Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday stressed the need for holding the local government elections on a party basis and emphasised on amendment to the concerned laws. “It is necessary to field candidates and stage election on a party basis…
Day: April 1, 2015
20-Party doubtful about free, fair city election
The Bnp-led 20-Party Alliance gas expressed its doubts and anxiety about free and fair elections in the cities of Dhaka and Chittagong on 28 April. 20-Party spokesman Barkatullah Bulu said in a statement issued to the press on Wednesday that…
Bnp wants army posted for city polls, decision later: CEC
A BNP delegation on Wednesday demanded army deployment during the elections to Dhaka south and Dhaka north and Chittagong city corporations to maintain law and order. “We demanded deployment of army in the three city corporations’ polls in he interest…
Mustafa Kamal resigns as ICC president after World Cup final ceremony snub
AHM Mustafa Kamal has announced his resignation as president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) complaining that its constitution has been breached.
Beijing to limit motorists on heavily polluted days
Beijing has introduced measures to limit the number of motorists on heavily polluted days, the latest move by authorities in the Chinese capital to battle the choking smog that has blanketed the city in recent years.
How to make skin summer friendly with basic tips
Summer season brings along various skin related problems including rashes, tanning and sunburn.
Nigeria’s Buhari praises Jonathan for peaceful handover
Nigerian election winner Muhammadu Buhari congratulated outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan for peacefully relinquishing power on Wednesday, a day after becoming the first Nigerian politician to unseat a sitting leader at the ballot box.
Joni Mitchell in ‘good spirits’ at LA hospital
Groundbreaking musician Joni Mitchell, one of the stars of the Woodstock era, was “in good spirits” at a hospital in California on Tuesday after being found unconscious at her home, her official website said.
China unveils plans on building Silk Road Economic Belt, 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road
The Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) economic corridor and China’s proposed ‘Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road’ are “closely” related, Beijing says as it has unveiled action plans on this joint ‘Belt and Road Initiative’.
Woman pilot killed, instructor hurt in Rajshahi training aircraft fire
A female pilot burned to death and another suffered burn injuries when a training aircraft caught fire at Shah Makhdum Airport here on Wednesday afternoon.
7 killed, 6 injured in first thundershower of season
The first major thundershower of the season on Wednesday claimed seven lives in lightning strikes in five districts, according to respors received in Dhaka. The thundershower however brought relief from swealterning heat of the past several weeks. Of the seven…
UN: New renewables broke through 100GW barrier in 2014
New renewable generating capacity broke the 100GW barrier in 2014, equivalent to the entire fleet of nuclear power plants in the US, a UN report shows. Global investment in renewable energy during 2014 increased by 17 per cent from 2013…
Kamaruzzaman review hearing April 5
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred Jamaat Assistant Secretary General M Kamaruzzaman’s review petition hearing to April 5. A four-member Appellate Division bench, headed by Chief Justice SK Sinha, passed the order. Counsels for M Kamaruzzaman…
Likely cop-steps against contenders threat to city polls?
Election Commissioner Md Shah Nawaz on Tuesday said the Election Commission is helpless to do anything, in case police arrest any accused candidate during the three city corporation elections slated for April 28. “Our main task is to arrange elections,…
One shot in reported ‘gunfight’ with police in Satkhira
An alleged robber sustained bullet injuries in a reported ‘gunfight’ with police in Tala upazila on Wednesday morning. The victim was identified as Atiar Moral,35, son of late Afsar Uddin, resident of Lautara village in Tala upazila.
Opposition wins ‘vote for change’ in Nigeria
The winner of Nigeria’s presidential poll, Muhammadu Buhari, has hailed his victory as a vote for change and proof the nation has embraced democracy. Mr Buhari also praised outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan as a “worthy opponent” who peacefully relinquished power.
Food Tank’s spring reading list
Danielle Nierenberg This week, Food Tank has hand-picked books that have educated, inspired, and informed us. They highlight kitchen gardening, the future of food, stories of food heroes, delicious recipes, and family farming. From A Little Piece of Earth: How…
Alarming rise in death sentences worldwide in 2014: AI
An alarming number of countries used the death penalty to tackle real or perceived threats to state security linked to terrorism, crime or internal instability in 2014, Amnesty International found in its annual review of the death penalty worldwide. *…
Environmental orgs for budget to face climate change
The environmental organisations have demanded budget to face the effect on climate change. The Network on Climate Change, Bangladesh (NCC’B) came with the demand Tuesday at a human chain and demonstration held in front of National Press Club.
Oishee’s friend granted bail
A Dhaka court on Tuesday granted bail to an accused in the murder case of Special Branch Inspector Mahfuzur Rahman and his wife Shapna Rahman. Dhaka’s Speedy Trial Tribunal-3 Judge Syeed Ahamed granted the bail to Oishee’s friend Mizanur Rahman…
Rizvi on another spell of remand
A Dhaka court yesterday (Tuesday) granted three days’ fresh remand for BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi in a case filed for instigating vandalism and arson.