Masum Billah White colour is the symbol of peace universally. To stop a war white fag is shown. We know the ‘red-shirt’ and ‘yellow shirt’ movement and demonstration of Thailand. But the rally or demonstration with ‘white flag’ is quite…
Year: 2013
Interbank transaction matrix from January
Interconnectedness among the banks and other depository institutions sometimes causes risks for themselves. Moreover, if the problem is systemic then such risks will not remain confined within a specific institution rather it will cause risks to other interconnected financial institutions,…
Leathergoods, footwear, ceramic export to get EDF boost
Export oriented manufacturing units in certain sectors like BTMA member mills, BGAPMEA and BPGMEA member accessories/packaging material manufacturer-exporters can access for input imports in bulk based on their past performance rather than against specific export orders at hand.
Banks to operate on Friday
All branches of scheduled banks shall remain open on Friday to operate cash and clearance services, a Bangladesh Bank circular said on Wednesday. The measures has been taken in view of repeated programmes of general strike and blockade – that…
Man arrested for ‘rape’ murder 6-yr old in-law
Police have detained a person on charges of raping and murdering his six-year-old sister-in-law in Chittagong. Md Shakil, 19, was picked up from his Rangiparha residence at Halishahar in the port city. His in-laws also reside in the same locality.
Indo-US spat started with Bangladesh
There is now enough evidence to suggest that the US State Department cleared the arrest of Indian deputy consul in New York Devyani Khobragade on visa fraud charges when Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh was in Washington.
Devyani Khobragade: Indian MPs demand action against US
Outraged Indian MPs have spoken out in parliament against the arrest and alleged ill-treatment of one of the country’s diplomats in New York. Upper house opposition leader Arun Jaitley said the arrest was a clear violation of the Vienna convention.…
Textbooks to reach students on 1st day of New Year
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Wednesday said the textbooks will reach the students of primary and secondary levels on the first working day of the next year despite the ongoing acts of sabotage and violence by BNP-Jamaat.
PSO of AFD meets CEC as election gets closer
Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of Armed Forces Division Major General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq on Wednesday met Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad. The PSO met the CEC at the latter’s Election Commission Secretariat office at 1:30pm, AKM Mazharul…
Khilkhet police OC, reported sick, missing
The OC of Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Khilkhet station has gone missing for the past four days. Shamim Hossain was last seen going out of his workstation on Saturday complaining of sickness.
Capital market relatively stable in last two years: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday claimed that the capital market was more or less stable in the last two years (2012 and 2013) as investment from the stocks was highly creditable during this period. “It’s noticeable that in the…
Mohammad Shahjahan Khan new president of DCCI
Mohammad Shahjahan Khan, involved in shipping and real estate business, has been elected new President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) for the year 2014. Osama Taseer has been elected Senior Vice President and Kh. Shahidul Islam…
CNG refueling station owners place 3-point demand
Upset at the ongoing political turmoil that has taken its heavy toll on their business, the country’s the CNG refueling station owners on Wednesday a placed 3-point demand to survive.
Mobile court fines MP candidate Taka 25,000
Dhaka – A mobile court here on Wednesday fined ruling Awami League MP candidate Kamal Ahmed Majumder (Dhaka-15) Tk 25,000, for violating the election code of conduct by sticking posters on walls.
‘Parliament to protest Pak assembly resolution’
Jatiya Sangsad will lodge its formal protest against Pakistan’s National Assembly’s resolution condemning the execution of Jamaat leader Abdul Quader Mollah for committing crimes against humanity during the war of liberation in 1971.
AL expels Dr Awlad Hossain
Awami League on Wednesday relieved Dr Awlad Hossain of all posts of the party, including primary membership, as he is contesting the 10th parliamentary polls from Dhaka-4 constituency as an independent candidate ignoring the party decision.
President announces donation of his eyes
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday announced donating two corneas of his eyes. “I’ve glaucoma disease in my eyes. I’m not sure whether donation of my corneas will be of any worth or not… if it will help, I’m declaring to…
Court rejects Khoka’s remand, bail
Two courts of Dhaka on Wednesday denied bail of BNP Vice-Chairman and convener of Dhaka city unit Sadeque Hossain Khoka and remand against him in two cases filed with Sutrapur and Paltan Police Stations for killing people by torching passenger…
16 OSDs get posting, 2 Jt Secys made OSDs
The government in an abrupt move has shuffled positions of 22 Joint Secretary-level officials in the public administration less than a month before the parliamentary election.
Police claim teen handcuffed behind back shot himself in head
If the police found a dead body in the back of your car, hands tied behind the back, with a hole in the head, and your defense was that the person shot himself, how do you think they would react?
Eight to die, 13 get life term for Biswajit murder
The Speedy Trial Tribunal-4 of Dhaka on Wednesday sentenced eight to death and awarded life-term imprisonment to 13 others in the much-talked-about and sensational Biswajit murder case.
Execute the verdict, demands Biswajit family
Family members of slain tailor Biswajit Das on Wednesday demanded immediate execution of his murder case verdict and tracking down the perpetrators remained fugitive since the horrendous incident.
Openly gay athletes included in US delegation to Sochi
Tennis great Billie Jean King will be one of two openly gay athletes in the U.S. delegation at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Court cautions politicians to be restrained
A Dhaka court in its observations in Biswajit Das murder case verdict has cautioned the politicians asking them to be restrained while carrying out any political movement to avoid loss of lives.
Resign immediately for inclusive polls, Fakhrul tells govt
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has renewed his party’s call upon the government to step-down from power immediately for ensuring an inclusive and acceptable general poll under a non-partisan interim administration.
Russia parliament approves amnesty for Greenpeace prisoners
Russian MPs have backed an amnesty that may include some of the country’s best-known prisoners including Pussy Riot and the Greenpeace Arctic protesters.
Pak resolution evokes protests: Ganagaran demo near HC
Dhaka – Pakistan National Assembly’s resolution expressing concern over the execution of Bangladesh’s war crimes convict Abdul Quader Mollah sparked strong protests and widespread condemnation across the country on Wednesday.
South Sudan opposition head Riek Machar denies coup bid
Fugitive former South Sudanese vice-president Riek Machar has denied government allegations that he tried to stage a coup at the weekend.
PM strongly condemns Pak resolution
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday strongly condemned the Pakistan National Assembly’s resolution expressing concern over the execution of Bangladesh’s war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah. “We strongly condemn it…there has been a trial of a war criminal in our country…
Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins sentenced to 35 years over child sex offences
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been sentenced to 35 years for child sex offences including the attempted rape of a baby.