The killing of a teenage boy in Chapainawabganj and stray incidents of violence marked the second day of the BNP-led 18-party alliance’s countrywide hartal, which was withdrawn two and a half hours before it was supposed to end.
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From: Andy Soos, ENN
Khaleda shocked at loss of lives in Savar tragedy
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the loss of huge lives in a building collapse near Savar bus stand on the outskirt of the capital.
‘Budget should be in light of commoners’ needs’
Acting Speaker M Shawkat Ali on Wednesday stressed the need for formulating the national budget in light with the need for the common people to ensure public welfare.
3 Chinese films against India’s 2 at Cannes
Three Chinese language movies will play in the different officials sections of the Cannes Film Festival, beginning on May 15. Jia Zhangke’s A Touch of Sin is the first mainland Chinese entry to compete for Palme d’Or in three years.…
Bismillah Group Scam: ACC quizzes Bank officials
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) interrogated four officials of Jamuna Bank Limited in connection with the alleged swindling of Tk 1,100 crore from five commercial banks by Bismillah Group, a terry towel producer.
Greece to provide ‘support to B’deshi workers’
Minister of Public Order and Citizen Protection of Greece Nikolaos Dendias has assured the Bangladesh Ambassador there of providing adequate safety and security to Bangladeshi workers in Nea Manolada and the neighboring areas.
Wimbledon prize money boost
Players at this summer’s grass court event will receive a total of £22.6 million, an increase of £6.5m over 2012.The club also confirmed their intention to build a retractable roof on court one for the start of the 2019 tournament.
China calls Japan-US island drill `provocative’
China said on Wednesday that “provocative actions” would not sway it from defending its territory, after Japan confirmed it would conduct military drills with the United States amid tension between Beijing and Tokyo over disputed islands.
BNP calls off strike in Dhaka for Savar tragedy
The 18-party opposition alliance has called off its general strike in Dhaka to facilitate rescue work in Savar where a multi-storied building collapsed on Wednesday morning.
Death toll 212 in building collapse near Dhaka
The death toll in Thursday morning’s eight-storied building collapse in Savar, near Dhaka rose to 212 according to the latest information gathered from the site of the ghastly scene. Rescue workers have been quoted to have said that they are still…
Hardline high-stake politics make citizens suffer
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President Abdul Hamid seeks cooperation
President-elect Abdul Hamid on Tuesday sought the cooperation of all, including the political leaders, so that he could play his due role with dignity as the country is now passing through a transitional period.
Former Jamaat-Awami Leaguer sued for war crimes
A post-independence union-level Awami League leader for over 16 years stands trial on May 16 before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.
‘Plot to keep BNP out of polls will be nightmare’
Opposition BNP on Tuesday warned the government that its dream to hold the next general election keeping BNP out of the race may turn into a nightmare.
Nationwide 36-hour hartal passes day one
The countrywide 36-hour shutdown, called by opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance, is underway on Tuesday amid stray incidents of blasts.
Romana steals Bangladesh Games show
Romana Akter, a class 9 student of BKSP, hogged the limelight on the opening day of the 8th Bangladesh Games swimming competition after producing two national records at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur yesterday.But the girl from Kishorganj wants…
Dialogue after release of BNP leaders: Hanif
Awami League joint general secretary Mahbub-ul-Alam Hanif on Tuesday said a dialogue might be held to overcome the ongoing political crisis after the release of detained top leaders of BNP by following the due legal process.
Burmese police stood by as Buddhists attacked Muslims
Video footage has emerged showing Burmese police standing by as Buddhist mobs wielding sticks and swords attack Muslims in Meikhtila – where last month more than 40 people were killed and 12,000 displaced – on the same day that the…
Dhaka reassures Colombo of its support at int’l fora
Bangladesh has reassured its support to Sri Lanka at international fora and standby Sri Lanka on human rights issue.
Talk, avoid strike: garment traders
Various bodies of the country’s export-oriented apparel business owners on Tuesday urged political parties to shun the ongoing confrontational politics, calling it ‘detrimental to life and property’.
Bill for protecting rivers placed in JS
A bill, titled ‘National River Protection Commission Bill, 2013’, aimed at protecting the country’s rivers from encroachers and pollution was placed in Parliament on Tuesday.
6,919 Bangladeshis UN peacekeeping missions
A total of 6,919 members of the armed forces are now engaged in the UN peacekeeping missions, Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni told Parliament on Tuesday.
Seven including 3 cops hurt in Jessore clash
At least seven people, including three policemen, were injured in a clash between the local opposition activists and the law enforcers at Bagherpara Upazila in Jessore district during the BNP-led 18-Party Alliance-sponsored 36-hour nationwide strike starting on Tuesday.
Blast in Dhaka Metro Sessions Judge Court area
A crude bomb exploded on the premises of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court during the opposition alliance’s 36-hour shutdown demanding the release of its leaders.
Runa Laila new SAARC envoy for AIDS
DHAKA: Renowned Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila was made SAARC Goodwill Ambassador for HIV/AIDS.
3 Mohila Dal activists jailed for hartal violence
DHAKA: A mobile court sentenced three female activists of Mahila Dal, BNP’s women affiliate, to three months imprisonment for their involvement in hartal violence in city’s Khilgaon area during the 36-hour countrywide hartal on Tuesday.
Shares witnessing gain in stock markets
DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses is underway showing gain in share-price indices on Tuesday.
Marathon bombing suspect charged in hospital bed
BOSTON:- Boston Marathon bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was formally charged in his hospital bed Monday, and charges have been sealed until his first appearance before a judge, CBS News has confirmed.
Women directors growing presence at Tribeca Film Festival
(Reuters) – Women directors are making their mark at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, crafting entries such as a psychological thriller about a person’s disappearance, a look at a same-sex couple’s rights and a story about sisters.