It never wavered, it never deviated, it never fell off course.
Day: April 11, 2014
Marchisio: Juventus ‘a little lucky’ against Lyon
Claudio Marchisio admitted that Juventus had been “a little lucky” in its Europa League victory over Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday night.
Flies can manoeuvre like fighter jets
By Pallab Ghosh New research shows that when a threat comes into view fruit flies make split-second turns reminiscent of those made by fighter jets.
Kylie Minogue quits The Voice
Pop singer Kylie Minogue has quit The Voice after one series.
Nirvana inducted to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Grunge band Nirvana have been enlisted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, alongside the likes of Kiss and Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
Pope Francis asks forgiveness for child abuse by clergy
Pope Francis has asked for forgiveness for the “evil” damage to children caused by sexual abusers in the clergy.
Death sentences in egypt ‘mockery of justice’
By Jaya Ramachandran A group of eight United Nations human rights independent experts have urged the Egyptian authorities to quash the 529 death sentences announced in Egypt and give the defendants new and fair trials, in line with international human rights law.
Modi’s moment? India’s 2014 elections
By Gauri Khandekar From 7 April to 12 May 2014, the world’s largest democracy, India, is holding parliamentary elections.
Fire breaks out at Mirpur CRP
A fire broke out at the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP) in the city’s Mirpur area on Friday evening.
ACC detects illegal gas connections to 500 companies by Titas
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited has provided gas connections to about 500 companies over the last four years violating rules, according to an inquiry conducted by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC).
Last Chawkbazar fire victim dies taking death toll to 3
The last victim of the Chawkbazar perfume warehouse fire died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Thursday night.
Housewife killed by husband in Rajshahi
A housewife was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband at Habashpur village in Bagha upazila on Thursday midnight.
Dhk-Ctg 4-lane project implementation delay troubles travellers
The deadline for implementing the Dhaka-Chittagong four-lane highway project has already been extended for four times since the initial December-2012 deadline, but two of the firms concerned fear it will take at least two more years to complete the gigantic…
8 foreigners held while fishing illegally in BD territory
Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard detained eight foreign nationals and their two Bangladeshi watchmen from the Karnaphuli Bridge ghat here on Thursday night for illegally fishing in the Bangladeshi water territory.
US accuses Russia of using gas supplies ‘to control Ukraine’
The US has accused Russia of using its energy supplies “as a tool of coercion” to try to control Ukraine. It comes after Russia warned European countries of possible gas supply cuts because of Ukraine’s energy debts.
Indonesian opposition party leads parliamentary poll
Indonesia’s opposition Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leads parliamentary polls but its star candidate may face a tougher path to the presidency, early election results indicate. The party secured about 19% of the vote, unofficial tallies show. But it is…
Shoe thrown at Hillary Clinton during speech
A woman was taken into federal custody Thursday after throwing a shoe at Hillary Clinton as the former Secretary of State began a Las Vegas convention keynote speech. The incident happened moments after Clinton took the stage before an Institute…
BCL attack hurts 2 JCD men in Sylhet
Two local activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were injured in an attack by the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Pathantula Jalalabad area of the city on Thursday. The victims were identified as Palash, 24, son of Abdul…
Do traffic-related deaths get the attention they deserve?
Deaths from road injuries and diseases related to transport air pollution have grown globally in the last two decades — up by 46 per cent and 11 per cent respectively. But developing countries are bearing the brunt of this crisis.…
Ukraine’s new law violates judicial independence
Berlin – A law passed by the Ukrainian parliament on April 8, 2014, violates guarantees of judicial independence and should be set aside. The law spells out 10 circumstances that, outside of normal disciplinary proceedings, could cause a judge to…
Monetary policies and sustainability
Dr. Atiur Rahman Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman talked about sustainability outcomes of monetary policy at a high level Advisory Council meeting of the Advisory Council of ‘UNEP Inquiry in to the Design of a Sustainable Financial System’ held…
ABM Musa laid to eternal rest
Veteran journalist ABM Musa who passed away in the capital on Wednesday was laid to eternal rest here on Thursday night. He was buried at his family graveyard at Kutubpur village in Fulgazi upazila around 9:30pm following fourth namaz-e-janaza. Earlier,…
Teenage boy found dead in city
Police recovered the body of a teenage boy from Turag Eidghah field in the city on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Sabbir Hossain, 15, son of late Baset Talukder of Ghatail in Tangail. Sabbir was residing with his family…
Parliament session prorogued
The maiden session of the 10th parliament was prorogued on Thursday after 36 working days which saw debates and discussions on various issues over BNP and Jamaat though they do not represent the current parliament. The first session passed two…
Bablu new Jatiya Party secy gen, Hawladar sacked
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Thursday made Ziauddin Ahmed Bablu secretary general of the party removing Ruhul Amin Hawlader from the post. A statement signed by Ershad says, “You (Bablu) have been made Jatiya Party secretary general in recognition…
Don’t be confused with remarks of anti-independence elements: PM
Apparently referring to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman’s recent remarks against Bangabandhu, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged people not be confused with the motivated remarks of those who never wanted Bangladesh’s independence. “Those who…
Tight security for Pahelda Baishakh Bangla New Year’s Day
The government has taken stringent security measures across the country so people can celebrate Bengali New Year’s Day, Pahela Baishakh, peacefully. Bangla New Year Pahela Baishakh will be celebrated across the country on Monday. In capital, Dhaka Metropolitan Police and…
Tarique sued in Pabna for calling Bangabandhu illegal PM
A case was filed on Thursday against BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman illegal prime minister of Bangladesh. KM Hasan Kabir Arif, assistant secretary of central Awami League sub-committee, filed the case with Sadar Police…
AL MPs for sedition charge against Khaleda, Tarique
Senior lawmakers of the ruling Awami League (AL) on Thursday strongly criticised BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, her elder son Tarique Rahman for their recent remarks terming Ziaur Rahman as country’s “first” president and Bangabandhu as first “illegal” prime minister. Taking…
Take action against 2001 post-polls violence: HC
The High Court on Thursday directed the government to take action against those who were involved in the 2001 post-polls violence. The court asked the Home Secretary, the Inspector General of Police and other respondents to implement the directive and…