BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that the government is using the public servants for political purposes like that of the 1975 Baksal regime. Speaking at a human chain programme, he also said the government…
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EU to monitor Rohingya repatriation process
The European Union has said it will monitor the implementation of the instrument signed between Bangladesh and Myanmar on return of Rohingyas to Myanmar with attention in full compliance with international law. “We now expect the agreement signed (on Thursday)…
One killed in Khilgaon police firing
Dhaka, Nov 24 – A man was killed in police firing in the city’s Khilgaon area early Friday.
Left parties call hartal on Nov 30 against power tariff hike
Dhaka, Nov 23 -The left-leaning parties on Thursday called an eight-hour hartal for November 30 protesting the fresh power price hike.
Power tariff hike for scope to plunder public money: BNP
Dhaka, Nov 23 – BNP on Thursday strongly criticised the government for raising the power tariff saying that the move has been taken to create a further scope for its party men to plunder public money.
Sexual attacks against Rohingyas may be war crimes: UN envoy
Widespread atrocities against Rohingya Muslim women and girls have been orchestrated and perpetrated by Myanmar’s military and may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, the U.N. envoy on sexual violence in conflict said Wednesday. Pramila Patten, who…
Seven DU students on remand
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday placed seven Dhaka University students on a one-day remand on the charge of fraudulence during admission tests.
World Philosophy Day observed at RU
Rajshahi – The World Philosophy Day was observed at Rajshahi University (RU) on Wednesday with the theme ‘mutual sympathy to overcome the crisis of civilization’ amid festivity and fanfare on campus. Over three hundred teachers and students of the RU…
BNP terms govt ‘heavy stone’ urging people to force it out
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Referring to Zimbabwe’s ‘autocratic’ ruler Robert Mugabe’s resignation, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said it will not be possible to oust the current government here in a normal way without force as…
Dhaka WASA asked to recover its 13 canals
Dhaka, Nov 22 – A government Taskforce on Wednesday day asked the authorities concerned of Dhaka WASA to take necessary measures to recover its 13 canals from illegal occupation.
Comilla Mayor Sakku acquitted by court
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-8 of Dhaka on Tuesday acquitted Comilla City Corporation Mayor and BNP leader Monirul Haque Sakku in a case filed amassing wealth illegally and concealing the information of his assets in his wealth statement.
Developing nations welcome COP23 decisions, worry over finance
Kuala Lumpur, 21 Nov (Jade Chiang and Meena Raman) – Despite the delayed ending of the climate talks at Bonn by nearly a day, developing countries, in welcoming some key decisions adopted at COP 23, also emphatically registered their unhappiness…
The Int’l debate on generic medicines of biological origin
The South Centre recently published Research Paper No. 82: ” The International Debate on Generic Medicines of Biological Origin,” authored by Germán Velásquez, Special Advisor on Health and Development of the South Centre. The debate on generic medicines is not…
BD experts for safe food production
Agriculture experts at a seminar in the city today underscored the need for ensuring safe food production by using the organic cultivation system. They said currently 87 countries across the globe are farming following the organic policy and standard.
Queen Trust programmes against diabetic ratinopathy
The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, a UK based charitable foundation, has planned more initiatives in Bangladesh to raise awareness to prevent blindness caused by retinopathy. “We have planned various programmes at community level for creating awareness to prevent blindness…
Release bodies of poor patients even if bills unpaid: HC
Dhaka – In a verdict, the High Court (HC) on Monday ordered hospitals and clinics authorities to release dead body of poor and marginalised people even if they fail to pay the due bills.
Dhaka stocks maintain upward trend
Stocks continue to maintain upward trend on Monday extending the wining spell for third consecutive sessions in a row, while the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Shariah index reached a new high on higher transactions.
Armed forces Day Tuesday
The Armed Forces Day will be celebrated tomorrow marking the founding of army, navy and air force during the 1971 Liberation War. The day’s programme will begin with the offering of special prayers after Fazr prayers at all mosques in…
Zimbabwe ruling party sacks Mugabe as chief
Clinging to his now virtually powerless post, longtime Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was fired as ruling party chief to cheers Sunday, and was set to discuss his expected exit with the army commander who put the world’s oldest head of…
Dhaka stock market index attains new high
The major price index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) reached a new high on Sunday on higher transactions. DSEX finished the day with 24.86 points up at 6,306.95 which were the highest after introducing the DSEX on January 27, 2013.
Satellite signals bring hope of Argentina’s missing sub rescue
After days of searching for its missing submarine with 44 crew aboard, Argentina’s navy received distress signals late Saturday, authorities said.
BNP criticizes AL for ‘forcing students, officials to join rally’
Dhaka, Nov 18 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the recognition of the historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a world documentary heritage is a matter of joy. He, however, alleged…
‘Save Gumti, Dakatia rivers from pollution, encroachment’
Dhaka, Nov 18 – The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR) on Saturday demanded immediate excavation of river Gumti and Dakatia by making those free from pollution and grabbing for the free flow of water and movement…
Solar powered health posts to serve Rohingyas
IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is harnessing solar energy to power its remote health posts in Cox’s Bazar’s giant Kutupalong and Balukali makeshift settlements, which are now home to an estimated 440,000 Rohingyas from Myanmar, an IOM press release said.…
Flight operation at Airport resumes after suspension for fire
Flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport remained suspended for an hour on Friday after cancellation of a flight of Kolkata-bound Indian SpiceJet due to technical fault. Sources at the airport said the flight of the Indian airlines carrying 78…
Traffic restrictions at Dhaka Cantonment on 21 November
There will be restrictions on traffic inside the Dhaka Cantonment on November 21 as a number of programmes have been chalked out marking the Armed Forces Day. All vehicles except those carrying cantonment residents and the invited guests have been…
Serena Williams weds Alexis
First come 23 Grand Slam titles, then comes baby and then comes a fairytale wedding for Serena Williams. The tennis champion and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian tied the knot on Thursday in New Orleans at the Contemporary Arts Center surrounded…
Zimbabwe calm but tense as Mugabe asked to go peacefully
People across Zimbabwe are starting another day of uncertainty amid quiet talks to resolve the country’s political turmoil and the likely end of President Robert Mugabe’s decades-long rule. Mugabe has been in military custody and there is no sign of…
Primary centre examination to continue
Dhaka – Primary and mass education minister Mostafizur Rahman yesterday said the primary education completion (PEC) and equivalent terminal examinations would continue until the government take any decision in this regard. “The primary level has to be upgraded to class…
EU High Representative Mogherini travels to Myanmar
Brussels, Nov 15 – High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini travels to Myanmar for the ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and to Bangladesh.