The parliament on Tuesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill-2013 with some amendments to the existing law aimed at efficiently curbing terrorism through interstate cooperation.
Category: Int’l relations
‘War criminals can also seek President’s clemency’
Law Minister Barrister Shafique Ahmed on Tuesday said the convicted war criminals can also seek President’s clemency as the country’s Constitution does not stipulate as to who can file appeal to the President and who cannot.
3-5 lakh Myanmar nationals intruded into B’desh: FM
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Monday said in Parliament that 3-5 lakh Myanmar nationals illegally entered Bangladesh on various occasions for economic reasons.
ACC to be informed of black money source: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Barrister Shafique Ahmed on Sunday said the source of black money has to be disclosed to Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Steps taken for peaceful KCC polls: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Sunday said special measures have been taken for holding the election to Khulna City Corporation in a free and peaceful manner.
Indian food grains through Bangladesh
After signing an agreement with Bangladesh, India has started shipping foodgrains on the Chittagong-Ashuganj-Agartala route. The first shipment started off this week. “It is a win-win for both countries. We can cut down heavily on the cost of transporting foodgrains…
D-8 working group meet on civil aviation ends
The 7th D-8 meeting of ‘Working Group on Civil Aviation and Directors General’ concluded here on Thursday with an emphasis on strengthening bilateral cooperation among the member states.
‘Turkey against death penalty; respects court decisions’
Turkish Ambassador in Dhaka Hüseyin Muftuoglu on Thursday said Turkey is against death penalty but it respects any independent court decision here.
Building collapse survivor Reshma joins Westin
The miraculous survivor of Rana Plaza collapse Reshma has been appointed as Public Area Ambassador of Five Star Hotel Westin.
Cabinet okays bill on CHT land dispute
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Land Dispute Resolution Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2013 aimed at making the Commission more active and effective.
Rajuk orders demolition of tilted Demra building
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha (Rajuk) on Monday ordered the demolition of a three-storey residential building that slightly tilted towards another five-storey building at Purba Hajinagar in Sarulia under Demra Police Station in the city on Sunday night.
Rohingaya issue: Dipu wants OIC to talk to Myanmar
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Monday urged the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) to remain engaged with the government of Myanmar to address the longstanding problems of Rohingayas and other Muslim minorities in Myanmar.
All-party participation needed for acceptable polls: Minister
Food and Disaster Management Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Sunday observed that the participation of all the political parties is necessary to make the next national election free, fair and acceptable.
BD-Singapore for deepening bilateral relations
Bangladesh and Singapore has agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the mutually beneficial fields of cooperation.
224 people killed last month: HR Commission
A total of 224 people were killed across the country in the last month (May), according to a survey of Bangladesh Human Rights Commission.
BD makes progress in socio-economic sectors
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni MP addressed a seminar on ‘Current Situation in Bangladesh: Potential and Challenges’ at the European Institute of Asian Studies (EIAS) on Wednesday morning.
Four police stations in port city open
Four new police stations started functioning in the port city of Chittagong on Thursday.
BNP to place no bill over CG revival
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Thursday said the opposition will join the upcoming budget session of parliament, but will not place any bill over the caretaker government system.
Speaker seeks Swedish support for workplace safety
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury on Wednesday sought support from Sweden for improving safety and workplace conditions for women workers in the country’s readymade garment (RMG) industry.
Next polls under independent EC: Nasim
Awami League presidium member Mohammad Nasim on Wednesday said the next general election will be held under the Election Commission, which is working independently.
10th Asia Media Summit begins at Manado
A three-day 10th Asia Media Summit began at Manado of Indonesia on Wednesday. The Summit was inaugurated by Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology Ir Tifatul Sembiring. President of Asian Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) Dra Rosarita Niken Widiastuti,…
President urges North Koreans to invest in B’desh
President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday urged the investors of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to invest in Bangladesh in various sectors.
Cabinet move to amend CHT land dispute law
The Cabinet on Monday approved in principle the draft of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Land Dispute Resolution Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2013 that seeks to make the Commission more active and effective.
BD-USA Partnership dialogue begins
Bangladesh delegation at the second Bangladesh-USA Partnership Dialogue that began here on Sunday highlighted the importance of market access of Bangladeshis products to the US, prospects of US investment here and energy cooperation. Issues like Bangladesh’s accession to the Millennium…
French Ambassador François Zimeray arrives
French Ambassador at-Large for Human Rights François Zimeray arrives here on Monday on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh.
Govt officer will get Tk 70 if private officer gets 100: Muhit
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday categorically said new pay commission would be formed during the tenure of the incumbent government.
Army HQ Selection Board-2013 inaugurated
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated a five-day meeting of Army Headquarters Selection Board-2013 with a view to giving promotion to the army personnel.
GSP withdrawal “illegal, illogical and unjust”:Muhith
Finance Minster AMA Muhith on Saturday said the threat of US to stop GSP facilities (generalized system of preference) is “illegal, illogical and injustice”.
Cellphone users to be protected by BTRC
The telecom regulator is working on two sets of guidelines to ensure better mobile phone services and spare the subscribers of ‘unwanted’ calls and SMS.
UK arrests 2 men from Pakistani plane
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after an incident on a plane flying from Pakistan to Britain, officials said, rattling the U.K. just days after a British soldier was killed on a London street…