Dhaka, 14 Jan – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld an order of the Chamber Judge that stayed a High Court order which put a bar on the tender notice floated by Bangladesh Telecommunication and Regulatory Commission…
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Khaleda Zia arrest order compliance deferred
Dhaka, 14 Jan – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the submission of the compliance report in connection with the arrest of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to February 14 in a defamation case.
Magistrate, OC summoned for sentencing people in custody
Dhaka, 14 Jan – The High Court yesterday summoned four officials including Nirbahi magistrate and officer-in-charge (OC) of Lohagora police station of Chittagong district for sentencing a people even after staying under the police custody in connection with criminal case.
One of 3 suspected militants killed on Friday, identified
Dhaka, 14 Jan – One of the three suspected militants killed in Nakhalpara raid on Friday is Mezba Uddin, a resident of Comilla. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) confirmed the identity after his fingerprints were matched with national identity database.
Two women out of 4 were raped in home in Chittagong
Dhaka, 15 Jan – Over the rape incident of four women in a home under Karnaphuli police station in Chittagong yesterday (Sunday) the four women gave deposition before a Chittagong Court.
BNP will take part in general election: CEC
Dhaka, 14 Jan – Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said that the BNP would take part in the next general polls likely to be held later this year.
Israeli premier on 6-day visit to India to deepen ties
New Delhi, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is beginning his first visit to India to promote defense, trade and energy ties. Netanyahu arrives Sunday for a six-day visit. On Monday, he’ll meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
1st phase Iztima ends: PM offers Akheri Munajat
Gazipur, Jan 14 – The three-day first phase of Biswa Ijtema came to an end on Sunday with the Akheri Munajat on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi.
Fog halts Dhaka’s river ferry services
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Ferry services on the two key routes in Paturia-Daulatdia and Shimulia-Kathalbari in the Padma River remained suspended since early Sunday due to dense fog.
Café bookstores with cozy environment to buy and read
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Some new bookstores, opened over the last one year in the city , offer booklovers not only an array of local and international books but also a cozy environment with the arrangement of light refreshments.
False missile alarm sparks panic in US state of Hawaii
An incoming missile alert plunged residents of Hawaii into panic on Saturday morning before it was declared a false alarm.
Meaningful solution to ‘political crisis’ possible: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Though the party is ‘upset’ about the Prime Minister’s statement on the next general election, BNP on Saturday said it is still confident that a meaningful solution to the crisis over the polls can be found…
Abu Dhabi Fund to support poverty alleviation thru renewable energy
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 January 2018 – Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the global platform for international cooperation on renewable energy, today announced that USD25…
IGP hopes to intensify crackdown against militants
Dhaka, Jan 13, 2018 (BSS) – Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque in an exclusive interview recently said they will intensify nationwide crackdown against militants this year in line with the ‘zero tolerance’ policy against militancy. “Police have…
Suu Kyi says Rohingya mass grave investigation “positive”
Bangkok, Jan 13 (AP/UNB) — A state-run newspaper says Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called the military’s investigation into the deaths of Rohingya Muslims found in a mass grave a “positive indication.”
Dhaka-Delhi MoU on medicinal plants soon: Indian HC
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said Bangladesh and India are now in negotiations to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) soon for cooperation in the field of medicinal plants.
Mother tongue won’t go under the stress of civilisation: PM
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said it is not expected that the mother tongue will be lost under the ‘stress of civilisation’. “Time is changing and the civilisation is marching forward with the invention of…
Trump to and from the Paris deal
Washington, Jan 11, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States could “conceivably” return to the Paris climate accord, although he stopped short of signaling any move in that direction.
Most of mudslide-stricken US town Montecito told to vacate
Montecito, Jan 13 (AP/UNB) – Most residents of mudslide-ravaged Montecito were under orders to clear out Friday as the search for victims dragged on and crews labored to clean up massive debris and repair power, water and gas lines.
Nation frustrated at PM’s address: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 12 – BNP on Friday claimed that the nation has been frustrated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s address to the nation as there is no indication for reaching a political understanding over the next general election.
Jahangirnagar University Day celebrated
Savar (Dhaka), Jan 12 – The Jahangirnagar University (JU) Day was observed on the campus on Friday amid a festive mood marking the 47th founding anniversary of the university.
Donald Trump must apologise for comments – African Union
The organisation representing African countries has demanded that US President Donald Trump apologise after he reportedly called nations on the continent “shitholes”.
50 Bangladeshis held in Malaysia for human trafficking
Dhaka, Jan 12 – The Immigration Department of Malaysia has busted another human trafficking syndicate, this time led by a Bangladeshi national known as “Abang Bangla”, according to Malaysian The Star Online.
Accelerating Africa’s energy transition
Charlotte Aubin Paris – For much of Africa, the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner forms of energy is seen as an environmental imperative. With fossil fuels comprising a majority – as high as 70% in some cases – of…
IBBL business development conference ends
Dhaka, 12 Jan – A two-day business development conference of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited ended at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka on Friday.
No concrete message in PM’s address for fair polls: BNP
Dhaka, 12 Jan – BNP leaders on Friday termed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s address to the nation traditional one and said there is no concrete directive in her speech to hold a free, fair and acceptable election under a neutral…
7th anniversary of ban on corporal punishment in BD
Sir Frank Peters Let’s be bold, courageous, call a spade a spade, jump-in at the deep end, and make it categorically clear in Bangladesh that there is nothing that justifies corporal punishment in the eyes of Allah or man…NOTHING!
BD stocks see bearish week transactions down
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Stocks closed the week down on Thursday with falling trends of all major price indices at Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges as the daily transactions declined amid volatility in large-cap securities.
‘Virus cause of over 170 dolphin deaths in Brazil’
Sao Paulo, Jan 12 (AP/UNB)— Brazilian scientists say a virus is the main cause for the death of close to 200 Guiana dolphins in little more than 40 days on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state.
BNP seeks int’l probe into Padma Bridge project
Dhaka, Jan 11– Defending its chairperson’s comment that Padma Bridge is being constructed with patchworks, BNP now demanded an international probe into the bridge project bringing the allegation of huge corruption in it.