BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the current ‘illegal’ government’s throne will go upside down any time when the mass movement will gather pace. “As part of its regular random arrest and filing false cases…
Day: December 8, 2014
Syria conflict: UN in record humanitarian aid appeal
The UN says it will need a record $16bn (£10.5bn; 13.3bn euros) to fund its humanitarian operations next year, with almost half the total going to help victims of the Syrian conflict.
Now no one has guarantee of natural death: Ershad
Former military ruler HM Ershad on Monday said now there is no guarantee of people’s natural death in the country, let alone the security of their property. “‘Now there’s no security of public life and property, neither any guarantee whether…
Iran’s President Rouhani warns against corruption
President Hassan Rouhani has spoken out against corruption in Iran and warned that it is “endangering” the country’s Islamic Revolution.
Sony’s PlayStation hit by hack attack
A hacker group has claimed responsibility for attacking Sony’s online PlayStation store, which is down on Monday.
Video-game pioneer Ralph Baer dies
Video-game pioneer Ralph Baer has died at the age of 92.
Arsene Wenger: Gary Lineker condemns abuse of Arsenal boss
Gary Lineker has criticised supporters who booed Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Stern warning: Legally-binding climate deal ‘not necessary’
A legally-binding international treaty may not be the best way to tackle climate change.
Shrien Dewani murder case thrown out by South African judge
British businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of murdering his wife during their South Africa honeymoon, after the judge threw out the case.
Moushumi Hamid in ‘Lukochuri Prem’
Lux superstar actress Moushumi Hamid are going to appear on the screen in a movie titled Lukochuri Prem. Under the direction of Hasan Fuad they will be seen Story of the film was also written by its director Fuad, Komol…
Gaibandha Liberation Day observed
The Gaibandha Liberation Day- 2014 was observed here today through daylong programmes in the district town amid huge festivity and enthusiasm among the people from all walks in life.
Faridpur Mayor suspended
Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives has suspended Faridpur Pourashava Mayor Shaikh Mahatab Ali Methu from his post on various charges of corruption and irregularities.
New river port opens near Mawa
A new river port at Shimulia-Ranigaon is formally inaugurated near Mawa under Louhajong upazila in Munshiganj at 1pm yesterday.
Farmers support needed to expand cotton farming in Barind tract
Speakers at a daylong discussion urged the farmers and others concerned to expand cotton farming in the vast barind tract for boosting up its production to meet up the country’s demand.
Terror group member held in ‘gunfight’ in Laxmipur
A member of a terror group was arrested after he was injured in a gunfight between police and his group at Latifpur village in Sadar upazila early Monday.
Tourist killed in road accident in Bandarban
A tourist was killed and nine others injured as a microbus plunged into a roadside ditch in Shoiloprapat area in the district early Monday.
Bus-truck collision kills two in Magura
Two people were killed and 20 others injured in a head on collision between a bus and a truck on the Dhaka-Khulna highways in Wapda area in Shreepur upazila on Monday morning.
Jubo league leader succumb to injuries after attack in Jessore
A local Juba League leader, who was injured in an attack by miscreants at Nabharan Bazar in Sharsha Upazila of Jessore district on Sunday night, succumbed to his injuries at 250-Bed Jessore Sadar Hospital on Monday morning.
5 pirates held in Satkhira
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive arrested five alleged pirates from Kanchikata area in Sunderban on Sunday.
17 injured in clash between rival groups in Sirajganj
At least 17 people including two women were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over land-related dispute at Kumajpur village in Salanga upazila on Sunday.
Ferry services on Daulatdia-Paturia route resume
Ferry services on the Daulatdia-Paturia route in the Padma River resumed on Monday morning after a six-hour disruption due to dense fog.
‘Arms trader’ held with firearms in C’nawabganj
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested an alleged arms trader in possession of one pistol, one magazine and three rounds of bullets from Alidanga area in Shibganj upazila on Sunday night.
Body of woman found in Sirajganj
Police recovered the body of an unidentified woman from a char in Chowhali upazila on Sunday.
4 Dhaka cos join sustainable textile partnership
Four major companies from the readymade garment (RMG) sector have joined the “Partnership for Sustainable Textile”, initiated by German Federal Development Minister Dr Gerd Mueller. The four companies are: DBL Group, Niagara Textiles Ltd, Saiham Knit Composite Ltd and JMS…
Ex leaders of Ducsu, Apsu vow to wage movement
Leaders of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and All-Party Student Unity of nineties yesterday said that they would take oath to hasten fall of the government within a short span of time. “We want to take oath under the…
Alleged terror group man held in Laxmipur ‘gunfight’
A member of a terror group was arrested after he was injured in a gunfight between police and his group at Latifpur village in Sadar upazila early Monday. The injured was identified as Rasel, a member of notorious ‘Jisan Bahini’…
Police charge sheet Khoka in sedition case
Paltan Police Station of the city on Monday submitted the charge sheet to a Dhaka court in a sedition case filed against BNP Vice-Chairman Sadek Hossain Khoka. Tofail Ahmed, Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) of Paltan Police Station and also the Investigation Officer…
China Temples to get ‘authenticity certificates’
Temples in China will be given certificates to show they’re legitimate, in an attempt to stop worshippers from being scammed, it’s reported. Religious authorities are handing out the documents to real Buddhist and Taoist temples to differentiate them from fake…
JCD observes strike at Rajshahi University
Rajshahi University (RU) unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Sunday enforced an indefinite strike on the campus from Monday morning, demanding release of their leaders and activists from police custody.
Country under one-man rule, isolated from world: Khaleda
Calling upon youths to join the ongoing anti-government-movement to restore democracy in the country, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday night reaffirmed that she will be there on the streets this time to make it a success. “Many youths were…