BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday said his party is interested in engaging in dialogue with the government but it should be only on caretaker government issue. “BNP is never against dialogue but there should be a…
Year: 2013
Ganajagaran strike in Narayanganj today
Sammilita Sangskritik Jote’s Narayanganj unit has called a dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Narayanganj for Saturday in protest at the murder of Tanvir Mohammad Twaki, 17, son of local ‘Ganajagaran Mancha’ organiser and cultural activist Rafiur Rabbi.
Islamists’ demo: One dead, over 60 held in city
One Shibir activists died and more than 60 others were arrested from different parts of the capital during protest programme of religion-based eight-party alliance on Friday.
Rab official hurt in Prajanma Chattar blasts
A Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) official was injured as unidentified miscreants exploded three crude bombs at the Shahbagh Ganojagaran Mancha in the city on Friday afternoon.
39,000 child marriages daily!
In the background of widespread violence against women, the world celebrates the International Women’s Day. “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women” is the official UN theme for International Women`s Day 2013. A joint…
Central bank branches to remain open Saturday
All branches of Bangladesh Bank (BB) will also remain open partially on Saturday next in public interest and in terms of favouring commercial banks.
Jamaat ban plea in HC cause list
An old petition seeking cancellation of Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration, two of whose leaders have already been convicted by the war crimes tribunals for their role in the 1971 Liberation War, has been added to the High Court’s cause list.
Amnesty calls for protecting Hindus
The Amnesty International has called upon the Bangladesh government for giving better protection to the minority Hindus in the country.
Political crisis needs to be resolved politically: Apparel exporters
Leaders of Sammilito Parishad, a platform which is contesting the BGMEA polls, on Thursday said they do not want to advise political parties but requested them to solve the political crisis politically through dialogue instead of enforcing hartals.
Historic 7th March observed
The historic 7th March, a red-letter day in the history of the Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, was observed across the country on Thursday.
Arrested BNP lawmakers released
The four women lawmakers of opposition BNP have been released after eight hours of their detention.
BNP blames Govt for instigating communal riot
Opposition BNP on Thursday accused the government of instigating communal riot across the country in a planned way through carrying out attacks on the religious minorities.
Open-pit coalmining in northwest not possible: Matia
Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury on Thursday said open-pit coalmining in the country’s northwestern region is not possible as it may cause a huge displacement.
Dhaka urges int’l community to respect Bangladesh’s popular demand
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday urged the international community to show respect to the overwhelming popular demand emanating from the people of Bangladesh and join their condemnation of those found guilty of crimes against humanity.
ACC seeks wealth statements from 14 Sonali Bank officials
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday asked 14 officials of scandal-hit Sonali Bank to submit their wealth statements within the next seven working days.
18-party’s nationwide hartal observed
The dawn-to-dusk countrywide hartal, called by the 18-party alliance, was observed on Thursday amid stray incidents.
Bangladesh eye first Sri Lankan win
“Sri Lanka is a good team but it’s not impossible to win against them,” Mushfiqur told reporters on Thursday. “Our younger players are coming through very well and we are very confident that if they put their hands up in…
Muhith for open-pit coal mining
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday advocated for open-pit coal mining, saying it would be the most effective way to extract maximum coal.
‘Swift’ love life joke
Country pop singer Taylor Swift hit back at comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for mocking her love life at Hollywood’s Golden Globe Awards this year, calling the jab sexist in an interview with magazine Vanity Fair on Tuesday.
BGB deployed at major power installations
The Power Ministry has instructed all the deputy commissioners (DCs) of districts to take necessary measures to beef up security at the major power installations including power plants and power sub-stations across the country.
Bangladesh single-country trade fair in Myanmar
Bangladesh’s single-country ‘Trade Fair 2013’ kicked off at the office of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) in Yangon Wednesday, aiming to popularise Bangladeshi products.
BNP top leaders file bail petitions
Seven top leaders of opposition BNP including acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam filed bail petitions with the High Court in five cases of Saturday’s torching, vandalizing vehicles and attacking on police.
Former AL gs Abdul Jalil passes away
Ruling Awami League (AL) Advisory Council Member, also Mercantile Bank Chairman, Abdul Jalil breathed his last at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on Wednesday evening. He was 74.
Govt, opposition must resolve crisis together
President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that both the government and the opposition would have to come to a position so the present political crisis can be…
ICT-2 orders arrest of 3 Jamaat leaders
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 headed by Justice Obaidul Hassan has ordered the arrest of three leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami for not appearing to explain their comments on sub-judice matter.
Don’t think govt is weak, warns Ashraf
The present government is capable of thwarting any bid to start a civil war to change the country’s political system, LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam said Wednesday.
BNP call hartal for Today, Jamaat supports
Opposition BNP and its key ally Jamaat-e-Islami called countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal for Thursday in protest against the attack of police on leaders and activists of the parties during their Wednesday’s nationwide protest.
European IT firms in city for business decisions
Thirteen European IT companies are currently visiting Dhaka to attend B2B matchmaking meetings with Bangladeshi IT firms. Around 200 meetings will take place on March 6 and March 7 at the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) Auditorium…
Economy has strong base – Atiur
Foreign exchange reserve with the Bangladesh Bank has crossed $14-billion mark for the first time.
BNP demonstration today
The BNP will stage nationwide demonstrations Wednesday to protest ‘genocide by the government, corruption and misrule’, capping three consecutive days of shutdown that the Jamaat-e-Islami and the main opposition party had enforced.