Dhaka–A sedition complaint has been filed against Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of English daily The Daily Star, for publishing corruption reports against Awami League president Sheikh Hasina,supplied by DGFI, without any verification.
Year: 2016
10 questions for US presidential candidates
Danielle Nierenberg In a recent poll by the Union of Concerned Scientists, 94 percent of American voters expressed concern about the state of the food system – and also said that food was a very important issue to them. More…
Book launched at BAU
A book was launched at the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) vice-chancellor’s office. on last monday. Titled ‘Shopnoloker sagorkanna’ the book was written by young poet & journalist Ariful Islam yesterday.
Professor Yunus inspires Indian youth
Top Indian business houses met Professor Muhammad Yunus on February 8, 2016 at Mumbai, India at a daylong conference to expand social business in India to tackle pressing social problems. Some of the leading corporations, including Tata Companies, Boston Consulting…
Nine gold bars concealed in abdomen recovered at airport
Dhaka – Nine gold bars were recovered by Customs Intelligence after the carrier of the consignment released those through his stool passage at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on early Wednesday. The nine gold bars were concealed inside stomach of the…
Human chain at BAU demanding BCS Technical Cadre
BAU Correspondent A human chain was formed at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) campus demanding to start Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) technical cadre for the agricultural and food engineers yesterday.
Green shops make more money
Vaidehi Shah A new study by the World Green Building Council shows retailers how to cash in on the clear link between sustainable store design and higher sales. Retail shop owners who include sustainable features such as natural light, greenery,…
The environmental costs of Valentine’s Day flowers?
Kathleen Buckingham With Valentine’s Day around the corner, World Resources Institute research associate Kathleen Buckingham examines the environmental impact of flowers. Valentine’s Day has come around again. Far from a modern invention, pre-Christian Romans celebrated the Saint beheaded by Claudius…
Leopard killed as it attacks Mayor in Sherpur
A curious municipality mayor fell into the wrath of a scared leopard in Sribordi upazila of Sherpur on Wednesday. Witnesses said Sribordi mayor Abu Syed, 30, was attacked when he went to have a glimpse of the animal which entered…
Govt actions don’t match President’s speech: Bnp
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that though president Abdul Hamid advocated for a free media for democracy, the government is working against his spirit. “A few days back, the president at the…
EU Parliament del inquires steps to protect bloggers
The visiting delegation of the European Parliament (EP) on Wednesday met chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Mizanur Rahman and inquired about government steps in protecting bloggers or freethinkers. After the meeting, Rahman said the delegation members wanted…
Judges hing govt facilities must abide by rules: Justice Sinha
Chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Wednesday asked the incumbent and retired judges, who are enjoying government facilities, to abide by the code of conduct, reports UNB news agency. He made suggestion during the hearing of the appeal filed by…
Undermining opposition is promoting terrorist groups: US
The United States Intelligence Community has feared that prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s continuing efforts to “undermine the political opposition in Bangladesh will probably provide openings for transnational terrorist groups to expand their presence in the country.”
Rana Plaza accused secure bail
Court Correspondent Two factory inspectors on Wednesday secured bail after they surrendered to the court in the murder case filed in connection with the collapse of Rana Plaza building.
NGO founder: Sustainable Development Goals will work
Fazle Hasan Abed sold his flat in 1971 and used the money to set up BRAC, which is now considered to be the world’s largest NGO. El País -Planeta Futuro reports.Sir Fazle Hasan Abel spoke with El País’ Alejandra Agudo.”I…
Allegation against police for tea-stall owners death is proven true
Court Correspondent Allegation of sexual harassment against Sub-Inspector (SI) Ratan Kumar Howlader of capital’s Adabor Police Station has been found true on Wednesday afternoon.
104 held in special drives with Yaba, Liquor in Ctg
Chittagong district police in a series of overnight drives arrested 104 persons including two Jammat Islami activists with Yaba tablets and liquor from different upazilas of the district on Tuesday night.Abdul Awal, Additional Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) of Chittagong…
Junior Tigers aim to seal final berth in ICC U-19 WC
Motivated Bangladesh U-19 team embarked on a new mission to secure the coveted final as they face visiting West Indies U-19 team in the second semi-final of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup scheduled to be held tomorrow (Thursday) at…
ODI fallout has Australia fired up for NZ Test
Australia have warned of a “fiery clash” in the first Test against New Zealand starting in Wellington on Friday as tensions continue to simmer over the bizarre ODI dismissal of Mitchell Marsh.Australian captain Steve Smith, who was clearly annoyed at…
SA Games Handball: Bangladesh Women’s crush Afghanistan 62-5
Bangladesh Women’s Handball team made a good start in the SA Games outplaying Afghanistan by 62-5 goals at the LNIPE Tepesia, Sonapur on Wednesday.Bangladesh led the first half by 30-2 goals.
Ctg dist. bar polls ends
The election of the Chittagong District Bar Association (CDBA), the country’s second largest professional body of the pleaders, was held today in a peaceful manner.Election commission sources said a total of 2,828 lawyers out of 3,450 exercised their right to…
Jamaat leader arrested in C’nawabganj
Members of Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Abdul Mannan Sentu Market area in the district town this noon.The arrestee was M Enamul Haque, 49, a member of the district executive committee of Jamaat-e-Islami and…
36th BCS preliminary result out
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the results of the preliminary examination of the 36th edition of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS).A total of 13,830 job-seekers have qualified for written tests.PSC Controller of Examinations AYM Nesar Uddin told bdnews24.com on…
Supreme Court calls halt to Obama climate initiative
President Barack Obama’s plans to regulate emissions of carbon dioxide from US power plants have been stalled by the US Supreme Court. The court ruled that the president’s Clean Power Plan could not go forward until all legal challenges were…
Trump, Sanders win New Hampshire caususes
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders have shaken up the US presidential race with decisive victories in the New Hampshire primary. Billionaire Mr Trump is likely to get more than twice the number of votes of the next Republican…
Shamsuddin making apex court controversial: Bnp
Dhaka – BNP on Tuesday protested retired Appellate Division judge Shamsuddin Choudhury’s remarks involving its chairperson and the Chief Justice, saying he is trying to make the country’s apex court controversial with his ‘imprudent’ comments.
Sri Lanka stun India in first T20
Debutant Kasun Rajitha picked up three crucial wickets to help a depleted Sri Lanka stun the top-ranked Indians by clinching a five-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international in Pune Tuesday.Belying their status as underdogs, the inexperienced Sri Lankan pace…
De Kock, Amla centuries sink England
Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla hit hundreds and shared a double century opening partnership as South Africa kept the series against England alive by winning the third one-day international by seven wickets at SuperSport Park on Tuesday.Joe Root made…
New British envoy assures easing visa for Bangladeshis
New British High Commissioner Alison Blake has assured the foreign minister of her “cooperation” to make visa processing easier for Bangladeshis.She called on Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Tuesday.The foreign ministry said the minister highlighted the role of Bangladesh…
Obama seeks funds to fight Zika
President Barack Obama will ask the US Congress for more than $1.8 billion in emergency funds to fight Zika at home and abroad and pursue a vaccine, the White House said on Monday, but he added there is no reason…