Accusing CJI Dipak Misra of ‘misusing his position’, senior party leader Kapil Sibal said that democracy can thrive only when the Judiciary stands firm, independent of the executive, and discharges its duty honestly. The Indian Express Report.
Day: April 20, 2018
Change-sheet in Gulshan attack case next month
Chargesheet in the case of July 1, 2016 militant attack on Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan area of the capital city will be submitted to the concerned court next month as investigation into the matter reached its final stage.
African youth demands a seat at table
A new wave is sweeping across Africa. Elections on the continent are increasingly yielding younger leadership than ever before. From presidents to ministers and governors, senators to members of parliament, Africa’s young people are demanding a seat at the political…
What’s Been Stopping The Left?
Why were democratic political systems not responsive early enough to the grievances that autocratic populists have successfully exploited – inequality and economic anxiety, decline of perceived social status, the chasm between elites and ordinary citizens? Had political parties, particularly of…
MPs’ campaign in city polls violation of constitution: BNP
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday said it will be a violation of the constitution if the Election Commission (EC) allows MPs to carry out electioneering in Khulna and Gazipur city polls billed for May 15.
BD PM says country cannot wait for help with climate action
Bangladesh must take climate adaptation matters into its own hands and “cannot wait for assistance”, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Tuesday.
Cumilla sets record producing black tomato
Cumilla, April 20 – Jamil Selim, a resident of Thakurpara in the city, has successfully produced black-coloured tomato, ‘Beauty Black’, in Bangladesh for the first time.
Jet skids off runway causing Kathmandu airport chaos
KATHMANDU, April 20 – A Malaysian jet carrying 139 people that aborted its takeoff and skidded into mud forced Kathmandu airport to shut down for more than 12 hours until the plane was moved Friday.
Indigenous fishes release huge eggs in Halda
CHATTOGRAM, April 20- Mother fish of indigenous species have released a huge quantity of eggs in the Halda river, the only natural fish breeding sanctuary in the world, early today.
Now, relatives fail to meet Khaleda in jail
Dhaka, April 20 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that their chairperson’s relatives were not allowed to meet Khaleda Zia in jail as she is very sick.
Fresh trouble at DU; some resident students forced out
Dhaka, April 20 – Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council on Friday demanded resignation of Dhaka University’s Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall Provost Sabita Rezwana Rahman over ‘forcing’ several students out of the dormitory, triggering a fresh trouble on the campus.
Quader’s remark on Khaleda’s illness indicates plot against her: BNP
Dhaka, April 20 – BNP on Friday alleged that Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader’s remark on their Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s illness has manifested the government’s deep-rooted plot against her life.
Man killed in C’nawabganj road crash
Dhaka – A man was killed when a truck hit a motorbike at Ranihati in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Friday.
Youth ‘kills self’ jumping before train in Pabna
Dhaka – A young man allegedly committed suicide jumping before a running train at Chatmohar Railway Station in Chatmohar upazila on Friday morning.
Youth found dead in Sherpur paddy field
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a young man from a paddy field of Kandapara village in Sadar upazila in Sherpur on Friday morning.
Laxmipur youth held with ‘gun, hemp’
Dhaka – Police arrested a young man reportedly along with an LG, three bullets and 5 kg hemp at Charmohona in Raipur upazila in Laxmipur early Friday.
Woman held with ‘10,000 Yaba pills’ in city
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested an alleged female drug dealer along with 10,000 Yaba pills from Mirpur in the city on Thursday evening.
Hundreds celebrate former first lady Barbara Bush in Houston
Houston, Apr 20 (AP/UNB) — The memorials to former first lady Barbara Bush have begun with a celebration of her life in front of Houston’s City Hall.
Hasina on TIME’s list of 100 most influential people
Dhaka, Apr 19 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been included on the list of TIME magazine’s 100 world’s most influential people for 2018.
Make multilateral trade regime more inclusive: PM Hasina
London, Apr 19 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon the Commonwealth member countries to work for making multilateral trade regime more inclusive and sustainable one.
Man found dead in Chuadanga
Dhaka – A man was found dead at Garchapra village in Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga on Thursday.
বাংলাদেশের মানুষের প্রতি শ্রদ্ধা না থাকলে সম্পর্ক খারাপ হবে: বিএনপি নেতা
বিবিসি বাংলা, ঢাকা ভারতের একটি প্রভাবশালী গবেষণা প্রতিষ্ঠান অবজারভার রিসার্চ ফাউন্ডেশন বাংলাদেশের আগামী নির্বাচন নিয়ে মন্তব্য করার পর বিএনপির এক নেতা বলেছেন, বাংলাদেশের মানুষের প্রতি যদি ভারতীয় নীতিনির্ধারকদের শ্রদ্ধা না থাকে তাহলে দুটো দেশের সম্পর্ক ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হবে।
Moses sparkles as Chelsea beats Burnley
Burnley,(AP/UNB) – Chelsea kept alive its slim chance of sneaking into next season’s Champions League with a 2-1 win at Burnley Thursday.
Atletico defeat leaves Barcelona on brink of title
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Atletico Madrid lost 3-0 at Real Sociedad on Thursday, leaving Barcelona one victory away from clinching the Spanish league title.
EarthDay2018: Eating as if the planet mattered
Danielle Nierenberg At Food Tank, every day is Earth Day, but we invite you to celebrate with us a on April 22nd and challenge you to reflect upon your own eating habits. Are you eating as if the planet matters?