The law and order situation in Pabna deteriorated alarmingly during the last five-year tenure of the Awami League-led grand alliance government, much to the worry of the locals.
Month: January 2014
2 killed as train rams pick-up van in Jamalpur
Two people were killed as a train rammed a pick-up van on a level crossing at Mukul Bazar in sadar upazila on Friday.
Two Ijtema devotees die
Two devotees of the Biswa Ijtema died of cardiac arrest at Tongi 50-bed Government Hospital in the district on Thursday and Friday.
Tk 432cr project to train 10 lakh rural farmers, boost agri production
In a bid to boost agricultural production and increase income of the countries rural farmers, an initiative has been taken to impart training to around 10 lakh male and female farmers on integrated farm management to create employment opportunities through…
Padma Bridge: Overall development reaches 10pc
The overall development of the much-talked about billion dollar Padma Multipurpose Bridge has so far reached only 10 percent, according to an official document. In the completed 10 percent, most the works of land acquisition, land development and rehabilitation have…
Daylong Blood Donation Program by IUBAT with Quantum Foundation
Prof. Dr. A F M Ruhul Haque, MP, Former Minister for Health and Family Welfare has called upon academic community to involve in socio-humanitarian services for extending support to strengthen healthcare leading to healthy nation in line with global changes. …
Blacklist errant manpower agencies too, activists tell Malaysian govt
Alyaa Alhadjri Petaling Jaya: Home Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s announcement that more than 2,400 undocumented migrants were arrested in the first 24 hours of the nationwide 6P Integrated Operation on January 21 has raised questions over…
Coping with terrorism
Dr. M. S. Haq There are several causes of present day terrorism at local, global and other levels. The causes include inter alia and as appropriate: dissatisfactions, deprivations, inequities, inequalities, human rights violations, the right to life violations, paucities of…
Hefty subsidies prop up unsustainable energy system
Washington, DC—Efforts by a variety of organizations to quantify global support for fossil fuels have generated estimates that range from $523 billion to over $1.9 trillion, depending on the calculation and what measures are included. What is clear is that…
Coastal Kids art competition on climate displaced peoples held
Chittagong – Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) organised jointly with Willaim Carey Academy, Chittagong a “Coastal Kids Art Competition” with the support of Coastal Kids Project of Displacement Solutions on Wednesday. Students of class five and Six of William…
Indian military aid to Afghanistan: Lessons from Iraq
The Indian debate on Afghanistan, particularly on issues post-2014, has centred on security concerns regarding influx of militants from Afghanistan into Kashmir, the Pakistani agenda in Kabul, opening of an alternate trade route with Afghanistan through the Iranian port of…
Chuadanga district BNP office torched
The district unit office of BNP was torched allegedly by a group of Bangladesh Chhatra League activists on Thursday evening following a crude bomb attack on their procession.
Dust pollution must stop
The pollution caused by dust in the capital is forcing the households of modest expenditure to spend about Tk 4,000-10,000 a month on cleaning theirs clothes, said environment and citizen rights activists on Thursday.
WRI gently criticises EU’s 2030 climate goals
The World Resources Institute (WRI) has greeted the European Commission’s announcement of a climate and energy package, which the 28-nation European Union (EU) heads of state would consider at their meeting on March 20-21. But the Institute points out that…
Journalist Zakeria Shirazi passes away
Veteran journalist Zakeria Shirazi passed away at a city hospital on Wednesday night. He was 73.
Tofail assures MCCI of resolving problems
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Thursday said his ministry would work in a coordinated way with the relevant ministries to help resolve the problems facing by the country’s business community.
Ukraine protests: Crisis talks after day of bloodshed
Ukrainian opposition leaders are due to meet President Viktor Yanukovych, a day after the first deaths in protests that have gripped Kiev for two months.
Khaleda’s remarks ‘won’t harm ties with India’
Law Minister Anisul Haque on Thursday said Khaleda Zia’s remarks expressing suspicion over the participation of “Indian troops” in Satkhira operation would not harm relations between India and Bangladesh.
Second phase Upazila polls on Feb 27
Elections to 117 Upazilas in 52 districts will be held in the second phase on Feb 27.
India: Woman gang-raped on orders of ‘kangaroo court’
Police in India’s West Bengal state have arrested 13 men in connection with a gang rape of a woman, allegedly on orders of village elders who objected to her relationship with a man.
Families of ‘gunfight’ victims demand judicial probe
Families of two men recently killed in a gunfight with the police in Chittagong have demanded a judicial probe into the incident.
VoIP haul: 37 foreigners remanded again
A Dhaka court has remanded 37 foreigners, arrested for running illegal VoIP business, in four days’ police custody for further interrogation.
Brazil dolphin is first new river species since 1918
Scientists in Brazil have discovered the first new river dolphin species since the end of World War One.
Burma mobs ‘kill 30 Rohingyas’
More than 30 Rohingya Muslims were killed in attacks by Buddhists last week in Burma’s Rakhine state, the BBC has been told.
30 KU teachers resign from administrative posts
Some 30 teachers of Khulna University (KU) have resigned en masse from 33 administrative posts, including head of department and hall provost, protesting the insult of one of their fellows.
Plant-killing fungi ‘drive rainforest biodiversity’
Pathogenic fungi, normally associated with killing plant life, could play a key role in driving biodiversity in tropical rainforests, a study suggests.
Ex-BCL leader chopped dead in city
A former Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader was hacked to death by unidentified miscreants in the city’s Moghbazar area on Thursday evening.
UK theatres struggle with ticket resale at inflated prices
Theatres say there is little they can do to stop the practice of tickets being sold at vastly inflated rates on the secondary market.
Women rights demanded in parliament
STAFF REPORTER Independent lawmakers in the 10th Parliament on Thursday demanded allocation of three women reserved seats and chairmanship in the parliamentary standing committees on the basis of their proportionate representation.
No mercy to those attacked Hindus: PM
Reaffirming that those attacked Hindu families after the January 5 polls will be brought to justice, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government will be tough enough to ensure the security of all faiths, including Hindus.