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UN emissary Taranco arrives Friday to help resolve deadlock
In an apparent last-ditch effort to resolve the political crisis in Bangladesh, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández Taranco arrives here on Friday evening to “encourage dialogue” for parliamentary elections billed for January 5.
AL won’t allow Hasina to quit: Quader
Dhaka – Communications Minister of the polls-time cabinet Obaidul Quader on Thursday said Awami League will not allow Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit.
72-hr blockade from Saturday: Govt created Afghan-like situation: BNP
Opposition BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has created a volatile situation like Afghanistan in the country by resorting to repressive acts and imposing a ban on political activities.
24 killed in 131-hr blockade till Thursday
The nationwide straight 131-hour road-rail-waterway blockade, enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance, ended at 5pm on Thursday amid violent incidents like clashes and arson on vehicles that left 24 people dead.
Kazi Zafar meets Khaleda, again
Kazi Zafar Ahmed is meeting Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia for the second time in a week after being expelled from the Jatiya Party.
JP ministers’ resignation drama
Jatiya Party ministers have not yet resigned from the all-party cabinet, the party’s Secretary General ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader has said. He, however, said they might resign any time as per the decision of the party chief.
Quader Mollah shifted to Dhaka central jail
Dhaka – Hours after publishing the full judgment by the apex court, war crimes convict condemned Abdul Quader Mollah of Jamaat-e-Islami was shifted to Dhaka Central Jail from Kashimpur Jail on Thursday evening.
Ukraine unrest: Former presidents back mass protests
Ukraine’s three previous post-Soviet presidents have given their support to mass anti-government protesters.
India ‘man-eating’ tiger captured
A tiger that is believed to have killed three villagers in the past week in the southern Indian state of Karnataka has been caught, a senior official said.
Mexico radioactive material found, thieves’ lives ‘in danger’
Dangerous radioactive medical material taken when a lorry was stolen in Mexico has been found, local officials say.
Ten pilot whales die and dozens more beached in Florida
Ten whales have died and as many as 30 more are stranded after a pod beached off Florida’s Everglades National Park, US government officials have said.
Brits announce Critics’ Choice 2014 shortlist
Three artists have been shortlisted for this year’s Brit Critics’ Choice award, won last year by singer Tom Odell.
Norman Rockwell painting sold at auction for record $46m
A Norman Rockwell painting, Saying Grace, has been sold for $46m (£28m) in New York, a new record for a piece of American art sold at auction.
Deadly attacks hit Yemen defence ministry in Sanaa
A series of attacks at Yemen’s defence ministry have left at least 20 people dead and 37 injured, officials say.
Thai king urges mutual support in birthday speech
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has urged people to support each other for the sake of the country, in his address to the nation on his birthday.
Bangladesh coach hails improved fitness
Bangladesh cricket coach Shane Jurgensen says an improvement in fitness has played a key role in his team’s rise this year.
Fifa asks Brazilians to back 2014 World Cup amid delays
Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke has appealed to Brazilians to support next summer’s World Cup, saying it would be the “wrong time” to protest.
Light tremor jolts country’s northern region
A light tremor jolted the country’s northern region on Wednesday afternoon. According to Met Office, the 4.5-magnitude quake shook the region, including Panchagarh, Rangpur, Dinajpur and Nilphamari districts, at 7:05pm.
EU GSP threat looms large
Bangladesh runs the risk of losing its Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) facilities in the European Union (EU) if it fails to fulfil key EU conditions – trade union rights for workers and greater safety in workplace – within a…
‘Govt to be blamed if Jamaat rises’
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad has said the government will be responsible for the rise of any ‘undemocratic force or Jamaatees’ in the event of elections not being held.
Agitation backed by people: BNP
A senior BNP leader has claimed that people are endorsing the Opposition-backed agitation ignoring their hardships and troubles.
BNP city unit chief Khoka ‘arrested’
Police have arrested BNP Vice-Chairman Sadeque Hossain Khoka at Uttara, his aide has said.
Law and order improving: Amu
The law and order situation is improving slowly after several days of widespread violence, Land Minister Amir Hossain Amu has claimed.
Bail prayer rejected Rizvi sent to jail
A Dhaka court on Wednesday sent BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed to jail, rejecting his bail petition and the remand prayer against him.
‘India for stability, polls with maximum parties participating’
India wants to see political stability in Bangladesh and hopes that the people of this country would take whatever measures necessary to this regard.
18-party to take up tougher program if demand not met
The Opposition has set a deadline of 5pm, Thursday for the government to meet its demands, failing which it threatened to launch a tougher movement.
TICFA challenged in High court
Bangladesh’s Trade and Investment Cooperation Framework Agreement (TICFA) with the USA, signed recently, has been challenged in the High Court. Barrister Moksedul Islam filed a writ petition on Wednesday, questioning its legality.
Biswajit murder case verdict Dec 18
The Fourth Speedy Trial Tribunal of Dhaka on Wednesday set December 18 to pronounce the verdict of the much-talked-about Biswajit murder case.
5th day blockade violence kills 6
The 5th day of the road-rail-waterway blockade, enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance, was marked by incidents of violence at different parts of the country on Wednesday, leaving six people dead.