Expressing its deep concern over the ongoing countrywide anti-drug drive, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday demanded judicial investigation into the killings of over 100 alleged drug traders in ‘gunfights’ during the drive.
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Conditions not created yet in Myanmar for repatriation: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, on Thursday said the relocation of Rohingyas to Bhasanchar Island in Noakhali would not be realistic right now as they first want to see what the facilities are available there.
SC extends stay on Khaleda’s bail in 2 Comilla cases
Dhaka, May 31 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday extended the stay against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail until June 24 in two cases of murder and vandalism in Comilla.
Godfathers won’t be spared in anti-drug drive: PM
Iterating her firm stance on the ongoing countrywide drive against narcotics, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the people are now getting relief from such drives and none, even ‘godfathers’ and ‘dons’, would be spared in this regard.
BB instructions to arrest increasing trend in bank credit
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today issued new instructions for banks to avoid the increasing trend of lending rate.
No killing by law enforcement agencies, says Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday said the government would take steps as per law if any killing of innocent people takes place while conducting drives against drug traders.
Nine more killed on Wednesday in ‘gunfights’
Five others found dead in Magura, Benapole Dhaka, May 30 – Nine more alleged drug traders were killed in reported gunfights with law enforcers early Wednesday during the ongoing anti-narcotics drive across the country.
Project to popularise solar pumping for irrigation
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved a project to popularise solar pumping system among farmers for irrigation in the country, aiming to reduce sudden the surge in power demand during the irrigation season.
Govt urged to submit Rohingya documents to ICC
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Tuesday urged the Bangladesh government to submit its observation along with detailed information and documents to International Criminal Court (ICC) over the crime against humanity perpetuated through killing Rohingyas in Myanmar by Myanmar government and…
Time for multilateral corporate trust buster, says UNCTAD
Geneva, 25 May (Kanaga Raja) – Rising market concentration and corporate rentierism in core sectors of the global economy are a major driver of growing global income inequality, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Teesta not a failed case yet: Sushma
Dhaka, May 28 – Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said the current Indian government still has one year left and her government cannot be tagged with failure in terms of resolving Teesta water-sharing deal with Bangladesh.
AL leaders want Russia, China, India help end Rohingya crisis
The Awami League leaders on Monday requested Russia, China and India to play an even more robust role in ensuring a swift solution to the Rohingya crisis and the safe and dignified return of Rohingyas to their homeland in Rakhine…
AL man wants police raid on BNP man in Gazipur polls
Fearing that there might be illegal firearms and ammunition at the houses of BNP mayoral candidate Hasan Uddin Sarker and his aides, Awami League contestant in Gazipur City Corporation polls Zahangir Alam on Monday demanded that law enforcers raid the…
Govt files petitions to stay operation of HC bail to Khaleda
Dhaka, May 28 – The government yesterday filed separate appeal petitions with the chamber court of the Appellate Division for staying the operation of the High Court order passed a few hours ago of granting six months bail to BNP…
Khaleda’s release uncertain: HC bail in 2 cases, not in third
Dhaka, May 28 – The High Court on Monday granted bail for six months to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two cases of Comilla but rejected another bail petition in a defamation case of Narail.
Maintain environment standard at economic zones: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) to strictly maintain the environmental issues while establishing industries in the country’s economic zones.
Respond to ICC prosecutor’s submission: Govt urged
Forty-one citizens of the country on Sunday urged the government to respond to the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber’s request for observations and support the view of the Prosecutor that the Court may assert jurisdiction against Myanmar.
Seven named for Bangladesh ‘Shilpakala Padak 2017’
Chandra Shekhar in fine arts, Kangalini Sufia in folk culture Dhaka, May 27 – Seven creative personalities from different fields will receive ‘Shilpakala Padak 2017’ for their continuous contributions to the respective fields.
10 more suspected drug traders killed in ‘gunfights’
Teknaf municipality councillor among them Dhaka, May 27 – Ten more suspected drug traders were killed in reported gunfights with members of law enforcing agencies early Sunday as anti-narcotics crackdown continues across the country.
No trace of hilsa in Meghna River – report fishermen
For past one week the fishermen were failing to catch adequate hilsa fish from Meghna River, triggering frustration among the fishermen in Laxmipur district.
Anti-drug drive at Geneva camp – At least 100n held
Members of Rapid Action Battalion(Rab) in an anti-narcotics drive at Mohammadpur Geneva camp detained around 100 people along with various types of drugs on Saturday.
PM Hasina received DLitt degree from Nazrul University
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday received ‘Doctor of Literature (DLitt)’ degree from Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol in Paschim Bardhaman district here.
National Poet Nazrul’s 119th birth anniversary celebrated
Mymensingh, May 25 – President Abdul Hamid on Friday urged the young generation to contribute to building a discrimination-free non-communal society by enriching them through practising Nazrul’s works and ideals. “The spirit and efforts of Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam for…
Drug dealers’ deaths in gunfights not extrajudicial: Quader
Mentioning that Awami League does not believe in extrajudicial killings, its General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said deaths of drug traders in gunfights with law enforcers cannot be called extrajudicial killings.
Bangladesh, India can solve their any problem: PM Hasina
Bangladesh Bhavan inaugurated at Visva-Bharati University Santiniketan (West Bengal), May 25 – Terming Bangladesh-India ties beyond strategic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday hoped that the two countries will be able to solve their any problem maintaining their bonds.
North Korea ready to talk ‘at any time’ with Donald Trump
North Korea has said it is still willing to talk “at any time in any form” after US President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled his meeting with Kim Jong-un.
Anti-drug drive on Narcotics Dept-agencies secret list: Asad
Dhaka, May 24 – The countrywide campaign and ongoing killings in reported gunfights with law enforcers are in accordance with the secret list of narcotics traders formed by the Department of Narcotics Control, including intelligence agencies, said Home Minister yesterday.
Myanmar given deadline to report on rape of Rohingya to UN
Committee Seeks Information on Rakhine State Atrocities against Women, Girls Yangon – Myanmar should comply with a United Nations committee’s request for information on the military’s responsibility for widespread rape of Rohingya women and girls in northern Rakhine State, Human…
Escalated anti-drug campaign draws rights activists’ fire
Kamran Reza Chowdhury Bangladeshi rights activists and opposition politicians are criticizing as heavy-handed this month’s intensified nationwide anti-drug crackdown in which, police agencies say, officers gunned down at least 46 suspects over the past nine days who were allegedly resisting…
Seven more killed in BD anti-narcotics drive
Dhaka, May 24 – Seven suspected drug peddlers were killed in reported gunfights in Feni, Comilla, Narayanganj, and Magura districts early Thursday in the latest anti-narcotics drive undertaken by the law enforcers.