The motorcade of Prof Abu Sayeed, a candidate of Jatiya Oikyafront (JF) for Pabna-1 seat, came under attack at Shimultala near Santhia Bazar here on Thursday, leaving four people injured.
Month: December 2018
Stay alert to prevent 2014-like polls violence: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Thursday asked the intelligence agencies to find out whether there was any conspiracy by any third party behind the recent violence to create an anarchic situation like the ones occurred during the 2014…
Global Compact for Migration starts its journey against odds
As the red carpets are rolled up in Marrakesh after two days of intense declarations and commitments by more than 160 countries, what are the smaller players in this global phenomenon taking back with them?
Bamboo — the magic bullet to rapid carbon sequestration?
As thousands of environmental technocrats, policy makers and academics work round the clock to come up with strategies for mitigation and adaptation to climate change at the United Nations’ conference in Katowice, Poland, one scientist is asking Parties to consider…
Unabated climate change to cause more conflict,hunger
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned of increased conflict and hunger if climate change is left unabated.
Model, actress Airin Sultana to debut in web series ‘Partner’
Entertainment Desk Ramp model and actress Airin Sultana is all set to appear in ‘Partner’, a new web series directed by Anonno Mamun.
Cop24: Pre-2020 ambition gap must not be shifted
Katowice, 13 Dec (Prerna Bomzan) – The gap in ambition for emissions reductions of developed countries in the pre-2020 period must not be passed on to developing countries in the post-2020 timeframe of the Paris Agreement (PA) and must be…
Victory festival begins today
Entertainment Desk The victory festival will begin on Central Shaheed Minar premises amid much enthusiasm and fanfare today.
Free entry for kids to zoo on Dec 16
Children will be able to get free entry to zoo across the country run under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on the Victory Day on December 16.
The significance of human duties and responsibilities
By Chandra Muzaffar As we observe the 70th anniversary of the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the UN General Assembly on the 10th of December 1948, it is imperative that we remind ourselves…
Journalists must take stand in people’s favour: Prof Serajul
Mentioning that there is no term like ‘impartiality or neutrality’ in journalism, Dhaka University Emeritus Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury on Wednesday said journalists must take position in favour of the country’s people.
EC to discuss proposal Thursday to deploy army from Dec 24
The Election Commission Secretariat has drafted a proposal for deployment of the armed forces for nine days from December 24 to January 1 who will act as the striking forces in the 11th parliamentary elections.
HC grants bail to BNP leader Milon in 13 cases
The High Court on Wednesday granted a six-month bail to BNP international affairs secretary and former state minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon in 13 cases filed over extortion and violence.
BNP’s Dhaka-1 contestant Ashfaq released after detention
BNP candidate from Dhaka-1 constituency Khandker Abu Ashfaq was released soon after he along with 16 BNP men was reportedly picked up by police in Dohar upazila on Wednesday evening.
AL to win 168 to 220 seats in Dec 30 election: Joy
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said the ruling Awami League will win in between 168 to 220 seats on its own in the next parliamentary elections billed for December 30.
3 killed as covered van runs over pedestrians in Mymensingh
Mymensingh, Dec 13 – At least three people were killed and another injured when a covered van ran over them on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Shikarikanda in the city on Thursday.
Youth dies in Dhaka City falling off ‘flyover’
Dhaka, Dec 12 – A young man was killed reportedly after falling from the Mayor Hanif Flyover in the city’s Swamibagh area on Wednesday night.
Bangladeshi journalists self-censor as poll nears – Reuters
By Ruma Paul, Serajul Quadir and Zeba Siddiqui Dhaka, Dec 13 (Reuters) – With less than a month to go to a general election, many journalists in Bangladesh say due to ever-tightening media laws they are engaging in self-censorship.
Police appeal to find Chérif Chekatt for Strasbourg shooting
French police have issued a call for help to find the man suspected of opening fire near a Christmas market in Strasbourg. Hundreds of police, soldiers and border agents on both sides of the Franco-German border are trying to find…
Theresa May to join EU summit after surviving vote
Theresa May is heading to Brussels for an EU summit, less than 24 hours after surviving a vote of confidence. The prime minister is seeking legally binding pledges from EU leaders on the Irish backstop – a key obstacle for…
Theresa May survives confidence vote
Prime Minister Theresa May has won a vote of confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party by 200 to 117. After securing 63% of the total vote, she is now immune from a leadership challenge for a year. Speaking…
The Euro at 20 and the futures of Europe
Weakened by a decade of unresolved economic crisis and shaken by the awakening of populism, the European Union (EU) project currently faces four disintegrating factors: Brexit, democratic disaffection, monetary and financial fragmentation and territorial dislocation. If EU member states want…
EC feels embarrassed over election violence: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday said the Election Commission is deeply shocked and embarrassed over the election violence that took place in several districts on Tuesday.
PM starts AL campaign, seeks chance to maintain dev pace
Tungipara (Gopalganj), Dec 12 – Terming the forthcoming general election crucial, Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought another chance to take the country forward keeping its head high in the world arena and continue its…
Dr Kamal launches Oikya Front’s polls campaign from Sylhet
Sylhet, Dec 12 – Jatiya Oikya Front, a major opposition alliance led by Dr Kamal Hossain, formally flagged off its election campaign here on Wednesday through offering fateha at the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R).
Hasina launches AL polls campaign seeking vote for ‘Boat’
Terming the forthcoming general election crucial, Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought another chance to take the country forward keeping its head high in the world arena and continue its ongoing development pace.
CEC embarrassed by attacks on polls campaigns across country
Dhaka, Dec 12 – Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda yesterday said they were embarrassed and saddened for the attacks in the election campaign in different parts of the country including the onslaught on the motorcade of Bangladesh Nationalist Party…
EC, police, admin under full control of govt: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) and police and civil administration are working under the full control of the government.
Election-campaign violence leaves 2 dead, 62 injured
Two Awami League men were killed and 72 people were injured in pre-election violence in Noakhali, Faridpur, Thakurgaon, Manikganj, Bogura and Jhalakathi districts on Tuesday, the second day of electioneering for the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
HC issues rule why appointment of DCs, ROs not illegal
Dhaka, Dec 12 – The High Court (HC) yesterday issued a rule asking authorities concerned to explain why the appointment of divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners as returning officers by the Election Commission for the upcoming election should not be…