The probe body formed to investigate law enforcers’ alleged involvement in the Narayanganj seven-murder case will hold a public hearing on the victims’ abductions and their subsequent murders on May 12 and 15. The hearing will be held at the…
Month: May 2014
Ministers, MPs behind murders, resign taking responsibility: Fakhrul
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that government ministers, and ruling party lawmakers are involved in the seven murders in Narayanganj. “The government ministers and MPs were involved in seven murders in Narayanganj. Thus probe has…
Girls’ abductions alast straw for Nigerians
Mausi Segun The images of sorrowful parents, weeping profusely and brokenly asking when their daughters would be rescued, have struck a chord across Nigeria. The murmurs of discontent swelled with the government’s confused and inadequate responses to basic questions about…
US: A nation behind bars
Washington, DC – Far too many US laws violate basic principles of justice by requiring disproportionately severe punishment, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 36-page report, “Nation Behind Bars: A Human Rights Solution,” notes that laws…
Info Commission seeks power to charge for contempt
Dogged by a slew of challenges, the Information Commission seeks power to draw contempt of court proceedings against errant party to effectively implement the Right to Information (RTI) Act. “It’s possible to implement the Right to Information (RTI) Act effectively…
Women empowerment lessons great for elsewhere
Chief Executive of BRAC UK Mary Garvey has said the lessons learnt in Bangladesh in the areas of child health and women’s empowerment have the potential to make huge differences in other communities across the world. Garvey also said though…
‘Stop irregularities in shipping mastership exams’
The National Committee to protect Shipping, Roads and Railways sector (NCPSRR) on Friday demanded a high powered committee to check irregularities in the Mastership Exams held under the Department of Shipping. Addressing a press briefing at Moni Singh-Farhad Memorial Trust…
Goyeshwar released from jail on bail
BNP Standing Committee member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy has been released from prison after securing bail in a case of violence. Hundreds of his supporters greeted him as he walked out of the Kashimpur jail on Friday morning.
New CO posted to RAB-11
A new army officer has been named to command RAB-11 after a massive overhaul of the Narayanganj police force. Lt Col Anwar Latif Khan has assumed charge of his new responsibility on Friday, said RAB’s Assistant Director (Media) Sadira Khatun.…
Mozena escapes unhurt, car skids off the road
The US Ambassador escaped unhurt when his car skidded off the road in Kapasia, Gazipur, on Friday. Kapasia Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ahsan Ullah told journalists the SUV was on a country road in Lohadi village around 10:30am when the driver…
Even party men won’t be spared: AL
No leniency will be shown even if the person is from the ruling party in the investigation of the Narayanganj seven murders, Awami League leader Suranjit Senguptahas said. “The prime minister has taken a strong position in the Narayanganj incident,”…
PM joins milad mahfil on Wazed Miah’s 5th death anniversary
A milad and doa mahfil was held at Sudha Sadan, the residence of late Dr MA Wazed Miah, an eminent nuclear scientist and husband of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, after Asr prayers on Friday on the occasion of the fifth…
‘Solar power users report reduced energy expenses’
It was a life for them without electricity until recently. But, things have changed fast when they got access to off-grid solar home system. They are happy as it generates enough power for lights, televisions, radios, mobile phone charging and…
Missing newlywed woman found dead in Joypurhat
The body of a newlywed woman was recovered from the septic tank of her husband’s village home at Adarshapara under Joypurhat municipality on Friday, 100 days after she had reportedly gone missing. The victim was identified as Subarna, 22, wife…
Khaleda to visit N’ganj Wednesday
BNP chairperson Khaleda will visit the district on May 14 (Wednesday) to console the family members of the seven people brutally killed after abduction recently. “Lakhs of people would have joined our rally if we’re allowed to hold it. Our…
New Designs Ease Fish Passage Around Dams
by rebecca kessler On a chilly April morning, when the buds had opened just enough to cast a faint red haze on the trees, Jim Turek drove me out to see how his latest construction project was faring after a…
Maya says his family has no link to N’ganj killings
In the wake of media reports about the involvement of his son and son-in-law in the sensational Narayanganj seven murders, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya on Friday claimed no one of his family members has any…
B Chy for speedy trial of N’ganj murderers
Lauding the control of acid attacks in the country by ensuring speedy trial of acid throwers, Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh president B Chowdhury on Friday recommended that the criminals involved in the murder of seven people in Narayanganj should be put…
Metallica to headline Glastonbury on Saturday night slot
US metal veterans Metallica have been announced as the Saturday night headliners on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.
Did voodoo rumours on Facebook lead to a murder?
A violent murder in a Brazilian beach town shows the danger of rumours on social media.
Investigating rape and murder in South Sudan’s Bentiu
The BBC’s Alastair Leithead travels to South Sudan’s oil hub of Bentiu to investigate reports of rape and murder in one of the worst-affected areas of the nation’s brutal conflict.
World Cup 2014: Phil Jones and Wayne Rooney fit for England
Manchester United interim manager Ryan Giggs says Phil Jones and Wayne Rooney will both be fit to play for England at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
MK Anwar terms govt illegal, demands resignation
BNP standing committee member MK Anwar yesterday claimed that it is Awami League (AL) which is involved in seven murders in Narayanganj not BNP. “Awami League, Juba League and Chhatra league people are involved in Narayanganj incident and no people…
Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool boss poised to sign new contract
Brendan Rodgers says he has agreed the “framework” to extend his contract as Liverpool manager.
2 women electrocuted in Dinajpur town
Two women were electrocuted on Thursday at a house in Upashahar area of Dinajpur town.
4 grenades recovered in Rangamati
Four live grenades were recovered from Ghagra Bazar area in Kaukhali upazila on Thursday.
Youth shot dead in Gazipur
A young man was shot to death by miscreants at Kamarjuri in the city early Friday.
Sylhet expat’s house robbed of
Robbers looted valuables worth Tk 10 lakh from an expatriate’s house at Rautkhai village under Osmaninagar thana in the city early Thursday.
Global warming has never been explained quite so beautifully
By Chris Smith Climate change and the effects of global warming have been thoroughly and beautifully detailed on two sites. One is GlobalChange.gov, which features the White House’s National Climate Assessment report, and the other is WorldUnderWater.org, a website that…
Serena’s sunny side
By Dana Hudepohl You know her as the driven, intense superstar tennis player. Now meet the real Serena — a woman who loves to laugh, sings cheesy karaoke songs, and admits that Zumba is the one workout that’s too hard…