The extent of corruption in Europe is “breathtaking” and it costs the EU economy at least 120bn euros (£99bn) annually, the European Commission says.
Month: February 2014
Sochi 2014: Snowboarders want changes to slopestyle course
Olympic organisers said they will act after being asked to make changes to the slopestyle course in Sochi.
Ronaldo red card was unfair, insists Marcelo
Real Madrid defender Marcelo has hit out at referee Miguel Ayza for his decision to send off Cristiano Ronaldo during Sunday’s 1-1 La Liga draw against Athletic Bilbao.
Expanded farming of HYV mustard for self-reliance stressed
The nation can achieve self-reliance on production of oil seeds through expanded cultivation of high yielding variety (HYV) of mustard using the latest agro-technologies, speakers at a farmers’ field day said.
Two motorcycle riders killed in Faridpur road crash
Two young people were killed this morning when their motorcycle was knocked down by a passenger coach at Moshaujan of Dangi union under Nagarkanda upazila of this district on Dhaka-Barisal highway.
Two development projects inaugurated in C’nawabganj
A newly constructed underground drain of the town and an under-construction irrigation canal formally inaugurated here on Sunday.
Disseminating knowledge on disaster management stressed
Speakers at a function here on Sunday stressed the need for disseminating knowledge on disaster management among the stakeholders and the vulnerable communities to save the lives and properties during the emergencies.
Crop museum very effective for disseminating modern farming technologies
Crop museum has become an effective tool for reaching and disseminating modern farming technologies to the grassroots farmers side by side with a successful expansion of various cash crops in the high Barind tract.
Minor boy found dead in Jhenidah
A minor boy was found dead inside a well at Rathkhola village in Harinakundu upazila on Sunday.
Jubo Dal activist injured by miscreants dies at MMCH
A Jubo Dal activist, who suffered injuries in an attack by miscreants in Sharishabari upazila on Sunday afternoon, died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) on Sunday night.
2 women held for ‘kidnap attempt’ in Sirajganj
Police in a drive arrested two women for their alleged attempt to kidnap a schoolgirl on the Mujib Road in the district town on Sunday afternoon.
52 held in Cox’s Bazar while going to Malaysia illegally
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested 52 people from Sonapara beach on the Marine Drive Road in Ukhia upazila on Sunday night while they were set to go to Malaysia by two trawlers illegally.
HC orders transfer of Sonali Bank burglary case to Rab
Dhaka – The High Court on Monday ordered the Home Affairs secretary and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to transfer the Kishoreganj Sonali Bank burglary case to Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) within 48 hours for investigation. An HC bench…
Moudud, Mahbub get HC bail
Dhaka – The High Court on Monday granted bail to BNP leaders Barrister Moudud Ahmed and Khandker Mahbub Hossain in separate cases. An HC bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Jafar Ahmed passed the order following two bail petitions…
Suhrawardy Uddyan not given: 19-party demos at city thanas
Dhaka – Denied permission for its Monday’s scheduled rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, the BNP-led 19-party alliance has decided to stage demonstrations at every thana of the city on Tuesday.
JCD protests BCL attack on RU students
Dhaka – Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activists brought out a procession on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Monday protesting the attack on Rajshahi University (RU) students by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men.
Jamaat activist killed as police chase procession at Mirpur
A Jamaat-e-Islami activist died when police chased a procession of Jamaat and Shibir activists on the Kalsi Road at Dhaka’s Mirpur on Sunday morning. A policeman was injured in a bomb explosion during the clash around 8:30am at on Kalshi…
US wants BD continue support to Rohingya refugees
Dhaka – Observing that it will take time to initiate the safe return of Rohingya refugees to their homeland from Bangladesh, US Senior Adviser for Myanmar Judith Beth Cefkin on Monday sought the continuation of support they are getting in…
Tk 300.7 cr for repairng 352 schools damaged during polls
Dhaka – Primary and Mass Education Ministry has so far allocated about Tk 300.7 crore for reconstructing 352 primary schools damaged in attacks by BNP-Jamaat men during the 10th parliamentary elections.
Country’s first bone marrow transplant by mid-March
Dhaka – For the first time, the country is going to achieve the rare feat of bone marrow transplantation by mid-March, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim on Sunday.
6 killed in Mymensingh road crash
Six people were killed and 10 others injured on Saturday when a bus rammed into a four-wheeler ‘Leguna’ at Mymensingh’s Bhaluka Upazila. Bhaluka Model Police Station OC Abdul Motaleb Miah said this happened around 10.30pm at Aamtali area on the…
Four doctors suspended for skipping duty
Dhaka – Seven government doctors were suspended on Sunday for skipping duty, the Health and Family Welfare Ministry said. The doctors are medical officer of Shibpur upazila health complex of Narsingdi district M Razib Mahmud, Dr Ashfaq Nabi, assistant surgeon…
HC dismisses Sohel Rana’s bail pleas
Dhaka – The High Court on Sunday dismissed the bail pleas of Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana in a case filed by Rajdhahi Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk).
Father, son among 3 killed in road accident
A father, his son and another have been killed in a road accident at Ashulia on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. A speeding bus ran over them when they were going to the bus station riding a rickshaw after…
Robbers loot 250 tolas gold at Ashulia
Savar – Armed robbers stormed into a jewellery shop in Ashulia EPZ area here on Sunday evening and looted 250 tolas of gold ornament. Witnesses said a gang of 8-10 masked bandits swooped on ‘Pijus Jewellers’ situated at ‘Shamser Plaza’…
Muggers loot Tk 10 lakh injuring 2 in city
Dhaka – Muggers shot two employees of a ‘bKash’ agent and took away Tk 10 lakh from them near Kadam Fuara in the High Court area on Sunday. The injured were identified as M Sohag Khan, 28, and Doulat Gazi,…
Govt turns entire Banladesh into a veritable jail: BNP
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Sunday alleged that the government has turned the entire country into a jail by resorting to repressive policy. “The 56000-square-mile Bangladesh has been turned into a jail. Sheikh Hasina (PM)…
RU closed sine die after clash with students protesting fees hike
Rajshahi – Authorities on Sunday night declared Rajshahi University (RU) closed for an indefinite period following campus violence. The decision was taken at a meeting of the RU Syndicate after over 100 students were injured, including 30 with bullets, in…
Police, BCL raid protesters in RU campus
Police and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists on Sunday attacked Rajshahi University (RU) students, who had been demonstrating since Thursday demanding cancellation of hiked fees and evening courses. Over 50 students were injured in the attack. Journalists, questioning police’s biased…
TIB concerned at opening of projects by ACC chief
Dhaka – Voicing concern over the recent inauguration of projects by the Anti Corruption Commission chairman, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the ACC leadership to avoid such matters of conflict of interest.