Comilla – A case has been filed against a stepbrother of the two minor boys, whose bodies were found at Dhulipara village in Sadar Dakshin upazila on Saturday afternoon, suspecting him of their murder. The deceased’s mother, Rekha, filed the…
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Information minister Hasanul Haque Inu has been reported to have said said, “BNP wants not to participate in election but to grab power”. I really admire him for his excellent comment. We read in newspapers that some BNP leaders could…
Rosatom SA director on coperation in nuclear energy
Introduction: Mr. Evgeni Griva, Director General of Rosatom, South Asia in his recent interview with some Indian media talked about present status and future plan of Russia-India cooperation in the field of nuclear energy as well as Rosatom’s expanding global…
Two minor brothers found dead in Comilla
Comilla – Two minor brothers were found dead at Dhulipara in Sadar South upazila on Saturday. Police recovered the bodies of Joy, 7, and his younger brother Moni, 5, sons of Abul Kalam of the area, in the afternoon. Victims’…
Man dies in custody, family blames police
A man held in an arms case has died in police custody,bdnews24.com reported on Saturday. The family of deceased Abdul Alim Rana, 32, alleged police grilled him in custody instead of arranging his treatment. Dhaka Central Jail Senior Superintendent Jahangir…
Anisul hopes CJ would point out lapses in ICT probe body
Dhaka – Against the backdrop of strong dissatisfaction of the Apex Court about the way the prosecution and investigation agency of the ICT are handling the war crimes cases, Law Minister Anisul Huq today hoped the Chief Justice would give…
Make army report onm BDR carnage public: Bnp
Dhaka – BNP on Saturday demanded that the report of the investigation carried out by army into the brutal killing of 57 army officers in Pilkhana carnage be made public. “A fair probe is yet to be conducted into the…
Treeman undergoes dressing change
Dhaka – The dressing on the right hand of ‘Tree Man’, Abul Bajandar, which was operated upon due to a rare skin disease, was changed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday. Chief Coordinator of the National Institute of…
North Korea: The country that cried wolf
By Robert Potter The North Korean relationship with the rest of the world appears to be reaching a plateau from which their leader will struggle to escape. The recent rise and decline in tensions between the North and South has…
What do you think when you look at me – An American Muslim asks
What do you think when you look at me? A woman of faith? An expert? Maybe even a sister. Or oppressed, brainwashed, a terrorist. Or just an airport security line delay. That one’s actually true. (Laughter) If some of your…
Young people hold the key to victory in Iran polls Saturday
By Reese Erlich Iranians vote on Friday in a momentous election in this country of 77 million, the second-largest economy in the Middle East. Whether they vote or stay home may be the deciding factor for a reformist or a…
Reporters Sans Frontiers urge end to DS editor harassment
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday called on prime minister Sheikh Hasina to stop “hounding Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam.” The France-based international organisation of reporters, originally named as Reporters Sans Frontiers, made the call in an article published on…
Gianni Infantino wins the presidency of FIFA
Europe’s Gianni Infantino on Friday won the presidency of FIFA with a convincing win over Asian rival Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and vowed to lead the scandal tainted body into a new era. The 45-year-old Swiss-Italian general secretary…
The island where dragons are real
By Jane Palmer Komodo dragons might not breathe fire or fly but they are still awe-inspiring animals – the race is on to save them from becoming mere legends On an archipelago of the Lesser Sunda Islands, which sweep arc-like…
What President Obama is looking for in a Supreme Court nominee
With the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, the President now has a duty to nominate someone to sit on the bench of our nation’s highest court. Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution makes that responsibility clear. It’s a responsibility…
Seattle-area salmons loaded with anti-depressants thanks to human waste
By Elaisha Stokes The everyday chemicals that humans ingest to relieve pain, fight depression and diabetes, or treat infection are winding up in the tissue of fish in Washington’s Puget Sound. A study in the journal Environmental Pollution detected unusually…
Fuel oil price cut under active consideration – State Minister
Dhaka – State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Thursday told Parliament that the government is actively considering reducing fuel prices. “The matter of re-fixation of fuel prices is under active consideration of the government following the sharp…
Bnp demands judicial probe into Pilkhana massacre
Dhaka – BNP on Thursday demanded a judicial probe into the Pilkhana carnage to unearth the mystery behind the deadly incident that killed 74 people, including 57 army officers, in 2009. BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman…
Beijing overtakes New York as Billioniare capital of the world
By VICE News China now has more billionaires than the United States, according to a new global rich list, and Beijing has overtaken New York as the billionaire capital of the world. Hurun, a firm which tracks wealth in China…
Hail, thunderstorm across Bangladesh kills 10
Dhaka –A nor’wester accompanied by hailstorm and heavy rainfall swept many parts of the country on Wednesday noon, leaving two sisters dead in Narsingdi and around 30 injured in Barisal and Munshiganj. A trawler capsized in Dhaleshwari River in Naraynganj,…
Fukushima meltdown announcement made months late
The reactor meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant hit by a devastating tsunami in 2011 should have been announced much sooner, the operator admitted this week. In a statement, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) said that a public…
IMF warns the global economy is “highly vulnerable”
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the global economy has weakened further and warned it was “highly vulnerable to adverse shocks”. It said the weakening had come “amid increasing financial turbulence and falling asset prices”. The IMF’s report comes…
Apple boss Tim Cook hits back at FBI investigation
Dave Lee Apple boss Tim Cook has hit back at the FBI over the handling of a court order to help unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Rizwan Farook. Mr Cook told ABC his company first learned of…
Obama nominates new Librarian of Congress
Today (Feb 25), I’m nominating someone to be our new Librarian of Congress — the leader of one of our nation’s oldest federal institutions — and I want to introduce you to her, says President Barack Obama in a message…
Eco-tourism: Better for the planet, better for you
By Kim Yen White Understanding what is out there is the first step to the most fulfilling vacation you could ever take. Here’s what you need to know. Leisure travel is one of the behemoths of the service industry which,…
Bangladesh lose Asia Cup T20 opener to India
Bangladesh have slumped to a crushing 45-run defeat against India in the opening match of the 2016 Asia Cup. A superb Rohit Sharma knock guided the title favourites to 166 for 6 after they were sent in to bat at…
7th anniversary of BDR carnage Thursday
Dhaka – The nation with a heavy heart will observe the 7th anniversary of the BDR carnage on Thursday, commemorating the atrocious killing of 74 people, including 57 army officials, in BDR (now Border Guard Bangladesh) headquarters at Pilkhana in…
Bnp wants 1/11 masterminds be punished
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Wednesday demanded the trial of the masterminds of the 1/11 political changeover. Speaking at a discussion, he said, “The Prime Minister are now saying to some ruling party leaders those who…
Don’t take Jamaat activists in Police: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said police officials concerned need to be more aware so that Jamaat-Shibir activists and those involved in terrorist and militant acts cannot be recruited to the police force. The Prime Minister said…
Hearing of case against Fakhrul 24 other Bnp leaders deferred
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Wednesday deferred the hearing once again on charge framing against 25 BNP men including BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a case filed for interrupting police while they…