Swedish Ambassador to Dhaka Anneli Lindhal Kenny met BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday night.
Day: January 14, 2014
Mawa-Kewrakandi ferry service resumes after 4 hrs
The ferry service on Mawa-Kewrakandi route resumed on Tuesday morning after four hours of disruption due to dense fog.
Has the world gone mad?
Dr. Sudhirendar Sharma So, it would seem! Else, all dreams for better arrangement of the world would not have been attacked, poisoned, discredited and ridiculed. From Cuba to Rwanda and from Congo to Iraq, countries refusing to Western dictate have…
Eid-e-Miladunnabi observed in Faridpur
Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth as well as demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad(SM), according to Arabic calender was observed in Faridpur Tuesday with due religious fervor and solemnity as elsewhere across the country and the Islamic world.
Truck kills a baby in Rajshahi
A baby was killed when a goods-laden truck ran over him at Tetultala Kharoil area on Rajshahi-Naogaon highway under Mohanpur upazila of the district on Monday.
2 motorcyclists killed in Joypurhat
Two motorcyclists were killed in a road accident at Vikni crossing in Akkelpur Upazila this evening.
Green tea ‘can impede nadolol blood pressure medicine’
Green tea can weaken the effects of a commonly prescribed blood pressure pill, experts warn.
Ershad happy, thanks Hasina
Jatiya Party chairman and ex-president HM Ershad on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for making him her special envoy.
Varosha: The Ghost resort
Welcome to Varosha, the Mediterranean’s best kept secret.
Myanmar, Nepal also greet PM
Myanmar and Nepal on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her assumption of office of the Prime Minister for the third time.
South Sudan Nile ferry sinks with more than 200 dead
More than 200 civilians in South Sudan have drowned in a Nile ferry accident while fleeing fighting in the town of Malakal, an army spokesman has said.
YouTube streamlines comment management system
YouTube has unveiled a new feature that lets users see, respond to and moderate comments all in one place.
Nadal & Federer into second round
Former champions Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer enjoyed safe passages to round two of the Australian Open.
Seminar on Climate Change and Global Food Insecurity
Academic experts at a seminar arranged by International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) viewed that professional approach is necessary to resolve problems in broad spectrum of human society to facilitate socio-economic transformation leading to ensure higher growth and…
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo beat Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich to win the 2013 Fifa Ballon d’Or.
BNP’s barren office gets back to life
After nearly one and a half months, BNP’s barren Nayapaltan central office got back to life on Tuesday as the party leaders and activists attended a milad mahfil, marking the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi observed
The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), was observed across the country and elsewhere in the Muslim world with due religious fervour.
Bomb-like object found near Ctg judge’s house
Police on Tuesday recovered a bomb-like object in front of the Panchlaish residence of Judge SM Mojibur Rahman dealing with the sensational 10-truck arms-haul case.
JP eyes Deputy Speaker post, We’ll focus on making JS effective: Anisul Islam
Water Resources Minister Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud on Tuesday said Jatiya Party wants the post of Deputy Speaker in the 10th parliament which is set to begin its journey on January 29.
Shibir calls daylong hartal in Laxmipur for Wednesday
Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, called a daylong hartal in the district for Wednesday protesting the killing of a Shibir leader in a clash with Chhatra League men in Chittagong.
I wanted to slap everybody silly in Bigg Boss: Tanuja
Yesteryear actress Tanuja gets furious at the mere mention of her daughter Tanishaa’s close proximity to fellow inmate Armaan Kohli in the Bigg Boss House.
5 held over photojournalist Aftab killing
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested five people in connection with the killing of veteran photojournalist Aftab Ahmed from the capital and Gazipur on Sunday night.
Court denies bail to Hannan, Rizvi
A court here on Monday rejected the bail petitions of two BNP leaders, including BNP standing committee member Brigadier General (retd) Hannan Shah and its joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi in two cases filed with Motijheel and Paltan police…
Foreign diplomats for creating environment for dialogue
Emphasising the need for creating an environment conducive to talks, foreign diplomats here on Monday hoped a meaningful dialogue can lead to a fresh election as soon as possible. “We hope that the dialogue will lead to elections as…
Parliament session on Jan 29
The first session of the 10th National Parliament will begin on Jan 29, and the first meeting of the new Cabinet will be held on Thursday.
Behind-the-scene talks with BNP on: Ashraf, BNP seeks dialogue to overcome crisis:Fakhrul
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Syed Ashraful Islam on Monday said discussions between the government and BNP is going on behind the scene.
Khaleda in a meeting with 18-party leaders
After nearly a two-month gap, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia sat with the top leaders of her party-led 18-party alliance on Monday night to discuss the country’s latest political situation and work out their next course of action.
China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Pranab greet PM
After the Indian Prime Minister’s phone call, China, Vietnam and Cambodia on Monday greeted the new government and Sheikh Hasina for being Prime Minister for the third time.
Revision of revenue collection: Muhith , No threat, we’re prepared: Shahriar Alam
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Monday hinted that the revenue collection target by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for the current fiscal year (2013-14) might be revised this month due to the disruption in overall economic activity amid political…
Habibur Rahman laid to rest
Justice Habibur Rahman was laid to rest after the nation paid its last respects.