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Onus on Govt has to resolve crisis placing CG bill: BNP
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said it is the government that can break the present political deadlock either through holding talks or reinstating the caretaker government system at its own initiative.
BNP-Jamaat desperate to get back power: AL
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Tuesday said BNP and its ally Jamaat-e-Islami have become desperate to return to power by unleashing militancy in the name of religion.
Leaders of both AL, BNP have laundered money: ACC chief
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) claims to have information indicating leaders of both the ruling Awami League and the opposition BNP have been involved in money laundering, Chairman Md Badiuzzaman said on Tuesday asserting he was unbiased and treated all political…
Peace-keepers will get my vote: Yunus
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has said he will vote for those who will restore peace in the country.
Yunus is not impartial: Tofail
Senior Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed on Tuesday said his party will not go to Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus for talks to resolve the ongoing political crisis as he is not an impartial person.
Hasina invites Chinese premier to visit Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited her Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.
Legal notice to put Oishy back in prison
A Supreme Court lawyer has issued a legal notice asking teenager Oishy Rahman, accused for murdering her parents, to be transferred to prison from a correctional home where she is now being held.
EC defends move to delete article 91 (E) from RPO
Defending its move to erase the impugned article 91 (E) from the Representation of the People Order (RPO), 2009, the Election Commission has said it will enjoy the authority to cancel the candidature of any election contestant for valid ground…
Khaleda punished me for dialogue advice: Huda
Former communications minister Nazmul Huda on Tuesday said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia should be repentant for punishing him as he advised her to engage in dialogue with the Prime Minister.
Govt mull CrPC amendment for quick disposal of cases
Law Minister Barrister Shafique Ahmed on Tuesday said the government has taken steps to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) aiming at quick disposal of cases.
No restriction on Fonterra dairy products: Commerce Secy
The Commerce Ministry has not imposed any restriction on the import of powdered milk from New Zealand-based Fonterra but asked the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to ensure required test before delivery.
Spice supply ‘adequate, price to remain stable’
The Ministry of Commerce, importers and wholesalers on Tuesday affirmed that there will be adequate supply of spices in the market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha and the prices will remain stable.
DCCI, JCI to promote 2000 new entrepreneurs
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Junior Chamber International, Bangladesh (JCI) was signed here on Tuesday, aiming to promote the DCCI project of creating 2000 new entrepreneurs.
Journalist admitted to hospital
Eminent journalist Zahiduzzaman Faruque has been admitted to United Hospital at Gulshan in the capital for cardiac surgery under noted cardiac surgeon Dr. Jahangir Kabir.
Bank Asia provides foreign exchange training
Bank Asia provided a six-day training on “Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange” for the second batch of 22 officers in an effort to improve their professional efficiency.
T-Aman paddy cultivation target achieved in Gaibandha
Cultivation of T-Aman paddy, a high value crop, has been achieved in all the seven upazilas of the district during the current season with an expectation of bumper production.
Transplanted Aman farming target exceeds in Rangpur
Farmers have exceeded the fixed target of Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) farming in Rangpur agriculture region by yesterday though the seedling transplantation process will continue till first week of September.
AL leader murdered in Satkhira
Unidentified miscreants hacked to death a union-level leader of the ruling party Awami League (AL) in Harispur beel (water body) area of Sadar upazila on Monday night.
Man gets 17 yrs for attempted murder in Sunamganj
A court here on Monday sentenced a man to 17 years’ rigorous imprisonment for an attempt to kill a person in 2004.
Grocer found dead in Ramgonj
Police recovered the body of a grocer from a ditch in Bholakot union of Ramgonj upazila on Monday morning.
Medicine collection on despite KMCH OT closed for a month
Although routine surgeries remain suspended at the operation theatre (OT) of Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) for the last four months, taking medicines from the store continues as usual.
Farmer drowns in Manikganj
A farmer drowned in a pond at Baimail village in Singair upazila on Monday.
21 BNP activists sent to jail in Comilla
A court here on Monday sent 21 local activists of the main opposition BNP to jail rejecting their bail prayer in a case filed for subversive activities.
Section 144 clamped in Natore
The local administrations have imposed section 144 in Boraigram upazila and Gurudaspur upazila for today (Tuesday) as the local Jamaat-e-Islami and ruling party Awami League called separate programmes at the same venue and time.
Lehman’s morbid legacy
– Mohamed A. El-Erian
How far JU teachers’ demonstration justified ?
Jahangir Nagar University, the only fully-fledged residential university stresses its campus on the beautiful lap of nature decorated with lakes, green foliage of trees and little hills and with seasonal guest birds. The pupils prefer this university not only for…
The promise of fusion power
Wouldn’t it be great to have abundant, clean power that doesn’t contribute to climate change? That is the promise of fusion power. Practical fusion power remains elusive, but advances in creating self-sustaining fusion reactions and harnessing its power continue to…
New report calls for immediate action to tackle aviation emissions
A new scientific report released today highlights the critical importance of taking early action when implementing measures to reduce the climate impact of rapidly increasing emissions from aviation.
Planting trees in deserts to fight climate change
Planting trees in coastal deserts could capture carbon dioxide, reduce harsh desert temperatures, boost rainfall, revitalise soils and produce cheap biofuels, say scientists.