With the arguments by the Attorney General, the hearing on the latest amendment to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 that provides equal scope for appeal by both sides against the ICT verdict in the case of war crimes convict…
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Witnesses elude police in Rony, ITV cases
Police are yet to get any witness in the cases lodged by ruling MP Golam Maula Rony and private Independent TV co-owner Salman F Rahman.
Two Bangladeshis killed in Malaysia
Two Bangladeshis were killed while two others suffered injuries in an accident that involved three vehicles at the North South Expressway near Tapah in Malaysia on Monday morning.
Traffic snarls before Eid
Unauthorised, makeshift vending outlets erected on the sidewalks are adding to the problem of traffic congestion which has started increasing with the passing of every day leading to the holy Eid.
Vested property appeal till Dec 31
The Cabinet has approved the draft of the Vested Property Return (Amendment) Act, 2013, extending the date for appeal to Dec 31, failing which the courts will claim ownership of vested property.
Japanese entrepreneurs keen to invest here, DCCI told
Japanese entrepreneurs have expressed their interest to invest in various sectors of Bangladesh.
Oil above $108 on supplies drop, hot money influx
Oil added to gains above $108 a barrel Monday, underpinned by three weeks of declining U.S. stockpiles and a rush of speculative money into the crude futures market.
Shahjalal Islami Bank 175th board meeting held
The 175th meeting of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) was held at its boardroom on July 21, 2013.
Robi wins coveted Frost and Sullivan Award
Singapore, 20 July, 2013: Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited has been presented with the Emerging Market Service Provider of the Year Award at the 10th Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Awards.
10th branch of ‘East Way’Fashion House Opened
Today, 20 July 2013, East Way Fashion House has been inaugurated its 10th branch at Bikrampur Plaza, Juraine in Dhaka. Alhaz Nasim Ahmed Babu, Director of East Way Private Limited formally inaugurated this branch.
3 disappear in over 2 weeks in N’ganj
Three people have fallen victims to forced disappearance in the industrial town in less than three weeks, much to the worry of local people and the family members.
2 held with huge hemp in Naogaon
Police in a drive at Mirzapur in Badalgachhi upazila on Saturday night arrested two people along with 20 kg hemp.
Global crop yields fail to keep pace with demand
MEXICO CITY – The world is not increasing yields of major crops quickly enough to meet future food demands from an expanding population, presenting a “looming and growing agricultural crisis”, according to a study.
Grocery shop in city catches fire
A grocery shop at Mirpur-10 of the city caught fire early Sunday.
Global crop yields fail to keep pace with demand
MEXICO CITY – The world is not increasing yields of major crops quickly enough to meet future food demands from an expanding population, presenting a “looming and growing agricultural crisis”, according to a study. Yields of maize, rice, wheat and…
Challenges of offensive cyber capabilities of USA
Dr. M. S. Haq
BNP leader killed in Mymensingh
A local BNP leader was killed in an attack by unidentified miscreants at Outergati in Nandail upazila on Sunday evening.
Kate Middleton giving birth at St. Mary’s Hospital
Giving birth should be a teensy bit less stressful for Kate Middleton inside the historic, luxurious Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital. Checking into the Paddington, London facility early Monday, July 22 with Prince William at her side, the Duchess…
Elderly woman killed in road crash
A septuagenarian woman who was hit by a motorbike at Mainuddin Beribadh village in Charfashion upazila on Saturday night died on Sunday.
The idea of self-limitation
Dr. Sudhirendar Sharma
Youth found dead in Thakurgaon
Police recovered the body of a youth hanging from the ceiling of a residential hotel in the town on Saturday night.
‘Govt puts maximum emphasis on female education’
The present government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has put maximum importance on enhancing female education through various effective steps including distribution of sub-stipends at various levels.
Jamaat leader arrested in Bogra
Dupchanchia police arrested Jamaat leader from his residence at Choto Dap area of Dupchanchia municipality of Bogra district on Saturday evening.
RAB-9 arrests two drug dealers in Sylhet
A team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-9) recovered 15 bottles of banned liquor from Khadimpara Union at Khidirpar village near Sylhet-Tamabil Highway in Sylhet on Sunday early mornning.
JCD activist dies of stab injuries In Sylhet
Activist of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra dal (JCD), who was stabbed by miscreants in the city’s Jalalabad Residential area at 8pm on Saturday night succumbed to his injuries at Osmani Medical College in Sylhet city on Saturday at 8.30pm.
Tuku president, Tarek secretary Narail Press Club
Biennial election of Narail Press Club was held on July 20 at Narail Press Club Conference room.
Two stalkers sentenced to three months in prison
A mobile court awarded three months imprisonment on Sunday to each of the two stalkers for sexually harassing two schoolgirls in Gournadi upazila of Barisal.
Iftar Mahfils held at Sylhet Press Club, Moulvibazar
Sylhet Press club arranged an Iftar Mahfil for the members of Sylhet Press Club at the Press Club Bhaban at Subidbazar in Sylhet city on Friday evening. A total of 200 plus-members of Press Club including editors of local dailies…
Japan’s Upper House polls: New test for Shinzo Abe
Rajaram Panda and IPRIS
Italy seeks justice for alleged CIA abuses
By Jim Kouri