Dr Sudhirendar sharma Free water allocation resolves temporal scarcity but at the cost of inducing lasting crises. Such populist measures stretch existing supply alongside stressing perennial water sources, Since water bills are measured in currency and not in volume of…
Bangladesh Hindu Buddha Christian Oikya Parishad (BHBCOP) on Thursday demanded the government of formation of a national minority commission to find out the causes behind declining the percentage of minority people over the years. “According to census, the percentage of…
By Nile Bowie General elections are widely seen as the answer to Thailand’s crippling political impasse, though Yingluck Shinawatra’s embattled government may be removed through either judicial or extra-legal means regardless of her performance at the polls. Protestors calling for…
Kathmandu – At least 14 people were killed and seven others injured on Thursday when a passenger bus veered off a mountain highway and fell some 500 metres into a river. The bus, carrying 21 people, was en route to…
Scientists have created a bionic hand which allows the amputee to feel lifelike sensations from their fingers. A Danish man received the hand, which was connected to nerves in his upper arm, following surgery in Italy. Dennis Aabo, who lost…
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday questioned the managing directors of two commercial banks in connection with the Bismillah Group loan scam. They are Managing director of Mercantile Bank Ehsanul Haque (former DMD of Prime Bank) and managing director…
Election commissioner Md Shah Nawaz on Wednesday said stern action will be taken if any candidate hurts religious sentiments of others during upazila election campaign. “No candidate is allowed to hurt religious sentiments of others,” he told reporters at his…
Jamal Hossain Mollah emerged as the champions in the NOVOAIR Professional Golf Tournament with five under par in the 4th and final round of the meet that concluded today (Wednesday) at Kurmitola Golf Club. He clinched the title with 16…
Members of the BNP Standing Committee, the party’s top policymaking forum, will meet on Thursday night at party Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office, apparently to discuss the current political situation and to decide on their next course of action.
Chittagong – Rapid Action Battalion (rab) members are reported to have picked up a pro-BNP UP chairman from Katgar area under Patenga Police Station in the city early Wednesday. The victim was identified as Omar Faruk, chairman of Hazirpara union…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the world community has accepted the results of the recent national election in Bangladesh. “The world community has accepted the recent (national) election as the affirmative achievement against the terrorist acts and violence…
A Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader has been detained three days after armed attacks on students agitating for a roll-back of hiked fees and cancellation of evening courses at Rajshahi University (RU).
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) wants to cooperate with Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) in promotion of trade and investment between Dhaka and Tokyo.
Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday formed five standing committees including business advisory committee headed by Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhruy. The members of the business advisory committee are-Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina, opposition leader Rawshan Ershad, Syeda…
A Dhaka court on Wednesday rejected the bail petitions two journalists of the Daily Inqilab after hearing. Dhaka’s Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Jahurul Haque passed the order at noon after hearing on two separate bail petitions.
Dhaka – The High Court on Wednesday asked police to arrest a Jubo League central leader for not appearing before it despite frequent summons. The court ordered officer-in-charge of Ramna Police Station to arrest Jubo League leader Shoeb Chowdhury, also…
A senior Awami League leader has said the BNP should wait for five years after its Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday called for immediate talks to pave the way for a fresh parliamentary election. “Wait for five years. The election…
The Supreme Court Bar Association has demanded the removal of the minister who on Monday had phoned one of the High Court judges during the hearing of a bank loan suit. The association also demanded initiation of contempt of court…
Inmates are leading a normal life in 68 jails in Bangladesh, although the number of prisoners is double the capacity, State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Khan has said.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said not all of those who the media pictured brandishing firearms at Rajshahi University were members of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL). The photos had shown several leaders of her party’s student front attacking with firearms…
Awami League on Wednesday rejected BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s claim that 300 people were killed in the joint forces’ operation saying that no one was killed or faced forced disappearance. “Our media is on guard. It cannot be that several…
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is set to enforce a countrywide daylong hartal on Thursday. However, Chapainababganj district will remain out of the purview of the shutdown programme.
Salon.com published a truly disgusting article on the supposed myths of communism.
Even though many buildings constructed of natural materials,particularly earth, have stood the test of time, the construction of buildings out of these materials almost completely disappeared during the 20th Century.
The UN has demanded that the Vatican “immediately remove” all clergy who are known or suspected child abusers, in a report released on Wednesday.
North and South Korea have agreed to hold reunions for families separated after the Korean War, following calls from Pyongyang to improve ties.
Pakistani politician Imran Khan will not be part of a team representing the Taliban in peace talks with the government, his party has made clear.
Carson, Calif. – Landon Donovan gave a classy performance in the US national team’s 2-0 win Saturday over South Korea serving as the linkman for the Yanks’ attack.
Gerard Pique has revealed that Lionel Messi initially struggled to adapt to his new surroundings after joining Barcelona as a youngster.
If you want an unbiased, impartial review of Kate Middleton’s style, you’ve come to the wrong place. We’re more than aware that we’re prone to praising Kate’s sartorial successes to an excessive degree.