Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said that the government is still in favour of keeping the International Crimes Tribunal in its present complex old High Court building.
Day: January 4, 2017
IFALPA awarded Biman’s Captain Nawshad
Dhaka-The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Association (IFALPA) has highly lauded Biman’s Captain Nawshad for his extraordinary professional skill and proficiency to safely land the Flight BG 122 on December last year.
Killing of any MP not to be tolerated, warns PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the trial of the killers of Awami League MP Manjurul Islam Liton would surely be held as the murder of any MP or elected public representative can never be tolerated.”Killing an elected public…
More than 150 inmates escape in Philippine prison break
More than 150 inmates have escaped from a south Philippines prison after gunmen launched an attack.The authorities suspect the gunmen are linked to Islamist separatist groups.Around 100 armed men stormed the jail and engaged in a shoot-out with guards, as…
Marriage of 8-Year-Old Girl Suspended in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s family security program has suspended the marriage of an 8-year-old girl to a man of about 30, after receiving a complaint from a relative of the child, Saudi media reported.The father of the bride wanted to arrange the…
Brazil: Regain Control of Prison System
Brazil needs to seize control of its prison system from gangs and guarantee the safety of all detainees, Human Rights Watch said today.A relative of a prisoner holds a local newspaper, which shows a headline about a deadly prison riot,…
Australia 454-4 at lunch in Pakistan Test
Dhaka – Australia were 454 for four at lunch on day two of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney on Wednesday.
Minor boy killed in Chuadanga train accident
Dhaka – A minor boy was killed and four others were injured as a mail train crushed a private car in Jibannagar Upazila in Chuadanga today.The deceased was identified as Rafi, 6, hailed from the village Andulbaria of the Upazila. The…
28 held in Satkhira
Dhaka – Police, in special drives from Tuesday night to this morning, arrested 28 persons from seven upazilas in Satkhira .Sources with the district police said they were picked up from different areas of the district.
Blankets distributed in Narail
Dhaka -The district community policing at a function at the local police lines on Tuesday distributed 200 blankets among cold-hit people.Sources concerned said the community policing undertook the blanket distribution programme for mitigating sufferings of the cold-hit poor people.
Akshay to star in Salman and Karan Johar’s first joint production
Call it the coming together of friends for a professional reason. Salman Khan and Karan Johar have now joined hands to roll out their maiden joint production venture and the same will star none other than their close friend Akshay…
Shabana Azmi, Raveena, Sonu talk about suicide awareness
There is a thin line between celebrities and depression, and unfortunately at times suicide. More often than not, the fame and stardom that soak our stars in success and get them used to the fandom that follows them, brings about…
World’s oldest known killer whale Granny dies
The world’s oldest known killer whale, affectionately known as Granny, is missing and presumed dead, researchers say. This matriarch orca’s official name was J2; she was a focal point of a 2016 BBC Radio 4 science documentary. The programme followed…
Global launch by Huawei of new mid-range smartphone
Chinese electronics giant Huawei announced Tuesday a global launch of its mid-range Honor 6x smartphone which includes dual-lens camera technology and is aimed at young consumers. The smartphone, which was launched in China last year, will be available in 13…
Reynolds, Fisher to get joint funeral
Screen icon Debbie Reynolds and her daughter, “Star Wars” legend Carrie Fisher, are to be buried side by side among numerous stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, US media reported Tuesday. ABC News said a private memorial service limited to family…
A trip to the land of endangered ancient olive trees
The sun sets in eastern Spain and dozens of ancient olive trees cast long shadows on the ground. Once dug up and sold as luxury items for the wealthy, they are increasingly protected as farmers and authorities realise these trees,…
Tokyo shares start 2017 on higher note
Tokyo shares opened higher Wednesday on the first trading day of 2017, following gains on Wall Street driven by optimism about the US economy. The dollar’s gain also perked up sentiment. Troubled autoparts maker Takata jumped more than 17 percent…
Two robbery suspects killed in Chandpur ‘shootout’
Dhaka – Police in Chandpur have said that two suspected robbers have been killed during a raid early on Wednesday, bdnews24.com reported on Wednesday.
MP Liton sisters want murder probe go beyond Jamaat
Slain MP Manjurul Islam Liton’s widow may have seconded the Awami League view that Jamaat-e-Islami is involved in her husband’s murder, but his sisters hope that the investigation takes into account other possible angles as well, reports bdnews24.com. On Tuesday…
Universities are living things!
Of late, the universities came under severe criticism. But in reality, universities in the country are working relentlessly to imparting knowledge on different disciplines of humanities and science. Of course there are some gap and lapses on the part of…
NY governor makes college tuition free for middle class families
NY 03 Jan: Governor Cuomo presents 1st proposal of 2017 making college tuition free for NY middle class families. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Joins Governor for Announcement at LaGuardia Community College First-in-the-Nation Program Provides Free Tuition to New Yorkers Making…
FBI, CIA wrong about Russians hacking the DNC: Assange
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is still insisting that his organization was not in collusion with Russian state actors when it published hacked information about the Democratic Party during the U.S. presidential election, putting himself at odds with the findings of…
Mexico registers first baby with maternal last names
Mexico City (AP/UNB) — The first baby in Mexico to be officially named with the maternal surnames of both parents has been registered in the northern state of Nuevo Leon.
Biker killed in Jessore road accident
Jessore – A motorcyclist was killed as a truck rammed his bike at Bakchar in the district town on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Ajmal Hoque, 40, son of Majid Morol, a resident of Kachua area in the…
2 killed in Satkhira road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed and three others injured as a truck plunged into a roadside ditch at Nehalpur in Tala upazila of Satkhira early Wednesday.
Bill and Hillary Clinton to attend Trump inauguration
Washington (AP/UNB) — Falling in line with tradition, Bill and Hillary Clinton plan to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration. It’s a decision that will put Hillary Clinton on the inaugural platform as her bitter rival from the 2016 campaign assumes the…
Suspected rebels storm Philippine jail, 132 escape
Philippines (AP/UNB) — More than 130 inmates have escaped in one of the largest jailbreaks in recent years after suspected Muslim rebels attacked a jail in the southern Philippines before dawn on Wednesday, officials said.
Dhaka North City Corpn market fire tamed after 15 hrs
Dhaka – Firefighters tamed the fire that razed through the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Market on Tuesday afternoon after over 15 hours. A total of 23 firefighting units brought the blaze under control around 5:45pm, sources at the Fire…
DCCI demands probe of Market fire: 5 member body formed
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has urged the government to launch a probe into the fire that broke out at Dhaka North City Corporation Market at Gulshan on Tuesday to know the exact reasons.
BNP accuses AL of pursuing ‘threat culture’
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday said Awami League’s threat to file a lawsuit against Khaleda Zia is nothing but the outcome of the ruling party’s ‘threat culture’.