Gano Forum president Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday alleged that a plot is on to hold a ‘dramatic election’ without voters in a bid to destroy parliamentary democracy.
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Yunus avoids talking Bangladesh politics
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus prefers not to talk about the state of politics in Bangladesh. “It is good to speak less about the politics of Bangladesh,” he said in New York, USA, when asked for his views on current political…
Five British Greenpeace activists freed from Russia
Five Britons arrested by Russian authorities during a Greenpeace protest in the Arctic have been freed on bail after two months in detention.
Ousting government remains only option: Hannan Shah
A senior BNP leader says there will be no option left other than ousting the incumbent government if a non-party government is not installed.
Fresh effort to clone extinct animal
Scientists in Spain have received funding to test whether an extinct mountain goat can be cloned from preserved cells.
England collapse to Australia at the Gabba
England suffered a calamitous second afternoon as they collapsed from 82-2 to 136 all out to hand Australia total control of the first Test.
Fifa opens Croatia proceedings after win over Iceland
Fifa has begun disciplinary proceedings into events that followed Croatia’s World Cup play-off win over Iceland.
George Groves outlines plan to beat Carl Froch on Saturday
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5live from 21:45 GMT; live text commentary on BBC Sport website, app & mobile devices George Groves has revealed his game plan to beat Carl Froch in forensic detail ahead of their eagerly-anticipated grudge match…
CS Lewis honoured with Poets’ Corner memorial
Writer CS Lewis has been honoured with a memorial stone in Westminster Abbey later, 50 years after his death.
Carlos Vives collects three prizes at Latin Grammys
Colombian singer Carlos Vives has picked up three awards at the Latin Grammys, including song of the year.
Reflections from COP 19, November 21
Daniele Saguto and Iva Muharremi, Youth Press Agency, Italy ‘There comes a point where the only option is to say enough is enough and to leave. With the science clearer than ever on the risk posed by dangerous climate change,…
Lessons from Australia’s Great Artesian Basin
Jeff Austin Countries accessing water in arid areas could learn from the lessons from the co-operative efforts of the wide range of stakeholders that make up the Great Artesian Basin Co-ordinating Committee (GABCC). The GABCC was set up to address…
Hartal, non-coop spells loom if standoff not resolved
The main opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance plans another spell of countrywide hartal this week if the government would not take initiative for talks with the opposition to resolve the ongoing stand-off within a couple of days.
Vanguards voice against ACC teeth blunting
Acting chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) M Shahabuddin Chuppu on Thursday said the people would raise their voice against the latest amendment to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act.
‘Bangladesh electronic payments growing 20-fold’
By Bloomberg News Electronic payments in Bangladesh may increase 20-fold over the next five years as mobile-phone transactions increase and the government pulls citizens into the formal financial system, MasterCard Inc. (MA) said.
Bangladesh in Turmoil: A Nation on the Brink?
John Sifton, HRW Thank you for inviting me to testify today at this well-timed hearing. Human rights issues are a central topic of any proper discussion of Bangladesh’s current situation, and Human Rights Watch appreciates the opportunity to highlight key…
Fakhrul for tougher agitation, massive presence on streets
BNP acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has asked the party’s student wing activists to come out on the streets in a large number instead of ‘damaging a few vehicles’.
Khaleda Zia skips Senakunja reception programme
BNP chairperson and opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Thursday did not turn up at the Armed Forces Day reception at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment ‘due to ailment’.
Code of election conduct gets law ministry vetting
The Law Ministry on Thursday sent the election code of conduct to the Election Commission after its vetting. “The code of conduct has reached the commission after the Law Ministry’s vetting,” said Election Commission Shah Nawaz.
Bali WTO meet: Rights groups for free labour movement
Rights activists on Thursday urged the government to emphasise free movement of labour in the upcoming WTO ministerial meet to be held in Bali, Indonesia on December 3-6.
Transport strike disrupts road passenger movement across country
A countrywide 24-hour transport strike got underway at 6am on Thursday, leaving thousands of people in distress.
Verdict leakage: Salauddin Quader’s lawyer on remand
A court of Dhaka on Thursday fixed Nov 24 for hearing on the remand plea of Detective Branch (DB) Police to place, Barrister AFM Fakhrul Islam, a lawyer of War Crimes Tribunal on a 7-day remand.
33rd BCS exam results announced
The final results of the 33rd Bangladesh Civil Service examinations are out. The Public Service Commission (PSC) has recommended appointing 8,529 candidates in different cadres out of 15,951 aspirants who passed the final test.
Minimum wage for RMG workers fixed at Tk 5,300
The board formed to re-fix the minimum wage for the garment workers on Thursday finalised the new minimum wage structure at Tk 5,300. At its 10th meeting at the Minimum Wages Board’s office, the wage board also decided to award…
Judicial probe into attacks on religious minorities urged
Bangladesh Minority Watch (BMW) on Thursday demanded judicial probe into the recent attacks on the country’s religious minorities. The BMW placed a record of the recent communal attacks at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity.
JS dissolved. Meet only if emergency. No foiling polls – PM
The ninth Parliament, elected on Dec 29, 2008, will not sit any more unless any emergency or war situation comes up. Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury made the announcement when she read out the President’s statement on Wednesday, the last day…
US Congress concerned at growing political tensions in B’desh
The US Congress has expressed concern over the growing political tensions in Bangladesh and attacks on minorities as two major political parties remained adamant in their respective positions and feared that further instability might lead to expansion of extremists groups…
Govt move for unilateral polls now crystal clear: BNP
The BNP has brushed aside the Prime Minister’s speech in Parliament that the general election lurking around the corner will be held under an ‘all-party’ government that she will lead.
Portfolios distributed to 29 reconstituted Cabinet members
A gazette notification on portfolio distribution within the reconstituted ‘all-party’ cabinet has been published, leaving out 30 former ministers including Dipu Moni, MK Alamgir and Suranjit Sengupta. The opposition has termed it a cabinet reshuffle. Shafique Ahmed and Dilip Barua,…
President urged to reconvene JS to insert caretaker provision
President Abdul Hamid’s decision to let Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina run the poll-time government has disappointed the BNP, a senior party leader has said.