Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard detained eight foreign nationals and their two Bangladeshi watchmen from the Karnaphuli Bridge ghat here on Thursday night for illegally fishing in the Bangladeshi water territory.
Year: 2014
US accuses Russia of using gas supplies ‘to control Ukraine’
The US has accused Russia of using its energy supplies “as a tool of coercion” to try to control Ukraine. It comes after Russia warned European countries of possible gas supply cuts because of Ukraine’s energy debts.
Indonesian opposition party leads parliamentary poll
Indonesia’s opposition Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leads parliamentary polls but its star candidate may face a tougher path to the presidency, early election results indicate. The party secured about 19% of the vote, unofficial tallies show. But it is…
Shoe thrown at Hillary Clinton during speech
A woman was taken into federal custody Thursday after throwing a shoe at Hillary Clinton as the former Secretary of State began a Las Vegas convention keynote speech. The incident happened moments after Clinton took the stage before an Institute…
BCL attack hurts 2 JCD men in Sylhet
Two local activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were injured in an attack by the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Pathantula Jalalabad area of the city on Thursday. The victims were identified as Palash, 24, son of Abdul…
Do traffic-related deaths get the attention they deserve?
Deaths from road injuries and diseases related to transport air pollution have grown globally in the last two decades — up by 46 per cent and 11 per cent respectively. But developing countries are bearing the brunt of this crisis.…
Ukraine’s new law violates judicial independence
Berlin – A law passed by the Ukrainian parliament on April 8, 2014, violates guarantees of judicial independence and should be set aside. The law spells out 10 circumstances that, outside of normal disciplinary proceedings, could cause a judge to…
Monetary policies and sustainability
Dr. Atiur Rahman Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman talked about sustainability outcomes of monetary policy at a high level Advisory Council meeting of the Advisory Council of ‘UNEP Inquiry in to the Design of a Sustainable Financial System’ held…
ABM Musa laid to eternal rest
Veteran journalist ABM Musa who passed away in the capital on Wednesday was laid to eternal rest here on Thursday night. He was buried at his family graveyard at Kutubpur village in Fulgazi upazila around 9:30pm following fourth namaz-e-janaza. Earlier,…
Teenage boy found dead in city
Police recovered the body of a teenage boy from Turag Eidghah field in the city on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Sabbir Hossain, 15, son of late Baset Talukder of Ghatail in Tangail. Sabbir was residing with his family…
Parliament session prorogued
The maiden session of the 10th parliament was prorogued on Thursday after 36 working days which saw debates and discussions on various issues over BNP and Jamaat though they do not represent the current parliament. The first session passed two…
Bablu new Jatiya Party secy gen, Hawladar sacked
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Thursday made Ziauddin Ahmed Bablu secretary general of the party removing Ruhul Amin Hawlader from the post. A statement signed by Ershad says, “You (Bablu) have been made Jatiya Party secretary general in recognition…
Don’t be confused with remarks of anti-independence elements: PM
Apparently referring to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman’s recent remarks against Bangabandhu, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged people not be confused with the motivated remarks of those who never wanted Bangladesh’s independence. “Those who…
Tight security for Pahelda Baishakh Bangla New Year’s Day
The government has taken stringent security measures across the country so people can celebrate Bengali New Year’s Day, Pahela Baishakh, peacefully. Bangla New Year Pahela Baishakh will be celebrated across the country on Monday. In capital, Dhaka Metropolitan Police and…
Tarique sued in Pabna for calling Bangabandhu illegal PM
A case was filed on Thursday against BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman illegal prime minister of Bangladesh. KM Hasan Kabir Arif, assistant secretary of central Awami League sub-committee, filed the case with Sadar Police…
AL MPs for sedition charge against Khaleda, Tarique
Senior lawmakers of the ruling Awami League (AL) on Thursday strongly criticised BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, her elder son Tarique Rahman for their recent remarks terming Ziaur Rahman as country’s “first” president and Bangabandhu as first “illegal” prime minister. Taking…
Take action against 2001 post-polls violence: HC
The High Court on Thursday directed the government to take action against those who were involved in the 2001 post-polls violence. The court asked the Home Secretary, the Inspector General of Police and other respondents to implement the directive and…
Foreign exchange reserves now $20 billion
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have reached yet another milestone by crossing $20 billion-mark, due mainly to buoyant remittance flow and declining import, the central bank officials say. Bangladesh Bank’s Forex Reserve and Treasury Management Department General Manager Kazi Sayedur Rahman…
Raushan says, JP opposition wants to help govt
Raushan Ershad has said her Jatiya Party wants to assist the government being in the Opposition. But, the Leader of the Opposition admitted in Parliament on Thursday that many saw her party’s role with suspicion. The position of her husband…
Williams sisters will not face France in Fed Cup
Top-ranked Serena Williams is too wiped out to play in the Fed Cup against France on April 19-20, U.S. captain Mary Joe Fernandez said Wednesday.
Spanish press trying to sabotage Neymar ahead of World Cup: Scolari
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari believes there is a conspiracy afoot! The 2002 World Cup winner is certain that the Spanish press are deliberately trying to unsettle Brazil and Barcelona star Neymar ahead of this summer’s tournament in his home…
Actress Katherine Heigl sues US pharmacy for $6m
Actress Katherine Heigl has sued a chain of US pharmacies for $6m (£3.6m) in damages.
TV presenter Peaches Geldof: Body released for funeral
The body of Peaches Geldof has been released to her family to allow for funeral arrangements to be made.
UK plans to curb wind turbines onshore to push up electricity bills
Plans to restrict wind farms to seas around Britain will need much larger subsidies from consumers, experts say.
Possible new signal in search in missing plane search
A plane searching for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has detected a possible new signal in the southern Indian Ocean, Australian officials say.
Putin warns Europe of gas shortages over Ukraine debts
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned European leaders that Ukraine’s delays in paying for Russian gas have created a “critical situation”.
Afghanistan elections 2014: And thus spoke the people
Given the security and political environment (including the weather and rains) within and outside Afghanistan, the recently held electionto usher in their next president is perhaps the most significant democratic poll in the history of the country.
J&K: ‘Law’ of political inheritance
Winston Churchill once said: “Politics is not a game, it is earnest business.
Training on Tilapia fish production in Jamalpur
A day-long training on ‘Tilapia Fish Fries Nursing’ aimed at boosting fish production in the country was held at Islampur upazila on Wednesday.
1200 kg jatka seized, 4 launches fined in Barisal
About 1200 kilograms of jatka (small hilsha fish fries) were seized and four passenger launches fined for carrying the banned item during an anti-jatka catching drive of a mobile court in Tetulia river here last night.