A report was published in a daily that two villages of Paba upazila under Rajshahi district had been declared free from child marriage on 27 November, 2013. From that time, no early marriage have been solemnised in these two villages.
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Coldest spot on Earth identified by satellite
By Jonathan Amos The coldest place on Earth has been measured by satellite to be a bitter minus 93.2 Celsius (-135.8F).
World’s largest ship Prelude takes to the water
A floating vessel that is longer than the Empire State Building is high has taken to the water for the first time.
Google lets users create own Street View
Google has unveiled a new tool that allows users to create a Street View – a 360 degree virtual tour – of any place and share it using Google Maps.
Obama forcibly repatriates two Algerians from Guantánamo
I wrote the following article for the “Close Guantánamo” website, which I established in January 2012 with US attorney Tom Wilner.
RMG exporters demand special incentives
Dhaka – Referring to recent decline in readymade garment (RMG) export due to recent political unrest, leaders of the sector and its backward linkages on Tuesday demanded special incentives like special P.C or Baisalam, term loans without interest and halting…
No promotion without tests for school students: Minister
Despite severe disruptions of school exams, students will not be promoted without tests, education minister Nurul Islam Nahid has said onTuesday.
Closed-door meeting at govt secretariat
Top government officials have held a closed-door meeting at the Secretariat amid the ongoing discussions on the execution of war crimes convict Abdul Quader Molla’s death verdict.
Trade team led by Mozena meets Hong Kong businessmen
A business delegation led by US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan W Mozena attended a luncheon meeting hosted by Bangladesh Consulate in Sheraton Hong Kong Hotels and Towers in Hong Kong on Monday.
Jamaat activist killed in Naogaon
A Jamaat-e-Islami activist has been killed and at least 19 others injured in a clash with businessmen in Naogaon. The trouble broke out around 9.30am on Tuesday after Jamaat activists damaged several shops in Raninagar while marching in a procession…
BNP marcher dies in Khulna
A BNP activist in Khulna has died of heart attack while marching in a procession taken out in support of the Opposition-backed transport blockade. Helal, 47, died around 10.30am on Tuesday, police said.
AL’s political death to be ensured with Mollah’s execution
Dhaka – Condemning the government’s decision to execute condemned prisoner and its leader Abdul Quader Mollah, Bangladesh Jamaat-e Islami on Tuesday said Awami League will ensure its political death if it kills their party leader.
BNP plans Victory Day rally
BNP has sought police permission to hold a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan to commemorate the Victory Day.
Europe’s biggest energy plant switches from coal to biomass
Britain’s largest coal-fired power station is set to become one of Europe’s biggest renewable electricity generators today, with the potential for new future generation on the site to be based on truly clean coal.
UK concerned at Mollah’s execution plan
Dhaka – The United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday expressed concerns over imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh and called again for Bangladesh to implement a moratorium on the death penalty leading to the eventual abolition of the death penalty.
EU determined to promote respect for human rights
Dhaka – The European Union (EU) on Tuesday said it remains determined to promote the respect for and protection of all human rights of all persons around the world
EC hear 59 cases of nomination cancellation Wednesday
The Election Commission on Wednesday held hearing on 59 cases filed challenging the decision of nomination cancellation by returning officers across the country. “We’ve heard 59 aspirants today. Around 50 percent of the nomination papers we’ve accepted disposing of the…
Like ancient humans, some lemurs slumber in caves
After playing, feeding, and socializing in trees all day, some ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) take their nightly respite in caves, according to a new study in Madagascar Conservation and Development.
SC stays Mollah’s execution order till 10-30 am Wednesday
Dhaka –The Supreme Court on Tuesday night stayed the execution order of Abdul Quader Mollah until 10:30am Wednesday. Chamber Judge Syed Mahmud Hossain came up with the stay order following his counsel’s appeal.
AL, BNP meet – agree to continue dialogue: UN envoy Taranco
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández Taranco on Tuesday said his four days’ efforts to break the political deadlock over the general election in Bangladesh have yielded some positive development as both the parties have agreed to engage…
AL for end to violence for meaningful talks
Dhaka – Acknowledging its meeting with a BNP delegation, the ruling Awami League on Tuesday said in the much-expected parley it emphasised stopping violence, acts of destruction and sabotage and anarchy in the country to create a proper atmosphere for…
India: Not all is lost for Congress
He who rejects change is the architect of decay, said former UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
Both sides agree to have more talks: Musharraf
BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Tuesday said they will have more meetings for talks with the ruling party to break the ongoing political deadlock.
International conspiracy to foil polls, says Nasim
The Awami League will not accept any attempt to hold the parliament polls without Sheikh Hasina as head of the government, said the party’s presidium member Mohammad Nasim.
Empty election train to be halted: BNP
Dhaka – Calling upon the government to take effective steps for resolving the ongoing political crisis, opposition BNP on Tuesday warned that they will not allow an empty train of one-party polls reaching its destination.
Nelson Mandela memorial: Obama lauds ‘giant of history’
Tens of thousands of South Africans have joined dozens of world leaders for the national memorial service for former President Nelson Mandela.
JCD president VP placed under remand
A court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Abdul Quader Bhuiyan Jewel and Senior Vice-President of JCD Dhaka City (North) Sharif Uddin Jewel on six days’ remand in two cases filed with Motijheel Police Station in…
French soldiers killed in Central African Republic
Two French soldiers have been killed in combat in the Central African Republic, the French presidency says.
Garth Brooks to go on world tour
US country singer Garth Brooks is to embark on a world tour, more than 10 years after he last hit the road.
Authors call for ‘digital bill of rights’
Hundreds of authors from around the world have written to the United Nations urging it to create an international bill of digital rights.