Dhaka, Oct – The High Court on Monday acquitted Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya of a corruption case in which he was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment earlier by the lower court.
Day: October 8, 2018
Writ on 4,000 cases: Such cases destroy image of police: HC
Dhaka, Oct 6 – The hearing of a writ on four thousand cases making more than three hundred thousand (Three lakh) BNP leaders and activists accused has been adjourned Monday until Tuesday. The writ was filed with the High Court Division…
Can Jose Mourinho survive ‘manhunt’ after stay of execution?
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho survived a wild weekend at Old Trafford to escape what he described as a “manhunt” after a terrible start to the season.
Cox’s Bazar ready to host Bangabandhu GC semifinals
Dhaka – The tourist district of Cox’s Bazar is ready to host the two semifinals of the six-nation 5th Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament beginning in on Tuesday at the new-look 12,000-capacity Birshrestha Ruhul Amin Stadium here.
NCL: Arafat Sunny’s 7-for dismisses Dhaka Div for 206
Dhaka- Dhaka Metropolis left arm spinner Arafat Sunny grabbed seven wickets for 57 runs to bundle out Dhaka Division for 206 runs in 75 overs in the first innings on the first day of the 2nd round Tier-2 match of…
Govt nods draft law keeping death penalty for yaba dealers
The cabinet today approved the draft of new Narcotics Control Act-2018 keeping a provision of awarding capital punishment for carrying, taking, selling or smuggling over 5 grams of yaba.
Khaleda’s overall condition worse: Medical board
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been suffering from several complications, including rheumatoid arthritis and out-of-control diabetes, said the five-member medical board, formed by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for her better treatment, on Monday.
Manna accuses govt of oppression
Convener of Nagorik Oikya Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Monday claimed that no government was such an oppressive one in last 48 years like the current government. He also said Ershad’s government was not so oppressive either.
Act now or pay a high price: UN expert on climate change
A United Nations (UN) expert has said States must accelerate action to address climate change – from solar electricity to climate-friendly agriculture practices – or risk locking in decades of grave human rights violations.
Nobel prize – befitting honour for two great economists
Shahid Iman It is so fitting that this year’s Nobel Prize in economics is awarded to two great economists who reshaped our understanding of the long-term determinants of economic growth: William Nordhaus of Yale “for integrating climate change into long-run…
Interpol president resigns amid Beijing probe
Interpol says a Chinese official who was reported missing has resigned as head of the international police agency. The update came after Beijing announced Meng Hongwei was under investigation in China.
SC Appellate Division gets three more judges
Three judges of the High Court were appointed judges to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday, raising the number of judges in the Appellate Division to seven.
Reporter Jamal Khashoggi disappears in Istanbul
Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist whose writings had jabbed his country’s leaders, seemed at ease in the days before he disappeared after visiting Saudi Arabia’s Consulate here, unconcerned about being tracked by government spies and peripatetic, as always, despite battling…
Suu Kyi promises ‘transparency’ over Rohingya atrocities
Embattled leader Aung San Suu Kyi vowed Monday to increase transparency over her government’s handling of the Rohingya crisis while pitching for foreign investment in Myanmar ahead of a regional summit in Tokyo.
20 killed in upstate New York limo horror
Twenty people have been killed after a limousine careened out of control in what investigators described Sunday as the most deadly transportation accident in the United States for nearly a decade.
Confirmed deaths near 2000, still more likely in Indonesia
The death toll from the devastating earthquake and tsunami on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island neared 2,000 on Monday, but thousands more are believed unaccounted for and officials said search teams plan to stop looking for victims later this week.
Foreign Office alerts against forged letters sent to banks
A group of people, using forged signatures of officials at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are sending letters to various banks and financial institutions apparently seeking financial support in the name of publishing various publications marking international days.
Two American researchers win Nobel in economics
Two American researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize for economics for studying the interplay of climate change and technological innovation with economics.
BNP rejects Digital Security Act, calls it a ‘black’ law
Hours after the disclosure that President Abdul Hamid signed the Digital Security Bill, BNP on Monday announced not to accept such a ‘black’ law.
President assents to Digital Security Bill making it law
President Abdul Hamid has assented to the much-talked- about Digital Security Bill passed in the 22nd session of the current parliament, making it a law.
Pay Tk 100cr to Moon Cinema Hall owner by Dec 8: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs to pay Tk 100 crore to the owner of Moon cinema hall by December 8.
The Collapse Of European Social Democracy, Part 1
Introduction Social Democracy (SD) has been the most powerful political force in Europe since the Second World War. It turned the nation state into the welfare state. Its politics built the welfare state and healthcare systems in West European countries.…
Spanish Flu holds lessons for next pandemic
It was the disease to end all others, infecting a third of humanity, killing tens of millions in their beds and prompting panicked talk of the end of days across continents still reeling from war.
Villain ‘Venom’ is box office hero in North American theaters
Superhero blockbuster “Venom” saved the day at the North American box office this weekend, pulling in an estimated $80 million in ticket sales, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Turongomi performs ‘Waterness’ at Hatirjheel
Cultural Correspondent Turongomi Repertory Dance Theatre has performed a unique feat. The dance troupe led by Puja Sengupta has performed a ‘Waterdance’ at Hatirjheel in the capital.
Actress Rani Mukerji hopes to win hearts in China with Hichki film
India’s popular Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji hopes to win hearts in China with the release of her comeback film Hichki there on Oct. 12.
Progress in SDGs execution in South, SW Asia: CSO Statement
Review of progress and achievements in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in South and South West Asia. The Challenges of Empowering people, ensuring inclusiveness and equality in South Asia, the theme of HLPF 2019.
Dutch fighter jets escort KLM flight after brawl onboard
The Dutch air force scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to escort a KLM aircraft from Abu Dhabi to land in Amsterdam after an unruly passenger “screamed” and displayed “aggressive” behaviour onboard, according to reports.
Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Dev: Issues addressed
3rd October, South and SouthWest Asian CSOs strategy meeting on SDGs Review of Goals relevant for the sub-region; critical success factors and challenges and there were Presentation on SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 13, followed by…
Climate report: Scientists politely urge ‘act now, idiots’
It’s the final call, say scientists, the most extensive warning yet on the risks of rising global temperatures.