BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will perform the holy Umrah at her convenient time following the Eid-ul-Fitr. “The chairperson was thinking not to visit Saudi Arabia this year for Umrah as is feeling unwell. But it is totally depending on her…
Day: July 9, 2015
The removal of Syed Ashrful Islam
After two days of widespread speculation following his absence in an Ecnec meeting, ruling Awami League general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam has been remove from the LGRD and Cooperatives Ministry made minister without portfolio. Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister…
Rosatom to open regional office in Brazil
Rosatom International Network, a subsidiary of Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation- Rosatom is going to open a regional office in Rio de Janeiro of Brazil. The new office will function as ROSATOM América Latina and will be the Headquarter of…
IBBL view exchange, iftar mohfil held
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited International Banking Wing organised a view exchange meeting and Iftar Mahfil in honor of local correspondents of foreign exchnge houses at a local hotel on 8 July 2015. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Deputy Managing Director of…
SC rejects petition against Rizvi’s bail
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday turned down the government’s petition against a High Court order granting bail to BNP joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi in four cases filed against him in connection with street…
Youth shot dead by BSF on Lalmonirhat border
A Bangladeshi young man was shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Lohakuchi border in Aditmari upazila early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Abu Sayem Hossain Jammu,35, son of Sohrab Hossain, a resident of…
Greece debt crisis: Banks stay shut as endgame looms
The Greek government has extended bank closures and a €60 (£43; $66) daily limit on ATM withdrawals until Monday. The curbs were imposed on 28 June, after a deadlock in bailout talks with creditors led a rush of withdrawals. The…
Pathway to affordable, sustainable energy in Dominican Republic
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday July 7, at the Energy Ministry of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, the Worldwatch Institute presented analyses and recommendations to government officials and energy stakeholders to support a transition to a sustainable energy system in…
Europe’s attack on Greek democracy
Joseph E. Stiglitz New York – The rising crescendo of bickering and acrimony within Europe might seem to outsiders to be the inevitable result of the bitter endgame playing out between Greece and its creditors. In fact, European leaders are…
Why the Greek bailout failed
Kenneth Rogoff Cambridge – As the Greek crisis evolves, it is important to understand that a successful structural-adjustment program requires strong country ownership. Even if negotiators overcome the most recent sticking points, it will be difficult to trust in their…
The Euro: Monetary unity to political disunity?
Milton Friedman Sanfrancisco – A common currency is an excellent monetary arrangement under some circumstances, a poor monetary arrangement under others. Whether it is good or bad depends primarily on the adjustment mechanisms that are available to absorb the economic…
Most attitudes and beliefs are outcomes of fear
Robert J. Burrowes I routinely come across efforts to change an individual’s attitude, belief and/or value by using education to teach the ‘right’ one. This is most usually intended to lead to a better behavioural outcome, such as someone who…
Angry mob sets fire to bus that killed a boy in capital
An angry mob set to afire to a passenger bus as a minor boy was crushed under its wheels on Mirpur Road near science laboratory in the city on Wednesday. The ill-fitted child was known as Fahim, 10. Contacted, the…
Rana’s mother faces arrest under building Act
A Dhaka court on Wednesday issued arrest warrant against six people, including Sohel Rana’s mother, in the case filed under the Building Construction Act for the murder of more than 1,100 people in the collapse of Rana Plaza building of…
Khaleda aides among 28 BNP leaders under warrant
A Dhaka court on Wednesday issued arrest warrant for 28 ‘fugitive’ BNP leaders, including Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia and Amanullah Aman, in a case filed with Mirpur Model Police Station under the Special Powers Act. Judge Mohammad Quamrul Hossain Mollah…
‘Oggyan party’-men including bank cashier arrested
Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested five members of “Oggyan Party’ syndicate, including a cashier of Sonali bank, from the city’s Motijheel area on early Wednesday. The arrested gang members are-its alleged ring leader Md Abul Bashar, a cashier…
Industrial workers asked to take Eid holiday in phases to avoid rush
Factory owners of industrial belt asked their workers to take eid holiday leave from July 14 onwards in phases to avoid heavy pressure on highways ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-fitar. The decision was taken at a coordination meeting held at…
Khaleda postpones Saudi visit, concern for leaders in jail
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia who was scheduled to go to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening to perform Umrah has postponed her visit. “Our chairperson goes to Saudi Arabia every Ramadan at the invitation of the Saudi King to perform Umrah,…
Hasina says, Khaleda lied about police, blamed Govt
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday came down heavily on BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia for what was termed ‘her repeated falsehood’ about police in various Iftar parties during the holy month of Ramadan, terming it very unfortunate. “We saw the…
Shop demolished by fire in Chandpur
At least 15 shops were gutted and 15 people injured by a fire incident that took place at Gridokalindia Bazar in Faridganj upazila on Tuesday afternoon.
Minor boy killed by bus in City
Angry mob set a bus ablaze after a minor boy was crushed under its wheels on Mirpur Road near Science Laboratory in the city on Wednesday.
10 BD nationals arrested on way back from India
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested 10 Bangladeshi nationals while entering the country through Baro Anchra border point here on Tuesday night, after going to India illegally. The arrestees hail from different areas of Jessore and Narail districts. Benapole…
Lightening killed youth in Jessore
A young man died from electrocution at Sagordari Bazar in Keshabpur upazila of Jessore district on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Akram Hossain,40, son of Moslem Biswas, a resident of Madhyakul village of the upazila. Police said Moslem…
Journalist killed in Chuadanga
A local journalist has been stabbed to death at his own residence at Piaratala village in Jibannagar upazila.
98 coronary stents seized at Shahjalal
Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials seized 98 coronary stents worth around Tk 2 crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday.
‘Showcase Malaysia’ in Oct
Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) will organise an exhibition, titled ‘Showcase Malaysia’, in Dhaka in October this year.
Several slots on Eid holidays to avoid vehicle pressure
Garment workers will go on Eid holidays in phases from July 14 to avoid heavy pressure of vehicles on highways ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-fitar.
AL speaks of democracy yet works against it: Book unveiled
BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday said the ruling Awami League (AL) always speaks about democracy but acts against it. He said this while addressing a book launching ceremony at Jatiya Press Club. The BNP leader alleged that…