Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Wednesday hoped that there will be no recurrence of the January-5 violence during the re-voting in 390 polling stations of seven constituencies.
Day: January 15, 2014
Aftab murder: Five accused placed on remand
A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed five accused, including slain photojournalist Aftab Ahmed’s driver Humayun Kabir Molla on a five-day remand each in the case filed about his murder.
Re-voting in 7 constituencies today
The re-voting in 390 polling stations of seven constituencies in five districts will be held on Thursday.
AL starts selling nomination forms for women reserved seats
The ruling Awami League on Wednesday started selling nomination forms among the party aspirants against reserved seats for women in the 10th parliament.
Doctors discover goldmine in woman’s knees
When doctors examined an X-ray image of the knees of a woman experiencing severe joint pain, they found a gold mine: hundreds of tiny gold acupuncture needles left in her tissue. The 65-year-old South Korean woman had previously been diagnosed…
Indian envoy to meet Khaleda Thursday
Indian High Commissioner Pankaj Saran will meet BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday.
MOFA denies leak indicating Indian troops’ deployment in Satkhira
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denied the authenticity of two documents allegedly leaked from its system and posted online containing sensational revelations about possible deployment of Indian troops in the besieged border district of Satkhira.
Debate on BD polls in EU Today
The European Parliament (EP) is scheduled to see a debate on recent Bangladesh elections at its debate chamber in Strasbourg, France on Thursday.
NSA could ‘spy on offline computers’, says latest leak
The US National Security Agency (NSA) used secret technology to spy on computers that were not even connected to the internet, it has been reported. Citing documents from whistleblower Edward Snowden, the New York Times said 100,000 machines were fitted…
Justin Bieber home searched in egg throwing investigation
Police have searched the home of Justin Bieber for evidence after the Canadian pop star allegedly threw eggs at his neighbour’s home. Officials did not say what evidence they took from the home, but arrested a member of the singer’s…
Is Sundance a victim of its own success?
oes Sundance deserve its reputation for bringing edgy, independent cinema to light? As the festival turns 30, Tom Brook investigates. It’s hard to believe that Utah, one of the most conservative states in the US, could have become the incubator…
HC’s whipping to give adequate protection to Hindus
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s High Court on Wednesday ordered the government to provide adequate protection to Hindus after widespread attacks on the minority community during and after the January 5 general election. The court also sought a report from authorities about the…
Aman seed procured in Jamalpur
Contract Growers Office, a wing of Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC), has procured 522 tonnes of Aman paddy seed for 2013-14 season across the district.
One killed in Bogra
A man was killed and ten others were injured when a bus fell sideways into a canal from Fatki Bridge on the Dhaka-Bogra Highway in Shahjahanpur upzila early Wednesday.
Mawa-Kewrakandi ferry service resumes after 9 hrs
Ferry plying on the Mawa-Kewrakandi route resumed on Wednesday morning after a disruption for nine hours due to dense fog.
Woman killed in train accident in Sirajganj
A woman was killed in a train accident near Jamtoli railway station in Kamarkanda upazila on Tuesday evening.
Railway watchman killed in B’baria train crash
A railway security guard was crushed to death under the wheels of a train at Bhatshala in Sadar upazila of the district on Wednesday morning.
2 killed in Comilla road crash
Two people were killed and three others injured in a road accident on the Dhaka- Chittagong Highway in Baropara area in Daudkandi upazila here on Wednesday morning.
Youth killed in Rajshahi road accident
A youngman was killed in a road accident at Bijoynagar area on Rajshahi-Chapainawabganj Highway under Godagari Upazila of the district on Tuesday night.
Preparations completed to hold suspended election at 206 centres in Gaibandha
All preparations have been completed to hold elections at 206 centres here were polls have been suspended on January 5.
World Bank: Global economy at turning point
The global economy is at a “turning point”, the World Bank has said, as it forecasts stronger growth for 2014.
Syria conflict: Half population urgently need aid – UN
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says that half of Syria’s population, some 9.3 million people, now “urgently need humanitarian aid”.
Gender and assets: Closing the gap
by Sara Gustafson Use, control, and ownership of productive assets – land, money, livestock, and education, to name just a few – are essential stepping stones on the path out of poverty. But this pathway can look very different depending…
Fresh dialogue to resolve crisis
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday urged the government to take immediate steps for holding fresh dialogue to resolve the current political impasse and install a democratic government.
6 killed in Kurigram & Chittagong
Four members of the same family were murdered in Kurigram’s Bhurungamari Upazila on Wednesday. Bhurungamari Police Station OC AHM Mahfuzur Rahman said that the gruesome killings at the Diyadnga village happened early Wednesday. Sultan Mia, 55, his wife ‘Hazera’, 46…
‘State failed to protect Hindus’,Classes under open sky
Former Awami League minister Suranjit Sengupta has criticised the government for failing to prevent attacks on Hindus across Bangladesh after the Jan 5 parliamentary elections.
Khaleda to meet press Wednesday
Three days after the installation of the new government following the 10th national election on January 5 amid her alliance’s boycott, leader of the 18-party combine Khaleda Zia is going to meet the press on Wednesday.
US to continue to work with new govt
The United States (US) has said it will continue to work with the new government in Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Policeman killed in Ctg
A police constable was killed by miscreants in the city’s Agrabad area under Double Mooring thana on Monday night.
Putin greets Hasina
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her assumption of the office of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the third time.