A three-member BNP delegation, led by its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, on Friday met US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller and discussed various issues relating to 11th national election held on Sunday.
Month: January 2019
AL rally at Suhrawardi Udyan Jan 19 to celebrate win
Awami League (AL) will hold a grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on January 19 to celebrate the massive victory of the party in the 11th parliamentary election.
Ershad says JP to be main opposition
Contradicting his party’s parliamentary body’s decision, Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad on Friday said his party will be the main opposition in Parliament while he will act as the Leader of the Opposition.
US House Democrats challenge Trump on shutdown
The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to end a partial government shutdown, but the move looks certain to be vetoed by President Donald Trump. Mr Trump has said he will reject any measure that does not provide funding…
Climate change forces Central American farmers to migrate
As he milks his cow, Salvadoran Gilberto Gomez laments that poor harvests, due to excessive rain or drought, practically forced his three children to leave the country and undertake the risky journey, as undocumented migrants, to the United States.
Green tech to aid UNHCR supply of safe water to Rohingyas
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners have been turning to green and non-polluting technology, including solar power, to help provide safe and clean water to Rohingyas living in the crowded settlements in Cox’s Bazar district.
China lunar probe sheds light on the ‘dark’ side of the moon
China’s burgeoning space program achieved a lunar milestone on Thursday: landing a probe on the mysterious and misnamed “dark” side of the moon.
HRW calls for independent probe of Bangladesh election
‘An independent and impartial commission should investigate the serious allegations of abuses in the Bangladesh elections, Human Rights Watch said [Thursday]. The allegations include attacks on opposition party members, voter intimidation, vote rigging, and partisan behaviour by election officials in…
Cordyceps, Himalayan Viagra kindles fortunes, begets plunder
by Manu Moudgil on 4 January 2019 • Cordyceps, a caterpillar fungus found in alpine pastures of the Himalayas, is a highly valued aphrodisiac commonly known as “Himalayan Viagra”.
Amari Dhaka’s cascade lounge new Good Morning breakfast
Dhaka, December 2018: Amari’s Lobby Lounge Cascade announces the launch of its new Good Morning Breakfast Menu.
Barrister Mainul granted bail in Digital Case
Dhaka, Jan 03 – The Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka, yesterday (Thursday) granted bail to the former Caretaker Government Adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein after his lawyer submitted the certified copy of the High Court Division in the case filed against him…
AL leader Syed Ashraful Islam passes away
Body to be brought back home Saturday; a decision about burial Friday Dhaka, Jan 3 – Four days after being elected an MP of the 11th parliament, Awami League Presidium member and Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam died of…
Improvement of ease of doing business urged
Dhaka, January 3 – Speakers at a dialogue on Thursday called for effective and essential reforms to attract investment and improve the ease of doing business in Bangladesh.
Undo result, hold fresh polls under neutral govt: Left Front
Dhaka, Jan 03 – The Left Democratic Front on Thursday demanded holding of a fresh national election under a neutral government.
Jayawardene hopes good run of Khulna Titans in BPL
Dhaka – Mahela Jayawardene, the head coach of Khulna Titans, on Thursday said he was optimistic that his team would perform well in the latest edition of Bangladesh Premiere League (BPL).
Tom Moody accepts challenge to defend BPL title for Rangpur
Dhaka – Tom Moddy, the head coach of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champion Rangpur Riders, said on Thursday his side was ready to defend the title in the upcoming season slated to begin from January 5.
Italy’s agriculture Europe’s ‘greenest’, but unsustainable
While Italian agriculture is in a leading position in terms of organic farming, sustainable agriculture and being at the forefront of biodiversity conservation; water scarcity, illegal workers and the role of women and combined ageing of its workforce remain pressing…
Miraz appointed Rajshahi Kings captain
Dhaka – Rajshahi Kings made Mehidy Hasan Miraz their captain for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), despite having no experience of leading a team on the big stage.
Mumbai Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman shares top slot with 5 others
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Saif Sporting Club is tied for the top spot with five other players following the 4th round matches on Wednesday in the IIFL Wealth 4th Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament.
Warner wants to exploit BPL ahead of international comeback
Dhaka – The former vice-captain of Australia Cricket team David Warner, who has been serving a one-year ban for a ball-tampering scandal, is now in Bangladesh to take part in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for the first time.
Khulna journo held for polls report gets bail until Jan 14
A court here on Thursday granted bail until January 14 to Hedait Hossain Mollah, Khulna correspondent of Dhaka Tribune and online portal Bangla Tribune, in a case filed under the Digital Security Act for running a report on the election…
CPJ for instant release Khulna journo held for polls report
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Bangladeshi authorities to immediately release Hedait Hossain Molla, a reporter who was arrested in Khulna over his election coverage.
China lands spacecraft on ‘dark’ side of moon in world first
China’s burgeoning space program achieved a first on Thursday: a landing on the so-called dark side of the moon.
Saudi Arabia says 5 face death penalty in Khashoggi killing
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday it will seek the death penalty against five suspects in the slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, a killing that has seen members of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s entourage implicated in the writer’s…
Khaleda declines comment on national election
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday declined to comment on the latest national election.“No comment,” is what she said when reporters asked her about the December 30 polls after the Niko corruption case hearing.
Army successful in gaining public confidence: Gen Aziz
Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed on Thursday said the army has been successful in gaining the confidence of people by properly performing their duties during the parliamentary elections.
Jatiya Party decides to join Grand Alliance govt
Jatiya Party Parliamentary Party on Thursday decided to join the Awami League-led Grand Alliance government to ‘contribute’ to the country’s further development under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Dec 30 polls ‘a cruel mockery’ with nation: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 03 – Jatiya Oikya Front leaders, who have been elected Member of Parliament (MP) in the just concluded general elections, won’t take the oath and not join the 11th parliament, said Oikya Front spokesperson Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Oikya Front candidates plan memo to EC, cases with tribunal
Dhaka, Jan 3 -All the Jatiya Oikya Front candidates who contested the 11th parliamentary election with ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ symbol will file cases with the election tribunal in their respective seats with the allegations of vote fraud.
Australia swelters in an extreme heatwave
As Australia swelters in an extreme heatwave, a video of a woman in the state of Victoria pouring water into the mouth of a thirsty koala has melted hearts online.