I was a panelist on the January 30, US-Russia.org discussion, headed under the title of: “Why is the West Waging a Campaign Against the Sochi Winter Olympics?” Among other things, the subtitle of my below contribution to that panel (and…
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5 secretaries transferred, given new postings
In a reshuffle in the administration, five secretaries have been transferred and given new postings. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification in this regard on Monday.
Global arms sales up 29 percent since 2003
New data launched by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that sales of arms and military services by the world’s largest arms-producing companies, which amounted to $395 billion in 2012, has increased by 29 per cent in real terms…
Govt using ACC to harass opponents: BNP
Dhaka – BNP on Monday accused the government of blatantly using the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) to harass the opposition leaders and activists alongside the administration. In a statement, BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “The government…
Mamphela Ramphele – Helen Zille: South Africa merger collapses
A deal, which would have given South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) a black presidential candidate, has collapsed.
DCCI submits 10-point business recommendation to govt
Dhaka – The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Monday submitted to the government a 10-point recommendation, including that of reducing high bank interest rates and full implementation of PPP and connectivity. DCCI president Mohammad Shahjahan Khan placed…
HC bench ‘uneasy’ over minister’s call abandons hearing
The High Court has stopped hearing a matter after feeling ‘uneasy’ by a minister’s phone call. The bench by Justices Sharif Uddin Chaklader and AKM Shahidul Huq was hearing a case regarding bank loan on Monday. “During the hearing of…
Stars pay tribute to actor Philip Seymour Hoffman
Tributes are pouring in following the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman at his home in New York on Sunday.
RU sues over 300 in attack on students
Rajshahi University has accused 300 people in six cases, a day after agitating students were attacked on the campus. Acting Registrar Saad Ahmed filed the cases – one under Explosives Act and the other for anarchy and vandalism on the…
K Rowling says she got Harry Potter romance wrong
Harry Potter would have been a better match for Hermione Granger than Ron Weasley, author JK Rowling appears to suggest in a new magazine interview.
‘Arms wielders not students’, says state minister
State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Kamal has promised tough actions against those who carried arms on Rajshahi University campus. His statement came on Monday after the media published pictures of armed leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League, student front of the…
Alaska’s Arctic icy lakes lose thickness
The ubiquitous shallow icy lakes that dominate Alaska’s Arctic coastal plain have undergone a significant change in recent decades.
Jamaat-Shibir men behind RU violence: AL
Dhaka – Awami League Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday alleged that Jamaat-Shibir men were behind the movement on the Rajshahi University campus under the banner of general students. “We came to know that Jamaat–Shibir men were involved in the movement…
UK Coastal communities flooded by storm
Coastal towns in south-west England have been left flooded after being hit by strong winds, large waves and a high tide.
Queen to make state visit to France
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are to make a three-day state visit to France this summer, Buckingham Palace has said.
Corruption across EU ‘breathtaking’ – EU Commission
The extent of corruption in Europe is “breathtaking” and it costs the EU economy at least 120bn euros (£99bn) annually, the European Commission says.
Sochi 2014: Snowboarders want changes to slopestyle course
Olympic organisers said they will act after being asked to make changes to the slopestyle course in Sochi.
Ronaldo red card was unfair, insists Marcelo
Real Madrid defender Marcelo has hit out at referee Miguel Ayza for his decision to send off Cristiano Ronaldo during Sunday’s 1-1 La Liga draw against Athletic Bilbao.
Expanded farming of HYV mustard for self-reliance stressed
The nation can achieve self-reliance on production of oil seeds through expanded cultivation of high yielding variety (HYV) of mustard using the latest agro-technologies, speakers at a farmers’ field day said.
Two motorcycle riders killed in Faridpur road crash
Two young people were killed this morning when their motorcycle was knocked down by a passenger coach at Moshaujan of Dangi union under Nagarkanda upazila of this district on Dhaka-Barisal highway.
Two development projects inaugurated in C’nawabganj
A newly constructed underground drain of the town and an under-construction irrigation canal formally inaugurated here on Sunday.
Disseminating knowledge on disaster management stressed
Speakers at a function here on Sunday stressed the need for disseminating knowledge on disaster management among the stakeholders and the vulnerable communities to save the lives and properties during the emergencies.
Crop museum very effective for disseminating modern farming technologies
Crop museum has become an effective tool for reaching and disseminating modern farming technologies to the grassroots farmers side by side with a successful expansion of various cash crops in the high Barind tract.
Minor boy found dead in Jhenidah
A minor boy was found dead inside a well at Rathkhola village in Harinakundu upazila on Sunday.
Jubo Dal activist injured by miscreants dies at MMCH
A Jubo Dal activist, who suffered injuries in an attack by miscreants in Sharishabari upazila on Sunday afternoon, died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) on Sunday night.
2 women held for ‘kidnap attempt’ in Sirajganj
Police in a drive arrested two women for their alleged attempt to kidnap a schoolgirl on the Mujib Road in the district town on Sunday afternoon.
52 held in Cox’s Bazar while going to Malaysia illegally
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested 52 people from Sonapara beach on the Marine Drive Road in Ukhia upazila on Sunday night while they were set to go to Malaysia by two trawlers illegally.
HC orders transfer of Sonali Bank burglary case to Rab
Dhaka – The High Court on Monday ordered the Home Affairs secretary and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to transfer the Kishoreganj Sonali Bank burglary case to Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) within 48 hours for investigation. An HC bench…
Moudud, Mahbub get HC bail
Dhaka – The High Court on Monday granted bail to BNP leaders Barrister Moudud Ahmed and Khandker Mahbub Hossain in separate cases. An HC bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Jafar Ahmed passed the order following two bail petitions…
Suhrawardy Uddyan not given: 19-party demos at city thanas
Dhaka – Denied permission for its Monday’s scheduled rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, the BNP-led 19-party alliance has decided to stage demonstrations at every thana of the city on Tuesday.