A case was filed on Thursday noon against five persons including a police source. The details about the case are yet to be known. Babul Matobbar, 45, a tea stall owner who sustained burn injuries allegedly by policemen on Wednesday…
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Police now engaged in terrorism, alleged Mirza Fakhrul
Dhaka – Terming the death of a tea-seller from a kerosene stove blast reportedly caused by members of police ‘inhuman and barbaric’, BNP on Thursday alleged that the police force itself is now engaged in terrorism. In a statement, BNP…
President Obama visits a Baltimore mosque
President Obama on Wednesday spoke at the Islamic Society of Baltimore — his first visit to a mosque in America — on protecting our nation’s tradition of religious freedom.(Excerpts) “If we’re serious about freedom of religion — and I’m speaking…
Sonali, Basic bank require time to regain position: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said it will take time for state-owned Sonali Bank and Basic Bank to regain their previous positions in the banking sector as they have experienced several unpleasant incidents.“There’re some problems in these government-owned banks.…
Sculpture opens at UN on Int’l Mother Language Day
A sculpture marking the International Mother Language Day has been placed at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in front of the United Nation (UN) headquarters in New York City of the United States.
Meghna vessel capsize: 3 more dead bodies found
Two days after the capsize of a sand-laden bulkhead in the Meghna River near Char Abdullah, rescuers on Wednesday recovered three bodies.
Politically motivated case verdict aggrieved all: BNP
STAFF REPORTER BNP yesterday expressed deep concern over conviction of 28 party leaders and activists in different jail terms in a “politically motivated” case in Sirajganj.
Khaleda Zia likely to visit India in March
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is likely to visit India sometimes in mid March to join World Cultural Festival in New Delhi, according to party sources. The World Forum Ethics in Business and The Art of Living Foundation will jointly organise…
Bangladesh U19 becomes group champion
Bangladesh bowled Namibia out for 65 and bagged an easy eight-wicket victory in ICC U19 World Cup on Tuesday as the hosts finished the Group A as winners.Winning the toss at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium at Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh…
Ted Cruz wins; Clinton declares victory
Hillary Clinton declared victory early Tuesday morning in a razor-thin contest against Bernie Sanders in Iowa. But Democratic party officials have not yet declared a winner.”Hillary Clinton has won the Iowa Caucus,” the Clinton campaign said. “After thorough reporting —…
Month-long Ekushey Book Fair begins
Dhaka – The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair began in the capital on Monday amid foolproof security. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the fair on the Bangla Academy premises on Monday. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, she said every year…
Five workers injured in Gazipur sweater factory fire
Dhaka -A fire broke out at a sweater factory housed in a high-rise commercial building in Signboard area of the city, leaving five workers who attempted to douse the blaze injured on Tuesday morning. Joydebpur Fire Service Station officer Hasibur…
Missing Bangladesh High Commission official in Pak back
Dhaka – Personal officer of Press Counsellor Iqbal Hossain at Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad Jahangir Hossain who went missing on Monday evening returned home ‘unhurt’ after nearly seven hours. Confirming his return, an official said Jahangir returned home around…
JP presidium decide leaving cabinet, Raushan loyalists say ‘No’
Dhaka – Jatiya Party leaders, loyal to leader of the opposition in parliament Raushan Ershad, on Sunday turned down its presidium members’ decision to quit cabinet as they think the meeting was not properly convened. “Ruhul Amin Howlader has been…
SA parliaments should promote Sustainable Development Goals – PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the Speakers and parliamentarians of South Asia for allocating budgets enabling the countries to fully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as it is a collective journey.
Why water governance is key to growth in Bangladesh
Reports previewed today by WWF and H&M find that the gap between water policy and implementation in Bangladesh is likely to affect the country’s economic growth. Findings suggest that national ambitions such as improved living standards, food security and textile…
South Asian Speakers underscore SDGs success
Dhaka – The South Asian Speakers in a summit here on Saturday stressed joint efforts and sharing best practices to successfully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) giving an improved life and better future for people in the region. They…
World Trade Centre in Chittagong makes dream come true
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday opened the country’s first World Trade Centre (WTC) in Agrabad area of the port city of Chittagong, 300 kilometres southeast of Dhaka, aiming to make business much easier. With the opening of…
Martyrs will also be honoured if Govt publishes their list like FFs: BNP
STAFF REPORTER This time, BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan has demanded the government to prepare a list of the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971 similar to that of the freedom fighters’ list.
Dhaka for joint river basin management
Dhaka – Terming water-sharing issue between Bangladesh and India, a “sensitive”, Bangladesh has said it is in favour of setting up of a joint basin management system for common rivers. Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali said this…
Curtain falls on Myanmar’s army-led parliament
Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi applauded the military-stacked parliament on its final day in office Friday, as one-time enemies welcomed a power transition that will loosen the army’s 50-year grip on power.After a de-mob happy last session for…
‘Louis Kahn’s JS final drawing inventory list collected from USA’
Dhaka – The government has already collected legendary American architect Louis I Kahn’s final drawing inventory list from the USA for proper preservation of the original design of the Parliament Complex and the mega project taken for its adjacent areas.…
‘Business tycoon Moosa agrees to disclose Swiss Bank details’
Dhaka – Controversial business tycoon and DATCO Group chairman Moosa Bin Shamsher on Thursday agreed to provide detailed information of his bank account with the Swiss Bank to the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) within a few days, an official said.…
Winged winter guests flock to JU lake: Birds Fair February 5
Holding the slogan ‘Pakh-Pakhali Desher Rotno, Ashun Kori Sobay Jotno’, Jahangirnagar Univeristy (JU) is going to organise the bird fair-2016 on February 5. Convener of the Fair Dr Md Kamrul Hasan said the fair is being organised with assistance from…
Critics shuts down, bloggers hiding; clampdown on opposition- HRW
The New-York Based Human Rights Wach has depicted a grim picture about Bangladesh. In its annual report 2016, HRW has said, the rights to freedom of speech and assembly are coming under sustained attack by Bangladesh’s increasingly authoritarian government. Bloggers…
Winning start for junior Tigers in ICC U-19 World Cup
Bangladesh under-19 team got off to a winning start in the inaugural match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup when they beat defending champions South Africa Under-19 team by 43 runs in the group A match held on Wednesday at…
Khaleda urges Govt. to publish list of 30 lakh martyrs
STAFF REPORTER A top BNP leader yesterday urged the government to publish the list of 30 lakh martyrs of war of liberation in 1971.
Corruption as bad as before in Bangladesh:TIB
There has been no improvement as far as corruption in Bangladesh is concerned, according to Transparency International (TI).The Berlin-based anti-corruption watchdog published its Corruptions Perception Index (CPI) 2015, covering 168 countries and regions, on Wednesday.Bangladesh has been ranked 139 with…
6 missing on trawler capsizing in Meghna
At least six people went missing as a trawler packed with over 60 passengers capsized in the Meghna River in Haimchar upazila after being hit by a goods-laden vessel amid dense fog on Tuesday morning.
Sedition summon pasted in front of Khaleda Zia’s residence
A court official on Tuesday pasted a copy of the summon issued against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a sedition case on the main gate of her Gulshan residence as non one in her favour received it.