Rural Electrification Board (REB) has proposed 23.04 per cent increase in the electricity tariff for irrigation. As per the REB proposal, tariff of each unit of electricity for irrigation will go up to Tk 4.70 from existing Tk 3.39-Tk 3.96.…
Month: March 2014
‘BD justice system infected by corruption, interference’
A report published by a global watchdog finds Bangladesh’s justice system ‘inefficient’ with the courts afflicted by corruption and political interference. The ‘Rule of Law Index 2014’ published on Thursday by the World Justice Project (WJP) said the country had…
RU first year classes begin Mar 10
First year (Honours) classes of Rajshahi University (RU) under 2013-2014 academic session will start on March 10.
Viva voce for JU admission begins Mar 18
The viva-voce for the first year honours admission into Jahangirnagar University (JU) under 2013-14 academic session will begin from March 18. It will continue till March 20.
2 killed in separate incidents in Ctg
Two persons were killed in separate incidents in the district on Wednesday and Tuesday.
Flower farming makes 10 farmers happy in Godagari
More than ten farmers in the district’s Godagari Upazila have attained unprecedented success in cultivation of flower commercially for the first time in the region as an alternative crop.
One held with Phensidyl in Jhenidah
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 300 bottles of Indian Phensidyl syrup from his house in Chaklapara area of the district town early Wednesday.
3 robbers held with firearms in Gazipur
Police in a drive arrested three alleged robbers along with huge arms from Satais area under Tongi Police Station in the city early Wednesday.
Motorcyclist killed in Savar road crash
A motorcyclist was killed and his co-rider injured in a road accident on the Bhakurta Bridge on the Dhaka-Aricha Highway of the upazila on Thursday morning.
Girl kills self jumping under train in Tangail
A schoolgirl reportedly committed suicide by jumping under the wheels of a running train at Rajabari level crossing in Kalihati upazila on Wednesday noon.
Transition in Myanmar: Regional implications
Are the changes underway in Myanmar revolutionary or evolutionary?
Speak loudly and carry a small stick
At the beginning of the twentieth century, President Teddy Roosevelt’s foreign policy was, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.
Crimea parliament asks to join Russia
MPs in Crimea have asked Moscow to allow the southern Ukrainian region to become part of the Russian Federation.
Indonesian Muslim clerics ban illegal hunting, wildlife trade
Indonesia’s highest Islamic clerical body has issued a fatwa against illegal hunting and wildlife trafficking.
Clue to earthquake lightning mystery
Mysterious lightning flashes that appear to predict earthquakes could be sparked by movements in the ground below, US scientists say.
Kate Middleton has a new nanny for Prince George
We’ve known for some time now that Kate Middleton and Prince William were on the lookout for a new nanny for Prince George.
Why Katy Perry rebuffed Miley Cyrus’ make-out attempt
By now, everyone has seen the pic of Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry kissing from last month’s “Bangerz” tour stop in Los Angeles.
Bored Brazil players hold FIFA 14 tournament
International breaks aren’t just boring for the fans, they’re boring for the players too.
Diego Maradona: I will always remember Lionel Messi crying
It wouldn’t be a day of international friendlies without Diego Maradona waxing poetic on the game. Today’s topic: Lionel Messi’s legacy.
‘BNP after a strange creature called caretaker govt’: Muhith
The BNP is running after ‘a strange creature called caretaker government’, Finance Minister AMA Muhith has said. “They have to come around to other system, understanding the fact that it won’t work,” he said at a function at Kabi Nazrul…
Those helping militants, criminals will be punished: PM
Urging all to stand against the enemies of country’s development and to cooperate with police in uprooting terrorism, subversive activities and militancy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday warned of harsh punishment to those who will join hands with the…
EU leaders to hold emergency talks to tackle Ukraine crisis
EU leaders are to begin an emergency summit to decide how strongly they should respond to Russia’s troop deployment in Ukraine’s Crimea region. Some members, particularly from Eastern Europe, want tough sanctions, while others, led by Germany, seek mediation. Ahead…
Revenue target revised 8.08 pc downwards
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has slashed revenue target by 8.08 percent from the projected figure of the 2013-14 fiscal. The revenue target was Tk 1,360 billion for the current fiscal.
Sagar-Runi Case: HC drops bail plea of 3 accused
A High Court division bench on Wednesday dropped from its cause list the petition seeking bail for three accused in the journalist couple Sagar-Runi murder case as it does not have jurisdiction to entertain it under section 498 of the…
PM outlines her govt’s vision 2041 in Parliament
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told parliament that her government will soon turn the Vision 2021 into Vision 2041 as a long-term Perspective Plan in the context of her party’s election manifesto titled: ‘Bangladesh marching ahead’. “In implementing the…
Housewife found dead in city
Police recovered the hanging body of a newlywed housewife from a house in the city’s Sabujbagh area on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Marzina, 22, wife of Ajay of Manda under Sabujbagh Police Station. Ajay has been absconding since…
Election Commissioner speaks against negligence in UZ polls
Election Commissioner Mohammad Abu Hafiz on Wednesday warned the election officials that any kind of negligence on their part in the upazila polls would not be tolerated. He issued the warning while speaking at a views-exchange meeting as the chief…
Challenges need be addressed for GSP: Mozena
US Ambassador Dan W Mozena on Wednesday said there are still some challenges Bangladesh needs to address to get back the GSP (generalised system of preferences) facilities. “We looked at the progress. We looked at the remaining challenges. We had…
Infighting behind AL candidates’ defeat in UZ polls: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said the Awami League-backed candidates suffered defeat in the ongoing upazila elections due to the party’s internal conflicts. He viewed that the local government elections like upazila parishad polls should be held on party…
Kidney diseases afflict 20 million BD people, kill five every hour
Experts at a workshop on Wednesday informed that about 20 million people of the country are suffering from some sort of kidney disease, about 5 patient die from renal failure every hour. They stressed the need for creating widespread awareness…