UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hinted that he may shortly run for the presidency of his native South Korea. Mr Ban’s term as the world’s top diplomat expires at the end of December. In his final press conference as…
Category: Governance
China has seized US Navy drone, it’ll be returned: Pentagon
Beijing (AP/UNB) — China said Saturday its military seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider in the South China Sea but it would give the drone back. But President-elect Donald Trump tweeted later that the Chinese government should be told…
China says it seized US Navy drone to ensure safety of ships
Beijing (AP/UNB) — China said Saturday its military seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider in the South China Sea but it would give the drone back. But President-elect Donald Trump tweeted later that the Chinese government should be told…
BNP goes to Bangabhaban Sunday with ‘high hope’
Dhaka – Though they know his constitutional limitation, BNP leaders said they are going to meet President Abdul Hamid on Sunday with a high hope that he will come up with sincere efforts to present the nation a neutral election…
CIA, FBI agree Russia intervened in US presidential election
The CIA and FBI have concluded that Russia interfered in the US presidential election in support of eventual winner Donald Trump. The White House also agrees with the findings.
Babul Akter may quiz further for Mitu’s murder
The investigation officer (IO) of the sensational murder of Mahmuda Khanam Mitu said yesterday (Saturday) they will Mitu’s husband former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akter more if necessary after verifying the information which they got from him after quizzing…
Brac University, BGMEA for digital map of RMG factories
Dhaka – An MoU has been signed between BRAC University and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to support the Digital RMG Factory Mapping in Bangladesh Programme at the university’s Centre Entrepreneurship Development (CED).
Khaleda asked to appear in court on December 22
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka on Thursday passed orders asking BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to appear before it on December on December 22 to complete her statement in self-defence in Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage…
Two sentenced to gallows for killing varsity student
Dhaka – A court of Dhaka on Thursday sentenced two persons to death for killing AmitSaha, a student of Eastern University. Judge Shahed Nuruddin of the Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka announced the verdict on Thursday in his crowded courtroom.…
HC again questions Zila Parishad polls system
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Thursday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why sections 4 (2), 5 and 17 of the Zila Parishad Act 2000 will not be declared illegal and unconstitutional. A two-member HC…
Indian war veterans in Dhaka to join Victory day function
Dhaka – Some 28 Indian war veterans and four serving officers have started a five-day visit to Bangladesh on Wednesday to join the victory day functions at the invitation of the government of Bangladesh. The war veterans and officers will…
Two Iranian nationals arrested for ‘stealing’ bank money
Dhaka – Police arrested two Iranian Nationals on charge of trying to steal Tk 1 lakh from a counter of Bangladesh Bank in the city’s Motijheel on Wednesday. The arrestees are Karam, 55, and Jalali Nejad Mostafa, 36.
BD to be a great country, say foreign war veterans
War veterans from India and Russia who fought with bravery for liberating Bangladesh in 1971 on Thursday expressed their firm conviction that Bangladesh in the near future would be a great country in the global arena. They also highly appreciated…
2 injured in Chittagong ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Two suspected robbers were injured in a gunfight between their cohorts and police at Mohra in Chandgaon area in Chittagong early Thursday.The identities of the victims could not be known yet.Police said suspecting the movement of a private…
2 to die for univ student murder in city
Dhaka – A tribunal here on Thursday sentenced two people to death and another to life term imprisonment for killing a private university student at Mirpur in the city in 2012. The condemned convicted are Ashfaq Ahmed Shihab, student of…
Chinese citizen ‘beaten dead’ in Jessore
A Chinese citizen was reportedly beaten to death by miscreants at Uposhohor in the district town on Thursday morning.The deceased was identified as Chang Hing Sang, 45, an Easybike (human hauler) dealer in the town. He lived at a rented…
ILO’s Asia Pacific labour confce for enhancing migration governance
Bali (Indonesia) ILO News – The 16th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organization (ILO) concluded on Friday (December 9) with a call for governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations in the region to do more…
Migrant worker union members are being arrested in Lebanon
By Richard Hall Lebanese authorities have detained two Nepalese migrant domestic workers who were involved with campaigning for greater rights for foreign workers in the country.
N’ganj factory boy killed as torturers ‘pump air into anus’
Dhaka – A 15-year-old boy died allegedly after some torturers pumped air from a compressor into his anus at a spinning mill in Narayanganj on Wednesday night.
Aleppo cease-fire unravels, raising specter of bloody end
Beirut (AP/UNB) — A cease-fire to evacuate rebel fighters and civilians from the remaining opposition-held neighborhoods of Aleppo unraveled on Wednesday, once again raising the specter of a bloody end to the battle for Syria’s largest city as residents reported…
HC orders probe into ‘police involvement’ in Gaibandha arson
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Wednesday directed the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Gaibandha investigate to dig out whether police had any involvement in setting fire to the houses of Santal community during the eviction drive in Gobindaganj upazila.…
Traffic police collects Taka 12 lakh fine from rule violators
Dhaka – The Traffic Department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 3,755 cases and collected fines of Tk 11,93,050 during special drives against traffic rules violators in the capital on Wednesday.
SC upholds HC order against VAT on English medium schools
Dhaka – The chamber court on Wednesday upheld a High Court verdict that declared collection of value added tax (VAT) on the tuition fees of the students of English medium schools illegal, until further order.
Court allows Shafik Rehman bail until charge-sheet
Dhaka – A Dhaka court on Wednesday granted bail to journalist Shafik Rehman in a case filed for his alleged attempt to kidnap and kill Prime Minister’s son Sajeeb Wajeed Joy, who is also her Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)…
EC’s views-exchange meeting with candidates in N’ganj Thursday
Dhaka – The Election Commission (EC) is going to hold a views-exchange meeting with mayoral and councillor contestants of the upcoming Narayanganj City Corporation election on Thursday.
3 Biman engineers suspended over glitch in PM’s flight
Dhaka – Three engineers of Biman Bangladesh Airlines were suspended on Wednesday for their negligence of duty in the flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Budapest, Hungary. The suspended officials are-Debesh Chowdhury, chief engineer (production), SA Siddique, chief engineer…
Trial of war criminals must continue: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the trial of war criminals involved in genocide, killing of intellectuals and opposing the independence of the country must continue. “No one will be able to save them [war criminals]. Whatever…
Muhith rejects plea for fund to help negative equity holders
Dhaka – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday turned down an appeal of the stock brokers to provide fund for helping negative equity holders in the stock market. “No fund will be provided to the stock market for negative equity…
DMP’s traffic restrictions for Victory Day
Dhaka – Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has asked all vehicles to avoid some roads surrounding the National Parade Ground in the city on the Victory Day on Friday for smooth holding of the Victory Day parade. Only the vehicles of…
4 ‘robbers’ held in Keraniganj
Dhaka – River police arrested four alleged robbers along with two sharp weapons from Farashganj area on the Buriganga riverbank in Keraniganj upazila on the outskirts of the capital early Wednesday.The arrestees are: identified as Shahjahan, 55, Mashiur Rahman, 50,Atiar…