Parliament on Sunday passed a bill, titled the ‘Bank Company (Amendment) Bill, 2013’, seeking to strengthen the country’s banking system by reforming the existing laws.
Year: 2013
Schoolgirl, child drown in Sirajganj, Gournadi
A minor schoolgirl drowned in the Doibhanga River at Raghunathpur village in Sadar upazila on Saturday.
22,000 more quality in 34th BCS reviewed results
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Sunday published the reviewed preliminary test results of the 34th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations amid protest by students against results declared on the basis of quota system.
Schoolboy killed in Sirajganj road crash
A schoolboy was killed in a road accident at Mulibari in Sadar upazila on Saturday.
Tailoring shop workers on strike for salary hike
More than 200 workers of 50 tailoring shops in the city started indefinite strike from Saturday demanding increase of wages and service benefits.
Poacher held with deer skin, trawler at Mongla
The Forest Department has arrested an alleged poacher with a deer skin on Friday morning from Joymoni of Mongla .
Why did Muslim Brotherhood fail?
It seems as though the Muslim Brotherhood is still living in the 1960s.
Russia, others should treat Snowden’s asylum claim fairly: HRW
After meeting with Edward Snowden on July 12, 2013, Human Rights Watch reiterated its call for his asylum claims to receive fair treatment.
RU students continue demo against quota system
Hundreds of students of Rajshahi University agitated by blocking Rajshahi-Dhaka Highway in front of Rajshahi University main gate demanding withdrawal of quota system in government jobs from 10-30 am to 11-00 am on Saturday.
Flash flood inundates croplands in Kurigram
Water level of all the 16 rivers in Kurigram district including the Brahmaputra, Dharla, Teesta, Dudkumor and Sonavory have been risen sharply creating flash flood due to torrential rain and on rush of water from the upstream for the last…
Bicyclist killed in road accident
A bicyclist identified as Delwar Hossain, 29, son of Mansur Ali of C and B Road area, died after being by hit of a truck in front of Tilak-Kaladema school on Barisal-Dhaka highway at Kashipur area of the city Friday…
Jamaat calls hartal as ICT sets Ghulam Azam verdict today
Jamaat-e-Islami has called a daylong hartal across the country for Monday as an International Crimes Tribunal is set to deliver its verdict in the case of crimes against humanity of the party’s former Ameer Prof Ghulam Azam on the day.
Fakruddin Restaurant offers delicious Iftar items
Fakruddin Restaurant has offered various kinds of Iftar delicious menus on the occasion of the sacred month of Ramadan.
IBBL Sr Vice President killed in accident
Md. Shah Alam, Senior Vice President and incumbent, Narayanganj Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited died of a fatal road accident at Panchchar of Shibchar of Dhaka-Barisal Highway at around 3.00 pm on Saturday, July 13. He was 49.
Air pollution ‘harmful for those with failing hearts’
Air pollution is harming people with weak hearts – even killing them, a big international study reveals.
Glass rain may give planet blue hue
For the first time, astronomers have determined the true colour of a planet orbiting another star. The world, known as HD189733b, has a deep azure hue – probably the result of silicate (glass) rain in the atmosphere, which scatters blue…
Greece jellyfish warning for UK tourists
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Greece, warning that jellyfish blooms have been reported and for people to heed local advice.
Antarctic’s Pine Island glacier produces giant iceberg
Pine Island Glacier (PIG), the longest and fastest flowing glacier in the Antarctic, has spawned a huge iceberg.
Sharapova names Jimmy Connors as her new coach
World number two Maria Sharapova has named eight-time Grand Slam title winner Jimmy Connors as her new coach.
Shakib Al Hasan: Leicestershire must enjoy FL t20
Leicestershire all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan says the key to continuing their impressive record in the FL t20 competition is having fun.
Ashes 2013: England poised to strike fatal first-Test blow
The only thing you could be sure of, for most of this utterly engrossing first Test, was that you couldn’t be sure of anything. Now, at last, a little certainty has crept back in.
Michael Jackson ‘frightened me’ director tells US court
The director of Michael Jackson’s planned comeback shows, Kenny Ortega, has broken down in tears while giving evidence at the singer’s wrongful death trial in the US.
Sweet Dreams are made of cheese? Yes, says lyric poll
The Eurythmics’ pop classic Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) is the most frequently misquoted song in the UK, according to a survey.
Sam Mendes to direct next James Bond film
Skyfall director Sam Mendes is to direct the 24th James Bond film, due for release in 2015, it has been announced.
JK Rowling writes secret crime novel under false name
JK Rowling has secretly written a crime novel under the guise of male debut writer Robert Galbraith.
AL criticised for skipping Khaleda’s iftar party
Taking part in BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s iftar party on Saturday, leader of various political parties slammed the ruling Awami League for not turning up at the programme.
French envoy expects fruitful dialogue for fair polls
French Ambassador in Dhaka Michel Trinquier on Saturday said Bangladesh is heading towards an important time of its political history with the upcoming general election, and hoped that all the parties will be able to hold a fruitful dialogue paving…
PM slates Hefazat chief, opens ac buses
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slated Hefajat-e-Islam Amir Allama Shafi for his derogatory remarks mocking the women, their freedom, education and employment.
‘We are not enemies, but rivals,’ says Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman Hussein Muhammad Ershad has urged all political parties to stop fighting each other and focus on development.