The High Court on Monday dropped from the cause list a contempt of court petition filed against the Dhaka University Vice-chancellor, its Proctor and Treasurer for not taking steps to arrange election of the DU Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) in…
Year: 2018
Power-efficient appliances emphasised to protect Ozone layer
Speakers at a seminar stressed on the production of power efficient inverter technology’s appliances for the sake of Ozone layer protection and global warming control.
Two get 15 years in jail for money laundering
A court here on Monday sentenced two men to 15-year jail term under separate sections of penal code in a money laundering case filed by then Anti-Corruption Bureau in 2003.
Fair election under partisan govt possible: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday said clean and credible election under a partisan government is possible if all political parties and stakeholders play supportive and responsible role.
Govt body for abolishing quota from 9th to 13th grades
The body, formed by the government to review the existing quota system in public service, has recommended abolishing the quota system from 9th to 13th grades (1st class and 2nd class) of government jobs.
‘Missing’ Narayanganj JCD chief held with ‘pistol’
District Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Moshiour Rahman Rony, who reportedly went missing from the capital on Saturday night, was arrested along with arms from Fatullah area here early Monday, claim police.
Medical board’s report on Khaleda’s health manufactured: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday alleged that the medical board’s report on its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health is ‘manufactured’ by the government.
The future of NATO: An interview
An interview with Daniel Falcone on the future of NATO that considers Trump’s brazen challenges and the tepid responses of European political leaders, and what this interplay signifies for the future of world order. At least, Trump’s approach has so…
1991-like election-time govt possible, says Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Monday said an election-time government like that of 1991 can be formed without amending the Constitution to hold the next general election in a credible and acceptable manner.
Deal to use Ctg, Mongla ports to ship Indian goods okayed
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft agreement on the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports for the movement of goods to and from India.
Who really creates value in an economy?
After the 2008 global financial crisis, a consensus emerged that the public sector had a responsibility to intervene to bail out systemically important banks and stimulate economic growth. But that consensus proved short-lived, and soon the public sector’s economic interventions…
Worldwide effects of asbestos use
Earlier this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States (EPA) issued a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) on asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that is also a known carcinogen. Asbestos is the only definitive cause of mesothelioma, a…
Prosecution wants highest punishments to grenade attack accused
Dhaka, Sept 17 – Placing arguments on some points of law, the prosecution yesterday formally completed their closing arguments in the August 21 grenade attack cases.
Fuad Zaman confesses to derogatory remarks on Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Sept 17 – Fuad Zaman, 43, son-in-law of Sultan Shahriar Rashid, a death sentence executed convict in the Bangabandhu murder case, yesterday made a confessional statement in the case filed for making derogatory remarks about the Father of the…
Two get 15 years in jail for money laundering
Dhaka – A court here on Monday sentenced two men to 15-year jail term under separate sections of penal code in a money laundering case filed by then Anti-Corruption Bureau in 2003.
4 get life term for murder in Meherpur
Dhaka – A court here on Monday sentenced four people to life term imprisonment for killing former panel mayor of Meherpur municipality Mizanur Rahman Ripon in 2011 in Meherpur .
IBBL signs MoU with Insaf Barakah Kidney, General Hospital
Dhaka, Sept 17 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Insaf Barakah Kidney and General Hospital recently at Islami Bank Tower.
Gazipur Metropolitan Police starts operation
Dhaka, Sept 17 – The Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP), the 7th metropolitan police in the country, officially started it’s journey on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Gazipur Metropolitan Police through a video conference from Ganabhaban at 11 am.
Tri-Nation Deaf Cricket: Pakistan reach final beating India
Dhaka- An all-round performance by Omar enabled Pakistan to reach the final of the Walton Tri-Nation T20 Deaf Cricket with one match to spare beating their traditional rivals and defending champions India by four wickets in their 3rd match at…
Journalists assaulted at BAU Vice-Chancellor’s office
Mymensingh, Sept 17 – The Officers’ association members of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) went wild at the Vice-Chancellor office in front of Vice-Chancellor on Monday. Journalists were harassed while capturing photos in camera at that time. Sources said, on Monday…
Publication ceremony of two books on Kazi Zafar held
Dhaka, Sept 17 – The publication ceremony of two books on Jatiya Party leader and former prime minister Kazi Zafar Ahmed was held at the National Press Club in Dhaka on Monday with speakers calling for upholding the spirit of…
Women’s Handball: Narail, Kishoreganj reach final
Dhaka – Narail and Kishoreganj Districts reached the final of the Inter-Divisional Women’s Handball Tournament eliminating their rivals in the semifinals at Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex in Dhanmondi on Monday.
NASA counts down to launch of laser study of ice sheets
NASA counted down Saturday to the launch of its $1 billion ICESat-2 mission, using advanced lasers to uncover the true depth of the melting of Earth’s ice sheets.
Paris, Brussels call for car-free day in Europe
Europe should hold an annual car-free day in a bid to ease air pollution, the mayors of Paris and Brussels said Saturday on the eve of a vehicle-free day in their cities.
Kareena to star in a woman-centric dark comedy?
After welcoming little Taimur Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan finally made her come back in films with Shashanka Ghosh’s Veere Di Wedding.
Green Book’ wins Toronto film festival audience prize
Peter Farrelly’s dramatic comedy buddy movie “Green Book,” starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, won the Toronto International Film Festival audience prize on Sunday, making it a surprise Oscar contender.
DU Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall holds cultural programme
Culture Desk Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall of Dhaka University (DU) organized its annual cultural programme and prize giving ceremony of internal sports and literature competition at the Hall Auditorium on Saturday.
Brett Kavanaugh ‘sexual assault victim’ speaks out
A woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by US President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, has identified herself. Christine Blasey Ford told the Washington Post Mr Kavanaugh had pinned her to a bed and tried to undress…
Typhoon Mangkhut batters South China
A powerful storm which killed dozens of people in the Philippines is now making its way across southern China. Typhoon Mangkhut is one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in decades. Two people have been killed in…
N’ganj BNP’s associate JCD president ‘missing’ from capital
Narayanganj, Sept 16 – Narayanganj District Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Mashiur Rahman Roni has been missing from capital Dhaka since Saturday night.