The 18-party alliance offered ‘Gayebana Namaz-e-Janaza’ of Jamaat-BNP activists killed during countrywide clashes with policemen following ICT verdict against Jamaat leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee.
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Executive order enough to ban any party: NHRC Chair
Apparently in a reference to Jamaat-e-Islami, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Prof Dr Mizanur Rahman on Saturday said the government can ban through an executive order any political party for its involvement in violent activities.
BTRC shutting down ‘offensive’ pages blogs daily
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) continues to monitor what it describes as offensive blogs and Facebook pages, based on allegations of spreading religious hatred.
BNP’s one-point threat ‘hilarious’: Hanif
The Awami League on Saturday termed BNP’s announcement of one-point movement to topple the government as ‘hilarious’ and said such threats do not worry the ruling party.
BNP, allies rally against ‘genocide, torture’ Monday
Opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance will stage rallies in upazila, district and metropolitan cities on Monday protesting government’s ‘genocide, torture’.
Sangakkara ton highlights Srilanka’s day
It was all one-way traffic on the opening day in Galle as Sri Lanka’s batsmen, with varying levels of experience, set the platform for a massive score and never allowed the initiative to slip.
Halle Berry to appear in X-Men
Halle Berry has confirmed she will appear in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The Oscar-winning actress will reprise her role as Storm in the Bryan Singer-directed mutant movie and can’t wait to don her superhero outfit once more.
Combined water, sanitation for improved hygiene
A study by icddr,b researchers has demonstrated how combined water and sanitation interventions can significantly improve basic hygiene practices in rural communities. This and other encouraging findings were shared during a seminar organised by icddr,b on Thursday, 24th January 2013…
Hathaway set for a new musical movie
The Daily Mail has revealed that Hathaway, who is the favorite to win the 2013 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Les Misérables, is again going to be involved in a musical film.
How warm it was once upon a time
From: Andy Soos, ENN How warm or cold is on Earth as compared to earlier times? Of course, going back far enough and one can find all sorts of extremes.
Bangladesh beat Nepal in AFC qualifier
PRAJWAL OLI KATHMANDU, March 4: Host Nepal´s chances of advancing into the final rounds all but ended on Monday after it succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Bangladesh in its second match of the AFC Challenge Cup Group D Qualifiers…
39,000 child marriages daily!
In the background of widespread violence against women, the world celebrates the International Women’s Day. “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women” is the official UN theme for International Women`s Day 2013.
Rab official hurt in Prajanma Chattar bomb blasts
A Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) official was injured as unidentified miscreants exploded three crude bombs at the Shahbagh Ganojagaran Mancha in the city on Friday afternoon.
Jamaat leader Selim Uddin arrested
Jamaat-e-Islami Executive Work Council member and party’s Dhaka Metropolitan unit Assistant Secretary General Selim Uddin was arrested in the early hours of Friday from Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar following an International Crimes Tribunal arrest order.
Manmohan seeks support for land swap deal with Dhaka
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday appealed to all political parties of his country to show “wisdom” to endorse land accord with Bangladesh, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament during the current session.
Attackers of minorities enemies of Islam, country: Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Friday demanded capital punishment for those who are attacking religions and religious beliefs saying that the attackers of minority communities must be identified as the enemies of Islam and the country.
Dialogue only on CG, offer must from PM: BNP
BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday said his party is interested in engaging in dialogue with the government but it should be only on caretaker government issue. “BNP is never against dialogue but there should be a…
Ganajagaran strike in Narayanganj today
Sammilita Sangskritik Jote’s Narayanganj unit has called a dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Narayanganj for Saturday in protest at the murder of Tanvir Mohammad Twaki, 17, son of local ‘Ganajagaran Mancha’ organiser and cultural activist Rafiur Rabbi.
Islamists’ demo: One dead, over 60 held in city
One Shibir activists died and more than 60 others were arrested from different parts of the capital during protest programme of religion-based eight-party alliance on Friday.
Rab official hurt in Prajanma Chattar blasts
A Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) official was injured as unidentified miscreants exploded three crude bombs at the Shahbagh Ganojagaran Mancha in the city on Friday afternoon.
39,000 child marriages daily!
In the background of widespread violence against women, the world celebrates the International Women’s Day. “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women” is the official UN theme for International Women`s Day 2013. A joint…
Central bank branches to remain open Saturday
All branches of Bangladesh Bank (BB) will also remain open partially on Saturday next in public interest and in terms of favouring commercial banks.
Jamaat ban plea in HC cause list
An old petition seeking cancellation of Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration, two of whose leaders have already been convicted by the war crimes tribunals for their role in the 1971 Liberation War, has been added to the High Court’s cause list.
Amnesty calls for protecting Hindus
The Amnesty International has called upon the Bangladesh government for giving better protection to the minority Hindus in the country.
Political crisis needs to be resolved politically: Apparel exporters
Leaders of Sammilito Parishad, a platform which is contesting the BGMEA polls, on Thursday said they do not want to advise political parties but requested them to solve the political crisis politically through dialogue instead of enforcing hartals.
Historic 7th March observed
The historic 7th March, a red-letter day in the history of the Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, was observed across the country on Thursday.
Arrested BNP lawmakers released
The four women lawmakers of opposition BNP have been released after eight hours of their detention.
BNP blames Govt for instigating communal riot
Opposition BNP on Thursday accused the government of instigating communal riot across the country in a planned way through carrying out attacks on the religious minorities.
Open-pit coalmining in northwest not possible: Matia
Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury on Thursday said open-pit coalmining in the country’s northwestern region is not possible as it may cause a huge displacement.
Dhaka urges int’l community to respect Bangladesh’s popular demand
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday urged the international community to show respect to the overwhelming popular demand emanating from the people of Bangladesh and join their condemnation of those found guilty of crimes against humanity.