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 Bangladesh waters.
Month: April 2014
One held for ‘indecent’ posts
A man has been arrested from Dhaka for ‘cyber crimes’, the Rapid Action Battalion says. RAB’s media wing Deputy Director Maj Rummon Mahmud said, the detainee used to post ‘objectionable’ photos on the internet. “He used to carry out propaganda…
Time demanded Howlader’s exit: Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad has said the change in the party’s secretary general post has been made in order to pass on the torch. He believes the move would also dispel the ‘misconception’ that he is at loggerheads with…
BNP leaders keeping mouths shut: Nazmul Huda
Barrister Nazmul Huda has accused the BNP leaders of keeping their mouths shut refraining from speaking for the people fearing to lose their party positions. He made this comment while addressing a reception at the National Press Club in the…
People do not want personal attack from JS: BNP
BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah on Friday alleged that personal attacks and character assassination are going on in the present Parliament. “Parliament is a place to discuss different national issues and problems but personal attacks and character…
PM greets all for national anthem world record
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has greeted all concerned for placing Bangladesh’s national anthem — Amar Sonar Bangla — in lakho konthe in the Guinness Book of World Record. PM’s Special Assistant Mahbubul Hoque Shakil on Friday said the Prime Minister…
CPB-BSD 3-day Teesta March from Apr 17
The alliance of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD) will launch a three-day Long March towards Teesta Barrage on April 17 demanding equitable share of waters of 54 common rivers, including the Teesta, flowing from India.
Crude bombs recovered from DU Dormitory
Police recovered 15 crude bombs from Masterda Surya Sen Hall of Dhaka University on Friday evening following a clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) of the hostel unit. Police raided the building around 5pm. The two…
GB governing body election process change opposed
Elected representatives of Grameen Bank governing body on Friday deplored the government decision to change its governing body election system. A statement issued by Grameen Bank director Tahasina Khatoon on Friday alleged that the government has decided to introduce the…
Tarique remark should not go unpunished: Qamrul
Food Minister Qamrul Islam says he is ashamed that Tarique Rahman is being allowed to go unpunished even after terming Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman an “illegal” prime minister. He also said giving publicity to the BNP Senior Vice-Chairman’s statement was…
No conflict with govt, want blasphemy punished: Hefazat
Hefajat-e-Islam amir Allama Ahmed Shafi on Friday said they have no conflict with the government and the ruling Awami League. “We’re not against Sheikh Hasina and Awami League,” he said while addressing the second session on the opening day of…
Manchester City loanee scores 40-yard thunderbolt for Birmingham
It never wavered, it never deviated, it never fell off course.
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.…