Chinese viewers say they are surprised that the popular American political drama House of Cards hasn’t been censored by the authorities, it’s been reported.
Day: February 22, 2014
Bobsleigh and beer satirise Ukraine leader
Doctored images of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych are being circulated by media organisations in the region, making political points and exhibiting dark humour, as tension and violence has peaked in Ukraine in recent days.
Obama’s meeting with Dalai Lama irks China
US President Barack Obama has met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, US officials say.
Sochi 2014: Marit Bjoergen wins sixth Olympic gold
Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjoergen won the women’s 30km mass start to become the most decorated female Winter Olympian.
Pope Francis appoints 19 new cardinals in Rome ceremony
Pope Francis has appointed 19 new cardinals at a ceremony in Rome – the first such appointments of his papacy.
Ukraine president decries ‘coup’, refuses to quit
Ukrainian President Yanukovych has said he has no intention of quitting and has described events in the capital Kiev events as a “coup”.
5 hurt in clash during Shitalakshya cruise
At least 15 people were injured in a clash between two groups of people on a cruise over a trifling matter in the Shitalakshya River in Narayanganj on Friday.
Five pistols, magazines recovered from C’nawabganj border
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered two pistols, three magazines and 10 rounds of bullet from Kiranganj border in Shibganj upazila early Saturday.
Old man crushed to death by train in Sirajganj
An unidentified old man was crushed to death by a train at Haluakandi in Kamarkhand upazila on Friday.
Two held over temple arson in Bagerhat
Police arrested two BNP activists, who are siblings, from Dhopakhali village in Kachua upazila early Friday for their alleged involvement in torching a Hindu temple.
5 houses gutted in Shariatpur
At least five shops were gutted by a fire at Abura village in Sadar upazila on Friday.
‘Abducted’ Jessore BCL leader rescued after 23 days
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) rescued local Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader Foysal Khan from Boro Baliadangi on the Jessore-Magura Highway early Friday after 23 days of his alleged abduction from the capital.
Young girl strangulated to death in Joypurhat
A young girl has been strangulated to death by miscreants at Rajkanda in Akkelpur upazila.
15 hurt in AL-BNP clash in Jamalpur
At least 15 people, including two ansar members, were injured a clash between the supporters of Awami League and BNP at Char Rouha Bazar in Sharishabari upazila on Friday.
565 bottles of liquor seized in Sylhet
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive seized 565 bottles of liquor from Majhertuk area of Companyganj upazila early Friday.
Schools nationalised, but teachers unpaid
Although their educational institutions were nationalised over a year back, some 5,500 teachers of government primary schools in Sylhet division are yet to be paid their salaries.
PMO officials trying to influence Pirganj Upazila poll: BNP
The BNP has alleged officials in the Prime Minister’s Office are trying to influence Upazila polls in Rangpur’s Pirganj. Pirganj is the home of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s in-laws. “Polls will be held in Pirgang Upazila on Monday. A relative…
Protect tourist spot eco-systems for sustainable tourism
-By Raquib Siddiqi Tourism in Bangladesh is having a rudderless existence. The government has failed to build workable tourism infrastructure—even failed to provide proper guidance to the private sector which in recent years has come up in a big way…
Thousands of extra security agents for FIFA World Cup 2014
Brazil has announced a security boost of around 70,000 officers to police this year’s football World Cup. In total, 170,000 people are expected to be deployed to guarantee security across the 12 host cities. On Wednesday, President Dilma Rousseff said…
Ukraine crisis deepens: President’s Kiev offices unguarded
The Kiev offices of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych are unguarded, with opposition protesters apparently in full control of the government district, say BBC correspondents. The BBC’s Kevin Bishop says he was able to enter the complex unchallenged. Opposition leaders say…
Equality of women and men
Dr. M. S. Haq In, for example humans – cells form tissues, tissues form organs, groups of organs forms systems such as digestive system and nervous system – all working collectively, individually, and otherwise, as applicable for, among other things…
US deputy assistant secretary Atul Keshap in city
Dhaka – US Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Asia Atul Keshap arrived here on Saturday on a four-day official visit to discuss bilateral issues and regional matters. During his visit, Keshap will meet with the ‘national leadership’, civil society leaders…
‘Mastermind’ of Kishoreganj Sonali Bank burglary held
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested the mastermind of the Kishoreganj Sonali Bank (SB) burglary from Bhairab upazila of Kishoreganj district early Saturday. The arrested was identified as Siraj, uncle-in-law of Habibur Rahman Habib alias Sohel whom…
BCL leader rescued in Jessore 23 days after abduction in Dhaka
Jessore – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) rescued local Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader Foysal Khan from Boro Baliadangi on the Jessore-Magura Highway early Friday after 23 days of his alleged abduction from the capital. Son of Sarwar Khan…
Sri Lanka win by 6 wickets in 3rd ODI, whitewash Tigers
Dhaka – A maiden century by opener Kusal Perera enabled Sri Lanka to whitewash Bangladesh 3-0 in the three-match ODI series beating Tigers by six wickets in the day-night basis 3rd and last ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Shakib offers an apology
Shakib Al Hasan has apologised to his fans, fellows, BCB and all Bangladeshis on facebook for making an unacceptable gesture during the second one day international against Sri Lanka. The world number one all-rounder has been banned for three matches…
8 including 2 students killed in road mishaps in northern districts
At least eight persons including two Brac University studdents were killed and about ten others injured in three road accidents in Sirajganj, Pancharagh and natore on Friday. bdnews24.com reported: Two students of BRAC University were killed on Friday in a…
Jhenidah clash leaves 20 injured
At least 20 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over lifting sand in Shailkupa upazila on Thursday. Twelve of the injured were admitted to Sadar Hospital and Shailkupa Upazila Heath Complex. Officer-in-charge of Shailkupa Police…
Petrol bomb attack on Police vehicle in Bogra
Unidentified miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at a police vehicle at Zero Point at Satmatha in the district town on Thursday evening. Faizur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, said the miscreants tossed the petrol bomb at the vehicle around…
Tk 10 crore gold seized at Shahjalal Airport
Customs department officials seized over 21-kg of gold in two separate incidents at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital last night. Customs and police sources said a security guard of Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB), Saiful Islam, was arrested…