The head of Switzerland’s banking regulatory body has issued a last-minute plea for Swiss banks to participate in a United States programme to reveal undeclared assets from American clients. But a prominent lawyer says many may not sign up.
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What’s the sound of a hundred thousand soccer fans?
Mention vuvuzela to soccer fans, and they may cringe.
US airlines to comply with China Defense Zone
The United States has advised American commercial airlines to notify Beijing of flight plans over China’s newly-declared air defense identification zone, although U.S. officials say the compliance does not indicate U.S. government acceptance of China’s requirements.
Ukraine protesters storm Kiev city council
Protesters in Ukraine have stormed the Kiev city council building, venting their anger over a government decision not to sign a deal on closer EU ties.
Thailand police fend off mass protests in Bangkok
Police in Thailand have fended off protesters who descended on key sites in Bangkok trying to unseat the government of Yingluck Shinawatra.
Elvis Presley record player to be auctioned in Cornwall
A record player that Elvis Presley gave to a German woman as a wedding present is expected to fetch up to £2,000 when it is auctioned.
Ian Watkins child abuse: Band mates welcome other victims
Former band mates of paedophile Ian Watkins, who has admitted a string of child sex offences, have appealed for other victims to come forward.
Gareth Bale scored his first hat-trick in a Real Madrid win
Gareth Bale scored his first hat-trick in a Real Madrid shirt as the Spanish giants comfortably beat Real Valladolid to move within three points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Hull owner Assem Allam: Critics ‘can die as soon as they want’
Hull owner Assem Allam has told fans “they can die as soon as they want” in response to protests about his plans to change the club’s name.
Why are US solar stocks crashing?
Solar stocks have been pummeled over the past few weeks but investors shouldn’t be bailing on solar stocks just yet.
Iran’s Zarif reassures Gulf Arabs over nuclear deal
Kuwait City – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif assured Gulf Arab states Sunday his country’s nuclear deal with the West is in their interest and also announced plans to visit Saudi Arabia.
Rabindra-Nazrul festival held in Faridpur
Commemorating hundred years of receiving the Nobel prize by poet Rabindra Nath Tagore for ‘Gitanjali’ and ninety years of famous poetry ‘Bidrohi’ of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, a program styled as ‘Robir Alo-Droher Bina’ was held on Saturday under…
Cocktail blast kills youth in Faridpur
A youth was killed last night from a cocktail blast while he was allegedly making the bomb in village Adampur in the suburb of this town.
Massive plan taken for Irri-Boro farming in S-region
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken up a massive plan to cultivate Irri-Boro paddy in 11 southern districts during the current Irri-Boro season.
Cotton factory gutted in Gaibandha
A cotton factory located at BSCIC state at Dhanghara area near the district town, was gutted in a fire Sunday morning.
Man found dead in Rajshahi
Police recovered the body of a man at Debpara in Poba upazila Sunday morning.
Farmer chopped to death in Rajshahi
A farmer was chopped to death by his rivals at Auchpara in Baghmara upazila on Saturday.
Will Microsoft Copy the Tab Strategies of Apple and Google?
By Sam Mattera Microsoft is planning to get rid of one of its operating systems.
Talkies with Computer Scientist David Gelernter
By ALEXANDRA WOLFE Yale University professor David Gelernter is not a typical computer scientist.
Intensity of movement jolted govt: BNP
Dhaka – BNP joint secretary general Salaudin Ahmed on Saturday said the government got unnerved and panicked seeing the intensity of the mass people’s movement.
BGMEA demands probe into Standard Group factory fire
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Saturday demanded judicial probe into the arson attack on a readymade garment (RMG) factory of Standard Group at Konabari in Gazipur industrial belt.
IBBL Board meeting held
Dhaka – A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) was held on Saturday.
Tax return submission deadline extended by another month
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Saturday extended the deadline for submitting income tax return by another month up to December 31.
Local smartphone market to double in a year
The current demand for smartphones stands at around 200,000 per month, according to retail estimates.
Police at BNP spokesman Salahuddin Cox’s Bazaar house
Police turned up at the house of BNP Joint Secretary General Salahuddin Ahmed at Pekua Upazila in Cox’s Bazaar, hours after he took the charge as party spokesperson.
456 killed across country in 2 months: BHRC
A total of 456 people were killed throughout the country in last two months (Oct-Nov), showing a serious law and order slide, says a report. Bangladesh Human Rights Commission (BHRC), a rights watchdog, prepared the report collecting data from its…
Palashbari upazila poll office set on fire
Opposition activists tried to set fire to Gaibandha’s Palashbarhi Upazila election office on Saturday, the first day of the Opposition’s 72-hour nationwide blockade.
One killed in Jhenaidah clash
One person died in a clash between Opposition supporters and police at Kotchandpur Upazila on Saturday.
UNO among 15 injured in Jessore
At least 15 people, including an Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), were injured in an attack by Opposition Jamaat activists in Jessore on Saturday, the first day of its 72-hour blockade throughout Bangladesh.
More violence in Dhaka, one killed
A pedestrian was killed and five others injured when a bus lost control after a petrol bomb attack and ran over them in Dhaka’s Malibagh on Saturday.