Dhaka, Oct 22– Most political parties in their dialogues with the Election Commission have sought army deployment in the next general election, 10 of those including the BNP, wanted magisterial power for them.
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PM urges more pressure on Myanmar as Guterres calls her
Dhaka, Oct 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged the United Nations and the international community to put more pressure on Myanmar government for taking back their nationals from Bangladesh through peaceful rehabilitation in their homeland.
‘Rohingya children at risk of exploitation, abuse’
Save the Children CEO Helle Thorning-Schmidt has said overcrowding, lack of schooling and widespread desperation among the Rohingyas in camps and makeshift settlements in Bangladesh are putting children at an alarming risk of exploitation and abuse. “There’re huge child protection…
Heavy rainfall continues in BD multimpling Rohingya woes
Dhaka, Oct 21 – Moderate to heavy rainfall, triggered by land depression in the Bay, has been continuing throughout Bangladesh including the capital Dhaka, disrupting the normal life in the city and elsewhere in the country for the second day…
Govt prepares review plea against 16th Amendment verdict
Dhaka – The government has formed 11-member committee headed by Attorney General Mahbubey Alam for taking preparation in filing a review petition against the 16th amendment verdict
Khaleda is harrassing judiciary seeking time repeatedly: Quader
Dhaka – Awami League general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has been disrupting the judiciary’s works by taking time again and again from the court.
BD in highest level of pollution: It causes16pc deaths
Pollution has been linked to nine million deaths worldwide in 2015, a report in The Lancet has found. Almost all of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries, where pollution could account for up to a quarter of deaths.…
Depression over coastal Odisha: Signal no 3 for BD ports
Dhaka, Oct 20 – A depression over coastal Odisha and adjoining area moved Northwestwards and was centred at 06 am on Friday over Odisha and adjoining area as a land depression.
In-bound PayPal service launched
Dhaka – The PM’s ICT adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy said he hoped there would be no more need for hundi or corruption in bringing money into Bangladesh from abroad with the official launch of PayPal’s Xoom services. The son of…
Khaleda complains of ‘harassment in name of trial’
Dhaka, Oct 19 – Terming the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case totally a ‘false, baseless and motivated one’, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday said she has long been subjected to harassment and sufferings in the name of the trial…
Khaleda back home from London
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday returned home after 94 days of stay in London for treatment of her eyes and knees. On her arrival, she was given a grand reception in front of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport…
AL wants Electronic Voting Machine in next election
Dhaka, Oct 18 – Awami League on Wednesday placed an 11-point proposal, including the introduction of the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs), for holding the next general election in a credible manner.
Chief Election Commissioner showers praise on AL after BNP
Dhaka, Oct 18 – Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday showered praise on Awami League and its leaders after doing so on BNP and its founder Ziaur Rahman on Sunday.
Amnesty accuses Myanmar of crimes against humanity
The UK-based Amnesty International today revealed a report on atrocities in Myanmar accusing the country of committing “crimes against humanity” by killing hundreds of men, women and children during a systematic campaign to expel the entire ethnic Muslim community. “Witness…
27000 more Rohingyas at no-man’s land to enter BD
Dhaka, Oct 17 – Around 15,000 more Rohingyas who fled persecution in Myanmar’s Rakhine State have gathered at the no-man’s land of Anjumanpara along the border in Ukhia Upazila of Cox’s Bazar to enter Bangladesh. Another 12,000 Myanmar nationals have…
Khaleda Zia scheduled to be back to Dhaka Wednesday
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is returning home on Wednesday after staying around three months in London with four warrants of arrests issued by courts in Dhaka and Comilla against her. The former premier is scheduled to arrive at…
2,323 candidates selcted from 36th BD civil service exam
The final results of 36th examinations to enter the Bangladesh Civil Service have been published on Tuesday. Recommendations for various cadre positions have been made for 2,323 successful candidates, Public Service Commission Chairman Mohammad Sadiq told bdnews24.com. He said 5,631…
$500m Green Climate Fund for REDD-plus results-based pay
Delhi, 17 October (Indrajit Bose) — The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has decided to allocate up to USD 500 million for a request for proposals (RFP) for the pilot programme for ‘reducing emissions from deforestation and forest…
EU decides to review all defence coop with Myanmar
Dhaka, Oct 16 – The European Union (EU) today decided to review all practical defence cooperation with Myanmar in light of the disproportionate use of force carried out by the security forces of the country.
Malaysia wants to be partner in resolving Rohingya crisis
Visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday applauded Bangladesh for giving the distressed Rohingyas shelter and providing them with humanitarian assistance. “Malaysia is deeply concerned at the disturbing developments and took strong position on…
Dhaka rejects Chinese firm’s expressway proposal
Finance Minister Muhith says ‘it’s not necessary at this moment’ Dhaka, Oct 16 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith has rejected the proposal of a Chinese company for implementing the ‘Dhaka Chittagong Expressway Project’, aiming to build a four-lane elevated expressway…
‘War by next summer’: North Korean crisis at perilous point
Donald Trump is “overloading” his military, undermining the world’s trust in the United States and pushing us towards an imminent war with North Korea, a respected retired general has claimed.
BNP wants Parliament dissolution, Army deployment for polls
BNP on Sunday placed its 20-point proposal, including holding the next polls under a supportive government, deployment of army with magistracy power, and dissolving the current parliament before the election, in a dialogue with the Election Commission (EC). During the…
Administrative changes made in Supreme Court
Ten officials of the Supreme Court Appellate and High Court divisions have been transferred. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry issued a government order (GO) in this regard on Sunday. Earlier, acting Chief Justice Md Abdul Wahheb Miah sent a…
Humanitarian needs surge with continued Rohingya influx: IOM
Dhaka, Oct 15 – The Inter-Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) led by the International Organisation on Migration (IOM) has estimated the number of forcibly displaced Rohingyas of Myanmar to stand at 536,000 saying their continued influx to Bangladesh spiked humanitarian needs.
Military junta captured all from judiciary to Parliament: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Saturday that various incidents like changing constitution happened through martial law ordinances. The military junta captured everything from the judiciary to Parliament.
Burma must resettle Rohingyas at their homes: Kofi Annan
Former UN chief Kofi Annan has urged the Security Council to press for the return of half a million Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
SC statement complains of 11 allegations against CJ
Five Appellate Division judges had declined to conduct the judicial activities together with Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha as there are 11 specific allegations, including ‘moral turpitude and corruption’, against him, the Supreme Court said on Saturday. An SC statement…
Create conditions for Rohingya repatriation: EU asks Burm
The European Union (EU) has said the conditions for the safe, voluntary and dignified return of those who have fled their homeland must be put in place. It also asked the Myanmar government to intensify efforts to ensure full, safe…
Joining of Chief Justice again very unlikely: Attorney General
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam on Saturday said it is very unlikely for Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha to join office again as he faces 11 specific allegations, including ‘moral turpitude and corruption’. “Given the reality, his (CJ’s) rejoining a far…