Global debt levels have surged to a record $217 trillion in the first quarter of the year. This is 327 percent of the world’s annual economic output (GDP), reports the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
Category: Politics
Juba Dal leader killed in Noakhali ‘gunfight’
Noakhali, Aug 24 – A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, the youth wing of BNP, was killed in a reported ‘gunfight’ with police at Alaiyapur in Begumganj upazila on Wednesday night.
BNP smells speculations on Chief Justice Sinha’s removal
Dhaka – BNP’s senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi says he has heard whispers that Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha will be ‘shown ill’ and eventually removed as chief justice.
BNP’s plot won’t succeed, says AL leader Quader
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Accusing BNP of trying to create a ground for another 1/11 by making provocative remarks on Supreme Court’s 16th amendment verdict, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday warned that such move will only turn…
Trump vows to ‘close government’ to build Mexico wall
Donald Trump has vowed to close down the government if necessary to build his wall along the Mexico border. The US president told supporters at a “Make America Great Again” rally in Phoenix, Arizona, that the opposition Democrats were being…
No direct jurisdiction for ECJ after Brexit, says UK policy paper
The UK will no longer be under the “direct jurisdiction” of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) after Brexit, a government policy paper will say. Ministers say they want a “special partnership” with the EU, but it is “neither necessary…
Bogra BNP leader die in beating – wife: Heart attack – police
Bogra, Aug 22 (UNB) – A BNP leader was allegedly beaten to death by police at Shahjahanpur of the district on Tuesday.
Tillerson ups pressure on Pakistan to stop Taliban shelter
American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has increased pressure on Pakistan over its perceived backing for the Taliban in Afghanistan.
4 ‘Shibir men’ held at IU
Dhaka – Police arrested four suspected activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir from Islamic University campus in Kushtia on Tuesday afternoon.
7-murder victims’ families for quick verdict execution
Narayanganj, Aug 22 (- Expressing their satisfaction over the High Court verdict in the seven-murder cases, family members of the victims on Tuesday demanded its quick execution.
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.
Govt, AL to pay for going against SC verdict: Moudud
Dhaka – The BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Monday warned that the government and Awami League will have to pay a heavy price someday for taking a conflicting stance against the Supreme Court verdict that revoked the 16th amendment.
Pro-AL lawyers rally against 16th Amendment verdict
Dhaka – Pro-Awami League lawyers yesterday staged demonstrations at different bar associations across the country in protest against what they said “unexpected”, “irrelevant” and “unconstitutional” observations made by the Chief Justice in the 16th amendment case verdict.
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…
Ex-JCD leader held in Sylhet
Dhaka, Aug 21 – Police arrested a former leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) from Chowkidekhi area of Sylhet city on Sunday night.
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.
Khaleda’s plea to change court in Trust Graft case rejected
Dhaka, Aug 20 – The High Court on Sunday rejected a petition filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking to shift of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to another court from the existing one.
CEC working to bring AL back to power – alleges BNP
Dhaka, Aug 20 – BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday alleged that Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) KM Nurul Huda’s recent statements demonstrate that he has taken a secret oath to the Prime Minister to help Awami League…
Trumps to skip Kennedy honours to avoid ‘distraction
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are to skip an art awards ceremony to allow those taking part “to celebrate without political distraction”, the White House says.
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…
Iraq launches ground offensive in Tal Afar
raqi ground forces have begun an operation to retake Tal Afar, one of the last cities in the country held by the Islamic State group, officials say. In a televised speech announcing the offensive overnight, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said…
‘No Nazis, no KKK, no fascists in the USA!’, chant Boston protesters
Tens of thousands of anti-racism protesters have opposed the “Free Speech” rally in the US city of Boston that featured right-wing speakers. The rally on Boston Common, which attracted only a small crowd, disbanded early and the participants were escorted…
If Zia’s rule is illegal so is AL’s: BNP
In the wake of Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader’s comment on BNP’s silence over Supreme Court’s observation about its founder’s rule, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said if Ziaur Rahman’s rule was illegitimate then Awami…
Moudud terms EC’s dialogue as mere eyewash
Terming the Election Commission’s (EC’s) ongoing dialogue just eyewash, BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said it will not produce any positive outcome for holding the next general election in a credible manner. “The current Election Commission is a…
BNP accuses Govt of obstructing its relief work
BNP on Saturday alleged that the government is obstructing the party’s relief activities in the flood-affected areas in Kurigram and Dinajpur districts ahead of the Prime Minister’s schedule visit there. “As the Prime Minister is going to Kurigram tomorrow (Sunday),…
Khaleda denounces Barcelona attacks
Strongly denouncing the deadly terror attacks in Barcelona, Spain, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday said united efforts of the global community are a must to eliminate the network of the bloodthirsty terrorists. In a statement, she said the Barcelona…
By Dr. Hanif Hassan Al Qassimi Geneva, Switzerland, Aug 18 2017 (IPS) – The war in Syria has now entered its 6th year and is becoming the world’s worst man-made disaster.