A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced fugitive, Jama’at-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh JMB) militant Jahidul Islam Sumon alias Boma Mizan to 20 years’ in prison while his life Halima Begum was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment in a case filed under the…
Month: May 2014
Nazrul being remembered on his 115th birth anniversary
The people of Bangladesh is celebrating the 115th Birth Anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Different socio-cultural and political organizations have taken up programmes to celebrate the day. The events include placing of wreaths, offering of Fateha at the…
Why no talk on Sonar Bangla or digital Bangladesh
We are hearing neither the sonar bangla of Bangabandhu nor the digital Bangladesh of the Prime Minister by any of the ministers of the sitting government for sometime now. Rather we are hearing murders, abductions, enforced disappearances, rapes, crimes, some…
BNP to see Aawami League rot more: Khaleda
Khaleda Zia has lambasted the government for preventing pro-BNP lawyers from holding a rally, asking it not to ‘go overboard’. “Excesses are not good,” the BNP chairperson said in her address at a rally of the Jatiyabadi Ainjibi Forum at…
Ukrainians vote in presidential elections
Ukrainians are going to the polls to vote in a new president after months of unrest following the ousting of former President Viktor Yanukovych. Eighteen candidates are competing in the contest, which is widely seen as a crucial moment to…
US police confirm drive-by killer is Elliot Rodger
US police have confirmed that a man who killed six people in a rampage in California was 22-year-old Elliot Rodger. The student was the son of Hollywood filmmaker Peter Rodger, who was assistant director on The Hunger Games.
N’ganj demo demands Shamim Osman’s arrest
Relatives and supporters of slain Narayanganj City Corporation Councillor Nazrul Islam have demonstrated demanding arrest of Awami League MP AKM Shamim Osman. A march was taken out Saturday night when Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad went to Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj to…
Shamim Osman trying to create panic: Twaki’s father
Rafiur Rabbi, father of slain Naraynganj teenager Tanvir Mohammad Twaki, has claimed that Awami League leader AKM Shamim Osman is intentionally trying to create panic ahead of the Naryanganj-5 bypoll. Rabbi will contest the seat, which fell vacant after the…
Making sense of one’s surroundings
Sudhirendar Sharma In a predominantly growth-obsessed market-driven consumerist culture, the environment as a subject has remained on the margins of popular perception – arcane to some and obscure to others. Environment no longer registers! Even if it does, it is…
Minister for people’s help to improve law and order
Social Welfare Minister Syed Mohsin Ali on Saturday said the country’s people should work together with law enforcers to improve the law and order situation.
Banglalink users to get 12pc discount on food at Nando’s and Barista
Banglalink signed a Priyojon partnership agreement with Nando’s and Barista on Saturday that will avail its users with a 12 percent discount on any food at the restaurants throughout the year. The agreement was signed at a press conference organized…
Bangladeshi hurt in Thakurgaon BSF firing
A Bangladeshi youth was shot and injured by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Nagarbhita border in Baliadangi upazila on Saturday. The injured was identified as Qurban Ali, 30, son of Pashirul Islam of Momensinghpara village in the upazila
Transport strike in Rajshahi if unauthorised vehicles ply
Transport Owners and Workers Federation has called an indefinite strike in all districts under Rajshahi division from 6am on Sunday to press home its six-point demands, including a ban on the movement of unauthorised vehicles on roads and highways.
Alarming rise in number of street children
There are around 1.05 million street children now living in the country. The number will increase up to 1.60 million by the year 2024, said Tahmina Jesmine, executive director of Social and Economic Enhancement Program (SEEP) at a press conference…
B’desh could be mighty player in global IT: Mozena
US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Saturday said Bangladesh can become a mighty player in the global IT and in other sectors by dint of hard and creative work by each young entrepreneur in the country. “I believe fervently…
AL’s Jihad Chy mastermind of Ekramul murder: RAB
Phulgazi upazila chairman Ekramul Haq has been killed as per a blueprint crafted by local Awami League leader Jihad Chowdhury in which over 50 people took part, says the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab). “Jihad Chowdhury masterminded the killing of Phulgazi…
Govt not afraid, knows BNP’s strength: Hanif
Awami League joint general secretary Mahbub-Ul-Alam Hanif has dismissed BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s warning that the situation may go out of control if fresh election is delayed. “The government is not afraid of Khaleda Zia’s warning as it knows about…
Rainfall across country brings soothing relief, more likely
Heavy rainfall on Saturday afternoon brought respite to Dhaka dwellers. Most areas of the country received rainfall, due to a low pressure over Bay of Bengal, said the met office. According to the latest weather forecast, the country might see…
17 killed in separate road crashes in 7 districts
At least 17 people were killed and 27 others injured in separate road accidents at different parts of the country on Saturday. According to reports reaching the UNB news desk, the accidents were reported from Bagerhat, Comilla, Savar of Dhaka,…
UK looks to boost fracking with new land access rules
The UK government has proposed new rules regarding rights to access land in a bid to speed up the introduction of fracking.
Thailand army continues crackdown after coup
Thailand’s military has ordered 35 more people, including prominent academics, to report to them by Saturday afternoon as the post-coup crackdown continues.
Lewis Hamilton beaten to pole by Nico Rosberg
Nico Rosberg beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix in controversial circumstances.
Ukraine crisis: Russian media protest at arrests
The detention of several reporters working for Russian media in Ukraine has sparked off an intense debate over the role of journalists at a time of conflict.
Netflix plans original UK drama about the Queen
Online subscription service Netflix is set to order its first original British drama The Crown, a £100m series inspired by the life of the Queen.
California drive-by gunman kills six in Santa Barbara
A gunman has killed six people in drive-by shootings near the Californian city of Santa Barbara, US police say.
US coach removes Donovan from World Cup squad
Landon Donovan was sensationally left off the United States World Cup roster on Thursday in a dramatic, sudden and unexpected move from head coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
Putin remarks: UK politicians urge Prince Charles to abdicate
Some UK politicians say Prince Charles should abdicate the throne and stand for election if he wants to express his political views, local media reported.
Nationalist lawyers announce 5-day protest program
Pro-BNP Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum on Saturday announced a 5-day programme, including court boycott on Sunday, in protest against police obstruction to their scheduled rally on the Supreme Court premises. Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum president Rafiqul Islam Miah declared the programme from…
Situation may go out of control if fresh election delayed: Khaleda
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday reiterated her demand for holding immediately the parliamentary election under a non-partisan government saying that if it is too late the situation may go out of control. “The prime minister will have to bear a…
Left Democratic Front for movement to save rivers
The Left Democratic Front on Friday called upon the people to carry forward movement to secure equitable rights on Teesta and other common rivers with a view to facing the threat to the country’s existence. The Front organised which a…