By Kanya D’Almeida UN, Jun (IPS) – For a while it went unnoticed: a boatload of migrants here, a vessel full of refugees there. But since 2012, the complex and unregulated movement of human beings through South and Southeast Asia–…
Day: June 11, 2015
12 JCD men held in Sylhet over attack
Police arrested 12 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatradal (JCD) from a meeting in Uposahar area of the city on Wednesday evening over an attack incident.The arrestees were identified as Sylhet district JCD leader Rumel Shah, Jahangir, Sumon, Suyed,…
Man dies from electrocution in Rajbari
A man died from electrocution in Boro Hijli Bazar area of Baliakandi upazila on Wednesday afternoon.
1,498 poor litigants get legal aid in Rajshahi
More than 1,498 poor and distressed litigants get legal aid here as the district legal aid committee had taken initiative of disposing of their litigation free of cost.At present, the committee has been dealing with more than 2,992 other cases…
Soil, fertilizer management technology promotion stressed
Speakers at a discussion in Rajshahi have underscored the need for collective efforts of all authorities concerned for substantial and sustainable promotion of soil and fertilizer management technology for protecting the soil productivity from further degradation.
Emergency exercise held at Ctg Airport
The Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB) organised Airport Emergency Exercise at Shah Amanat International Airport in the city today.Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon, MP attended the exercise as the chief guest.
Body recovered in Panchagarh
Boda thana police recovered the body of a paddy trader from Super Market area under Boda upazila of the district on Tuesday night. The victim was identified as Dhonjoy Shen 35, of Nagorkumry village under Boda upazila.
Woman’s body recovered in Keraniganj
Police recovered the body of an unidentified young woman from inside a plastic drum at Kadampur in South Keraniganj on Thursday morning.
Housewife strangled in Munshiganj
A young housewife was strangulated to death allegedly by her husband in Panchghariakandi area of the district town early Thursday.The deceased was identified as Mariam Akter Nishi,18, wife of Al Amin of the area.
BRRI-dhan 63 raises optimism
Production of BRRI-dhan 63, a fine quality high-yielding rice variety newly developed by Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), has raised great optimism among farmers in Sherpur as well as agricultural scientists, after it has been released to farmers for growing…
11 jailed for making fake cosmetics
A mobile court on Wednesday sentenced 11 men to six months’ imprisonment each on charge of making fake cosmetic products in Kochua upazila.
Thousands flee into Turkey from Syria as Kurds fight Islamic state
Thousands of people fled from Syria into Turkey on Wednesday as moderate rebels and Kurdish forces fought Islamic State insurgents holding the Syrian border town of Tel Abyad.
British acting legend Christopher Lee, evil count of cinema, dies aged 93
British actor Christopher Lee, who devoted his long career to portraying horror film villains and later appeared in the blockbuster “Star Wars” and “Lord of the Rings” series, has died at the age of 93. Lee died last Sunday in…
Apple Music faces antitrust scrutiny in NY, Connecticut: NYT
Attorneys general in New York and Connecticut are investigating whether the deals that Apple Inc has struck with music companies for its new streaming service violate antitrust laws, the New York Times reported.Spokesmen for both offices confirmed to Reuters that…
Brazil beat Honduras but lose Danilo for Copa America
A first-half goal from Roberto Firmino was enough to give Brazil a 1-0 win over Honduras in their last Copa America warm up match on Wednesday, but the South Americans lost first-choice fullback Danilo for the tournament.
Saudi Arabia ready to raise oil output further to meet demand
Saudi Arabia is ready to increase its oil output in the coming months to a new record to meet a rise in global demand, despite increased domestic use, a senior state oil company official said on Thursday. Ahmed Al-Subaey, Saudi…
Drop coal-based power plant project at Ramphal: Bnp
BNP yesterday called upon the government to give up its plan to install the coal-based power plant at Rampal at the fringes of the Sundarbans. Dr Asaduzzaman Ripon, international affairs secretary of the party, made the call at a press…
Self-assessment workshop held at JU
A self-assessment workshop programme organized by marketing department of Business Studies Faculty of Jahangirnagar University (JU) held yesterday (Wednesday) here on the campus. JU Vice-Chancellor Prof Farzana Islam inaugurated the programme at about 11:00 am at the seminar room of…
Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq next chief of army
The government has appointed Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division (AFD) Lieutenant General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq new Army Chief. Contacted, director of the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) Shaheenul Islam on Wednesday confirmed the appointment…
Govt fails to settle Teesta issue: Bnp
Bnp spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon on Wednesday said that most of the leaders and workers who have been put behind the bar by the government have been suffering from different ailments and demanded their release before start of the holy month…
Dr. Zafrullah Chow serves one-hour for contempt
Dr. Zafarullah Chowdhury had to suffer imprisonment at the ICT for one hour on Wednesday as he did not agree to apologise for making a statement in respect of its verdict against David Bergman. While most of the 50 noted…
Alleged IS member placed on remand
A Dhaka court on Wednesday again placed two Islamic State suspects on a two-day remand each to interrogate them about the middle-east based militant organization.
Case framing against SQC’s wife, others deferred
A Dhaka court on Wednesday once again adjourned hearing on charge framing against BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury’s wife, his son and others in a case filed for allegedly leaking the draft verdict of a war crimes tribunal that sentenced…
‘Wildlife Bangabandhu Award-2015’ to Prof Monirul
Ministry of Environment and Forests of Bangladesh has selected Prof Monirul Hasan Khan of Zoology department of Jahangirnagar University (JU) for ‘Wildlife preservation Bangabandhu award-2015’. Last June 01 the ministry circulate the information by a gegeate, says a press realease…
Look at water issue through ‘broader prisom’- Dhaka
Bangladesh has called upon the international community to look at the ‘water’ issue through a broader prism to address the issues of trans-boundary water management, technology transfer, green economy and water governance. “We shall have to move beyond the existing…
Most of 22 deals signed favour India – Prof Emajudin
Former Dhaka University vice chancellor Prof Dr Emajudidn Ahmed yesterday said most of 22 deals signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Dhaka were in favour of interests of India. “The government has turned into proverbial “Hatem Tai”…