US Vice-President Mike Pence has dismissed as “disgraceful and offensive” a report suggesting he is preparing a run for president in 2020. The New York Times said a “shadow campaign” had been set up by some Republicans on the assumption…
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AL in awkward position after SC verdict on 16th Amendment: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday claimed that the Supreme Court’s verdict scrapping the 16th constitutional amendment has put Awami League in an awkward situation. “We’re least bothered about what Awami League is saying as the party…
EC’s dialogue with pol parties likely from 24 Aug
The Election Commission is planning to initiate dialogue with 40 registered political parties on August 24 to take their opinions over the arrangement of the 11th parliamentary elections. However, the discussions with the two major parties — Awami League and…
HC confirms death of two in Biswajit murder case
The High Court on Sunday upheld the death penalty of two convicts while commuted the death sentence of four convicts to life term imprisonment and acquitted two death-row convicts in the Biswajit murder case.An HC bench of Justice Md Ruhul…
Muhith’s remark on 16th Amendment verdict dangerous: Moudud
BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed on Saturday termed ‘dangerous’ the Finance Minister’s remarks over the cancellation of the 16th amendment to the Constitution by the apex court. “A senior minister yesterday said Parliament will amend the constitution every time…
BNP’s enthusiasm over 16th Amendment verdict to go soon: AL
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP’s enthusiasm over the cancellation of the 16th amendment to the Constitution will die down soon.“They (BNP) look to be very happy following the cancellation of the 16th amendment to…
ACC Working to implement govt agenda: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) works to implement the government’s agenda.“We think the ACC chairman’s remarks are the government’s versions. The ACC is working to implement the political agenda of…
Three Chuadanga cops sued over fake FF certificate
Chuadanga, Aug 5 – Three police constables including a female one, have been sued on charge of joining government job showing fake freedom fighter certificates.
US notifies UN of Paris climate deal pullout
The Trump administration has issued its first written notification that the US intends to withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
AL-BNP-JP one in opposing ‘no vote’ restoration
Dhaka, Aug 5 – Though Awami League and BNP are poles apart over almost all the election issues, they have at least one thing common – opposing the restoration of ‘no vote’ as suggested by civil society members.
Govt sheltering rapists: Nagorik Oikya
Dhaka – The Nagorik Oikya on Friday accused the government of giving shelter to the rapists. “The incidents of rape are taking place one after another due to a culture of lack of justice. People are being arrested if they…
People see hope after 16th Amendment verdict: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP on Friday said that the people of the country could see some light of hope to get relief from the “grasp of the ruling Awami League (AL)” following the release of the full verdict of the…
Parliament will pass 16th Amendment again: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Friday said Parliament will amend the Constitution empowering it to remove the Supreme Court judges every time the judiciary cancels the amendment. “The 16th amendment to the Constitution will be passed in Jatiya Sangsad every…
Youth are at forefront of the digital economy, says ITU
Geneva, 3 Aug (Kanaga Raja) – Some 830 million young people, representing more than 80 per cent of the youth population (aged 15-24 years), are online in 104 countries, according to new data released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
China warns Indian troops to get out of contested region
Beijing, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — Beijing is intensifying its opposition to New Delhi’s movement of troops into a contested region in the Himalayas where China, India and Bhutan meet.
Grand jury assembled in Trump-Russia investigation
A special counsel investigating claims of Russian meddling in the US election has reportedly empanelled a grand jury.
Parley at B chy’s home: New pol alliance welcome: BNP
Dhaka, Aug 3 – In the wake of Wednesday night’s meeting of some political leaders at former President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury’s house for launching a new alliance, BNP on Thursday said it will welcome any initiative for forming a new…
Buses go off Nothern BD routes protesting extortion
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Plying of buses remained stopped from Wednesday night on Natore-Bogra and some other routes in Bangladesh’s northern region as the District Bus Owners Association enforced an indefinite bus strike protesting realisation of extortion on the route.
Russia unhappy over Trump signing sanctions bill
Moscow, Aug 3 (AP/UNB)- Russian officials and lawmakers on Wednesday vented their frustration with U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to sign a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, warning that it will erode global stability and fuel conflicts.
Huge rise in detention of migrant children
Athens – The number of unaccompanied migrant children held in unsuitable police cells and detention centres in Greece has increased alarmingly, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas.
Yemen food crisis is man-made, partly as a war tactic: UN
UN, Aug 2 (AP/UNB) — The crisis in Yemen that has left millions hungry and on the brink of famine is “a man-made disaster” driven not only by decades of poverty and lack of investment but also by economic strangulation…
Energy Adviser lying over Unesco stance on Rampal: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister’s Energy Affairs Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury is spreading lies over Unesco’s stance on the much-talked-about Rampal power plant project near the Sundarbans.“Unesco in its report said the power plant at Rampal can’t be…
Awami League begins month-long mourning program
Renewing her allegation that Khandaker Mostaque Ahmed and Ziaur Rahman were involved in the plot to assassinate Father of the Nation along with most of his family members, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said it was an attempt not…
Venezuela opposition leaders taken from homes
Venezuela opposition leaders Leopoldo López and Antonio Ledezma have been taken from their homes, where they were under house arrest, family members of the two have tweeted. López’s wife and Ledezma’s daughter said they would hold President Nicolás Maduro responsible…
US-Russia ties at new low with expulsions of diplomats
Moscow, Jul 31 (AP/UNB)- With a sweeping cut in the number of U.S. diplomatic personnel in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has raised the stakes further in an escalating rift with the United States.
Alleged ‘terrorist’ killed in Keraniganj ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An alleged top terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Mirerbagh area of Dakhshin Keraniganj early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Mukter Hossain Amir alias Lengra Amir, accused in nine cases including murder, abduction with…
Xi says China will never permit any loss of territory
Beijing, Aug 1 (AP/UNB) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a tough line on national sovereignty amid multiple disputes with his country’s neighbours, saying China will never permit any loss of territory.
SC releases text of verdict that repealed 16th amendment
Dhaka, Aug 1 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday released the full text of its verdict upholding the High Court decision that repealed the Constitution 16th Amendment that had established Parliament’s authority to remove Supreme Court judges.
Women and children for sale for sex, slavery, organs…
By Baher Kamal Rome, Jul 28 (IPS) – It is happening now. Millions of humans are forced to flee armed conflicts, climate change, inequalities, and extreme poverty. They fall easy prey to traffickers lurking anyone who can be subjected to…
Civil society suggest polls time govt, army deployment
Dhaka – Civil society members suggested to the Election Commission (EC) deployment of the army, reintroduction of no-vote, non-use of religion in election campaigns and monitoring sources of election fund as essential for ensuring free and fair parliamentary elections.