Two children received injuries as a crude bomb they were playing with mistaking it for a toy went off at Chand Mituani village in Belkuchi upazila on Thursday.
Month: November 2014
Moderate earthquake jolts different parts of country
A moderate earthquake shook different parts of the country, including capital Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet, on Thursday midnight.
BFS hands over 8 Bangladeshi women to BGB
Eight Bangladeshi women returned from India through Sonamasjid frontier this afternoon after suffering imprisonment in India on different terms. These Bangladeshi women were identified as Sumitra Haldar, daughter of Suranjan Haldar of Pirpural village under Naldanga upazila of Natore district,…
BNP urges joint movement to oust Govt
Stating that people have been held hostage in the hands of the present regime, BNP spokesman Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged all to wage a united street movement to pull it down. “Awami League has snatched people’s voting rights,…
Two cases filed in Shahjalal varsity BCL infighting
Two cases filed on Saturday against 370 unidentified people in connection with Thursday’s Chhatra League infighting at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) that left a BCL man dead. Pratibha Das, mother of slain BCL activist Sumon Chandra Das,…
Somali group al-Shabab claim killing 28 in Kenya bus
Gunmen from the Somali militant group al-Shabab say they have attacked a bus in northern Kenya, killing 28 people. The bus was travelling to the capital, Nairobi, when it was stopped in Mandera county, not far from the Somali border.…
Indian tribesmen kill Bangladeshi on Sylhet border
A Bangladeshi national was shot to death by members of Indian tribal community Khasia at Guabari border point in Jaintapur upazila on Friday. The deceased was identified as Kudrat, 30, a day labourer and son of Asad Ali of Guabari…
‘Those telling truth in Govt are BNP-men’
In an interesting statement, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s press secretary Maruf Kamal Khan Sohel on Saturday claimed that Prime Minister’s adviser HT Imam is a ‘BNP man’ and urged the government to not hurt him. “HT Imam is our man.…
Jubo Dal President Alal freed on bail
Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal president Moazzem Hossain Alal was freed from jail on bail on Friday. Alal was released from Kashimpur central jail around 11 am. Several hundred leaders and activists of the BNP’s student body received their leader at the…
US Asstt Scy Biswal coming after Saarc Summit
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal will be here after attending the 18th Saarc Summit to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal on November 26-27. Biswal will arrive here to participate in meetings…
BNP finds mystery in delayed gazette on Joy’s job
BNP senior leader Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah on Friday termed mysterious the delayed gazette notification about the appointment of Sajeeb Wazed Joy as an honourary adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid a controversy over his remuneration. “Joy has been…
B Chy wants govt’s resignation, early polls
President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Friday urged the government to quit forthwith and arrange a credible general election. “An unprecedented anarchy has been created in the country following the January-5 election joined by only…
PM Sheikh Hasina addreses Armed Forces Day reception
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said that the present government wanted to see a disciplined, skilled, modern and well-equipped armed force in the country. “Our government wants to see a disciplined, skilled, modern and well-equipped armed force and for…
BNP in terrorism’ in movement guise: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Friday said BNP chairperson Khaleda is resorting to ‘terrorism’ in the name of movement. “Having failed to foil the January-5 election and the constitutional process, Khaleda Zia is resorting to terrorism in the name…
Chhatra League septic boil for AL: Mirza Abbas
City BNP convenor Mirza Abbas yesterday termed Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the ruling Awami League, as septic boil for the party. “It is not 20-party alliance, rather the Chhatra League that has become the septic boil of…
Smith ton helps Australia to victory
Australian all rounder Steven Smith scored a crucial century against South Africa. It helped Australia to win the series with one match still to be played. Australia was 98 for 5 at once stage chasing 268 for victory. But his…
All-rounder Sakib guides Bangladesh to victory in 1st ODI
Another all round performance from Sakib Al Hasan helped Bangladesh to beat Zimbabwe by 87 runs in the first ODI. When he came to bat Bangladesh were shaking at 31 for 3, after being sent in by Zimbabwean captain. With…
Moscow blanketed in smog of unknown origin
The emergency services on Friday warned Muscovites to stay indoors for the third time in two weeks as a smog of unknown origin blanketed the city. The districts most affected by the smog were located in the southeast, the Interfax…
Has SAARC failed?
Sushovan Dhar This region is termed ‘poor’ not because it lacks any potential –natural or human – but it has not been able to guarantee accountable democracy In a few days from now, the 18th Saarc summit will be held…
SAARC Govts urged for a Human Rights Mechanism
News Desk The Peoples’ Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) has written an open letter to all governments of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, to request for a possibility of establishing a human rights mechanism in South Asia.…
The craving for motherhood
Tasneem Noor Maisha Nancy found herself momentarily immobile, starring into those small yet bewitching eyes of the little angelic infant in her lap. The infant broke into a soothing cackle, filling her entire being with tranquility. As if the small…
President, PM pay homage to Armed Forces’ heroes
Presidet Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday paid rich tributes to members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who made supreme sacrifices in the Liberation War in 1971. The President, who is also the Supreme Commander of the…
Obama offer to 5m illegal migrants
Nearly five million people living illegally in the US can escape deportation under sweeping changes to the immigration system. “Come out of the shadows and get right with the law,” urged President Barack Obama in a televised address. Republicans say…
Fifa bidding ‘corruption’: Compliance chief to analyse full report
Fifa ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert and lawyer Michael Garcia have agreed to release full copies of reports into alleged World Cup bidding corruption to the organisation’s compliance chief. Domenico Scala will put selected evidence to Fifa’s Executive Committee. The body…
Who pays the real cost of cheap products?
Sudhirendar Sharma With online retailers in fierce competition to lure internet-savvy consumers, markets are abuzz with a wide range of cheap products on offer. The convenience of online shopping has helped consumers throw caution during economic slowdown to the winds.…
JP demands Biman MD’s arrest on gold smuggling charge
Jatiya Party on Thursday demanded of the government to arrest chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Air Marshal (Retd) Jamal Uddin Ahmed and 42 other officials for allegedly being engaged in gold smuggling. Jatiya Party lawmaker Kazi Feroz Rashid last night…
AL activist killed in Mymensingh intra-party clash
A local Awami League activist was killed and 15 others were injured in a fierce clash between two groups of the party in Nandail upazila on Thursday night. The victim was identified as Abul Mansur, 55. Police and locals said…
US Senate confirms Bernicat’s nomination as envoy to BD
The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat as new US Ambassador to Bangladesh. Bernicat will succeed incumbent Ambassador Dan W Mozena. As Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate, the cooperation of Republicans and…
Hasina going to repeat her father’s mistake: BNP
BNP spokesman Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to make the same blunder that her father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman did by establishing a one-party Baksal rule. “Establishment of Baksal by annihilating democracy…
Why so many Indians flock to gurus
I don’t think many people were aware of the controversial Hindu guru Rampal before Tuesday’s violent clashes between his supporters and the police.