A petition has been filed in the High Court, seeking food security for all in Bangladesh. Legal Action Bangladesh filed the writ petition on Wednesday. It said several laws were in place to ensure the production, processing, and marketing of…
Day: May 21, 2014
‘Charge-sheets in Rana Plaza case possible if accused hauled’
The Investigation Officer (IO) of the cases filed in connection with Rana Plaza building collage said on Wednesday that the submission of charge sheets of the cases would not be possible till all accused of the cases are taken into…
ACC approves charge-sheet against Moudud
The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday approved charge sheet against BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed and his brother on charge of grabbing a government house in Gulshan worth about Tk 300 crore. The ACC approved the charge sheet hours after…
Phulgazi UZ chairman victim of AL’s intra-party feud: Fakhrul
Chairman of Phulgazi Upazila Parishad Ekramul Haque, who was shot and burnt to death on Tuesday, was a victim of upazila unit of Awami League intra party feud, says BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. “The government is…
Testimony in graft case against Khaleda deferred
A Dhaka court on Wednesday deferred recording the depositions of the witnesses in the two graft cases against BNP Chief Khaleda Zia and others. Judge of Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-3, Basudeb Roy deferred the new date to June 19 after…
ACC finding link to money transaction in N’ganj murders
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started collecting information and documents to launch inquiry into wealth of Noor Hossain, the prime accused in the Narayanganj seven murders, based on allegations against him of amassing huge wealth. “The commission started the task…
Midterm election possible through talks: Rawshan
Midterm election could be held in the country through talks if all political parties agree, says opposition leader Rawshan Ershad. She made this comment while exchanging views with journalists at Media Centre of Jatiya Sangsad in the city. The opposition…
The Philippines’ forgotten generation
The United States military is set to return to the Philippines 22 years after being evicted.
Russia signs 30-year gas deal with China
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has signed a multi-billion dollar, 30-year gas deal with China.
What can and can’t British Royal Family members say?
The allegation that Prince Charles compared Vladimir Putin’s annexing of Crimea to Nazi actions has caused a stir. Just what can and can’t the royals say?
Copyright row over Led Zeppelin classic Stairway to Heaven
A legal dispute faces the band Led Zeppelin over the song Stairway to Heaven, widely seen as one of the greatest rock compositions of all time.
Glyndebourne opera critics spark ‘sexism’ row
Stars of the opera world have reacted angrily to a series of reviews criticising the appearance of Glyndebourne singer Tara Erraught.
UK cities becoming mosquito-friendly habitats
Changes to UK urban areas provide habitats for mosquitoes, including species known to spread malaria and West Nile virus, a study suggests.
Water goes ‘missing’ with snow loss
A new study finds that if temperatures rise and more precipitation falls as rain rather than snow, it will reduce the total amount of water in rivers.
Barcelona chooses renewal, not revolution
London — For much of the past decade, Barcelona played soccer that most of the world could only admire.
8 Bangladeshis arrested in Satkhira
Members of Boarder Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) detained eight Bangladeshi nationals in Ghoshpara area on Bhomra boarder in Satkhira on Wednesday morning while they were returning from India without valid documents.
2 madrasah students killed in Sylhet road crash
Two madrasah students were killed and four other people injured in a road accident at Nazirbazar under Osmaninagar Police Station in the city on Wednesday.
Firearms, bullets recovered in Natore
Rapid action Battalion (RAB) recovered four firearms and six rounds of bullet from a graveyard in Gurudashpur upazila of Natore.
Female schoolteacher killed ‘by husband, in-laws’ in Sirajganj
A female schoolteacher was beaten to death allegedly by her husband and in-laws over a family feud at Mulkandi village in Chauhali upazila on Tuesday.
Teenage boy killed by lightning strike in Sylhet
A teenage boy died after being struck by a thunderbolt at Udaypur village in Chhatak upazila on Tuesday.
Two-day Road March demanding gas begins in Rangpur
The previously announced two-day divisional level Road March programme has begun here from Tuesday demanding supply of natural gas through pipelines for quicker industrialization and uplift of Rangpur region.
Lawyers’ role vital in preventing domestic violence: Speakers
Speakers at a views-sharing meeting have said the lawyers can play important role in preventing domestic violence, empowering the women and bringing a change in the social mindset towards the womenfolk.
Raising awareness against misuse of formalin stressed
Discussants at a meeting stressed for creating awareness among fish-traders and fishermen against misuse of formalin to save people from deadly diseases.
Climate change effects studies on Ganges-Brahmaputra deltas on cards
Kolkata – Researchers from five countries, including India, Egypt and Ghana, will study the effects of climate change on inhabitants of the Ganga-Brahmaputra deltas in Bangladesh and India, an expert said Wednesday. Experts from the UK, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana and…
Facebook brings autoplay adverts to UK
By Kevin Rawlinson The social network initially trialled the features in the US and the first ads are expected to play in Britain within weeks.
More border markets planned by B‘desh, India
Agartala – Work for the setting up of the second of the four proposed ‘border haats’ (bazaars) along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura began Wednesday. The work for the first ‘border haat’ is on in southern Tripura’s bordering town Sabroom,…
No country should dominate Asia – Beijing: Dhaka wants peace
Shanghai – Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday called for cooperation in development and security in Asia, adding that “no country should dominate” the continent. He said this while addressing the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building-Measures in Asia (CICA) that…
Viv Richards’ presence inspires Windward batsman
Cave Hill (Barbados) – Windward Island batsman Sunil Ambris says he is inspired by the presence of cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards as he prepares with the Sagicor West Indies High Performance (WIHP) team for the upcoming series with Bangladesh…
Mistrust shrouds BD-Myanmar relations, seminar told
Speakers at an international seminar in the city on Wednesday said mistrust between Bangladesh and Myanmar is the main problem that stands in the way to strengthening the bilateral relation between the two neighbouring countries. They said there is no…
HC stays drive against tinted glasses in vehicles
The High Court here on Wednesday ordered to maintain status quo on the police drive for two weeks against the use of tinted glasses in vehicles. An HC bench comprising Justice Mirza Hussain Haider and Justice Mohamamd Khurshid Alam passed…