Dhaka – Reiterating the United States’ position on January 5 elections, US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Thursday said Bangladesh is responsible for ensuring its own democracy, and ‘outsiders, no matter how well intentioned, cannot do it’.
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China wants stability, Korea inclusive political process
Dhaka – The international community, with one notable exception, has roundly criticised last Sunday’s election and continued calling for political dialogue shunning violence to have a truly participatory election in the future.
Khandker Mahbub’s remand stayed
The High Court has stayed Bangladesh Bar Council Vice Chairman and BNP leader Khandker Mahbub Hossain seven-day remand in a bomb attack case. The bench of Justice Enayetur Rahim and Justice Mohammad Ullah issued the order on Thursday. It also…
Blitz editor sentenced to seven years in jail
A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced the Weekly Blitz editor, Salauddin Shoyeb Choudhury to seven years rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a case filed on charges of sedition in 2004. Dhaka’s Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Jahurul Haque pronounced the verdict at…
284 new MPs take oath, Ershad couldn’t for illness
The newly-elected Members of Parliament were sworn in on Thursday, three days after the January 5 general elections. Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury administered the oath to 284 lawmakers of 10th Parliament in the Oath Room of Jatiya Sangsad in…
Taking oath before Jan 24 clear violation of Constitution: BNP
Dhaka – BNP on Thursday said taking oath by the newly elected MPs before January 24 when the tenure of the ninth parliament will expire is a clear violation of the Constitution. “According to the Constitution, so-called persons elected in…
Khaleda might consider breaking off with Jamaat someday
The BNP might someday decide on parting ways with the Jamaat-e-Islami, its Chairperson Khaleda Zia tells The New York Times. The influential American newspaper’s online version in a report published on Monday quoted her as making the suggestion. It said…
EU for ‘genuine dialogue’ upholding B’desh interest for credible polls
The European Union has urged all parties in Bangladesh to refrain from violence and engage in a “genuine dialogue” putting Bangladesh’s interest above everything else. Through dialogue it urged them to agree on “a mutually acceptable way forward to strengthen…
Speaker parries question on existence of ‘two Parliaments’
Speaker of the outgoing parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Thursday declined to comment on ‘two parliaments’ now virtually exist in the country after the oath taking of new MPs, saying ‘it’s a legal matter’. The Speaker made the comment…
President invites Hasina to form next govt
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Thursday invited Awami League President Sheikh Hasina to form the next government as her party won absolute majority in the 10th parliamentary elections.
Quizzing of seven sr BNP leaders at jail gate ordered
A Dhaka court on Thursday rejected the bail petitions of six top BNP leaders in three cases and also refused remand pleas of police and asked police to interrogate the opposition leaders at the jail gate within seven days. The…
Fatal blast at Mitsubishi Materials factory, Japan
At least five people have been killed and 12 injured in an explosion at a chemical factory in central Japan.
Tributes to Pakistan teenager killed when he stopped a bomber
Tributes have been pouring for a Pakistani teenager who was killed on Monday when he tackled a suicide bomber targeting his school in the Hangu area.
Asleep on the job: How to grab forty winks at work
Getting a bit drowsy at work? You’re in luck. Previously taboo, sleeping in the workplace is becoming much more acceptable.
The Serengeti in the off-season
You’ve seen the pictures. Dust exploding as thousands of wildebeest thunder across the plains.
Ancient Sea Monsters Were Black, Study Finds
Some of the largest beasts in the ancient seas had black skin or scales, new research finds.
Mysterious wanderings of tiger sharks tracked
A new four-year study of tiger sharks off the coast of Australia has revealed patterns in the animals’ mysterious migratory wanderings, including curious differences based on the gender and age of the sharks.
Chicago so cold even a polar bear stayed indoors
The unbearable truth about the polar vortex spinning over the Midwest is that it has brought record-breaking low temperatures so frigid even a polar bear cannot bear to be outside.
Great White Sharks Live As Long As Humans
Great white sharks can live almost as long as humans — 70 years or more — much longer than scientists previously thought.
Messi strikes twice in Cup on injury return
Madrid – Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored twice on his return from injury and Cesc Fabregas also netted a double as Barcelona strolled to a 4-0 win at home to Getafe in their King’s Cup last 16,…
4 technologies that will lead Telco business in 2014
Small business owners, get ready. In 2014, new mobile gear will help you connect with customers, sell your product and stay productive wherever you are. In other words, these four burgeoning mobile technologies are primed to change how you…
How cold is too cold for a jog?
For most people, below-freezing temperatures generally put a stop to outdoor exercise, but Siberian native Boris Fyodorov is not most people.
Tissue culture method brings silent revolution in seed-potato farming
Farming of crops, particularly seed-potato, through tissue culture has brought a silent revolution in agricultural sector in Rajshahi region. Thousands of farmers of the region have changed their lot by growing quality crops especially potato through using tissue cultured saplings.…
Minor boy killed in C’nawabganj road mishap
A minor boy was killed in a road accident in Palsha Mission area on the Chapainawabganj-Rohonpur road under Sadar upazila of the district Wednesday evening.
Actress’ slaying puts Venezuela leaders on spot
Caracas — President Nicolas Maduro hastily gathered state governors and mayors Wednesday to discuss the country’s violent crime amid public outrage over the killing of a popular soap-opera actress and former Miss Venezuela.
Prince William commutes by train to Cambridge
As thousands of Londoners made their way back to work today after the holiday break they were joined by an unlikely fellow commuter, the Duke of Cambridge.
Bumper potato production likely in Joypurhat
The framers have been expecting bumper production of potato in the district during this current Rabi season, official sources said.
Paturia-Daulatdia ferry link restored after 9 hrs
Ferry operation on the Paturia-Daulatdia route resumed on Thursday morning after a suspension for nine hours due to dense fog.
Truck torched by miscreants in Rajshahi
A vegetable-laden truck was torched by miscreants on the Rajshahi-Chapainawabganj Highway at Tultulipara in the city on Wednesday night.
12 BNP-Jamaat men held in Gaibandha
Joint force in separate drives arrested 12 activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami from four upazilas of the district on Tuesday midnight on suspicion of their involvement in violence and sabotage acts.