District Motor Workers’ Union went on an indefinite transport strike in the district on Sunday morning protesting the alleged attack on some bus workers by auto-rickshaw drivers. No long route bus, truck and tank lorry were seen plying on the…
Month: April 2014
IBCF holds seminar in city
Islamic Banks Consultative Forum (IBCF) held a seminar titled ‘Islamic Banking: Bangladesh Perspective’ in the capital on Sunday. Dr Ahmad Mohamed Ali, president of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) was present at the seminar as the chief guest.
Judges urged to be cautious about miscarriage of justice
Stressing that the court is the last resort to justice seekers, Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday called upon the newly-appointed judges to be careful about miscarriage of justice. “It’s the responsibility of the judges to prevent crimes providing exemplary…
8 get life term for murder of ex-member, UP
A Chittagong court has sentenced eight men to life for killing a former Union Parishad (UP) member in Comilla. Judge Reza Ahmed Tarek let off one Alauddin and absolved him of the charges of murder on Sunday. Those given life…
BNP’s post-demo rally near Press Club Monday if S Uddyan refused
BNP’s Dhaka city unit will hold its rally after its scheduled demonstration programme in front of the Jatiya Press Club on Monday if it is not allowed to stage it at Suhrawardy Udyan. “We’ve sought permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan…
BNP leader Mosharraf again denied bail
The High Court on Sunday once again denied bail to detained BNP senior leader Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain in a money laundering case. An HC bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Zafar Ahmed rejected the bail petition of Mosharraf,…
JP no more a one-man show: Ershad
Jatiya Party chief HM Ershad, who had unilaterally taken important party decisions in the past, has stressed running the organisation with everyone’s help. The party currently sits on the opposition in Parliament. Ershad said the Jatiya Party was now more organised.…
AL factional clash kills 1 in Satkhira
A local Awami League activist was killed and 10 others were injured in a clash between two factions of the ruling party over establishing supremacy in Khazra union of Ashashuni upazila on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Ashraf Ali…
Link to gold smuggling suspect, Biman official arrested
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines official, arrested on Saturday for his suspected involvement in the smuggling 106 kilograms gold, has been remanded in five days’ police custody. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate SN Ashikur Rahman gave the order on Sunday after police produced…
265 luxury cars roam about ‘untaxed’
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has found 265 luxurious cars like Mercedes, BMW and Land Rover roaming in the streets untaxed. NBR Chairman Md Ghulam Hussain revealed the information on Sunday at a pre-budget discussion between the finance minister…
‘Wait for SAARC results’, Secy-Gen tells critics
The SAARC secretary-general has urged critics to wait to see the results of the South Asian regional grouping as he acknowledged that it “could not live up to its expectations”. “We can’t expect results overnight. It’ll take a while to…
N’ganj panel mayor, 4 others abducted
Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) panel mayor Nazrul Islam along with his four associates was abducted by miscreants from Fatulla area of the city on Sunday. The other victims are Nazrul’s aides Tajul, Swapan, Liton and his private car driver. Witnesses…
Shibir leader killed in Satkhira ‘clash with police’
A leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) was killed and at least 10 people were injured during a clash with police in Satkhira town on Sunday. Police said the activists of the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami shot at the…
Business of business isn’t ‘just’ to do business
By Gajanan Khergamker Bound by law to be ‘socially responsible’, following the new Companies Act 2013 that makes CSR mandatory, there’s a huge sense of dissent among Corporates and expectedly so.
The impossibility of being released from Guantanamo
By Andy Worthington wrote the following article for the “Close Guantánamo” website, which I established in January 2012 with US attorney Tom Wilner.
Scottish universities given funding for low carbon projects
Three Scottish universities are to receive £20m as part of a scheme to help Scotland meet its carbon emission reduction targets.
Fuel-efficient 3-wheel car hits 15,000 orders
You wouldn’t think a small, green, three-wheeled vehicle would be the perfect recipe for creating a buzz in the car world.
Dad’s Army film ‘in the works’
A big screen version of classic TV sitcom Dad’s Army is to be made, according to reports.
The top Hollywood deals negotiated by actors
To make it far in Hollywood, one needs talent, looks and a good agent.
Ronaldo’s 2 beautiful goals from distance worth watching
Cristiano Ronaldo reached the 30 goal mark for the season with a brace in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Osasuna and both of his goals were quite lovely.
Ferguson backs Giggs for Manchester United job
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes interim boss Ryan Giggs deserves to be given the job at Old Trafford permanently.
2 ‘yaba traders’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Two alleged yaba traders, known as close aides of controversial local MP Abdur Rahman Bodi, were killed in a gunfight between their cohorts and member of Rab and BGB near Naf river along Teknaf border area here early Sunday.
2 siblings killed over Narsingdi land dispute
Two bothers, who were injured in an attack by their rivals over land dispute at Morjan village in Raipura upazila on Friday, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Saturday night.
Student strike cripples Sust
No classes and examinations were held at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (Sust) on Sunday as the students went on a 48-hour strike again demanding expulsion of a teacher who allegedly harassed a female student sexually.
Lightning kills 3 including 1 imam throughout the country
An Imam of a mosque died from electrocution at Godagari municipality area here on Saturday.
Youth’s body recovered from river in N’ganj
The body of an unidentified youth was recovered from the Meghana river at Korbanpur in Sonargaon upazila here on Saturday night.
2 truck drivers killed in Rangpur road crash
Two truck drivers were killed and their two helpers injured in a road accident at Mujibnagar point on the Rangpur-Dhaka highway under Pirganj upazila here this morning, police sources said.
Expertise, awareness of drivers can reduce accidents: Speakers
Safer use of roads through enhancing security and enhanced expertise and awareness of professional drivers could reduce accidents to save thousands of human lives, speakers said here on Saturday.
Farmers expect bumper Boro production in Gaibandha, likely to fall in Rangpur
Farmers of all the seven upazilas in the district are expecting a bumper production of Boro paddy during the current season.
Maximum govt facilities for Hajj pilgrims: Officials
The present government has taken steps for ensuring maximum facilities, better management and providing training for the hajj pilgrims to assist them in conducting the religious ritual in a hassle-free manner.