Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Friday put forward a formula of an ‘11-member polls-time government’ to conduct the next general election in a free, fair and neutral manner to avert the ongoing political crisis.
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Mahmudur Rahman’s release demanded
Slamming the government for the arrest of Mahmudur Rahman, acting editor of the Daily Amar Desh, BNP standing committee member MK Anwar on Friday demanded his release immediately.
34 held 5000 sued over Ctg AL-Hefajat clash
Police on Friday detained 34 people including Bhujpur Jamaat leader Shafiul Alam for their alleged involvement in the Thursday’s clash which killed at least three persons.
Govt conspiring to return to Baksal rule: Mosharraf
Senior BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday alleged that the government is conspiring to return to the one-party ‘Baksal rule’ keeping top BNP leaders in jail and gagging the media. He came up with the allegation while addressing a…
Questioning the tyranny of development!
Dr. Sudhirendar Sharma
How Bangladesh will fare in Zimbabwe
DHAKA: In a year of storied rivalries, one contest that is unlikely to turn too many heads will begin shortly. Bangladesh versus Zimbabwe is a bottom-of-the-table scrap, an unglamorous match-up that is unlikely to be remembered for too long. The…
Dhaka aginst Meghalaya power projects at border
SHILLONG: Bangladesh has opposed the construction of two hydro-based power projects along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya until both the countries sign a water-sharing agreement.
Dhaka Delhi to jointly make film on Liberation War
New Delhi: India and Bangladesh Friday agreed to work on a proposal for jointly producing a mega film depicting Bangladesh’s struggle for independence which will also highlight the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers.
Deutsche Welle’s 1st Bangla prog from Apr 13
Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW) is going to launch first ever Bangla programme from April 13. Title of this programme, based on science, technology, environment and lifestyle, is “Onneshon.”
Is sustainability still possible?
State of the World 2013 asks “can we get there-and what happens if we fall short?”
Feeding nine billion in 2050
FAO and CGIAR Conference to Address Research Priorities for Ensuring Food and Nutrition Security for the World’s Poorest April 11: During the next 40 years the world’s population is projected to reach more than nine billion people. Demand for food…
3 killed, 150 injured in Fatikchhari AL-Hefazat clash
BCL-Hefazatmen attack each other: Villagers also join clash: Cops among 150 injured: 144 imposed
Political parities urged not to enforce hartal during O, A-level exams
English Medium School Students-Guardians Forum on Thursday urged the political parties not to enforce any agitation programme like hartal, blockade and long march during the upcoming O-level and A-level examinations beginning on May 7 under the Cambridge and Edexcel syllabuses.
Toyota, Honda, Nissan for air bag recall
Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying.
B’desh can go ‘exceptional’ in MDGs: Experts
Bangladesh’s remarkable progress in achieving a number of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including the reduction of poverty, primary school enrolment and maternal health, could be the foundation for an exceptional performance across all indicators by 2015, speakers said at…
72 female workers to go to Hong Kong soon: Minister
Expatriates’ Welfare Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain said 72 female workers will go to Hong Kong at the end of this month as part of first phase of manpower export to the country.
No hartal during O, A-level exams, demand guardians
English Medium School Students-Guardians Forum on Thursday urged the political parties not to enforce any agitation programme like hartal, blockade and long march during the upcoming O-level and A-level examinations beginning on May 7 under the Cambridge and Edexcel syllabuses.
AHRC concerned at sliding HR situation
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on Thursday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh, especially the safety of Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman in custody.
Khaleda denounces arrest, demands release
Terming Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman a strong voice against the government’s anti-people policy and repressive acts, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday expressed deep concern over his arrest.
BGMEA urged pol leaders for dialogue
BGMEA urge political leaders to sit & discuss a way out from political unrest Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Thursday urged the political leaders to sit for discussing a way out from the recent political unrest
Mahmudur on 13-day remand
A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman on a 13-day remand in three cases filed with Tejgaon Police Station.
BNP had plan to overthrow govt: Ashraful
Awami League general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam on Thursday alleged that the main opposition BNP had a plan to overthrow the government through Hefajat-e-Islam’s recent rally in the city.
Regime change in Malaysia?
Dr.Chandra Muzaffar
Cameras to track tiger in Bangladesh census
Bangladesh is to launch a census of tigers this month living in the world’s largest mangrove forest in a bid to determine the full extent of the threat to their survival, AFP reported citing scientists.
Carbon emission efforts of some countries not enough
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Tuesday said some countries are not responding enough corresponding to their capabilities and endowment in curbing carbon emissions to tolerable limits.
Tigers leave for Zimbabwe Wednesday
A 15-member Bangladesh Cricket Team, led by wicket keeper cum batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, will leave here for Zimbabwe tomorrow (Wednesday) via Dubai in a hope to win all the series.
Ershad urges Hasina, Khaleda to meet, talk
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad on Wednesday sent separate letters to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the opposition in parliament Khaleda Zia asking them to sit together to find out a way to resolve the ongoing political impasse.
Hasina asks Khaleda not to indulge in destructive acts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the opposition leader to refrain from indulging in destructive activities and said there is nothing to gain through inflicting sufferings on the country’s common people in the name of movement and hartal.
AL invites destruction speculating Khaleda’s arrest: BNP
Accusing the government of spearheading propaganda of arresting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, the main opposition BNP warned the government of a disastrous consequence if any such move is taken.
30 missing as bus plunges into river in Barisal
About 30 passengers went missing as a bus plunged into the Rangamati River at Goma Ferryghat in Bakerganj upazila on Wednesday afternoon.