Report by Human Rights Watch says government has not acted on pledges to end child marriage made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year Child marriage in Bangladesh is an epidemic and requires the government to act on its promises…
Day: June 9, 2015
Sea Change: Bay of Bengal’s Biodiversity is in Danger
Ranjan K Panda In December 2014, when over 75,000 gallons of oil spilled out of a drowned tanker in the Sunderbans delta, pollution of the Bay of Bengal came under international limelight. The Bay of Bengal, occupying an area of…
Rizvi refused bail
A Dhaka court on Tuesday refused bail to BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi in a subversion case filed with Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station in the city. Judge Kamrul Hossain Mollah of Dhaka’s Metropolitan Sessions’ Judge’s Court
Mobile court fines illegal super drug shop owner Tk 3 lakh
A mobile court mibilised by the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) fined the chief executive officer (CEO) of a drug super shop of Tk 3 lakh and sealed off the shop in the city’s Banani on Tuesday. Unauthorised medicines worth around…
Body of college student found in Manikganj
A college student was found dead at Bahirchar in Harirampur upazila on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Nayeem Miah, 20, a second year student of Judge Nurul Islam Khan Degree College and son of Najim Uddin, a resident of the…
Roof collapse kills construction workers in Gazipur
A construction worker was killed when the roof of a security check-post room collapsed on him in Chabagan area of the city on Tuesday morning.Identity of the deceased could not be known immediately.
200 families affected for dredging of Mongla-Ghasiakhali channel Bisnu Proshad Chakrabortty, UNB Bagerhat Correspondent
Around 200 families of Hurka union in Rampal upazila have been suffering since long as their houses, ponds and shrimp enclosures have been covered with silt after the government initiated dredging work of the Mongla-Ghasiakhali channel for restoring its navigability.The report on field…
Workshop on fecal sludge management held in Faridpur
A day-long workshop jointly organised by Faridpur Pourashava and Practical Action, Bangladesh(PAB) on ‘Fecal Sludge Management and Regulatory Framework’ initiated by the Local Government Ministry was held yesterday(Monday)at the Pourashava conference room.In the multi-media presentation PAB personnel Abdullah Al Mamun displayed the present situation…
9 snatchers arrested in Ctg
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested nine members of two organized gangs of snatchers from Chatteswari area from Sunday night to Monday morning.The arrested were identified as Mohammad Yousuf, 32, Kabir Hosain, 38,
Manikganj Shilpakala Academy awards 5 persons
Manikganj Shilpakala Academy for the first time awarded five local artistes for exceptional performance in the fields drama, dance and music for the year 2013.The awarded persons are Kadam Ali Boyati for folk song, Shunil Kumar Chakraborty for vocal song, Karabi Ahmed…
Quality seed, modern technology for rice cultivation stressed
There is no alternative to using quality seed, modern technologies and organic fertilizers for enhancing rice production under adverse climate to alleviate poverty and attain food security, speakers said on Monday.They were addressing a ceremony arranged for distribution of high yielding BRRI dhan…
Boro procurement begins in Palashbari
Boro paddy and rice procurement drive of Department of Food started in Palashbari upazila of the district on Monday amid much enthusiasm.A simple ceremony organized by upazila food department was held on the premises of a godown of Local Supply Depot at…
Mango trading started widely in North
Mango trading has gained momentum with appearance of several varieties of mango in the markets of Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts.Besides the market, Hat and other growth centre ones, the mango-based trade and business has changed the rural economic scenario of the region as…
ICT awards Hasan Ali death in absentia for War crimes
In trial, in absentia the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Tuesday awarded death penalty to absconding Syed Md Hassan Ali alias Hachhen for committing genocide and murders during the War of Liberation in 1971. The ICT-1 ordered to execute the…
HC orders Fakhrul’s admission to BBMSU Hospital
The High Court yesterday asked the authorities concerned to admit BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University immediately for his medical treatment. In response to a writ petition filed by Fakhrul’s wife Rahat…
2 drug dealers held 13,000 yaba pills recovered
Members of Department of Narcotics arrested two alleged drug dealers and recovered 13,000 pieces of contraband yaba tablets from Dakkhin Khan area on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, a special team led by Narcotics Inspector Md Kamrul Islam conducted a…
600 grams gold recovered from Shahjalal airport
Members of Airport Armed Police (AAP) five gold bars weght around 600 grams and arrested two receivers of its from the car parking of Hazrat Shahjalal International airport on Tuesday. The arrested persons are—Md Firoz, 38, and Md Nazif,32. Sources…
No Teesta agreement Govt’s failure, says Bnp
BNP considers no agreement on Teesta water sharing with India as the failure of Awami League-led government. “It is certainly a failure of the government as no deal was signed on Teesta water sharing during Modi’s visit. The whole nation…
Pakistan regrets Modi’s ‘noisance’ remark
Pakistan on Tuesday described as ‘unfortunate’ the remarks made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangladesh where he had accused it of creating ‘nuisance’ and constantly troubling India by promoting terrorism. “Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence and maintaining good…
BAU teachers observe 2-hr work abstention
The Bangladesh Agricultural University Teachers’ Association (BAUTA) on Monday observed a two-hour work abstention demanding the proposed 8th National Pay Scale to be reformed.
150 Bangladeshi trafficking victims return from Myanmar
A total of 150 Bangladeshi human trafficking victims who were rescued by Myanmar authorities on May 22 were brought back home from Myanmar on Monday after a flag meeting between the border guards of the two countries. The repatriation process…
JUTA observe work-abstention
The Jahangirnagar University Teacher’s Association (JUTA) observed work abstention and formed sit-in programme on Monday from 11:00am to 1:00 pm protesting devalues of postponed national 8th pay scale here the campus. Bangladesh University Teachers Association Federation called the programme of…
Rights body terms budget not farmer-friendly
Ten farmers’ and rights based organisations termed the proposed budget for the year of 2015-16 as businessmen friendly not farmers friendly. The allocation for agriculture in the proposed budget for the incoming fiscal year is inadequate and suicidal for future…
Helen Mirren, musical ‘Fun Home’ win top Tony Awards
Helen Mirren won her first Tony on Sunday for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in “The Audience,” and the lesbian-coming of age story “Fun Home” nabbed the top acting prize for Michael Cerveris and best musical at the 69th…
Plunged into uncertainty, Turkey could face early election
Turkey faced the prospect of weeks of political turmoil after the ruling AK Party lost its parliamentary majority in weekend polls, dealing a blow to President Tayyip Erdogan’s ambitions to acquire sweeping new powers.Instead of the two-thirds majority he had…
Want to stay together? Don’t mess with the hair budget
Here’s a little marital tip: When financial experts say couples should compromise on absolutely everything, there are times when you just need to split hairs.For instance, just try to tell your spouse how much he or she should spend on…
Budget good for stock market: DSE
Finance Minister AMA Muhith’s budget proposals will create a favourable climate for stock markets, feels Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) chairman Justice Siddiqur Rahman Mia.”Whatever steps have been suggested in the budget proposals for the stock markets will end up boosting…
Brazil extend winning run to nine with win over Mexico
Brazil took their winning run under coach Dunga to nine on Sunday when first-half goals gave them a comfortable 2-0 win over Mexico in Sao Paulo.A week before they kick off their Copa America campaign against Peru, Brazil dominated a…
31BNP leaders dropped from Matsabhaban asron case
The Detective Branch (DB) of police on Monday submitted the charge sheet against seven people dropping the names of 31BNP leaders and activists, including Standing Committee member MK Anwar and Joint Secretary General Rizvi Ahmed, in a case filed for…
Fakhrul 41other BNP leaders’ charge framing Monday
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday fixed September 14 to hear on framing charge in a case filed against 41 BNP leaders and activists including the party’s Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.