The referee for Manchester City’s game against CSKA Moscow should not officiate again after failing to deal with racist abuse, according to Kick It Out chairman Lord Ouseley.
Year: 2013
China promotes BCIM economic corridor
Beijing — China says the proposed Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar economic corridor could “change the geo-political map in Asia and the world.”
The myth of German Euroskepticism
– Daniel Gros Brussles – According to conventional wisdom, the eurozone crisis has reduced citizens’ trust in the European Union – and in European institutions in general – across all member states. Several recent reports have claimed that the German…
The Fed’s surprise and Yellen’s challenge
– Mohamed A. El-Erian Newport Beach – The US Federal Reserve sparked a global – and now month-long – guessing game with its decision on September 18 not to “taper” its monthly purchases of long-term securities. The Fed does not…
Excellent proposal for interim government
Our heartfelt gratitude to Khaleda Zia as she has proposed interim government at the fag end of Sheikh Hasina’s government though we expected it earlier. We, the most people like her proposal and hope Sheikh Hasina will accept the proposal…
Combining classroom knowledge with real-life expertise
Masum Billah We are to prepare our learners to face the challenges of the 21st model of passively learning facts and reciting them out of context is no longer sufficient to prepare them to survive in today’s world.
Facebook makes U-turn over decapitation video clip
By Leo Kelion Facebook has removed a video clip showing a woman’s decapitation and issued new rules about what can be shared on its site.
New galaxy ‘most distant’ yet discovered
By Rebecca Morelle An international team of astronomers has detected the most distant galaxy yet.
NZ take lead: Anderson, Williamson steal show
Corey Anderson’s maiden Test ton led New Zealand fightback as they took a slender 137-run lead with two wickets remaining at the end of the third day of the final Test against Bangladesh on Wednesday.
MK Anwar for consensus on head of interim govt
Senior Opposition lawmaker MK Anwar on Wednesday said in Parliament that if a consensus could be reached on who will be the head of the polls-time government the problems over choosing advisers would get resolved.
Great British Bake Off final watched by 9.1 million
The Great British Bake Off is BBC Two’s most-watched programme in a decade, after an average 8.4 million viewers saw Frances Quinn win series four.
Gold in trees leads to hidden deposits
By Rebecca Morelle Money might not grow on trees, but scientists have confirmed that gold is found in the leaves of some plants.
Russia drops piracy charges against Greenpeace activists
Russia has dropped piracy charges against 30 Greenpeace activists, replacing them with hooliganism charges, according to officials.
Indonesia’s low cost green car under fire
By Keoni Indrabayu Marzuki Indonesia has embarked on a Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) project with the launch of two Japanese-aided automotive products. The central government believes the LCGC would boost the domestic automotive industry and exports while regulations ensure…
Saudi Arabia tells world, UN has a problem
By Abdulateef Al-Mulhim Saudi Arabia was one of the founding members of the United Nations in 1945. Since its establishment, Saudi Arabia has been one of the most active members and the one that paid its dues to the world…
Mozena, Pankaj meet fuels speculations about their roles
A meeting of US ambassador Dan W Mozena with Indian High Commissioner Pankaj Saran at latter’s residence on Tuesday night fuelled speculations that the world’s lone Super-power wanted to take India into confidence and help a process of dialogue to…
Khaleda’s election-time cabinet formula placed in Parliament, walkout staged
Opposition MPs on Wednesday placed BNP chief and opposition leader Khaleda Zia’s proposal for forming a polls-time interim-government and urged the Prime Minister to accept it for maintaining peace and stability in the country’ for the sake of its democracy.
Bring proposal as per rules of procedure: Tofail
Senior Treasury Bench member Tofail Ahmed on Wednesday urged the opposition to come up with their interim-government proposal as per the rules of procedure for having discussions on how the polls will be held.
Polls code to be changed with changed situation: Shah Nawaz
Election Commissioner Md Shah Nawaz on Wednesday said the election code of conduct will be changed again if the two major political parties reach a consensus over the election-time government.
BNP threatens movement if ban on rallies not lifted
BNP, the main opposition party, has threatened to launch a tough movement if the ban imposed from Thursday on meetings, rallies and processions in Chittagong city is not lifted.
Indo-Bangla ‘Extradition Treaty’ takes effect
The ‘Extradition Treaty’ signed between Bangladesh and India came into effect on Wednesday as the two neighbouring countries exchanged instruments of ratification of the agreement.
WB says GDP growth to slow down to 5.7pc for pol turmoil
The World Bank on Wednesday projected that Bangladesh’s GDP growth rate will slow down to 5.7 percent in the fiscal 2013-14 due to political turmoil.
Govt committed to environment protection: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has told Parliament that the government will not carry out any project involving environmental damage, presenting photos of the coal-fired plant areas at home and abroad.
Muhith believes Cabinet Purchase body can sit until mid-Nov
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said that the government’s two highest policymaking bodies – Cabinet Purchase Committee and Cabinet Economic Affairs Committee – can hold their meetings until middle of November.
Blast before EC’s house
An explosion occurred in front of Election Commissioner Shah Nawaz’s house amid countrywide protests by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal.
BNP seeks govt cooperation in holding its rally in city
The BNP-led 18-party alliance on Wednesday sought government’s cooperation in holding its scheduled rally in the capital on Friday in a peaceful manner. “We the Dhaka city unit 18-party wants to hold the rally in front of BNP’s central office…
Savar factory collapse victims no closer to recovery
Six months after the garment factory disaster at Rana Plaza in Savar, victims of the deadly building collapse are still awaiting compensation and suffering debilitating physical and psychological injuries that have prevented the vast majority of them from returning to…
Bombs explode in Uttara
Two improvised bombs exploded near the Uttara (East) Police Station on Wednesday evening.
Parag abduction charge framed, 12 indicted
The First Women and Children Repression Prevention tribunal on Wednesday framed charges against 12 people for abducting school-going child Parag Manda, a year back.
Police raid Jamaat city office, arrest 18 workers from Jatiya Press Club
The members of law enforcement agency raided office of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami at Paltan on Wednesday evening.