An early election in Bangladesh will be pointless if there is no consensus among all political parties, said the head of the visiting European Parliament (EP) delegation here on Monday. “…dialogue…everything should be on the table including the possibility of…
British High Commissioner in Dhaka Robert Gibson on Monday expressed concern over the media reports of ‘interference’ and ‘transgressions’ in the upazila polls now being held in phases, and hoped that the Election Commission would investigate it ‘fully and transparently’…
On the closing day of the rehearing on summing-up arguments, both the prosecution and the defence lawyers made contradictory claims over the fate of war crimes accused, the 1971 villainous Al Badr supremo Motiur Rahman Nizami, and now Jamaat-e-Islami ameer.
BNP joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday quipped that the Election Commission is working independently carrying out the Prime Minister dictates. “The Prime Minister has said the right thing…the Election Commission is working independently allowing the casting of…
Visiting former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Dr SY Quraishi on Monday said there is nothing wrong with any unopposed election, but it is a ‘matter of thinking’ if it happens on a large scale. “There’s nothing wrong…if a…
A ceiling collapse at London’s Apollo Theatre has been put down to weak and old materials, the BBC has learned.
Wetter winters in the future could increase agricultural pollution in Britain’s rivers, say scientists.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says “unbelievable decisions” cost them in the 4-3 home defeat by Barcelona.
Ukraine’s interim President Olexander Turchynov says he has ordered the withdrawal of armed forces from Crimea.
An Australian plane has spotted two objects in the hunt for the missing Malaysia plane, and a ship is in the southern Indian Ocean to investigate.
It’s no secret that drinking and driving can be a deadly mix. But the role of alcohol in U.S. traffic deaths may be substantially underreported on death certificates, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of…
It was almost ten years ago when, before the House International Relations Committee, I objected to the US Government funding NGOs to meddle in the internal affairs of Ukraine.
Speakers at a post-rally discussion have underscored the need for a concerted effort to create mass awareness for building a tuberculosis free society.
A truck driver and his helper were killed as their vehicle plunged into a roadside ditch at Raipur in Daudkandi upazila on Monday morning.
Train communication between Chandpur and Laksham, which was suspended following a derailment near Dorji Ghat on the outskirts of the district town on Sunday night, resumed on Monday morning.
A college student drowned in a pond at MM College in Jessore district town on Sunday afternoon.
Police recovered bullet-hit body of an unidentified man from Boalmari village in Damurhuda upazila on Monday morning.
AL leader among deceased Bullet-hit bodies of two middle-aged men, including a local Awami League (AL) leader, were found in Bagh Binchupur area of Pangsha upazila early Monday.
By Nava Thakuria If you cannot protect the prized greater Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis, dehorn them to save the animals from the poachers, as the species faces persistent survival threats for their horns- this is the logic seemingly taken…
By Mark Ward The database has been created to help investigators cope with the vast amount of images abusers typically amass.
Russian troops have seized control of a Crimean naval base at Feodosia, the third such attack in 48 hours, Ukrainian officials have told the BBC. Defence spokesman Vladislav Seleznyov said the Russians attacked the base from two directions using armoured…
A delegation of the European Parliament (EP) arrived here Sunday night to discuss post-election scenario in Bangladesh and see the progress made in the readymade garment industry after the Rana Plaza building collapse. Chairperson of the Delegation for Relations with…
Observing that the demand for both freshwater and energy will mark a significant increase in the coming days, water experts here on Sunday recommended taking up more water-saving methods in energy production instead of coal- or nuclear-power ventures. Speaking at…
President Abdul Hamid on Sunday underscored the need for improving the standard of higher education in the country. The President said this when a 10-member delegation of Chittagong University, led by its Vice Chancellor Prof Anwarul Azim Arif, met him…
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Sayedul Haq on Sunday said the government is keen on promoting research activities to boost hilsa output in the country in tandem with its growing demand. “There’s no alternative to research for boosting hilsa production…
The High Court on Sunday granted bail for six months to Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana in a case filed by Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) under the Building Construction Act. However, the Jubo League leader has to remain behind the…
The Financian Institutions Dvision on Sunday said it is not accepting the donation of Tk three crore from Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) for organising the ‘Lakho Kanthe Sonar Bangla’ programme on March 26 at the National Parade Square. “It…
A total of 10 chairman candidates, mostly backed by BNP, boycotted the upazila elections in Bhola, Barisal, Chittagong, Pirojpur and Jessore districts on Sunday on various allegations. In Bhola, four candidates — BNP-backed Samsuddin Bachchu Chowdhury in Manpura, Zahurul Islam…
Forty-eight Members of Parliament (MPs) elected from the women reserved seats unopposed took oath of office on Sunday. Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered the oath to the newly elected lawmakers of the 10th Parliament at the Oath Taking Room…
The Jatiya Party (JP) on Sunday staged a walkout from Parliament session protesting the increase of power price. The JP lawmakers led by Rawshan Ershad staged the first ever walkout at about 5:30pm in the presence of Leader of the…