Dhaka, Jan 07 – The BNP on Monday accused the government of depriving party’s jailed chairperson Khaleda Zia from her legitimate rights as a prisoner by not allowing her relatives to meet her for a long.
Day: January 7, 2019
Cabinet may be expanded if need be: Quader
Dhaka, Jan 07 – The ruling Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said that the newly formed Sheikh Hasina-led cabinet size might be expanded if needed in near future.
নির্বাচনের ফলাফল বাতিল ও পুন:নির্বাচন দাবি -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ৩০ ডিসেম্বর নির্বাচনে মানুষের মতামতের প্রতিফলন ঘটেনি। নির্বাচন একপেশে নির্বাচন হয়েছে। ‘ভোট ডাকাতির’ মাধ্যমে মানুষের অধিকার হরণ করা হয়েছে। মানুষ মৌলিক অধিকার ও ভোটাধিকার প্রতিষ্ঠা করতে পারেনি। প্রহসনের…
Manifesto implementation main challenge: Quader
Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said implementing their party’s election manifesto is the main challenge for the 47 new cabinet members who were sworn in today (Monday).
Stone quarry collapse on NE Bd kills two Companiganj workers
At least two workers have been killed as a stone quarry collapsed while extracting stones in Shah Arefin Tila of Companiganj Upazila on Monday.
Britain testing ‘no-deal’ scenario as Brexit vote nears
Britain is testing how its motorway and ferry system would handle a no-deal Brexit by sending a stream of trucks from a regional airport to the port of Dover — even as some legislators try to pressure the government to…
Comilla Arson attack case against Khaleda: Hearing Jan 16
A court here on Monday deferred until January 16 the hearing on charge-framing and a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a murder case filed over the killing of eight people in an arson attack on a…
Ershad, Raushon skip oath-taking ceremony
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad and leader of the opposition of the 10th parliament Raushon Ershad did not turn up at the swearing-in function of the new cabinet members at Bangabhaban on Monday.
RMG workers unrest in Gazipur, Savar, Uttara: Bus torched
Garment workers staged demonstrations in Uttara, Savar and Gazipur on Monday demanding cancellation of the ‘discriminatory’ wage board announced by the government for them, disrupting traffic on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway and Airport road for several hours.
Bangladesh to participate in ITF Asian U-14 Tennis in Bangkok
Dhaka – A six-member Bangladesh Junior Tennis team will take part in the Division-2 competition of the ITF Asian Under-14 Development Championship in Bangkok on Tuesday.
Suspected ‘extortionist’ killed in Chittagong lynching
A suspected extortionist was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Pahartali Bazar in Double Mooring area of the city on Monday.
BPL matches to resume from Tuesday
Dhaka – The sixth edition of the seven-team franchise-basis Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 will resume from Tuesday, after a day’s break.
Dynamites seek to maintain winning streak
Dhaka – Former Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Dhaka Dynamites will seek to maintain their winning streak when they face Khulna Titans as the league will resume on Tuesday after a one-day recess at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Gayle set to feature in BPL as Rangpur to face Comilla
Dhaka – The West Indian explosive batsman Chris Gayle is all set to feature in the sixth edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday when his team Rangpur Riders will face Comilla Victorians. The match will commence at 5:20…
Gazette over new cabinet published
The Cabinet Division on Monday published a gazette distributing portfolios among the new cabinet members immediately after its 47 members took oath at Bangabhaban.
New cabinet led by PM Sheikh Hasina takes oath
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Monday took oath as Prime Minister of the country for the 3rd consecutive term along with her 46 cabinet members following her party’s massive victory in the 11th national election.
US gadget love forecast to grow despite trust issues
The trade group behind the Consumer Electronics Show set to start here Tuesday forecast that US gadget love will grow despite trust and privacy issues hammering the tech world.
Varun Dhawan begins preps for ABCD 3
Remo D’Souza’s dance film, ABCD 3 has been making headlines for the longest time now.
Randhir gives an update on brother Rishi Kapoor’s health
After bringing in the new year with her family, Neetu Kapoor shared pictures from the celebrations on social media with a caption that left fans worried.
List of key Golden Globe winners
Entertainment Desk Here are the winners in key categories at the 76th Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out Sunday in Beverly Hills.
The Uighur question: A civil society solution
By Chandra Muzaffar In the last few months, the International Movement for a Just World (JUST) like so many other civil society groups in various parts of the world has been inundated with videos and articles from different sources alleging…
Jhalokati youth ‘tortured for 20 hrs’ on theft charge
A young man has reportedly been tortured for 20 hours after being confined to a room of the local union parishad complex in Nalchiti upazila on charge of stealing a trawler.
Space tech aid India’s Meghalaya to expand boro rice farming
In Meghalaya’s tough hill terrains that limit field visits, space technology is aiding the selection of areas that are suited for growing and expanding cultivation of boro rice which is sown in winter and harvested in spring/summer, officials said.
Lady Gaga wins best original song at Golden Globes
Lady Gaga was in tears when it was announced she won the second Globe of her career Sunday night for co-writing “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born,” and she has a chance to win another honor later in the show…
Over 61 percent of Bd Parliament members are from Business
Dhaka, Jan 06 – More than 61 (61.07%) percent of the newly elected lawmakers, at least 182 of 298 for the 11th parliament are from the business community, Civil society platform Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) said at a press conference…
Najmul sent to jail upon surrender before court
Dhaka, Jan 06 – A Dhaka court ordered to send former minister Barrister Nazmul Huda to the prison. Judge HM Ruhul Imran of Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka passed the order denying his bail prayer.
SC clears way for Dhaka University student-union election
The Supreme Court on Sunday vacated its earlier order that stayed a High court order asking the Dhaka University authorities to take necessary steps within the next six months to hold Ducsu election.