York – British Prime Minister David Cameron was expected to visit flood-stricken parts of northern England on Monday, as troops helped tackle a deluge that has swamped the historic city of York. The government has dispatched hundreds of soldiers to…
Month: December 2015
UN’s Libya govt of national accord: Refusing to learn from past
By Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC) The recently-signed agreement between sections from Libya’s warring factions will likely have little impact as most Libyan political players and militia groups oppose it, and because local initiatives and views were ignored during its conceptualisation.…
Unconventional gifting ideas
This wedding season, gift your near and dear ones something that they would not throw away.Try gifting a perfect post-wedding date, a romantic getaway or a couple of spa sessions instead of buying banal presents that get exchanged or passed…
Iraqi army declares victory in Ramadi
Iraq’s army declared victory over Islamic State fighters in a provincial capital west of Baghdad on Sunday, the first major triumph for the US-trained force since it collapsed in the face of an assault by the militants 18 months ago.The…
World Bank to finance Siddhirganj power project
The government has signed a $177 million additional financing agreement with the World Bank to complete the ongoing construction of a 335 megawatt combined cycle power plant at Siddhirganj, near Dhaka.The plant that will start commercial operation in 2016 will…
Hydra can live forever
Is there a creature that can defeat death? Yes, says new research that confirmed that the tiny hydra – a centimetre-long polyp that inhabits fresh water all over the world – does not show any sign of deteriorating with age…
Prosun Azad turns director
Model-actor Prosun Azad, who began her glam world journey through Lux Channel i Superstar, has now turned director with a film ‘Khuhelika’.The versatile Prosun is now staying Australia to select shooting locations for her film, ‘Khuhelika’ and also acting in…
RAB kills JMB militants at Gazipur
RAB says it has gunned down two ‘militants’ in a raid at Bhogrha in Gazipur.The elite police unit busted what it says was a ‘militant hideout’ tucked away into an abandoned house at Jogitola near Gazipur-Chittagong bypass on Sunday midnight.RAB…
Texas tornadoes: ‘Eleven killed’ in Dallas suburbs
Dhaka – Eleven people are reported to have been killed in Texas after new tornadoes, raising the death toll to 26 in a week of storms in several US states. Local media said five people in cars were probably blown…
RSS says Akhand Bharat reunification unlikely today
New Delhi: The ruling BJP and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh today played down the remarks Ram Madhav on Akhand Bharat – described as an integration of Pakistan and Bangladesh with India through popular goodwill – which triggered…
Public university teachers demand Muhith’s resignation.
Accusing Finance Minister AMA Muhith of reneging on his promise to meet their various demands, public university teachers here on Sunday demanded his resignation.
Special drive against anti militant action: HM
Amid the growing concern over the recent militant activities, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said a special drive will be launched across the country after the municipality polls based on information being provided by intelligence agencies.
Court mules action against Khaleda for ‘derogatory remarks’
A court here on Sunday asked the officer-in-charge of Shahbagh Police Station to take legal action against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia after investigation in connection with the sedition case filed against her for making ‘derogatory remarks’ against the State.
BGB will deploy from Dec 28 to 31
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will remain deployed from Monday in all the municipalities that are set to go to polls on December 30.
RUTA observes work-abstention
RU Correspondent Rajshahi University Teachers Association (RUTA) has been observed work abstention demanding their proper status in 8th National pay-Scale.
Hearing against 26 BNP leaders fix on Jan 27
Court Correspondent The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday fixed January 27, 2016 for hearing on framing charges against 26 BNP leaders including the party’s Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Barrister Moudud Ahmed and Mirza…
Time arrives to take tough actions against illegal vehicles:Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the government is constructing improved roads and highways so that high-standard vehicles can ply to bring comfort to the passengers.
Pakistan’s Yasir Shah suspended for doping – ICC
Pakistan’s leg-spinner Yasir Shah was on Sunday provisionally suspended for failing a dope test by the International Cricket Council (ICC).”Shah has been charged with an anti-doping rule violation on a sample he provided in an in-competition test,” an ICC statement…
TIB appreciates Govt. for Nuclear Power Plant
Terming nuclear power plant as a relatively environment friendly source of electricity,Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) in a statement in December 25 appreciated the Bangladesh government’s initiative of establishing Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with the help of Russia.
Khaleda won’t appear court today
Court Correspondent BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will not appear to the court today (Monday) in the Niko graft case for personal reasons. Her lawyer Advocate Sanaullah Mia disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday morning.
JUDO gets new executive committee
JU Correspondent Jahangirnagar University Debate Organization (JUDO) declared a new executive committee on Saturday for next one year and organized 11th anniversary also 8th inter hall debate competition.
One held with arms, ammo in C’nawabganj
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5 arrested an alleged arms trader from a mango orchard at Mobarakpur Bagbari village under Shibganj upazila in the district on Saturday.The RAB also recovered three pistols, five magazines and 13 bullets from their possession.
House of AL mayoral candidate torched in Shariatpur
Miscreants blasted several crude bombs and torched three motorcycles and an abandoned house of an Awami League (AL) backed mayoral candidate in Naria municipality on Saturday night.AL mayoral candidate Haider Ali claimed that supporters of Awami League AL rebel contender…
Youth held with 3 pistols in C’nawabganj
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a drive arrested a young man along with 3 pistols, 3 magazines and 13 rounds of bullets from Kansat Dhoppukur area of Shibaganj upazila on Saturday evening.The arrestee was identified as Palash, 25,…
Crude bombs blasted targeting AL supporters in Bhola
Miscreants blasted two crude bombs targeting the procession of Awami League (AL) backed mayoral candidate in front of a primary school in Bhola municipality on Saturday night.Witnesses said supporters of AL backed mayoral candidate Mohammad Moniruzzaman brought out a procession…
BSF hands over 3 BD nationals at Benapole border
A joint team of Petrapole Immigration Police and Border Security Force of India handed over three Bangladeshi nationals to Border Guard of Bangladesh through Benapole check post on Saturday night.The returnees are Munni, 18, Rashida, 18, and Brishti, 18, hailing…
4 killed in Sylhet road crash
Four people were killed as a truck hit a private car at Moglabazar in South Surma upazila early Sunday.The deceased were identified as Dhrubo Jyoti Das, 36, a Pubali Bank official of Charkhai Branch in Bianibazar upazila, Adil Chowdhury, 34,…
10 Jamaat-Shibir men among 35 arrested in Satkhira
A joint force in a drive from Saturday night to early Sunday arrested 35 people, including 10 activists of Jamaat-Shibir, from different areas of the district on various charges.Enamul Haque, sub-inspector of district police, said a team comprising members of…
Awami League will face debacle if fair election held: Khaleda
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday said the ruling party will face a debacle in the December-30 municipal election if it is held fairly and accusing the ruling party of carrying out propaganda in the name of election…