Dhaka, Oct 1 (UNB) – Claiming the ongoing war crimes trial thoroughly independent, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday voiced her resolve to finish the daunting task of bringing the perpetrators to book after more than four decades of crimes…
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Take lessons from religious teachings on empowerment of women
Participants of a human chain rally in Barisal on Monday stressed on using complementary role of religion in advancement and empowerment of women.
‘497 women fell victim to violence in Sept’
Dhaka – At least 497 women fell victim to violence in September, according to a report of women’s human rights body Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP).
Oishee again refused bail
A Dhaka Court on Tuesday refused bail to Oishee Rahman in the murder case of her parents- Special Branch Inspector Mahfuzur Rahman and Swapna Rahman.
Indian Citizen held by BGB in Kurigram
The members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) of Pathordubi Border out Post (BOP) under Bhurungamari upazila in Kurigram district held one Indian citizen who entered into Bangladesh territory illegally and handed over to Bhurungamari thana police and sent to jail…
Housewife confesses torturing Aduri
A Dhaka court on Tuesday recorded the confessional statement of housewife Naurin Jahan Nadi, 25, in a case filed for repressing her domestic help Aduri.
JU teachers stage demo in front of VC residence
Savar – Agitating teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Tuesday went on a sit-in programme in front of the residence of Vice-chancellor (VC) Prof Anwar Hossain demanding his immediate resignation.
US Govt shutdown: What’s the cost?
Shutting down the government could cost the federal government well over $2 billion dollars if it resembles the last shutdowns in 1995-1996, though the economy would be harmed in additional ways that are nearly impossible to measure.
South Korea displays cruise missiles at military parade
South Korea is staging what officials describe as its largest military parade in a decade, as its president warns of a “very grave” threat from North Korea.
Should otters be controlled to protect fish stocks?
During the 1970s the survival of otters was threatened by a loss of habitats and they were rare in most parts of Britain.
Mystery 13th century eruption traced to Lombok, Indonesia
By Jonathan Amos Scientists think they have found the volcano responsible for a huge eruption that occurred in the 13th Century.
Angela Merkel’s return to Europe
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Ancient kingdom discovered beneath mound in Iraq
In the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq archaeologists have discovered an ancient city called Idu, hidden beneath a mound.
‘Breaking Bad’: What it all means
“Breaking Bad” was never really about meth. It’s just comforting to think that it was. It debuted Jan. 20, 2008, at the very start of the Great Recession. We met Walter White, a classically underemployed, undervalued American, at a time…
Djokovic, Serena advance at China Open
Beijing — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams advanced with straight-set victories Tuesday at the China Open, while Venus Williams was eliminated.
Arsenal must regret not landing Higuain
A few weeks ago, a few hours after transfer deadline day to be precise, one was sitting in a bar somewhere on the holiday island of Ibiza still drinking in a night out to see the blistering French DJ David…
Russia urged to drop piracy charges against Greenpeace
Russian authorities should immediately release from custody all 30 people arrested in connection with a Greenpeace protest in the Barents Sea, said Human Rights Watch.
Pope outlines less ‘Vatican-centric’ Church
Vatican City – Pope Francis outlined plans for reform of the Church to make it less “Vatican-centric” on Tuesday as he met with top cardinals tasked with helping him overhaul the 2,000-year-old institution.
Two US generals forced out over Afghan failure
The U.S. Marine Corps has forced two generals into retirement, effectively firing them, over a failure to defend a base in Afghanistan from a deadly Taliban attack.
Assessor training course on ISO 15189 from 3-7 Nov
Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) is organizing an assessor training course on ISO 15189 with a view to developing competent medical laboratory experts and enhancing the national capability in medical testing from 03-07 November 2013 at Hotel Ruposhi Bangla, Dhaka.
Cricket: New approach to future tours
By Guy Heveldt
Salauddin Quader sentenced to death
Dhaka — A special war crimes tribunal in Bangladesh ruled Tuesday that a senior member of the main opposition party should be put to death for his involvement in the killing of hundreds of people during the county’s independence fight…
US Govt shuts down first time in 17 years as budget talks fail
The US federal government is partially shutting down after the Congress failed to fund its work amid a Republican drive to defund the Obamacare healthcare program. President Obama addressed to US troops to boost their confidence amid the crisis.
Income tax return deadline now Oct 31
Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns for 2013-2014 FY by one month up to October 31.
Youths gather at Shahbagh on ‘verdict vigil’
Youths gathered yesterday at the Shahbagh’s Ganajagaran Manch and demanded capital punishment for senior BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury for his alleged involvement in war crimes during the 1971 Independence War.
Facebook editing function raises concern over misuse
By Joe Miller A new feature allowing Facebook users to edit their status updates may result in “stitch-ups”, an expert has warned.
Blackberry hits out at Gartner analysis
Blackberry has dismissed an influential recommendation that customers should move to other mobile technologies.
War crimes trial to be completed soon
Dhaka – Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Barrister Shafique Ahmed on Monday told Parliament that the trial of the top war crimes suspects would be completed within shortest possible time and the verdicts would also be executed at…
Rampal writ hearing adjourned
The High Court has adjourned until Wednesday the hearing of a writ petition seeking a stay on the government’s plan to construct the Rampal power plant.
RMG workers’ wage ‘increase not as per production, earning’
The wage rate of the country’s RMG workers is not increasing in tandem with the increase in production and export earning in the sector, says Chairman of Dhaka University’s Economics Department Prof MA Taslim.