Lili Fuhr Berlin – If the world is to avoid climate catastrophe, it will have to forego burning almost 90% of proven coal reserves, plus one-third of oil and half of natural-gas reserves. But instead of implementing policies aimed at…
Month: November 2015
Namibian cricketer van Schoor dies at 25
Namibia wicketkeeper-batsman Raymond van Schoor has died in Windhoek at age 25, five days after suffering a stroke during a match. Van Schoor was batting on 15 during Namibia’s five-wicket win over Free State in a CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge…
500 BNP,JP leaders-workers join AL in Kurigram
Over 500 leaders and workers of BNP and Jatiya Party (JP) today joined formally the ruling Awami League (AL) being imbued with the ideologies of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.The joining ceremony held at the Shaheed Minar…
I never dreamt of being here, says actor Rashed Uddin
Rashed Uddin, a popular actor, came into the limelight around 2010 when he performed in “moza mare foza vai.” Initially he was an assistant of Tarik Anam Khan for three years. In an interview with the Daily Star, he said:…
Security tightened in Dhaka jail
Security has been tightened in and around the Dhaka Central Jail before the execution of war criminals Salauddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid.They are likely to be handed any moment.Two magistrates have reportedly entered the jail to check…
England takes ODI series against Pakistan
Jos Buttler hit the fastest one-day hundred by an Englishman to guide England to an 84-run win over Pakistan in the fourth and final day-night international in Dubai on Friday for a 3-1 series triumph.Buttler’s 52-ball 116 not out —…
In India, you can kill – but don’t kiss
If the Indian censors have their way, James Bond can make liberal use of his licence to kill. But he’ll have to cut back on the kissing — by exactly half.The latest instalment of the 007 franchise, “Spectre”, will be…
IS threatens more attacks in Bangladesh
Radical group Islamic State has threatened more attacks in “Bengal” meaning Bangladesh.In the latest issue of its magazine ‘Dabiq’, the group has a full article titled “The Revival of Jihad in Bengal”.”The soldiers of the Khilafah will continue to rise…
UN Security Council backs ‘all necessary measures’ against IS
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to “redouble” action against Islamic State, following last week’s deadly attacks in Paris. The French-drafted document urges UN members to “take all necessary measures” in the fight against IS. IS said…
Nazmul Huda’s latest – ‘Trinamul Bnp’ modelled on Mamata Didi’
Dhaka – Former minister Nazmul Huda on Friday launched a political party titled ‘Trinamul BNP’, saying the Khaleda Zia-led BNP has failed to perform as a party. Huda, a former central leader of BNP, announced the name of his new…
‘HRW call to halt execution result of lobbying, govt not worried’
Dhaka – State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Friday said the government is not worried at all at the statement issued by Human Rights Watch calling for halting the execution of death-row convicts Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed…
Nov 21 Armed Forces Day being observed in Bangladesh
Armed Forces Day is bring observed in Bangladesh on Saturday November 21. On this day in 1971 the members of Army, Navy and Air force of the Bangladesh liberation war were fully operational and launched a coordinated offensive against the…
Armed forced day programmes
The Armed Forces Day that marks the establishment of Bangladesh military during the country’s War of Liberation will be observed on Saturday with due solemnity and enthusiasm.
512,400m woth BDT1.24 crore current nets seized at Chandpur
Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive seized 512,400 metres of banned current nets worth Tk 1.24 crore from a launch near Chandpur Launchghat in Sadar upazila early Friday.
Rab seized liquor & beer from Fuwang Club
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) seized 473 bottles of foreign liquor and 978 cans of beer raiding Fuwang Club at Gulshan in the city on Friday.
Inter-varsity badminton & table tennis tournament begins at BAU
BAU correspondent: The inaugural ceremony of inter-varsity badminton and table tennis tournament was held on Friday afternoon in the gymnasium of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).
HRW for halting executions of war crime convicts
TAFF REPORTER The New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday called upon the Bangladesh government to halt the imminent executions of war crime convicted Ali Ahsan Mohammed Mujaheed and Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury.
Khaleda Zia is returning home today
STAFF REPORTER BNP chairperons Khaleda Zia is returning home today after over two months stay in British capital London for treatment.
Manch sit-in until execution of Mojaheed, Salauddin verdicts
DU Correspondent Ganajagaran Mancha announced to continue its sit-in at the Shahbag in the city until Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujaheed and BNP leader Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury verdict execution.
ASP will face action for assault on journalist: IGP
A ‘drunk’ trainee assistant superintendent of police has assaulted a journalist who was taking photographs at a check post in Shahbagh. Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque has promised that “departmental proceedings” will be initiated against the errant official.The…
Khaleda Zia returning home due to crisis of BD
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is returning home from London on Saturday without ‘completing her treatment’, her party says.BNP spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon on Thursday said Khaleda would arrive on an Emirates flight on Nov 21. She went to London on Sep…
SAU Convocation held successfully
At long last, the first convocation of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka was held on November 16, 2015 with a colorful ceremony. Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of SAU Md. Abdul Hamid chaired the convocation…
Banking fair Bangladesh 2015 begins Nov 24
For the first time in the history of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bank in cooperation with all banks, non-bank financial institutions and mobile financial service providers is going to organize ‘Banking Fair Bangladesh 2015’ during 24-28 November, 2015 from 10:00 am to…
After Paris a moment of profound challenge
Kenneth Roth This past month has seen a sudden proliferation of horrific attacks on ordinary people apparently committed by the self-described Islamic State, or ISIS. Between the slaughter in Paris, the bombs in Beirut, Baghdad, and Ankara, and the downing…
Europe must wake up to terror threat
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve has said European countries must “wake up” to terror threats, following the attacks in Paris that left 129 people dead.He spoke after it emerged that the suspected Belgian ringleader of the attacks had entered France…
Messi return to reunite ‘MNS’ for the ‘Clasico’
Lionel Messi’s return from injury looks to be coming at exactly the right time for Barcelona as he gears up for a reunion with Neymar and Luis Suarez for Saturday’s La Liga ‘Clasico’ at Real Madrid.The most lethal attacking trio…