Speakers at a roundtable in the city on Thursday urged to introduce a safety clause for journalists in Digital Security Act to safeguard freedom of press in Bangladesh.
Category: Governance
Schoolgirl found dead in Ctg
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a schoolgirl from the bank of Karnaphuli River near Patenga sea beach in Chattogram on Wednesday.
UP chairman shot dead in Narsingdi
Dhaka – A union parishad chairman was gunned down by miscreants at Arkanda village in Raipura upazila in Narsingdi on Thursday afternoon.
Press freedom does not come from lip service
In talks and discussion on the World Press Freedom Day on Thursday some intellectuals have blamed the absence of press freedom in the country on the lack of courage and self-censorship on the part of the journalists. But do their…
Trump repaid lawyer $130,000 used to buy Daniels’ silence
President Donald Trump personally repaid his lawyer the $130,000 that was used to buy an adult film actor’s silence about an alleged affair, his legal aide Rudy Giuliani has said. It appears to contradict Mr Trump, who said he did…
Keeping power in check: Media, justice and the rule of law
The theme of the 2018 celebration highlights the importance of an enabling legal environment for press freedom, and gives special attention to the role of an independent judiciary in ensuring legal guarantees for press freedom and the prosecution of crimes…
EC not capable of holding national election: Fakhrul
Dhaka, May 2 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said political parties will not accept a schedule for the next general election if announced before a political understanding over the nature of election-time government.
Repeal Section 57, review Digital Security Act: TIB
Dhaka, May 2 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Wednesday urged the government to review some sections of the proposed Digital Security Act 2018 and repeal Section 57 of ICT Act. It said such actions are needed for ensuring the…
New ferry services in Buragouranga River opened
Dhaka- A new ferry service in the Buragouranga River in Galachipa upazila was inaugurated on Wednesday in Patuakhali, aiming to mitigate sufferings of people as well as ease communication system.
Bus driver, helper held with 29,500 Yaba pills in city
Dhaka – Members of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested the driver and helper of a long-route bus along with 29,500 Yaba pills from Jatrabari of the city early Tuesday.
No anger worked for quota reform: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she has accepted the demand for quota reform as the students demanded it and nothing was done out of anger.
People to vote for AL this time too: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the people of Bangladesh will surely vote in favour of Awami League this time too if they do not want to push the country to the path of destruction like in 2001.
Paris police arrest 200 after violent May Day riots
Paris, May 2 – Police in Paris have arrested nearly 200 masked demonstrators who smashed shop windows and torched cars during annual May Day protests.
Protect civilians in Myanmar’s Kachin: UN
All parties urged to abide by their obligations Dhaka, May 2 – A UN human rights expert has expressed grave concerns over a sharp escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s Kachin State which reportedly killed at least 10 civilians, left several…
Taj Mahal colour change worries India SC
Dhaka, Apr 2 – India’s Supreme Court has expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish.
Infrastructure to be prioritised in next Budget: Muhith
Dhaka, May 1 – Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has said the government will give priority on power and energy, infrastructure, education and health sectors in the upcoming national budget for fiscal 2018- 19.
2 motorcyclists killed in city road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as their motorbike overturned on the road in Hatirjheel area in the capital in early Tuesday.
Youth held for killing minor after abduction in Keraniganj
Dhaka – Police on Tuesday arrested a man from Mirerbag Balurmath area in the upazila for killing a schoolboy after abduction in Keraniganj.The deceased was identified as Md Sohag Khan, 11, son of Md Idris Khan of Mirerbag area.
7 including 5 cops hurt in Cumilla ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – At least seven people including five cops were injured during a reported gunfight between police and robbers at Nandanpur area of Daudkandi upazila here in Cumilla on Tuesday. Police also arrested two robbers, Mohsin, 37, son of Razu…
Korean Air heiress apologizes before police questioning
A Korean Air heiress apologized Tuesday for causing trouble in her first public appearance as a suspect in an abuse of power case after she allegedly threw a drink at someone during a business meeting.
UK backs Iran nuclear deal despite US and Israel opposition
The UK has backed a “vitally important” nuclear deal with Iran, despite accusations from the US and Israel that Iranians are pursuing atomic weapons.
Cardinal Pell ordered to stand trial on sexual assault charges
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell will stand trial on historical sexual assault charges, a court has ruled. Cardinal Pell formally pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Schedule of Parliamentary polls in October: EC
Dhaka, April 30 – Election Commission (EC) Monday said the schedule of the 11th parliamentary polls will be announced in October this year.
Gazipur Mayoral candidates promise to build a clean city
Dhaka, April 30 – The mayoral candidates in Gazipur City Corporation polls Monday Promised to build a clean and modern city as well as solve the important problems of city peoples. They also placed their various plans to solve these problems…
Charge-sheet in Avijit murder case within next month
Dhaka, April 30 – Charge sheet in blogger Avijit Roy murder case will be submitted next month, a top police official, reported Monday.
Suhrawardy Udyan denied: BNP for May Day procession
Dhaka, April 30 – Being denied permission to hold a workers’ rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, the BNP has decided to bring out workers procession from in front of the party central office this morning to mark the to mark the…
17-BNP leaders held on Sunday remanded in 3 sabotage cases
Dhaka, April 30 – A Dhaka court Monday placed 17 persons including Secretary-in-Charge of Dhaka Metropolitan South BNP, Habibur Rashid Habid on 4 days’ remand each in three sabotage cases.
Young mother 2 daughters found dead in city home
A young mother and her two daughters were found dead at their government staff-quarters residence in the city’s Darus Salam area on Monday evening.
Coast Guard seizes Yaba worth Tk. 312 cr in four months
Dhaka – Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) has seized contraband Yaba pills worth Tk 312 crore in last four months, which is more than double the amount (Tk. 152.67 crore) of Yaba seizure in the entire last year.
Khaleda must face court for release
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has no other way to get release from jail without facing the court procedures.