Dhaka, Feb 8 – Law enforcers have taken unprecedented security measures in Bakshibazar and its surrounding areas in Old Dhaka on Thursday as a makeshift court is set to deliver verdict in a graft case against BNP Chief Khaleda Zia.
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Khaleda for peaceful movement
A day before a special court is set to deliver verdict in the graft case against her, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday raised doubt over getting justice in the case and said she is ready to face any consequence.
PM Hasina for quick repatriation of Rohingyas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she wants quick repatriation of the displaced Rohingya people living in Bangladesh in a deplorable condition.
Editors for revoking section 32 of Digital Security Act
Dhaka, Feb 6 – Expressing its grave concern over section 32 of the proposed Digital Security Act, Editors’ Council on Tuesday urged the government to revoke the section and other controversial ones from the law.
Hotline opened for BD expatriates in Maldives
Bangladesh has opened a hotline for its citizens living in the Maldives for any kind of support as the Maldivian government declared a state of emergency there for 15 days.
Tap tourism opportunities in OIC thru joint efforts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said tourism is one of the areas where Islamic countries can work together to explore greater opportunities and potentials.
Dhaka becomes OIC City of Tourism
Dhaka is chosen as the “City of Tourism” for 2019 by the tourism ministers of the OIC member state at the closing session of the 10th Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM) in the capital.
Meetings in Dhaka banned on Khaleda verdict day
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Tuesday imposed a ban on holding any procession and carrying sharp weapons, explosives, flammable materials in the capital on Thursday (Feb 8).
Roots and solution of Rohingya lie in Myanmar: PM Hasina
Stating that the root of Rohingya problem lies in Myanmar, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the international community, including Switzerland, to keep up pressure on Myanmar for an early peaceful solution to the crisis.
Swiss President for safe and voluntary migration of Rohingyas
Swiss President Alain Berset, now in Dhaka on a four-day official visit, on Monday said the situation of Rohingyas is of great concern to his country and laid emphasis on their safe and voluntary repatriation to Myanmar. He appreciated Bangladesh…
Repeated question paper leak an ominous sign: Experts
Dhaka, Feb 5 – The repeated incidents of question paper leakage during public examinations will bring the country’s education system to its knee if the government fails to tackle it with an iron hand, said experts and civil society members.
Int’l firm may dig out info on money laundered from BD
Dhaka, 04 Feb – The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is planning to appoint an international accounting firm to dig out information about money laundered from the country, said NBR chairman Md Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan.
BNP to hold peaceful rallies Feb 8: AL prepares to resist
Dhaka, 04 Feb – The BNP will take to the streets and organise peaceful rallies across the country on February 8 slated for delevering court verdict in Zia orphanage trust graft case of party chairperson Khaleda Zia. The decision was…
Chief Justice for coordination among three state organs
Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain today emphasized on maintaining coordination among three organs of the state – legislative, executive and judiciary.
Justice Mahmud Hossain takes oath as new CJ
Dhaka, Feb 3 – Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC), on Saturday took oath as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of the country.
Sri Lanka shifts pressure on Bangladesh in 2nd innings
Bangladesh suffered early batting jolt in their second innings as they scored 81 for 3 at stumps against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test of two-match Test series held on Saturday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium…
Police trying to catch terrorists: Asad’s response to BNP
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Saturday denied BNP’s allegation of mass arrest, saying that police has been trying to arrest ‘terrorists’.
Pol tension mounts as Khaleda verdict Feb 8
Dhaka, Feb 3 (UNB) – BNP is taking all-out preparations to ensure the huge presence of its leaders and activists in the capital on February 8 before the announcement of the verdict in a graft case against Khaleda Zia as…
Election would not be inclusive without BNP: CEC
Dhaka, Feb 2 – Chief Election Commission (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Friday said the national election will not be inclusive without the participation of BNP.
Mahmud Hossain new CJ: Acting CJ Wahab Miah resigns
Dhaka, Feb 2 – Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC), has been appointed new Chief Justice (CJ) of the country around three months after Surendra Kumar Sinha resigned from the post.
Antibiotic resistance to serious infections high: WHO
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – Surveillance data on antibiotic resistance released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) this week has found high levels of resistance to several serious bacterial infections across a number of countries. In a new report highlighting the…
TIB wants Digital Security Bill amended
Mentioning the proposed Digital Security Act as a threat to the freedom of speech, expression and the safety of the citizens, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) called for the amendment of the draft law on the basis of the opinion of…
BD middle class potential yet to be fully tapped
Abdur Rahman Jahangir, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Feb 1 – Though Bangladesh has been witnessing a tremendous growth of its middle-class population over the last two decades, the full potential of this driving economic force still remains untapped, mainly for…
5 previously unreported Myanmar mass graves confirmed
Balukhali Refugee Camp, Feb 1 (AP/UNB) — The faces of the men half-buried in the mass graves had been burned away by acid or blasted by bullets. Noor Kadir finally recognized his friends only by the colors of their shorts.
Tight police security in Supreme Court irks lawyers
Dhaka, 31 Jan – Litigants and even lawyers had to take police permission for entering into the Supreme Court for last several days, which irked lawyers on Wednesday as police searched everyone and their bags at the entrances before allowing…
Blue moon, supermoon, total lunar eclipse rolled into one
The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week.On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon and a supermoon, but also a total lunar eclipse, all rolled into one. There hasn’t been…
Attack on police not to be tolerated
Blasting BNP for launching attacks on police on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday warned that the government will not tolerate such attack anymore.”We won’t tolerate such act in future,” she said.
‘Journos’ capturing authentic info for report won’t be guilty’: Anisul
Dhaka, Jan 30 – Digital Security Act stipulates digital theft by capturing any confidential information of government and semi-government, autonomous and statuary bodies by using computer, computer network, digital network or any other electronic devices through illegal access as cognisable…
Pentagon muzzles Afghan watchdog as situation worsens
By Kambiz Foroohar The Pentagon has barred an official watchdog from providing unclassified guideposts in his reports on the war, amid increasing violence in Kabul and signs that Afghan forces aren’t gaining ground against the Taliban despite President Donald Trump’s…
AL chief Sheikh Hasina launches election campaign
Mentioning that the next general election will be held in December next, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought vote for ’boat’, the election symbol of Awami League, to achieve the goal of making Bangladesh a developed and prosperous country.