
Dhaka – A huge number of cattle has arrived in the city from different parts of the country and buyers started visiting 20 sacrificial animal markets on Friday.
Militancy propaganda to make country failed state
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah on Saturday said that the ruling Awami League has been carrying out a propaganda of militancy in the country and trying to put the blame on the BNP to implement…
Cyclone Phailin hits Odisha, batters eastern India
More than 400,000 people in India have been evacuated as a massive cyclone sweeps through the Bay of Bengal towards the east coast.
BGMEA for urgent consensus among political parties
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President M Atiqul Islam on Saturday requested the opposition and ruling parties to reach a consensus that helps maintain a sound environment for trade and investment in the country..
No lopsided polls be allowed in country: Mosharraf
Alleging that the government wants to arrange one-sided election, BNP standing committee member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday said no polls without the main opposition would be allowed in the country.