Dhaka-BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday described Sheikh Hasina as a ‘name-only’ Prime Minister, saying she works at the ‘dictate’ of others.
Day: June 18, 2016
World’s most powerful nuclear icebreaker Arktika launched in Russia
The launching ceremony of the world’s largest nuclear icebreaker- Arktika took place at the Baltic Shipyard in St.-Petersburg of Russia on June 16, 2016.
Seminar on budget 2016-17 held at RU
A daylong seminar on national budget for the fiscal year 2016-17was held on Friday noon at the Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS) in Rajshahi University. Alumni Association of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies organized the seminar, press release said.
IBBL organized discussion and Ifter mahfil
Rangpur Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion on ‘Humane Banking in the light of Sawm and Taqwa’ and Ifter Mahfil at a local hotel on June 16, 2016, Thursday.
IG Prisons receives death threat
Inspector General of Prisons Brig Gen Syed Iftekhar Uddin received a death threat on Saturday.The threat was given through SMS over his mobile phone in the afternoon.The SMS sender identifying him as a journalist mentioned in the message that the…
Apparels and textiles federations object to rise in source-tax
The top five federations of the apparels and textiles sector on Saturday reiterated a call to incorporate their proposals including reducing source tax on export items in the proposed budget to help grow the textiles and readymade garment sectors in…
Khaleda calls Hasina ‘PM in name only’
Claiming that Sheikh Hasina is ‘prime minister in name only’, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday said the prime minister works at the dictate of others.“It’s difficult to say whether she who is sitting in Bangladesh is the prime minister…
4,400 acres railway land under illegal occupation: Minister
Railways Minister Md. Mazibul Hoque on Saturday told Parliament that nearly 4,400 acres of railway land are under illegal occupation across the country. “A total of 4,391.39 acres out of 61,820.97 acres of railway land remains illegally occupied by various…
Humayun Ahmed’s “Devi” to be filmed in government sponsor
Entertainment Desk Humayun Ahmed’s “Devi” to be filmed in government sponsor Devi, a famous novel of celebrated writer Humayun Ahmed is now going to take place in big screen. People will now be able to enjoy it in new way.…
Udta Punjab takes a flying start at the box-office
Entertainment Desk This week marks the release of a number of films, both domestic and international. While on the domestic front we see the release of Udta Punjab and Dhanak, the Hollywood releases of the week include Now You See…
Saif Ali Khan plays tennis with Sara,Ibrahim
Entertainment Desk Daddy dearest Saif Ali Khan took his kids, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan, for a game of tennis recently. Sara avoided the photographers as the family entered a suburban gymkhana, while Ibrahim smiled for the shutterbugs…
How science is putting a new face on crime solving
Advances in forensics are giving us an unprecedented ability to solve cases—and exposing mistakes in some investigations. A roadside memorial marks where Sierra Bouzigard’s body was found seven years ago in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. There were no witnesses to the…
Amputee tortoise gets moving with wheels
A plucky female tortoise is winning the hearts of the Indian public as it races around its zoo enclosure on an improvised set of wheels. The animal lost its front right leg in a mongoose attack, and zookeepers added the…
Syria’s beloved sweet shops follow its refugees into exile
Civil war has scattered Syria’s bakers, pastry chefs, and restaurateurs. For the foodies—and children—in their new communities, it’s a tasty turn of events. Picture of syrian pastries that look like birds’ nests filled with nuts Syrian sweets made with nuts…
Sicily suffers harm from sea, fire disasters
Sicily was hit by weather-related and other disasters which caused heavy damage but no loss of life, local reports said Thursday. Strong sirocco winds were partly blamed for a hydrofoil crashing into the dockside of the port of Stromboli, a…
Mamta Kulkarni named in huge drug bust
Mumbai – Maharashtra’s Thane police named former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni as one of the accused in India’s biggest drug racket which was busted two months ago. Ten people have been arrested over the incident. The former star is expected…
JMB suspect among 37 held in Satkhira
Dhaka – Police in separate drives from Friday night to Saturday morning arrested 37 people, including a suspected member of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from eight upazilas of Satkhira on various charges, including sabotage, Unb news agency…
College teacher murder attempt accused killed in ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Golam Faizullah alias Fahim, who was on a 10-day remand in connection with the attempt on the life of college teacher Ripon Chakrawarty, was killed in a reported gunfight between his associates and police at Miarchar in Sadar…
Fundamentalism a threat to peaceful assembly, association: UN
Dhaka – The phenomenon of fundamentalism is fueling growing intolerance worldwide, which poses a grave threat to the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Unb news agency reported. United Nations expert Maina Kiai said this at the…
US-based SAFEST fund expresses solidarity with Orlando shooting victims
US-based SAFEST fund in solidarity with Orlando club shooting victims The South Asian Fund For Education, Scholarship & Training (SAFEST) stands in solidarity WITH L/G/B/T/Q PEOPLE night club shooting in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016. To all those lost…
Gorbachev disagrees with Obama on nukes
By David Swanson Mikhail Gorbachev and Barack Obama have radically different views on what is involved in doing away with nuclear weapons. Reading Gorbachev’s new book, The New Russia, is a bit disappointing, but it contains some key insights. It…
SAFEST fund expresses solidarity with Orlando club shooting victims
The US-based South Asian Fund For Education, Scholarship & Training (SAFEST) stands in solidarity WITH L/G/B/T/Q PEOPLE night club shooting in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016. To all those lost their loved ones, our prayers are with you, says…
Joe Biden campaigns for ban on assault weapons from civilian ownership
US Vice President Joe Biden in a message sent to people on Friday lent support to the campaign to ban assault weappons and high capacity magazines from cvilian ownership. He said, “Over the past few years, we’ve watched as new…
Govt. is less sincere to ensure security for hindu people
Dhaka-Despite increasing attacks on hindu minorities in the country the incumbent government is not playing any significant role to ensure their security, alleged Jatiya Hindu Mohajote.