Dhaka, Feb 14 – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Wednesday took cognizance of a charge sheet against BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 58 others in an arson case filed with Paltan Police Station of…
Day: February 14, 2018
BNP ends hunger strike 3 hours before time on request
Dhaka, Feb 14 – The BNP on Wednesday ended its token hunger strike demanding the release of chairperson Khaleda Zia in the city three hours before the schedule time upon request from law enforcers.
Man to die in Bagerhat murder case
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to death, another to life-term imprisonment and 29 others to five years jail each for killing a man over a disputed land in 2001.
Tigers to face Sri Lanka in 1st T20I in Mirpur Thursday
Dhaka – The first match of the Rocket two-match Twenty20I series between hosts Bangladesh and touring Sri Lanka will be held on Thursday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh Cycling team leaves for Malaysia
Dhaka – A seven-member Bangladesh Cycling team left the capital for Malaysia on Wednesday to compete in three Asian meets – 38th Asian Track, 25th Asian Junior Track and 7th Para Asian Track Championships — to be held in Kuala…
3rd Div Football: Lalbagh SC beat Kallol Sangha 1-0
Dhaka – Lalbagh Sporting Club managed 1-0 goal victory over Kallol Sangha in the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League at Kamalapur Stadium here on Wednesday.
Structural neglect of human rights impacts financial crisis
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – The policy responses to the recent financial crisis have revealed a deep-seated structural neglect of human rights in economic policy formulation, insufficient protection of the most vulnerable and a lack of attention to participation, consultation, transparency…
Automated digital tools threaten pol campaigns in Latin America
By Emilio Godoy Mexico City, Feb 13 (IPS) – The use of technological tools in political campaigns has become widespread in Latin America, accompanied by practices that raise concern among academics and social organisations, especially in a year with multiple…
Emirates faces calls from crew to improve conditions, benefits
Emirates faces calls from its cabin crew to improve conditions and benefits as airline workers show increasing confidence in demanding more from the booming global industry. In the latest sign of cost pressures that could temper a rebound in airline…
Dozens of nude models brave cold, rain for Polar Bear Paint
New York, Feb 12 (AP/UNB) — Cold feet can’t stop naked models from parading around New York City. Dozens of body-painted models walked through the chilly streets and posed for photos in a drizzle on Saturday as part of the…
Case against Khaleda filed by her favourite people: PM
Rome (Italy), Feb 14 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the government wants to build a peaceful environment in the country.
‘Robber’ killed in Laxmipur gunfight
Dhaka – A suspected robber was shot dead in a gunfight between two groups of robbers in Berirmatha area in Char Shahi union in Laxmipur early Wednesday, police said.
BSF tortures two BD fishermen in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) picked up two Bangladeshi fishermen from Padma River along Khorchaka border in Godagari upazila in Rajshahi and beat them up mercilessly early Tuesday.
Schoolboy beaten to death in Satkhira
Dhaka – A schoolboy was allegedly beaten to death by rivals at Bokchara intersection in Sadar upazila following dispute over a trifling matter on Tuesday night.
Furniture factory, 3 shops gutted in Magura
Dhaka – At least four shops were gutted in a fire that broke out in Natun Bazar area in Magura town early Wednesday.
Cold comes to Pyeongchang ahead of Olympics
Pyeongchang,(AP/UNB) – The temperature at the Olympic Stadium in Pyeongchang was minus-3 Fahrenheit (minus-16 Celsius) when many athletes and officials woke up. Sidewalks in the nearby mountain cluster were sparsely populated all day.
Fortify rights calls on UNSC to take Myanmar to ICC
Dhaka, Feb 14 – The United Nations Security Council should refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court for investigations into accusation of genocide and other atrocity crimes against Rohingya Muslims, Fortify Rights said on Tuesday.
Biggest carmakers on the planet?
The biggest carmakers on the planet are posting their sales numbers for 2017 – so who is officially ranked number one? Is it Germany’s Volkswagen Group – which knocked Toyota off the top spot in the 2016 figures? Or one…
BNP on hunger strike seeking Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 14 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP leaders and activists started observing a 6-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday morning demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
’54 Palestinians die’ as Israel refuses medical permits
by Farah Najjar Israel was responsible for at least 54 Palestinian deaths last year as it rejected hundreds of medical permit requests it received from Gaza residents seeking treatment outside the besieged strip, rights groups have said.
SSC questions on mobile sets before exam in Ctg
Chittagong, Feb 13 – The administration found Physics question papers on mobile phones of the examinees outside of the examination centre of Bangladesh Mahila Samity School and College in the city on Tuesday.
Suspected robber killed in Laxmipur gunfight
Laxmipur, Feb 14 – A suspected robber was shot dead in a gunfight between two groups of robbers in Berirmatha area in Char Shahi union of the district early Wednesday, police said.
BSF tortures two BD fishermen in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Feb 14 – Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) picked up two Bangladeshi fishermen from Padma River along Khorchaka border in Godagari upazila and beat them up mercilessly early Tuesday.
India’s Sitharaman warns Pakistan after Jammu attack
by Zeenat Saberin New Delhi, India – India has warned Pakistan that it “will pay” for its “misadventure” in Indian-administered Kashmir in the wake of a deadly attack on an army camp in Jammu city.
BNP to observe 6-hr hunger strike Wednesday
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP will observe a six-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
Tiger census in Sundarbans begins Wednesday
Khulna, Feb 13 – A joint team of the Department of Forest and the conservation organisation WildTeam will launch a 75-day tiger census in the Sundarbans on Wednesday, also the Sundarbans Day.
SC clears way for 2,201 recruitments in Sonali banks
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for holding recruitment process of 22,01 posts in different officers of the state-owned Sonali Bank in accordance with its previous circular issued in 2016.
BNP leader Dudu sent to jail
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday sent BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu to the jail in a sabotage case filed with Ramna Model Police Station of the city.
AL infighting injures 10 in Jhenaidah
Dhaka – At least 10 people were injured on Tuesday in a factional clash between two groups of ruling Awami League men over establishing supremacy in Ibrahimpur area of Sailakupa in the district.
Man to die for killing mother-in-law in Netrakona
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday awarded death penalty to a man for killing his mother-in-law in Mubarakpur of Sadar upazila in 2016.