The High Court on Thursday directed the government not to allow any industrial unit to be set up within 10 kilometers of the Sundarbans. The HC bench of Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury and Justice JBM Hasan passed the order after…
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B. Chy and Dr. Kamal seek greater political force
Former President Badruddoza Chowdhury and Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain have called for a national unity for the emergence of a greater political force.They came up with the call in a joint statement issued on Thursday.
Rice, wheat, diesel, fertilizer import gets nod
Dhaka, Aug 23 – The Cabinet Purchase Committee at a meeting here on Wednesday approved a total of 21 proposals, including the import of 100,000 mt of wheat and 50,000 mt of non-basmati rice.
N’ganj 7-murder case prosecutor’s daughter poisoned
Dhaka, Aug 23 – One day after the verdict in the sensational Narayanganj 7-murder case, Maisha Wazed Prapti, daughter of Wazed Ali Khokon, the public prosecutor (PP) who fought the case for the state (and won), had poison forced down…
Jordan abolishes law allowing rapists to avoid prosecution
By IPS World Desk Romw, Aug 22 (IPS) – In just three weeks time, two Arab countries adopted major steps to combat violence against women, with Jordan abolishing a law allowing rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying their victims, while…
PM gives support to 6 arson attack victims’ families
Dhaka, Aug 22 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday gave financial assistance of Tk 30 lakh to the families of six victims of BNP-Jamaat arson attacks.
HC confirms death penalty of 15 in N’ganj 7-murder
Dhaka, Aug 22 – The High Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence of 15 convicts, including Nur Hossain and 3 Rab officials, and commuted the penalty of 11 others to life term jail in the sensational Narayanganj seven-murder cases.
BNP urges govt to ‘came back from stance on Judiciary’
Dhaka, Aug 22 (UNB) – Describing Prime Minister’s remarks on the Judiciary and the Chief Justice as ‘unprecedented’, BNP on Tuesday alleged that Awami League is trying to establish a ‘one-party rule’ in the country through ‘controlling’ the judiciary.
People to pay last respects to ‘Nayakraj’ at FDC, Shaheed Minar
Dhaka – Fans, artistes and people from all walks of life will pay tribute to the legendary actor Razzak, popularly known as Nayak Raj Razzak, on Tuesday at Central Shaheed Minar.The family members said “His body had been kept in…
PM slams CJ for comparing BD with Pak
Coming down heavily on the Chief Justice for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she is not scared at all with such a threat and this is not tolerable either.“This is very much disgraceful that…
Bangladesh’s cine legend Razzak passes away
Legendary actor Razzak, popularly known as Nayak Raj Razzak, passed away on Monday evening bringing the curtain down on an illustrious life. He was 76.The actor was taken to United Hospital around 5:30pm after he suffered a cardiac arrest where…
BD govt ratifies deal on Int’l solar alliance
The Cabinet on Monday ratified an agreement under which Bangladesh became a member of 121 solar-resource-rich nations for research, low-cost financing and rapid deployment of clean energy. The decision was taken at a regular weekly meeting of the Cabinet held…
SC rejects Khaleda’s plea on Gatco graft case-2007 legality
Dhaka, Aug 21 – The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for a lower court to continue trial proceedings of the Gatco graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Berlin confce on Rampal Power Plant and alternative energy held
Berlin – The National Committee to Protect Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports in Bangladesh (NCBD), European Network has demanded the cancellation of Bangladesh Government’s ongoing heinous project of 1320 MW Rampal Coal based power plant situated near world…
Ten sentenced to death over plot to kill Sheikh Hasina
A Dhaka court has sentenced 10 people to death over a plot to kill Sheikh Hasina in Gopalganj, 17 years ago. The Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-2 also imprisoned 13 in verdicts issued on the Special Powers Act case and the…
Judiciary has shown enough patience: CJ
The Supreme Court has expressed dissatisfaction once again as the government is yet to respond to its call for talks over service rules for lower court judges. During a hearing on Sunday, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha told Attorney General…
Sufferings know no bounds as floods devastate 30 BD districts
A total of 98 people were killed and another 5,888,220 affected by the sweeping flood in 30 districts across the country so far, according to the Disaster Management Department. Briefing reporters on Saturday, Naznin Shamima, in-charge of department control room,…
‘Aversion evident’- Khairul against SC verdict
Dhaka, Aug 19 – Law Commission Chairman Justice ABM Khairul Haque on Saturday said aversion is evident in the Supreme Court verdict scrapping the 16th amendment to the Constitution. “What was stated in the observations of the verdict bears aversion,…
Dhaka police admits difficulty in fighting cyber crime
Mentioning that the number of cyber crime-related incidents is on the rise, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia on Saturday said they were facing trouble in controlling the new type of crime in the country. “We’re facing difficulties…
Govt getting ready for verdict review
The government is preparing to seek a review of the Supreme Court’s verdict that cancelled the 16th Amendment to the Constitution. “We have asked for an attested copy of the full verdict, which is now being carefully analysed. The review…
Deadly South Asian floods affect 16 million people
More than 16 million people have now been affected by seasonal flooding across a swathe of South Asia, say aid officials. The floods in Nepal, Bangladesh and India are thought to have killed about 500 people and are expected to…
Unsustainable river management causes excessive floods-water scarcity: IFC
GreenWatch Report Leaders of the International Farakka Committee (IFC) said on Friday that excessive floods and too much of water scarcity faced in Bangladesh during wet and dry seasons are the outcomes of Unsustainable river management of rivers.
EC will take no mediation role: CEC
The Election Commission says it will have no role in initiatives to build a ‘consensus’ among political parties to take part in the next national election. Chief Election Commissioner Nurul Huda’s remarks came during discussions with journalists from television stations,…
Floods from one basin recede – rise from two others
Onrush of waters in one three major river basins have shown a receding trend in the upstream but continued to swell the other two while experts said possibility if a massive deluge now depends on rainfall quantum in coming days.…
Fortified rice may help combat malnutrition in BD
A new study has shown that consuming fortified rice can significantly reduce anaemia and zinc deficiencies among the poorest women in Bangladesh. Conducted by the research centre icddr,b and on behalf of the United Nations World Food Programme or WFP,…
Journos want EC to hold participatory-fair polls
The media representatives who joined the Election Commission’s (EC’s) dialogue on Wednesday suggested it to take all-out steps for holding a participatory and credible national election.Like the civil society members, the journalists also suggested the EC to earn the trust…
Mushtaq-Zia also behind Bangabandhu’s killing: PM
Renewing her allegation that Khandaker Mostaque and Ziaur Rahman had their part in the conspiracy to kill Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of his family members, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged people…
Flood situation worsens: Rivers around Dhaka swell
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Four more people have drowned in floodwater in Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon and Netrakona districts as the overall flood situation worsened in several districts while remained static in some others.
Suspected militant killed in Dhaka hotel operation
Dhaka, Aug 15 – A suspected member of Neo JMB was killed in a ‘suicide blast’ during an anti-militant drive at Hotel Olio International in the capital’s Panthapath area on Tuesday.
Nation observes Mourning Day
The nation observed the National Mourning Day on Tuesday with due respect, marking the 42nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina led the nation in paying…