Democracywatch organised a training on “The Role of Constitution in Nation Building(RCNB)” for youths during January – September 2013 term with the support of the American Center, US Embassy, Dhaka.
Year: 2014
Upazila election for democracy!
Upazila Election- third phase was not held properly as stated by Election Working Group (EWG), a non-government body comprising 27 organisations. Around 2500 observers were recruited in the 81 upazilas. They have found so many anomalies in the election.
Couple missing in Kaptai Lake
A couple has been missing since a motorised boat sank during a storm in Rangamati’s Kaptai Lake on Wednesday afternoon. Boatman Biton Chakma, however, had a narrow escape. He has been admitted to the Rangamati General Hospital, said Kotwali Police…
Japan’s support to join regional econ partnership sought
Dr. Atiur Rahman, governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB), has had fruitful meeting with Seiji Kihara, vice minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan. The Japanese vice minister appreciated BB’s proactive role in resolving issues raised by Japanese investors…
HSC students need not pass science subjects in 3 formats: HC
The full text of the High Court verdict declaring illegal the obligation of passing separately in objective, creative and practical tests for physics, biology and chemistry in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations was published on Wednesday. Following a writ…
AL against politics of arrest, says Nasim
Claiming that Awami League does not do the politics of arrest, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Wednesday said the country’s judiciary is fully independent. “Awami League doesn’t do the politics of arrest. We have nothing to do if court doesn’t…
Deal singed with China for power plant in Patuakhali
Bangladesh on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China to set up a 1320 MW coal-based power plant in Patuakhali, a location also close to the Sundarbans. According to Chinese Ambassador Li Jun in Dhaka, who was present…
7 promoted as senior secretaries
The government has promoted seven secretaries to senior secretaries. The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Wednesday.
Japanese Foreign Minister likely to arrive Friday
Minister Fumio Kishida is likely to arrive here on Friday on a three-day visit to hold talks for promoting bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Kishida plans to hold talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister AH Mahmood…
PM deserves degree on falsehood, propaganda: BNP
In a scathing attack on the Prime Minister for what he said making derogatory remarks about BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, its joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday said Sheikh Hasina deserves a doctorate degree on falsehood and propaganda.…
No diversion of Padma Bridge fund: Quader
Trashing the media reports on Padma Bridge project fund transfer, Communications Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the money allocated for the much-awaited Padma Bridge project is not being diverted to anywhere. “Padma Bridge is a sensitive national issue. Reports…
Khaleda indicted in Zia Orphanage Trust case
A Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Wednesday framed charges against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others in the Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Trust graft cases. The judge also fixed April 21 for starting the trial with…
EU a steady partner of B’desh: Hanna
Head of Delegation of European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Ambassador William Hanna has visited Sylhet division to see the progress of a number of EU-funded projects in the region. The three-day visit, from March 17, covered an array of projects…
No trace of plane in Bay: Navy
Bangladesh Navy has not found any trace of the missing Malaysia Airlines’ Boeing 777 in the Bay of Bengal, even 10 days after its mysterious disappearance on Mar 8 with 239 passengers on board. “We have already scoured six blocks…
No rentals once there are bigger plants: PM
There will be no rental power plants in Bangladesh once there are larger plants for producing electricity, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said. The assurance comes amid widespread criticism about the massive subsidies that go into the rental plants. “We…
48 women MPs unofficially declared elected unopposed
The Election Commission on Wednesday declared 48 women MPs elected unopposed from reserved seats as they had no rival. Returning Officer Jesmin Tuli issued a notification declaring them elected unofficially. Of the 48 women MPs, the largest number of 38 had…
This week Crimea, next week Kyiv
While in the West World War II turned into the Cold War in the late 1940s and history ended after 1991, across the iron curtain in the Soviet block the period of the Cold War was more akin to an…
Clash over influence hurts 3 in Madaripur: 50 bombs blasted
Three people sustained stab injuries and 10 houses were vandalised in a clash between two rival groups at Laxmiganj village in Sadar upazila of the district early Wednesday.
Man killed in Satkhira road accident
A man was killed in a road accident at Alipur Hatkhola intersection on the Satkhira-Kaliganj Road in Sadar upazila on Tuesday noon.
Youth dies falling from bus roof in Munshiganj
A young man was killed and another person injured after falling from the roof of a running bus at Abdullahpur in Keraniganj upazila on Tuesday.
7 jute warehouses, 2 shops gutted in Rajbari
A fire burnt down seven jute warehouses and two shops at Mrigi Bazar in Kalukhali upazila early Wednesday.
1 dies after taking Isabgol drink in Dinajpur
An old woman died and two others fell sick after taking drink prepared with Isabgol (a kind of herbal powder) in the district town on Tuesday.
8 houses gutted in Kurigram
At least eight houses of four families were gutted in a fire that broke out at Prothom Alo Char in Sadar upazila of the district early Tuesday.
College student commits suicide in Thakurgaon
A student of Thakurgaon Government Women’s College allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at the college hostel in the town on Monday night.
One killed in Kurigram bike crash
A motorcyclist was killed and his co-rider injured as a truck hit their vehicle on the Nageshwari-Phulbari Road at Chottabari More in Phulbari upazila on Tuesday afternoon.
10 houses gutted in Sylhet
10 houses were gutted by a fire that broke out at Jainapur in Dakkhin Surma upazila on Tuesday night.
4 shops fined for storing poly bags in N’ganj
A mobile court in a drive fined four shops at Sher-e-Bangla Market in the city for storing banned polythene bags worth Tk 6,500 on Tuesday.
More budgetary allocation in education sector stressed
Speakers in a function here on Tuesday stressed the need for more budgetary allocation in education sector to ensure education for all by 2015.
Housewife, schoolgirl commit suicide in Barisal
A housewife and a schoolgirl allegedly committed suicide in Agailjhara upazila here on Tuesday.
Workshop on Citizen’s Charter Implementation begins in Bogra
A two-day long Capacity Building workshop on Citizen’s Charter Implementation at the DC offices and SPS Methods and Techniques began at Naz Garden Hotel here this morning.