Question: Do you agree with Prime Minister’s contention that people opposing Rampal power plant are half-educated? Ans: Yes 0 percent No 100 percent Today’s Question: Is BNP’s call to resist, what the party terms as, unilateral election credible?
Year: 2013
Higgs boson scientists win Nobel prize in physics
By James Morgan
Australia PM Tony Abbott in expenses row
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has become embroiled in a row over expenses claims, less than a month after taking office.
Libya summons US envoy over raid to capture al-Liby
Libya summoned the US ambassador to the country for questioning on Monday over the weekend capture of a suspected al-Qaeda leader on Libyan territory.
Wentwood Forest: Larch disease felling in ancient woodland
The felling of diseased trees across an area the size of around 300 football pitches is taking place at Wales’ largest ancient woodland.
US government shutdown runs afoul of hunters
Chicago – Hunters hoping to bag their limit on federal land joined a chorus of frustrated citizens urging a halt to the US government shutdown Monday.
French director Patrice Chereau dies at 68
French cinema, opera and theatre director Patrice Chereau, whose work included the acclaimed film La Reine Margot, has died at the age of 68.
The Accused leads International Emmy nominations
BBC drama The Accused is leading the field at this year’s International Emmys with two nominations.
Kevin Pietersen to receive libel damages from Specsavers
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages over an advert which implied he might have tampered with his bat.
UNSCR implementation procedure in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has been complying with the requirements of the UNSCR since the inception of FIU in Bangladesh Bank through issuance of Circular Letter to the Reporting Organizations but with the changes of FATF recommendations in February, 2012, especially through the…
Latest Pope Francis interview involved ‘conflation’ of details
Following skepticism of the accuracy of a recent interview with Pope Francis, several sources have suggested that the printed text, while overall faithful to the Pope’s thought, may not have captured his exact words.
Building climate resilience for Nepal’s vulnerable populations
Nepal ranks as the fourth most climate-vulnerable country in the world and is highly exposed to a range of water related hazards such as floods, droughts and landslides. Current projections predict increased climate variability and increased frequency and higher intensity…
Rampal plant to woo India: BNP
The government’s insistence on building the Rampal thermal power plant near the Sundarbans despite waves of protests is intended to please India and ensure the Awami League’s stay in power, BNP leader Rafiqul Islam Mia has claimed.
Islami Bank’s branch opened at Fatulla
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) opened its 281th branch at Fatulla in Narayanganj on Monday.
President for unity among political parties
President Abdul Hamid on Monday observed that all political parties should work together for the greater welfare of the country as well as the nation.
South Asian power grid a priority: Farooq
A South Asian power grid that allows free flow of electricity between producers and importing nations in the region is a top priority and will hugely benefit Bangladesh, says Farooq Abdullah, India’s new and renewable energy minister.
Bill seeking to control MLM activities passed
A bill, titled ‘Multi-Level Marketing Activities (Control) Bill, 2013’, was passed in Parliament on Monday with tough provisions seeking to control MLM activities in the country.
25 chargesheeted in Hall-Mark scam
The Anti-Corruption Commission has pressed charges against 25 persons, including Hall-Mark Managing Director, in 11 court cases for allegedly siphoning off Tk 12 bln from state-owned Sonali Bank.
Grameenphone set to launch 3G services Tuesday
Country’s leading private mobile phone operator Grameenphone is set to launch its 3G services for customers residing in the city’s Bashundhara and Baridhara areas on commercial basis on Tuesday.
ACC submits charge sheet against 25 in Hall Mark scam
Dhaka – The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday submitted charge-sheets before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in the city in 11 cases against 25 people for their alleged involvement in the much-talked-about Sonali Bank –Hallmark Group loan scandal.
5 hurt in ‘mysterious’explosion at Ctg madrasah hostel
At least five students of a local madrasah sustained burn injuries in a ‘mysterious’ explosion at its hostel at Lalkhan Bazar in the city on Monday.
Experts for nat’l committee to check cyber crimes
ICT experts at a seminar here on Monday stressed forming a national cyber security committee involving representatives from different ministries and law enforcing agencies to deal with the fast-growing cyber crimes endangering the national security and financial services.
Govt can take policy decisions till election schedule: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Monday said the present government will have the authority to take any policy decision until the schedule for the general election is announced.
Move to hold unilateral polls to be resisted: BNP
Renewing his party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s threat, BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Monday said the government’s any move to hold a stage-managed polls will be resisted by forming ‘All-party Sangram Committees’.
EC has to hold election in time: Shah Nawaz
Dhaka – Election Commissioner Md Shah Nawaz on Monday said the Election Commission is bound to conduct the national election in accordance with the law even all political parties do not take part in it.
German envoy stresses fair, inclusive polls
German Ambassador in Dhaka Albrecht Conze on Monday stressed the need for ‘peaceful, fair and inclusive elections’ to strengthen Bangladesh’s democracy.
Blood crisis acute in Khulna hospitals
Acute crisis of pure blood keeps critical patients in the district’s hospitals in a complete quandary when its need arises.
Cabinet ratifies extradition treaty with India
Bangladesh has endorsed an extradition treaty with India paving the way for exchange of convicts or under-trial criminals between the countries. A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ratified the treaty on Monday.
Abducted schoolgirl rescued in Jessore
Police rescued a schoolgirl from Shiromoni area in Khulna city on Sunday morning, 12 hours after her abduction from Barandi Mollapara area in Jessore town.
Minor girl abducted from N’ganj rescued in Chandpur
An eight-month old girl, who was abducted from Araihajar upazila of Narayanganj on Friday, was rescued from a village of Kochua upazila of Chandpur on Saturday.