BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will address a rally of freedom fighters in the city on Sunday. Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal will organise the discussion on “Present political crises of the country and responsibilities of freedom fighters.
Year: 2014
Save the Sunderbans taking prompt actions
Save Suderbans not only verbally but also by taking actions immediately. Not very long ago, Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina urged the world leaders to save tigers in order to save nature from the 2nd Global tiger stocktaking conference held at…
Agri journalism course at DU
It is encouraging to learn through the Press that the Dhaka University (DU) is going to introduce a specialised course on agriculture journalism under the assistance of the agriculture development project, Catalyst. William H Allen, a professor of agriculture journalism…
Undocumented migrants, not ‘illegal migrants’
On the occasion of International Migrants’ Day, migrants’ rights advocates from across Europe urge media, policymakers and others who have a key role in influencing public views on migration to stop using ‘illegal migrant’ and adopt accurate and neutral terms…
Uniting against the Pakistan school massacre
Zama Coursen-Neff The attack on a school in Peshwar in northwestern Pakistan that left at least 145 dead – almost all of them children – sets a new low of depravity for the Pakistani Taliban. Tragically, the attack, while horrific…
Kurds claim breaking Islamic State mountain siege
Kurdish forces in northern Iraq are claiming their biggest victory yet against Islamic State (IS) militants. They say they have broken the IS siege of Mount Sinjar, where thousands of Yazidis and other displaced Iraqis have been trapped since August.…
Warrant issued, legal notice served against Tarique
A Dhaka court on Thursday issued a warrant for the arrest of BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for calling Bangabandhu a “great Razakar”. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate M Yunus Khan issued the arrest warrant after M Mostafizur…
Islami Bank opens 293rd branch at Dholaikhal
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited opened its 293rd Branch at Dholaikhal here on Thursday. Engr. Mustafa Anwar, acting Chairman of the Bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Managing Director of the bank, presided over the inaugural…
Moosa rejects graft allegation brought against him
DATCO Group chairman Dr Moosa Bin Shamsher on Thursday said the graft allegation raised against him is false, fabricated and baseless and dismissed the allegation of siphoning off money, “The graft allegation raised against me is false, fabricated and baseless.…
Jubo League leader killed in Gazipur bike crash
A local Jubo League leader was killed when a truck rammed into his motorbike in Mastar Bari area on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in the city on Wednesday midnight.
Outgoing US envoy happy with the state of partnership
The outgoing US Ambassador Dan W Mozena on Thursday said he is proud of the current state of partnership between Bangladesh and the USA saying it has never been deeper, broader and stronger than today. “I reviewed the state of…
One arrested with 4 kg hemp in C’nawabganj
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an alleged drug peddler in possession of four kilograms of hemp from Krishnagobindapur Pathanpara area in Sadar upazila on Wednesday.
Fake doctor, 7 agents jailed in C’nawabganj
A mobile court here sentenced an alleged fake doctor to two years’ imprisonment and his seven agents to one year’s jail each in the district town on Wednesday.
Two held with heroin in Satkhira
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two drug peddlers in possession of 100 grams of heroin worth Tk 20 lakh from Bangaler More area in the district town on Thursday morning.
Huge quantity of phensidyl seized in Meherpur
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive seized 1,487 bottles of contraband phensidyl from Haravanga village under Gangni upazila of the district last night.
Armed forces shall fulfil people’s hopes, aspirations: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government has been working to establish a professional and well-trained armed forces and expressed the optimism that the Armed Forces will keep intact its role in future for fulfilling the hopes and…
40-day employment generation programme launched in Gaibandha
The special 40-day employment generation programme of the government for the hardcore and the seasonal unemployed people has been launched in the district very recently.
Faridpur BCL stages demonstration against Tarique
Faridpur district unit of Bangladesh Chattra League (BCL) staged a protest demonstration in the town yesterday against BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman for his nonsense uttering against the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in London on Monday…
34 persons arrested in Habiganj
Police conducted raids in different areas under nine police stations of the district for the last two days and arrested 34 persons on different charges.
Court summons Fakhrul for calling AL party of killers
A Dhaka court on Thursday summoned BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a case filed for calling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ‘a killer’ and her party Awami League ‘a partyof killers’. Magistrate Adit Kumar Dey of the…
Cop among 2 injured in Laxmipur gunfight
A policeman and a miscreant were injured in a gunfight between the law enforcers and members of a criminal gang at Uttar Maguri area in Laxmipur Sadar upazila on Wednesday night.
Blackberry Classic goes ‘back to company’s roots’
Blackberry has launched what it calls a “no-nonsense” smartphone, the Blackberry Classic.
Raheem Sterling: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers defends forward
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says criticism of Raheem Sterling is misplaced, describing him as “outstanding” after his two goals in the 3-1 League Cup win at Bournemouth.
Khaleda asks Hasina to restrain herself, her men
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday called upon Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina to restrain her tongue and behavior for the sake of development of the country. “I would like to tell Hasina to control her hoodlums of…
Kevin Pietersen shines in Australian T20 Big Bash defeat
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen scored 66 from 46 balls for Melbourne Stars in the first match of the Australian Big Bash Twenty20 season.
Putin seeks to ease fears over Russian economic crisis
President Vladimir Putin has sought to ease fears over Russia’s economy, insisting that the dramatic fall in the rouble will stabilise.
Boko Haram unrest: Nigerian militants ‘kidnap 100 villagers’
Militants have stormed a remote village in north-eastern Nigeria, killing at least 33 people and kidnapping at least 100, a survivor has told the BBC.
Swiss National Bank will cut interest rate to minus 0.25%
Switzerland’s National Bank (SNB) will bring in a negative interest rate cutting the value of large sums of money left on deposit in the country.
What is behind the US-Cuba thaw?
US President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro have announced moves to normalise diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Global energy, carbon intensity continue to decline
New Worldwatch Institute analysis examines trends in energy and carbon emissions globally Washington, D.C.- Global energy intensity, defined as worldwide total energy consumption divided by gross world product, decreased 0.19 percent in 2013. Although this may not seem impressive, considering…