A landslide at an industrial park in southern China buried more than 20 buildings and left 59 people missing on Sunday, state media and local authorities said, as more than 1,500 emergency workers searched the scene. A nearby section of…
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2009-type mutiny must not happen again:PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to ensure that a 2009 type mutiny does not happen ever again. Her call came during an address on the BGB Raising Day at its headquarters on Sunday.
4 rescued over 100 missing in Indonesia passenger boat sinking
Makassar, Dec 20 — At least four survivors were pulled from choppy waters in central Indonesia on Sunday as high waves and bad weather hampered attempts to reach a sinking passenger boat with more than 120 people aboard, officials said.…
Russia capable of more in Syrian war, says Putin
Vladimir Putin has said Russia is using “far from everything we are capable of” in its military operations in Syria. “We also have other things as well and will use them if necessary,” the Russian president said.
2015’s 10 best films
From two outstanding documentaries to a pair of blockbuster spinoffs we never knew we needed, critic Owen Gleiberman picks the finest cinema had to offer.
Electric shortcircuit causes fire at Shahjalal Airport immigration office
Dhaka – A fire broke out inside the office of the officer-in-charge (Immigration) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the city on Sunday morning. However, no causality or major damage was reported as the flame was doused instantly by internal…
Prophetic model of Islamic da’wah
Shah Abdul Halim In the recent past on several occasions I have written on the question whether a dayee, caller of Islam, should be a paid whole-timer or he should be a professional. The question is whether one who calls…
WTO 10 Ministerial went down to wire, US intransigent
Nairobi (D. Ravi Kanth) — The World Trade Organization’s tenth ministerial conference, scheduled to ended December 18 went down to the wire because of the intransigent positions adopted by the United States. The US is refusing to allow any mention…
Girls, interrupted: North Korean band’s Beijing no-show
Aidan Foster-Carter It’s not been a good week for Korean girl bands. On two continents, ensembles from North and South found themselves prevented from performing – if in very different circumstances. Oh My Girl are one of many formulaic South…
Shahed Reza elected Dhaka Club president
Dhaka – Former Bangladeshi ambassador to Kuwait Syed Shahed Reza has been elected president of prestigious Dhaka Club Limited for the year 2015-16. Reza bagged 478 votes while his nearest contestant Khandkar Mashiuz Zaman (Romel) got 408 votes.
Policy to regulate online TV media on election day proposed
At a law and order meeting convened by the Election Commission, several participants have proposed formulating a policy to regulate media reports related to the polls on election day. Election commissioners, officials from the home ministry, police, Border Guard Bangladesh…
Clashes leave scores dead in northern Yemen
UN voices alarm at ceasefire violations as fighting between Houthis and government troops claims lives on both sides. At least 75 people have been killed in fighting between troops and Houth fighters in northern Yemen, military and tribal sources say,…
Kushtia Islamic University closed as BCL factions clash
The fight erupted around 1pm on Saturday. Warring students had hurled brickbats at each other, fought running battles and even opened fire several times, according to police and witnesses. Police said they had to fire in the air to disperse…
China accuses US of B-52 ‘provocation’ over Spratly Islands
China has accused the US of “serious provocation” after it flew B-52 bombers near one of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Chinese military personnel were put on “high alert” during the incident on 10 December, and…
BNP-led 20-party to take part jointly in election campaign
The BNP-led 20-party alliance has decided to jointly take part in the election campaign for its mayoral candidates in the municipal election to ensure their victories.
Situation under control,no need for army deployment: CEC
Terming the present environment very election-friendly, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Saturday said no situation has arisen so far that requires the deployment of army ahead of the December-30 municipal election.
No ideological reasons behind recent killings: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday alleged that a vested quarter has carried out the recent contract killings, including those of two foreigners, in order to create anarchy in the country.
BD to be world’s top cotton importer replacing China:USA
Bangladesh is likely to become the world’s top cotton importer replacing China, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) data.
JU viva voce begins today
JU Correspondent. Jahangirnagar University (JU) hon’s first year Viva-voce under the 2015-16 academic session begins today.
Finally JU teachers back to classes, exams
JU Correspondent The teachers of Geography and Environment (G&E) Department at Jahangirnagar University (JU) finally have started to resume academic activities from Tuesday, department sources said.
Bnp blames EC, Govt to snatch Municipal polls
Dhaka – BNP on Saturday alleged that the government and the Election Commission (EC) are jointly out there to snatch December-30 municipal election results in favour of the ruling party.
Who Putin called out at his year-end press conference
By Alec Luhn President Vladimir Putin’s annual December press conference is a unique chance for some thousand-plus international and local journalists to ask the Russian leader a question. It’s also a chance for Putin to get things off his chest.…
Counterterrorism 101: Don’t ignore lessons of 9/11
Laura Pitter “Nothing like this has ever happened to me before,” said Sarker Haque, his face still black and blue from the beating. “I’ve lived here all these years and never, in this community? Never have I ever experienced anything…
Climate action after Paris
Jim Yong Kim Washington, DC – At the United Nations climate conference in Paris, courageous and visionary leaders recognized that people rarely change the world when they work within the constraints of what they think is possible. The world hoped…
Greece’s other deficit
Alessandro Galli Oakland – For the past decade, much attention has been paid to Greece’s public finances. And when, in November, the country faced the first review of its reform progress under its latest agreement with its creditors – an…
5 ppl injured in crude bomd blast inside ‘ Isha Khan’ in Chittagong
Five to six people were injured as two crude bombs were exploded inside a mosque at ‘ Isha Khan’ Naval Base in the port city Chittagong after Jumma’ prayers on Friday.
2 held on charge of proxy in RAKUB exam
RU Correspondent Police has detained 2 persons in recruitment exam of Rajshahi krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) for the post of 2nd Class Officer on charge of froxy.
Secretary generals of BNP led 20-party alliance will meet today
STAFF REPORTER Secretary generals of the BNP-led 20-party alliance partners will meet today in the city to chart out the strategies and tactics for the forthcoming municipal polls, according to sources.
EC playing role as “government loyalist”: BNP
STAFF REPORTER BNP yesterday alleged that the ruling party people are violating the election code of conduct as what it said the Election Commission is playing a role of “government loyalist”.