BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that law enforcers are arresting their party leaders who have the brighter prospect to win the 11th parliamentary elections.
Day: November 19, 2018
Taking interview by Tarique illegal, says Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday claimed that the process of taking nomination seekers’ interview by ‘fugitive convict and corrupt’ BNP leader Tarique Rahman is illegal.
10 retired defence officers join Gano Forum
Ten retired defense officers on Monday formally joined Dr Kamal Hossain-led Gano Forum ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections.
Khaleda eligible to join election: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party thinks Khaleda Zia, now in jail, is eligible for joining the election and she will do that.
11 years after Cyclone Sidr, a missing fisherman returns
Shahidul Molla, who had gone missing during Sidr, returned home at Amragacchia village in Sharankhola upazila on November 12, 11 years after the devastating cyclone.
Sujon urges EC to exercise full authority for fair polls
Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujon), a civil rights body, on Monday urged the Election Commission to exercise its full authority to make sure that the forthcoming 11th parliamentary elections are held in a credible and participatory manner.
Stay urged on HC verdict against Khaleda in Orphanage case
A provisional leave to appeal was filed on Monday seeking stay on the High Court verdict that extended the jail term of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to 10 years from five years.
Women’s World T20: Bangladesh complete dismal show
Dhaka – Asia Cup champions Bangladesh completed their Group A engagements of the 10-nation ICC Women’s World T20with empty hand losing all the matches following their 30-run defeat against South Africa in the last match at Darren Sammy National Cricket…
Premier Basketball League begins Tuesday
Dhaka – The UniMed UniHealth Metropolis Premier Division Basketball League under the auspices of Bangladesh Basketball Federation begins on Monday at the Dhanmondi wooden floor gymnasium. Managing Director of UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Mohammad Mosaddek Hossain will inaugurate the league in…
BCB XI-Windies match ends in draw
Dhaka – The two-day practice match between Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI and touring West Indies Test side ended in a draw at MA Aziz Stadium here on Monday.
Fed Cup Football: Dhaka Abahani reach final eliminating Sheikh Jamal
Dhaka – A brilliant hat-trick by Nigerian booter Sunday Chizuba guided holders Dhaka Abahani Limited to the final of the Walton Federation Cup Football eliminating three times champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 4-2 goals in the first semifinal at…
Tarique’s interview board joining: ‘EC has nothing to do’
Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed on Monday said the Commission has nothing to do with BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s participation in taking interview of their party candidates through videoconferencing.
Migration into Europe: A long-term solution?
Why has migration become such a big problem? Many reasons can be adduced: the war in Syria, the integration of Eastern Europe, lack of new jobs in many Western countries following the Global Financial Crisis etc. But listing individual reasons…
Farmers getting incentives in Rajshahi division
Around 1.47 lakh small and marginal farmers are getting special agriculture incentives in terms of seed and fertilisers worth around Taka 17.70 crore in eight districts under Rajshahi division.
Higher risk links between kidney disease, type 2 diabetes
More than one-third of Australians with type two diabetes will develop chronic kidney disease (CKD), raising their risk of cardiovascular mortality to “exceptionally high,” scientists said on Monday.
Pranksters plant missing ‘Picasso’ in Romania
A writer who thought she had found a painting by Pablo Picasso stolen in an infamous art heist six years ago said Sunday she was the victim of a “publicity stunt”.
‘Fagun Haway’ to be released on February 8
Entertainment Desk Actor turned film-maker Tauquir Ahmed’s upcoming film, “Fagun Haway – In spring Breeze,” will be released on February 8 next year.
Priyanka tells Nick he’s special, with or without diabetes
On November 17, American singer and actor Nick Jonas, who will soon to marry Priyanka Chopra, wrote a long post on being diagnosed with diabetes 13 years ago. Wife-to-be, Priyanka commented on his post with words of encouragement.
Pamela blasts Australia PM for ‘smutty’ comment
Actress Pamela Anderson has criticised Australia’s prime minister for making “smutty” remarks about her, after earlier asking him to help Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Ms Anderson had urged Scott Morrison to bring Mr Assange to Australia. Mr Morrison rejected her…
Shock as authorities raid Karachi Press Club
Through decades of military coups, civil unrest and martial law, the Karachi Press Club has remained off-limits to Pakistan’s powerful military and intelligence agencies. But this island of democratic resistance in a country prone to religious bigotry and militarisation has…
AL has no right to interfere in BNP activities: Fakhrul
Ruling out Awami League’s objection to taking interview of its nomination seekers by Tarique Rahman through videoconferencing, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam on Sunday said the ruling party has no right to interfere in their party activities.
Book on Khaleda Zia launched
A book on the political life and works of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now in jail, was launched here on Sunday.
Army to work with professionalism if deployed: Gen Aziz
Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed on Sunday said members of Bangladesh Army will work with professionalism if they are deployed during the upcoming parliamentary elections.
রাস্তাঘাটে চলার সময় মেয়েরা পানি কম খায়
বাংলাদেশে সরকার দাবী করে, গত কয়েক দশকে জনস্বাস্থ্য খাতে যে অগ্রগতি হয়েছে তার ফলে বিশেষ করে গ্রামাঞ্চলে খোলা বা কাচা টয়লেটে মলত্যাগ না করার ব্যপারে এক ধরণের সচেতনতা তৈরি হয়েছে। সাম্প্রতিক এক গবেষণায় দেখা গেছে, বাংলাদেশে এক শতাংশের কম মানুষ…
Bd ruling party AL to unveil a pro-youth election manifesto
An Awami League sub-committee on its election manifesto, headed by its Presidium member Abdur Razzaque, will finalise its draft manifesto by Thursday, encompassing issues relating to economic growth and human resource development as its plans to return to power for…
BNP to ‘set aside 70 seats for partners’ as Bd election nears
Keeping aside 70 seats for its two alliance partners, BNP is going to finalise its candidates for 230 seats through a four-day interview of its nomination seekers that began on Sunday.
Khashoggi versus 50,000 Slaughtered Yemeni Children
By Peter Koenig The European Parliament has asked yesterday (25 October) for an immediate embargo on the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia, hence sanctioning the Kingdom of rogue Saudi Arabia which is joining the United States and Israel as…
Ganga Bill ready for introduction in in Indian Parliament
Ganga Bill is ready for introduction in the winter session of Parliament commencing on December 11, 2018, and concluding on 8 January 2019.
Karnaphuli editor held in Chittagong
Chittagong, Nov 19– Detectives arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from his residence at Chawkbazar in the city on Sunday evening on charge of planning acts of sabotage.
Onion Domes: A Temple of Culture and the Truth?
Monowara Begum Moni from Germany At last, I have visited that place, which I have seen very often on TV, the colourful Onion Doms of Moscow. Its name is St. Basil`s Cathedral, an icon of Russia. Its onion- domes have survived…