British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake on Monday said things have improved and confidence is coming back since July 1 tragedy but it is far too early for any of them to relax their guard.
Day: October 31, 2016
Suspended Mayor of Sylhet, Ariful’s bail denied
Dhaka-A tribunal here on Monday rejected the bail petition of suspended Sylhet City Corporation Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury in a case filed under the Explosives Substances Act over the killing of former Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria.
Household air pollution kills 8500 BD children a year: Unicef
Over 8,500 children die every year in Bangladesh from diseases caused by household air pollution (HAP) and 89 percent of households use solid fuels – mostly wood, agricultural waste and cow dung – for cooking and space heating.
Arab lawmakers stage walk out of Israeli parliament session
Jerusalem: Arab lawmakers have walked out on the Israeli prime minister’s speech to parliament as a pre-emptive protest to a planned boycott of them by members of the governing coalition. Lawmakers from the Joint Arab List say they are protesting…
We must restore democracy even by last drop of blood: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party will not compromise with the government when it comes to fighting for restoration of democracy and people’s rights.
3-day leather fair in city from Thursday
Dhaka : A three-day international exhibition on machinery, components, chemicals and accessories for leather, footwear and leather goods will begin in the capital on Thursday. The 4th exposition titled ‘Leathertech Bangladesh- 2016’ is being organised by ASK Trade and Exhibitions…
Election frauds in 31 UPs: BNP
Accusing ruling party men of resorting to widespread election frauds and terrorism in the reelection to 31 Union Parishads (UPs), BNP on Monday said this has exposed that the government did not retreat from its policy of ‘snatching people’s voting…
JSC, JDC exams begin Tuesday
Dhaka: The Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations will begin across the country on Tuesday. This year, a total of 2,412,775 examinees — 1,124, 373 males and 1,288,402 females — will appear in the JSC and…
Promotion of 99 inspectors to ASPs why not illegal: HC
Dhaka: The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the promotion of 99 police inspectors to assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) under the BCS cadre should not be declared illegal and beyond…
BAU admission tests result published
The admission test results of the first year honours courses under academic session 2016-17 at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh was published on Sunday.
Verdict against Cricketer Shahadat and his wife
The Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-5 of Dhaka on Monday fixed November 6 to pronounce the verdict in a case filed against cricketer Shahadat Hossain and his wife Jesmin Jahan for allegedly torturing their 11-year old domestic help Mahfuza…
Kalyanpur drive: Charge Sheet submission on Dec 8
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka on Monday fixed December 8 for submission of the charge sheet in the case filed against 10 persons under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009.
Miraz jumps into 33rd place after Mirpur Test
Dhaka – Mehedi Hasan Miraz rocketed into 33rd position in the ICC Test Bowlers rankings showing magnificent form with a 12-wicket haul by his off-spin attacks for the Tigers maiden Test victory against England. Miraz captured 12 wickets for 159…
Murray beats Tsonga in Vienna for 3rd straight ATP title
Dhaka – Andy Murray closed in on the No. 1 ranking by winning his third straight ATP title at the Erste Bank Open on Sunday.The Scot can overtake Novak Djokovic atop the ATP rankings next week if he wins the…
Djokovic under threat from Murray heading into Paris Masters
Dhaka – Novak Djokovic heads into the Paris Masters with his No. 1 ranking under serious threat from Andy Murray, and in the rare position of being second favorite.Djokovic is looking to win the tournament for the fourth straight year…
2 die drinking excessive liquor in Rangpur
Dhaka – Two people died reportedly after taking excessive liquor at Barodorga in Pirgachha upazila in Rangpur early Monday.The deceased were identified as Anwar, 45, and Abul Kalam, 55, both residents of Purbo Mahindara area in the city,UNB News Agency…
Couple electrocuted in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A couple died and their two daughters were injured from electrocution at Morshedpur village in Bagha upazila in Rajshahi early Monday.The deceased were identified as Abul Kalam Abu, 55, a resident of the village, and his wife Farida…
Woman slaughtered by husband in Jessore
Dhaka – A newly married woman was slaughtered allegedly by her husband and in-laws at Jangalbandhal village in Sadar upazila in in Jessore on Sunday evening.The deceased was identified as Mamtaz Begum, 20, wife of Sujan of the village.Sub-inspector Jafor…
4 BCL leaders held in Chandpur
Dhaka – Several hours before the start of the union parishad (UP) election, police arrested four local leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) along with eight lethal weapons from Alonia village in Faridganj upazila in in Chandpur on Sunday night.The arrestees…
Hanging body of youth found in Gazipur
Dhaka – Police recovered the hanging body of a young man in Machhimpur area in Tongi area of the city on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Bayezid Talukder, 28, a hawker in the area.Abul Khayer, sub-inspector of Tongi Police…
High Court issues contempt rule against three secretaries
The High Court has pulled up three secretaries for contempt of court after they did not respond to a court order.The court had requested a clarification as to which law on child repression would apply to several cases.The bench of…
53 lakh disadvantaged people getting allowances
The government has brought an estimated of 53 lakh disadvantaged people under the programme for allowances for elderly, destitute, insolvent, disabled and other section of people across the country.”Around 53 lakh disadvantaged people like elderly, destitute, insolvent disabled, tea garden…
Smog chokes Indian capital after Diwali festival
A thick blanket of toxic smog covered parts of New Delhi on Monday after millions of revelers let off firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said that…
Things improved; confidence coming back: Envoy
British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake on Monday said things have improved and confidence is coming back since July 1 tragedy but it is far too early for any of them to relax their guard.She appreciated Bangladesh government’s initiatives…
125 highest taxpayers to get national tax cards
The cabinet today approved the draft of “The National Tax Card Policy, 2010 (Amendment)” increasing the number of national tax cards to 125 from existing 20.”The new policy has proposed to raise the number of national tax cards to 125…
Manila court clears suit to send back $15.25m heist money
A Manila court has cleared the ‘execution suit’ outlining the procedures for sending back $15.25 million of Bangladesh Bank’s reserve heist money from the Philippines.”The ‘execution suit’ has outlined the whole procedure for sending back the money from Manila,” Bangladesh…
Institute to be set up for wheat, maize dev; Bill cleared
Dhaka: The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of ‘The Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute Bill, 2016’ seeking to formulate policies on development and production of wheat and maize and implement those. The approval came from the regular weekly…
Dhaka deeply concerned over missile fire targeting Makkah
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Monday expressed deep concern at the reported missile attack by the Houthi targeting the holiest shrine of Islam in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Bangladesh strongly condemned such attacks on the very fundamental symbol of faith and unity of…
National Geographic cover star to be freed on bail
An Afghan woman immortalised on the cover of National Geographic magazine is to be freed on bail, days after she was arrested in Pakistan on fraud charges, reports BBC. Sharbat Gula, whose haunting green eyes made her famous as a…
Top Senate Democrat says FBI chief may have broken law on emails
Washington — The top Senate Democrat said Sunday that FBI Director James Comey may have broken the law when he disclosed 11 days before the election that investigators had newly discovered emails that may be relevant to the inquiry into…