Issuing again a strong warning against terrorism and militancy in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the hands of those who make and hurl petrol bombs should be burnt so they can feel the agony of the burn…
Month: January 2015
Russia close to having IV generation BN-1200 reactor
Technical specifications of BN-1200, sodium cooled fast reactors have been developed by Russia’s Afrikantov Experimental Design Bureau for Mechanical Engineering (OKBM). The proposed reactor is considered to be of generation IV, for being more efficient, safe and environment friendly. Based…
Judiciary must guard the sustainability of Bangladesh democracy
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The outgoing Chief Justice of Bangladesh Mr. Justice Muzammel Hossain has on the last day of his office on Thursday underscored the need for balance of power between the executive, the legislature and the judiciary for a…
UK asked to send Bnp Sr vice chairman Tarique back
Bangladesh’s foreign minister has written to his British counterpart to send back BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman. His deputy, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, confirmed the news on Friday. Law minister Anisul Huq also said this to…
Blockade unconstitutional, acts of sabotage will be stopped: IGP
Terming blockade is ‘unconstitutional,’ Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Haque has said they will stop acts of sabotage and terror with the help of people. Making similar assertion, RAB Director General Benazir Ahmed has said like in 2013, this…
Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel lead Oscars race
Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel lead the race for this year’s Oscars with nine nominations each.
Belgium on high alert after deadly anti-terror raid
Belgium is on high alert after a major anti-terror raid in which two suspected Islamist militants were killed.
Bar-headed geese: Highest bird migration tracked
A tracking study has revealed the secrets of the world’s highest bird migration – the Himalayan flight of the bar-headed goose.
Brett Lee: Former Australia fast bowler quits cricket
Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has announced his retirement from cricket.
UN rights office alarmed, urges restraint, end of violence
The United Nations human rights office has expressed concern over the rising levels of political violence rippling across Bangladesh amid fears of a return to a state of destructive brinkmanship seen in the run up to the country’s 2014 elections.…
Chapai Jcd leader killing: 36-hour hartal called in Rajshahi Div
The Rajshani unit of the BNP-led alliance on Friday called a 36-hour hartal in eight districts of Rajshahi division from Sunday protesting the ‘killing of a Jatiayatabadi Chhatra Dal leader by Rab men’ in Chapainawabganj. The decision to enforce the…
Don’t wait for foreign pressure for talks: B Chy asks Govt
President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Friday urged the government to take steps for holding a dialogue to overcome the current political deadlock before the foreigners force it to do so. “The current political crisis…
Charmonai Pir for inclusive polls, condemns threat to shoot
The Ameer of Islami Andolan Bangladesh Mufti Syed Rezaul Karim and Pir Shaheb of Charmonai in a statement to the press on Friday strongly condemned the ‘threat given seperatetely by the DG of BGB and the IG of Police to…
Call effetive dialogue to break impasse: Bnp
BNP wants an effective dialogue side by side continuing its countrywide blockade to break the present political impasse over holding an inclusive election under anon-partisan government. “We again call upon the government to take initiative for an effective dialogue to…
75 BNP, Jamaat workers held for blocking roads in Gaibandha
Police in a drive arrested 75 leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami from different parts of the district early Friday. Mofazzal Hossain, superintendent of police, Gaibandha, said police during the overnight drive arrested the 75 leaders and activists of…
BCL rival groups’ clash leave 30 injured in DU halls
At least 30 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) over a trifling matter on the Dhaka University campus early Friday. Sources said a brawl ensued between activists of the two groups…
Man held for blockade ‘subversion’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab
A young man, who was arrested on charge of carrying out subversive activities during the ongoing blockade, was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion(Rab) members at Kansat in Shibganj upazila early Friday. The deceased was identified as Matiur…
Integrated farming – only way to survive a rising sea
By Manipadma Jena Sunderbans, India, Jan (IPS) – When the gentle clucking grows louder, 50-year-old Sukomal Mandal calls out to his wife, who is busy grinding ingredients for a fish curry. She gets up to thrust leafy green stalks through…
After Charlie Hebdo, tackling intolerance against Jews, Muslims
Izza Leghtas Last Sunday people filled the streets of Paris and other French cities and towns in an overwhelming expression of solidarity with the victims of the brutal attacks last week that left 17 people dead. People of all ages…
What’s next for France?
Jean-Marie Fardeau France is still in shock. On January 10 and 11, millions of people around the world rallied to express their outrage after the murder of 17 innocent people – some because they worked at the satirical weekly Charlie…
Western diplomats press for dialogue to end impasse
Diplomats of European nations, Australia and Canada have put emphasis on holding a dialogue among major political parties to resolve the current political impasse by shunning the path of violence. The diplomats of eight countries made their observations while they…
Army integral part of people, ready to resist evil force: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the Armed Forces to make constant efforts in winning confidence of the people by extending services to them. “An army without public support and confidence cannot win a war. People are the main strength…
Husband kills wife in Bagerhat
A housewife was allegedly killed by her husband over a family matter at Sonatunia village under Rampal upazila of the district last night.
Integrated efforts of all prevent miscreant’s terrorism, violence: speakers
Speakers at a function here Wednesday said the integrated efforts of all could prevent the ongoing terrorism, violence and sabotage of the miscreants on the Bogra-Rangpur Highway under Palashbari upazila of the district.
Farmers urged to enhance poultry farming, cattle rearing to earn economical profit
Speakers at a function here Wednesday urged the farmers to enhance poultry farming and cattle rearing to earn economical profit to change their socioeconomic condition gradually.
2 arrested with yaba, phensidyl in Lakshmipur
Chandraganj Thana Police in a drive arrested two alleged drug peddler with yaba tablets and phensidyl from Chandraganj Bazaar under Sadar upazila last night.
Youth injured while crossing border into India dies
A Bangladeshi young man, who sustained injuries while crossing Chandahar border in Pirganj upazila into India on January 12, died at a hospital of that country on Wednesday.
BGB members may fire shots to stop bombing: Gen Aziz
The members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) carrying ‘lethal weapons’ during their patrols in a number of districts to tackle blockaders will fire shots in self-defence, said its director general Maj Gen Aziz Ahmed on Thursday. “BGB carries lethal weapons,…
11 BNP-Jamaat leaders among 55 held in Jessore
Police in separate drives arrested 55 people, including 11 leaders of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, from different upazilas of the district early Thursday.
Shoe factory worker killed ‘by fellow’ in Comilla
A shoe factory worker was killed allegedly by his fellow for making ‘distasteful remarks’ about the latter’s wife at Shyambokshi in Sadar Dakkhin upazila on Wednesday evening.