The central bank has directed other banks in Bangladesh not to buy vehicles worth over Tk 5 million and jeeps above Tk 10 million.
Category: Int’l relations
No repetition of violence during re-voting, hopes CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Wednesday hoped that there will be no recurrence of the January-5 violence during the re-voting in 390 polling stations of seven constituencies.
AL starts selling nomination forms for women reserved seats
The ruling Awami League on Wednesday started selling nomination forms among the party aspirants against reserved seats for women in the 10th parliament.
Preparations completed to hold suspended election at 206 centres in Gaibandha
All preparations have been completed to hold elections at 206 centres here were polls have been suspended on January 5.
World Bank: Global economy at turning point
The global economy is at a “turning point”, the World Bank has said, as it forecasts stronger growth for 2014.
Syria conflict: Half population urgently need aid – UN
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says that half of Syria’s population, some 9.3 million people, now “urgently need humanitarian aid”.
South Sudan Nile ferry sinks with more than 200 dead
More than 200 civilians in South Sudan have drowned in a Nile ferry accident while fleeing fighting in the town of Malakal, an army spokesman has said.
JP eyes Deputy Speaker post, We’ll focus on making JS effective: Anisul Islam
Water Resources Minister Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud on Tuesday said Jatiya Party wants the post of Deputy Speaker in the 10th parliament which is set to begin its journey on January 29.
Thailand crisis: Protesters launch Bangkok ‘shutdown’
Protesters are blocking roads in parts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, in a bid to oust the government before snap elections on 2 February.
Ariel Sharon lauded at Israel state memorial service
Speakers at the state memorial for Israel’s former PM Ariel Sharon have described him as an “indomitable” man devoted to the security of his people.
US promises undamaged support to BD people: Mozena
Reiterating US’ position on the January 5 polls, US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Sunday said his country’s commitment to work with Bangladesh and its people remains ‘undamaged’.
Manmohan congratulates Hasina
Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday congratulated his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina for being Prime Minister for the third time. Dr Singh called Hasina at about 6:05 pm and talked to her for 10 minutes, PM’s press secretary…
ACC to probe allegations of wealth accumulation by politicians
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) will launch probes into the graft allegations of unusual wealth accumulations by politicians, including ministers and state ministers in the newspapers.
UK to continue to support BD to help achieve MDGs: Envoy
Amid speculations about the UK aid programme in Bangladesh, British High Commissioner Robert W Gibson on Saturday said Britain will continue to support the poorest and most marginalised people in Bangladesh.
Chinese envoy met Khaleda Zia
Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Li Jun is meeting the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan office.
Israel’s ex-PM Ariel Sharon dies
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has died aged 85 after spending eight years in a coma following a stroke.
Gazette naming Raushan oppn leader published
The Parliament Secretariat on Saturday published a gazette naming Jatiya Party (JP) senior presidium member Raushan Ershad as leader of the opposition in the 10th Parliament.
India diplomat row: Delhi says ‘no stand-off’ with US
India’s Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid has sought to downplay the row with Washington over an Indian diplomat who was arrested in the US.
Afghanistan to free most inmates seen by U.S. as threat
KABUL – Afghanistan has enough evidence to try only 16 of 88 prisoners that the United States considers a threat to security and plans to free the remaining detainees, the president’s spokesman said on Thursday. The move will further strain…
Times of India full praise for Jan 5 election
Rudroneel Ghosh Let’s get one thing straight. The recent general election in Bangladesh was 100% legitimate. It was held in a timely fashion. The election was conducted within the stipulated three months before the end of the tenure of the…
Army until Jan 17 in 8 constituencies
The army will remain deployed until Jan 17 in eight constituencies where polling was postponed, the ISPR said. Re-polling will be held on Jan 16 at 392 centres of these eight constituencies. The constituencies are Dinajpur-4, Kurigram-4, Bogra-7, Jessore-5, Lakshmipur-1…
Diplomatic row: India seeks US official’s withdrawal
India has asked the US to withdraw an official from its embassy in Delhi in a row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat in New York. Devyani Khobragade is flying home after she was ordered to leave the US…
CAR interim President Michel Djotodia resigns
Central Africa Republic’s interim President Michel Djotodia has resigned at a regional summit aimed at ending violence that has engulfed the country. CAR’s entire transitional assembly is attending the meeting in Chad, organised by regional leaders. PM Nicolas Tiengaye has…
Jan. 5 elections signal danger for B’desh democracy: The China Post
By Badiul Alam Majumdar DHAKA, India — Despite considerable challenges, the 10th Parliament elections are finally over. These elections remind us of the old saying “the operation is successful, but the patient is dead.” The Jan. 5 election, although “successfully”…
HRW urges Thailand to protect Rohingya ‘boat children’
Bangkok – Thailand’s government should urgently send ethnic Rohingya children from Burma and their families to safe and open family shelters. New research documents abuses by Thai authorities, who should take action against camps in southern Thailand used for trafficking…
Australians warned against travel to Bangladesh
Australians have been urged to reconsider travel to Bangladesh in the wake of weekend elections in the South Asian country marred by violence. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade today raised its travel warning to “reconsider your need to…
B’desh responsible to ensure its own democracy: Mozena
Dhaka – Reiterating the United States’ position on January 5 elections, US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Thursday said Bangladesh is responsible for ensuring its own democracy, and ‘outsiders, no matter how well intentioned, cannot do it’.
China wants stability, Korea inclusive political process
Dhaka – The international community, with one notable exception, has roundly criticised last Sunday’s election and continued calling for political dialogue shunning violence to have a truly participatory election in the future.
Fatal blast at Mitsubishi Materials factory, Japan
At least five people have been killed and 12 injured in an explosion at a chemical factory in central Japan.
Tributes to Pakistan teenager killed when he stopped a bomber
Tributes have been pouring for a Pakistani teenager who was killed on Monday when he tackled a suicide bomber targeting his school in the Hangu area.