The High Court has summoned BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy for a remark he made which the court considers defamatory. The bench of Justices Quazi Reza-Ul Hoque and ABM Altaf Hossain issued the suo-moto order on Monday. The BNP Standing…
Day: April 7, 2014
Submit police reports on firing on RU students: HC
The High Court on Monday directed the authorities concerned to submit before it probe reports on police firing on the students of Rajshahi University made by police as per the Police Regulations of Bengal, 1943. An HC bench comprising Justice…
Govt ministers tell JS: Khaleda has enough income to meet expenses
Parliament on Monday witnessed an unscheduled debate on monthly income of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her inability to pay house rent as government ministers raised question about the expenditure of the former premier. Taking floor on point of order,…
India hands over bodies: Dhaka protests killing of 3 nationals in Tripura
Bangladesh on Monday officially lodged a strong protest with the Indian authorities against the killing of three Bangladesh nationals by Indian civilians in Tripura. Voicing deep concern over the matter, Bangladesh also urged the Indian authorities to launch an inquiry…
Oscar Pistorius apologises for killing Reeva Steenkamp
An emotional Oscar Pistorius has apologised to the family of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, on the first day of his evidence at his murder trial.
Australian triathlete injured after drone crash
Australia’s air safety body is looking into reports that a triathlete has been injured by a falling drone.
Why Hillary Clinton ‘deeply worried’ about UN climate report
Dr. Rajiv Shah (L), Administrator for U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have a conversation at a launch event for a new organization, the U.S. Global Development Lab, on April 3, 2014…
Parliament adopts bills for SC Judges’ special allowances
Parliament on Monday passed the Supreme Court Judges (Remuneration and Privileges) (Amendment) Bill, 2014 with the provision for special allowances to the Supreme Court judges. With the passage of the bill, the chief justice, judges of the appellate and high…
Couple trace ring lost in waves six years ago in New Zealand
A couple in New Zealand are hoping to claim back a unique engagement ring, which has reportedly been found six years after it was lost in the sea.
Clinics ready for depressed election losers in Indonesia
Hospitals and medical clinics around Indonesia have been told to get ready to receive depressed losing candidates after parliamentary elections on Wednesday, it’s been reported.
Gareth Bale will earn $4m by not going to the World Cup
Gareth Bale could have played for the England, but the Cardiff-born Real Madrid superstar opted to represent Wales instead.
‘Off-field issues won’t derail Barcelona’s treble bid’
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano insists that off-field controversy will not derail the Catalan club’s treble bid.
400 dropout students get educational support in Rajshahi city
Some 400 dropout students from the distressed and underprivileged communities in the city received financial grants valued at around Taka 12.50 lakh for restarting their institutional learning in the city.
Youth found dead in Gazipur
Police recovered the body of an unidentified young man from Memberbari area in Sadar upazila on Monday morning.
Man killed in Sherpur road crash
A sexagenarian man was killed as a running bus ran over him at Nouhata in the district town on Monday morning.
Recommendations to check flashfloods at Muria Haor fall on deaf ears
Although Boro rice cultivation at Muria Haor in the district is frequently affected by flashfloods, the government has taken no remedial measures so far.
House burns down in Sylhet
A fire broke out at a dwelling house at Mirboxtula in the city on Sunday night burning down huge amount of valuables.
10 cops hurt in clash with Shibir in Sylhet
At least 10 policemen were injured in a clash with the activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir, pro-Jamaat-e-Islami student organisation, at Uttar Kathaltali village in Barlekha upazila on Sunday night.
Satkhira BCL leader expelled
A local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was expelled from the organisation on Sunday for violating party discipline by engaging in activities hurting party interests.
14 shops gutted in Magura
At least 14 shops were gutted by a fire that broke out at Gangarampur Bazar in Shalikha upazila on Sunday night.
2 drug peddlers jailed for 6 months in Panchagarh
A mobile court here on Sunday sentenced two men to six months’ imprisonment each for peddling drugs.
Truck crash kills schoolboy in Satkhira
A schoolboy was crushed under the wheels of a truck at Shikri village in Sadar upazila on Sunday afternoon.
One held with 387 counterfeit notes in Naogaon
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a young man in possession of 387 forged notes of Tk1,000 denomination each from Haritakidanga village in Dhamoirhat upazila on Sunday.
Robot mannequin to test armed forces’ protective suits
A robotic mannequin that can run, sit and even mimic the movement of a soldier has been unveiled by the Ministry of Defence.
Half-century milestone for IBM mainframe
By Mark Ward The first System 360 mainframe was unveiled on 7 April 1964 and its arrival marked a break with all general purpose computers that came before.
BCL activities would make PM leave country: BNP
BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah on Monday observed the Prime Minister would have to leave the country due to the misdeeds of Chhatra League, the student organisation of the ruling Awami League. Addressing a discussion meeting at…
‘We want to see Bangladesh strong, stable’: Chinese envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jun on Monday expressed his optimism that the 21st century would be marked by the massive rise of developing countries and the world would be more equal and more prosperous. He made this comment while…
ACC starts inquiry against JS Chief Whip, brother
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started an inquiry against Chief Whip of Parliament ASM Feroze and his brother ABM Reza over their alleged involvement with loan forgery. The commission had asked the chief whip and his brother to appear before…
Family the foundation of Islamic society, IUBAT seminar told
Dr Muhammad Mujibur Rahman, former Professor and Head of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Rajshahi, presently a New York based academic scholar specialized in Islamic philosophy and thoughts speaking at a seminar viewed that Islamic ideology…
Surplus Public Servants Absorption Bill to replace annulled ordiance
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the ‘Surplus Public Servants Absorption Bill, 2014′, subject to the vetting of the Law Ministry, with a view to maintaining the continuity of the Public Servants Absorption Ordinance 1978. The approval was…