Dhaka, 08 Feb – BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman, now in London in self exile, will discharge the responsibilities as party chairman in the absence of chairperson Khaleda Zia, who has been taken to jail in a graft case…
Day: February 8, 2018
BNP men, police clash on Khaleda’s drive to court
Dhaka, 08 Feb – Clashes took place between police and BNP activists at different city points when they were heading towards Bakshibazar special court accompanying the motorcade of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia ahead of the verdict despite deployment of BGB,…
3 killed in Gopalganj road crash
Dhaka – At least three people were killed and seven others injured as a bus hit three human-haulers after knocking down two pedestrians at Kathi on Gopalganj-Kotalipara road in Sadar upazila on Thursday noon.
42 crude bombs seized in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh recovered 42 crude bombs from Fatehpur border area in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Thursday morning.
BGB man hurt in Dinajpur smugglers’ attack
Dhaka – A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was injured as smugglers launched an attack on a BGB team during a drive in Birampur bordering area in the district early Thursday.
Razzak-Taijul share 8-wkt to diminish Lankans supremacy
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s spin strength diminished the visiting Sri Lankans batting supremacy claiming all wickets for 222 in 65.3 overs in the middle of the 1st day’s 3rd session in the 1st innings of the decider match of a two-Test…
BD Women’s Volleyball team to take part in Nepal PM Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s Volleyball team will participate in the five-day PM Cup Women’s Invitational Volleyball Championship’2018 in Nepal beginning on February 15.
Tigers score 56/4, trail by 166 runs against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh were trailing by 166 runs with six wickets in hand as they scored 56 for 4 in 22 overs in the first innings on the first day of the series-deciding Mirpur Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
3rd Div Football: Lalbagh SC beat Tangail FA 2-0
Dhaka – Lalbagh Sporting Club beat Tangail Football Academy by 2-0 goal in the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League at Kamalapur Stadium here on Thursday.
Women’s Cricket: Indira Road CA earn massive 196-run victory
Dhaka – Indira Road Cricket Academy earned a massive 196-run victory over Sarkari Shisu Paribar in Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground here on Thursday.
21 Ekushey Padak recipients named
The government announced names of 21 eminent citizens for awarding prestigious Ekushey Padak for 2018 for their contribution in respective fields.The official release from the cultural ministry disclosed the names of the recipients on Thursday.
Where is she now, Hasina asks about Khaleda
Criticising her arch rival Khaleda Zia for instigating violence in 2013, 2014 and 2015, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said ‘where the BNP chief is now’.
Verdict to deepen political crisis: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said the verdict in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case sentencing Khaleda Zia to five years’ imprisonment will deepen the country’s political crisis further.
Fakhrul making false allegation: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Miah on Thursday claimed that BNP secretary general’s allegation of ruling party men’s attacking BNP leaders and workers accompanying Khaleda’s motorcade as false.
Khaleda to appeal to HC against verdict
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will appeal to the High Court (HC) against the lower court verdict in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, said her lawyer and party’s vice-chairman Advocate Khandker Mahbub Hossain.
Khaleda’s deeds exposed her to punishment
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today described BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s punishment as natural consequences of her past deeds particularly her role in burning to death innocent people in the name of political campaign in 2013-2015.
Khaleda sentenced to 5 years in prison
Dhaka, 08 Feb – In a major development, a Dhaka Special Judge’s Court yesterday sentenced BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia for five years imprisonment and her eldest son and BNP’s senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman and four others for 10 years in…
Ex-PM Khaleda Zia awarded 5 years in prison
GreenWatch News Desk Dhaka, Feb 8 – BNP Chairperson and Bangladesh’s PM for three terms Begum Khaleda Zia has been sentenced to 5 years in prison in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. Four others accused in the case have…
PM Hasina in Barisal to open cant, address rally
Dhaka, Feb 8 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Barisal on Thursday morning on a daylong visit to Patuakhali and Barisal districts to open ‘Sheikh Hasina Cantonment’ and attend a public rally.
Three opportunities for humanitarians in 2018
By Larissa Fast London, Feb 6 (IPS) – As 2018 begins, the challenges of humanitarian crises are momentous. Humanitarians are responding to large-scale emergencies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
Gaza health sector on verge of collapse
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Feb 7 (IPS) – UN agencies have sounded the alarm on the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, pointing to the devastating repercussions of the ongoing fuel shortages.
Myanmar’s place at US military drills in Asia draws ire
Washington, Feb 8 (AP/UNB) — Lawmakers are demanding Myanmar’s exclusion from U.S.-led military exercises in neighboring Thailand next week amid pressure for more American sanctions in response to atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.
Court area goes under high security: Khaleda on way
Dhaka, Feb 8 – Law enforcers have taken unprecedented security measures in Bakshibazar and its surrounding areas in Old Dhaka on Thursday as a makeshift court is set to deliver verdict in a graft case against BNP Chief Khaleda Zia.
TK 20 lakh Indian products seized at Benapole
Dhaka – Benapole customs intelligence seized Indian Jardaa, Skin cream, jewelry and fire crackers worth Tk 20 lakh from Benapole-Khulna commuter train on Thursday.
Angelababy walks the red carpet to Tussauds Hong Kong
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong on February 7 invited Angelababy (Yeung Wing) to unveil her world-first wax figure and became the first actress to join Fashion Zone. Angelababy wore a Dior glittering blue gown and stood side-by-side with her figure, attracting…
Mirpur Test: Sri Lanka opt to bat against Bangladesh
Dhaka – Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the s2nd match of a two-Test series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
Fox still expects to win Sky takeover
The Murdoch-controlled 21st Century Fox has said it continues to expect UK approval of its Sky takeover, despite a provisional finding that the deal was not in the public interest. Chief executive James Murdoch said the firm was working with…
SuRie to represent UK at Eurovision 2018
Royal Academy of Music graduate SuRie will represent the UK at Eurovision 2018 with her track Storm. SuRie – real name Susanna Cork – was announced as the winner of Eurovision You Decide after a live ceremony in Brighton, broadcast…
Northeast India: Urge for media accountability
By Nava Thakuria As the alternative media expands its reaches to hundred thousand Indians across the country, thanks to increasingly cheaper internet connectivity, its restraint and liability also start surfacing in public discourses. The limitations and gradually losing credibility of…
6 dead, 88 missing after strong quake hits Taiwan
Hualien, Feb 7 (AP/UNB) — Rescuers were working Wednesday to try to reach people who were trapped after a strong earthquake near Taiwan’s east coast caused several buildings to cave in and tilt dangerously. At least six people were killed…