US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have suggested there could be a new agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Category: Governance
Authoritarian govts tighten grip on press freedom
By Sopho Kharazi ROME, Apr 22 2018 (IPS) – The 25th celebration of World Press Freedom Day will be led by UNESCO and the government of Ghana in Accra on May 2-3. The theme is “Keeping Power in Check: Media,…
PM Hasina to receive Global Women’s Leadership Award
Dhaka- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be awarded with the prestigious Global Women’s Leadership Award in recognition of her leadership role in expansion of women education and women entrepreneurship in Bangladesh, Asia and Asia-pacific region.
33 leftist rebels killed in two Western Indian encounters
NEW DELHI,(BSS/Xinhua) – As many as 33 left-wing Naxalite rebels have been killed in two consecutive shootouts with security forces Sunday and Monday in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, police said Tuesday.
Canadian police seek motive behind van attack that killed 10
TORONTO, Canada,(BSS/AFP) – Canadian police sought a motive Tuesday for a van attack on a bustling downtown Toronto street that left at least 10 pedestrians dead.The driver of the van, who was arrested, was to appear in court Tuesday at…
Industries fined for polluting environment
Dhaka, April 24 – The Department of Environment (DoE) on Tuesday fined eight factories Tk 20 lakh for polluting the environment in Dhaka, Savar, Gazipur and Jamalpur.
Transport workers remanded on sexual harassment charge
Dhaka, April 24 – A court here on Tuesday granted three-day remands of each of three transport workers who allegedly sexually harassed a female student of a private university in a running bus on April 21.
Ex-addl IGP Oahidul held on war crimes charges
Dhaka, April 24 – Former Additional Inspector General of Police Oahidul Haque was arrested here on Tuesday afternoon for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
President Hamid begins second term in office
Dhaka, April 24 – President M Abdul Hamid on Tuesday evening took oath as head of the state for the second consecutive term.
Gazipur, Khulna city polls: Candidates get symbols
Gazipur, April 24 – The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday distributed the electoral symbols among the candidates of Gazipur and Khulna City Corporation polls billed for May 15.
‘AL does not expect external interference in polls’
DHAKA, April 24 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said his party does not expect any foreign interference in the next general election as the people are the source of strength of the party.
Masrasa student hacked dead in Jhalakati
Dhaka – A madrasa student was hacked to death by unidentified miscreants at Vatkathi village in Rajapur upazila on Monday night.
Ahead of summits, US tones down its war games with S. Korea
Seoul, Apr 24 (AP/UNB) — Spring on the Korean Peninsula is normally the season of D-Day-style beach landings with big guns thumping in the distance and skies crisscrossed by the contrails of fighter aircraft.
Ruet bus driver hacked dead
Dhaka- A bus driver of Rajshahi University of Science and Technology (Ruet) was hacked to death on the campus on Monday night.
2 drug traders held with 8,600 Yaba pills
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two suspected drug traders along with 8,600 pieces of Yaba tablets from Muradpur area of Nachole upazila in Chapainawabganj on Monday night.
Police lathi-charge and foil BNP demonstration in city
Dhaka, April 23 – Police on Monday foiled a demonstration organized by Dhaka (South) unit of the BNP in front of the north gate of Baitul Mukarram.
Law Minister assures changes to Digital Security Bill
Dhaka, April 23 – Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday assured that necessary step would be taken to bring changes in order to removing any confusion over the freedom of press if there is any in the proposed Digital Security Bill,…
13 to die in Gazipur for murder
Dhaka – A court here on Monday sentenced 13 people to death for killing a man in 1995 in Gazipur.
Ansar Al Islam members’ held in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, April 23 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested three members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam from Belpukur area in the city early Monday.
Trigger-happy BSF shoots BD youth shot by BSF
Thakurgaon – A Bangladeshi youth was shot by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) near Kondal Border Camp in Haripur Upazila here on Sunday. The injured is Md Rezwan, 27, son of Solaiman Ali of Daoga village in the same…
‘Robber’ killed in Cumilla ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Susandha area of Muradnagar upazila in Cumilla early Monday.
Jaamat man off in favour of BNP candidate in Gazipur
Dhaka, April 23 – An Independent mayoral candidate who submitted his nomination paper as Mohanagar Unnayan Parishad’s candidate, withdrew his candidature from upcoming Gazipur city corporation election. He withdrew his candidacy by a written application to Returning Officer of Gazipur city…
Parliament body for more talks in Digital Security Bill
DHAKA, April 22 – The parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Communication Technology (ICT) Division Affairs has suggested further talks with all the stakeholders for making the Digital Security Bill, 2018 time-befitting.
Drone shot down near Riyadh palace
Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital after online videos showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where royal palaces are located sparked fears of possible political unrest. The Riyadh police spokesman, quoted by…
Man found dead in Jashore
Dhaka – A man was found dead in front of Khajura police outpost in Jashore on Saturday night.
Rape accused killed in Satkhira ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An accused of a rape incident was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Hijaldi village at Kolaroa upazila in Satkhira early Sunday.
Rape accused killed in Satkhira ‘gunfight’
Satkhira, Apr 22 (UNB) – An accused of a rape incident was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Hijaldi village at Kolaroa Upazila of Satkhira early Sunday.
SI closed in N’ganj ‘for taking bribe’
Dhaka – A sub-inspector of Araihazar Police Station was closed to the district Police Lines on Friday night for freeing three drug traders taking bribe in Narayanganj.
2 including fugitive convict held in Munshiganj
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and police in separate drives arrested two persons including a convicted accused from two different upazilas here in Munshiganj on Saturday and Friday.
Satkhira beat Jessore 5-4 in tie breaker
Dhaka – Satkhira district made a good start in the opening match of 4th Shaheed Sheikh Naser Football Tournament beating Jassore district by 5-4 goals in tie breaker at Sheikh Helaluddin Stadium in Bagerhat on Saturday.