A fire has broken out in an army base supply depot at Kurmitola.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Fund transfer draws 'distinguished' flak
Some reputed personalities of the country highlight the grey areas of Grameen Bank's operations.
Friday, April 29, 2011
EXCLUSIVEGrameen fund transfer 'ultra vires': inquiry
Grameen Bank stepped beyond its legal authority to divert fund to another arm of the Grameen family in 1996, says an inquiry by a committee of professionals. Updates
Frustrated 'Jhalak' farmers burn crops
Angered by crop loss due to cultivation of hybrid rice 'Jhalak', a large number of farmers have staged an unusual protest in Noakhali.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
DSE halts share trading of 3 cos
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has suspended the transaction of shares of three companies for one day (Tuesday) for unusual hike in their prices.
Ctg wants ban on gas connections lifted
People argue since only 12 percent of the total gas production is consumed by households, it won't have much impact on overall gas situation in the country.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Dhaka Ramakrishna Mission principal dies
Principal of Dhaka Ramakrishna Mission Swami Akkharananda has died of old age complications. He was 82.
Ctg cop murder suspects on remand
A Chittagong court has granted the police to take on remand two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Borhan.
Dhaka, Colombo ties on a roll
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are focussing on greater cooperation in areas like trade and commerce, investment, civil aviation, shipping and tourism. UPDATES
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Dhaka pushes for evacuation framework
As migrant workers are exposed to various political unrests and natural disasters, Dhaka wants to have an institutionalised evacuation framework in place for them.
Dilshan to captain SL
Tillakaratne Dilshan will take over from Kumar Sangakarra as captain of Sri Lanka for next month's tour of England.
EC works on 5-yr 'booster' plan
The commission proposes a long-term plan with a five-pronged strategy to consolidate democracy in the country.
Monday, April 25, 2011
EC regrets sorry state of politics
In a violence-tainted political set-up, even fair elections lose credibility in the eyes of the people, says the chief election commissioner. UPDATES
Ctg wants ban on gas connections lifted
People argue since only 12 percent of the total gas production is consumed by households, it won't have much impact on overall gas situation in the country.
ECB plans long-term deal for Flower
ECB are making plans on working out a deal with coach Andy Flower which will likely be reported after India's interest.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
WI bring in Haynes as batting consultant
In the latest attempt to halt their decline, West Indies have brought in former top test opening batsman Desmond Haynes as batting consultant for the upcoming series against Pakistan and India.
Delhi beat Pune India by 3 wickets
Yuvraj Singh's all-round show went in vain as Delhi Daredevils defeated Pune Warriors by three wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash to record their maiden victory in the fourth edition tournament on Sunday.
DoE summons Chinese company
The Department of Environment (DoE) has summoned a Chinese company for cutting a hill in Mirsarai Upazila of the district.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Cop murder suspects held in Ctg
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a police officer of Mirsarai Police Station of the district.
DoE summons Chinese company
The Department of Environment (DoE) has summoned a Chinese company for cutting a hill in Mirsarai Upazila of the district.
CHARTER REVIEWPanel fixes time to sit with Oppn Tuesday
The parliamentary committee to review the constitution will sit on Tuesday to fix the date and time for discussion with the opposition.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Cable stolen from Barapukuria plant
A case has been filed over the theft of copper cable, worth around Tk 1.6 million, from Barapukuria thermal power plant.
'Check up judicial probe report'
Fakhruddin has urged the parliamentary sub-committee to consult the judicial probe report on the students-army violence as he cannot appear before it.
Capital dredging pact in Apr: minister
An agreement will be signed with a Malaysian company for a capital dredging project at Chittagong port on Apr 28, the shipping minister has said.
Case against Khaled rejected
Hours after filing of a sedition case against the stocks probe committee chief for making offensive comments, a Dhaka court has rejected it.
Capital dredging pact in Apr: minister
An agreement will be signed with a Malaysian company for a capital dredging project at Chittagong port on Apr 28, the shipping minister has said.
CHARTER REVIEW Govt misleading people: BNP
The government is confusing people by spreading lies over amendments to the constitution, BNP has alleged.
Case against Inu quashed
A Dhaka court has quashed a defamation case filed against Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) president Hasanul Haque Inu.
Chuadanga bus mishap kills 6
At least six people have been killed and 40 others injured in a road accident in Chuadanga. FULL STORY
BNP leader Dastagir laid to rest
BNP leader Dastagir Chowdhury, who died in Dhaka on Sunday, has been laid to rest in state honour.
Atapattu appointed Sri Lanka batting coach
Former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu has been appointed as the team's batting coach.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Bolton to reach first FA Cup final
Stoke City reached the FA Cup final for the first time when three goals in the first 30 minutes paved the way to a stunning 5-0 win over Bolton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
City road crash kills garment worker
A female garment worker has been killed in a road accident in the city's Malibagh area, triggering a violent protest.
BREAKING NEWSChinese firm fined Tk 1mn for hill cutting
The Department of Environment (DoE) has fined a Chinese firm Tk 1 million for cutting a hill in Mirsarai Upazila of the district. MORE TO FOLLOW
Banking stem cells could save Japan nuclear workers
Health officials should collect blood from workers at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in case they are accidentally exposed to high levels of radiation and need a stem cell transplant, Japanese researchers said on Thursday.
Clarke seeks respect
"I'm now the captain and I want to stand up and make sure I'm leading from the front."
BNP threatens to oust govt
Opposition BNP has threatened to oust the government through tough movement if it does not resolve the prevailing power and gas crisis. UPDATES
Ban spinners who don't spin: Swann
Graeme Swann has a simple solution for the age old problem of English spinners who, to adapt the biblical parable of the lilies of the field, toil but do not spin.
Buchanan considers active selection role
John Buchanan could take up a place on New Zealand's selection panel as part of his new role as the country's director of cricket.
Bangladesh retains Moody's rating
The report praises country's strong position with regard to balance of payment and balance of trade while predicting that its macroeconomic stability will remain unchanged in the future.
BSF kills another Bangladeshi
Despite repeated pledges from the Indian side to stop killing along borders, its border forces have killed yet another Bangladeshi.
CHARTER REVIEWTalks begin on Apr 24
The charter review committee has fixed dates to hold talks with BNP and other parties having representatives to parliament sans Jamaat. MORE TO FOLLOW
BNP submits memos to DCs
BNP has submitted memoranda to all the deputy commissioners demanding an end to the nagging gas crisis. UPDATES
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Arsenal held 1-1 by Liverpool
Arsenal's title hopes took another blow when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Liverpool on Sunday after an astonishing finale which saw both teams convert stoppage time penalties.
Arsenal fall from grace
Four draws in five league games, three of them at the Emirates, have left Arsenal's title hopes hanging by a thread and they face another tough hurdle on Wednesday when they visit neighbours Tottenham Hotspur.
AL intra-party clashes leave 1 dead
Clashes between ruling party factions violating Section 144 have killed one and injured at least 25 others in Shailakupa.
Actor Nicolas Cage arrested in New Orleans
Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage has been arrested in New Orleans after a drunken argument with his wife outside a residence in the French Quarter, police said on Saturday.
Ample scope for bilateral trade: Peiris
Colombo promises to 'appropriately' address issues like tariff, sea and air connectivity to deepen trade relations with Dhaka. UPDATES
Arsenal held 1-1 by Liverpool
Arsenal's title hopes took another blow when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Liverpool on Sunday after an astonishing finale which saw both teams convert stoppage time penalties.
2nd phase UP polls from May 31
The second phase of Union Parisad (UP) polls will be held from May 31 to July 5. MORE TO FOLLOW
A year on, Gulf still grapples with BP oil spill
When a BP oil rig exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico last April, killing 11 workers, authorities first reported that no crude was leaking into the ocean.
10-TRUCK ARMSCID gets nod to grill ex-NSI chiefs
A Chittagong court allows investigators to interrogate two former heads of National Security Intelligence.
50MW plant launched in Ashuganj
Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited (APSCL) has installed a 50-megawatt power unit.
30 minors recovered from brothel
A total of 30 children have been recovered from Rathkhola whore house in the district town.
2011 Pulitzer Prizes announced
Online journalism service ProPublica wins its second Pulitzer Prize in two years while Indian-American physician Siddhartha Mukherjee's book on cancer, 'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer,' won in the general non-fiction category. UPDATES
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
1 gets lifer in Manzurul murder case
A Khulna court has awarded death sentence to an accused in Awami League leader Manzurul Imam murder case.
ইউপি নির্বাচনে দ্বিতীয় পর্যায়ের তফসিল ঘোষণা
দেশের ৫২টি জেলার সবগুলোয় এবং পাঁচটি জেলার আংশিক ইউনিয়ন পরিষদে (ইউপি) নির্বাচনের তফসিল ঘোষণা করা হয়েছে। আগামী ৩১ মে থেকে ৫ জুলাই পর্যন্ত এসব জেলার তিন হাজার ৮১৩টি ইউপিতে ভোট গ্রহণ করা হবে।
প্রধান নির্বাচন কমিশনার এ টি এম শামসুল হুদা আজ মঙ্গলবার নির্বাচন কমিশন কার্যালয়ে এ তফসিল ঘোষণা করেন।
ঘোষিত তফসিল অনুযায়ী, নির্বাচনে মনোনয়নপত্র দাখিল করা যাবে আগামী ৫ মে থেকে ৯ জুন পর্যন্ত। মনোনয়নপত্র বাছাই ৭ মে থেকে শুরু হয়ে চলবে ১১ জুন পর্যন্ত। মনোনয়নপত্র প্রত্যাহারের শেষ সময় ১৫ মে থেকে ১৯ জুন
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প্রধান নির্বাচন কমিশনার এ টি এম শামসুল হুদা আজ মঙ্গলবার নির্বাচন কমিশন কার্যালয়ে এ তফসিল ঘোষণা করেন।
ঘোষিত তফসিল অনুযায়ী, নির্বাচনে মনোনয়নপত্র দাখিল করা যাবে আগামী ৫ মে থেকে ৯ জুন পর্যন্ত। মনোনয়নপত্র বাছাই ৭ মে থেকে শুরু হয়ে চলবে ১১ জুন পর্যন্ত। মনোনয়নপত্র প্রত্যাহারের শেষ সময় ১৫ মে থেকে ১৯ জুন
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জামায়াত ছাড়া সংসদের সব দলের সঙ্গে বৈঠক হবে
সংবিধান সংশোধনে প্রস্তাবনা তৈরি করতে সংসদে প্রতিনিধিত্বকারী সব রাজনৈতিক দলের সঙ্গে বৈঠক করবে সংবিধান সংশোধনে গঠিত বিশেষ কমিটি। তবে সংসদে জামায়াতের দুটি আসন থাকলেও যুদ্ধাপরাধের দায়ে অভিযুক্ত হওয়ায় এ দলটিকে আলোচনা প্রক্রিয়া থেকে বাদ দেওয়া হয়েছে। এর বাইরে সংবিধান বিশেষজ্ঞ এবং সাবেক প্রধান বিচারপতিদের সঙ্গেও বৈঠক করবে কমিটি। আজ মঙ্গলবার দুপুরে সংসদ ভবনে বিশেষ কমিটির বৈঠকে এসব সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া হয়। কমিটির সভাপতি ও সংসদ উপনেতা সৈয়দা সাজেদা চৌধুরী সভায় সভাপতিত্ব করেন।
২৪, ২৫ ও ২৬ এপ্রিল সংসদ ভবনে বিশেষ কমিটি টানা এ আলোচনা করবে। প্রথম দিন ২৪ এপ্রিল সংবিধান...
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২৪, ২৫ ও ২৬ এপ্রিল সংসদ ভবনে বিশেষ কমিটি টানা এ আলোচনা করবে। প্রথম দিন ২৪ এপ্রিল সংবিধান...
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10-TRUCK ARMSCID gets nod to grill ex-NSI chiefs
A Chittagong court allows investigators to interrogate two former heads of National Security Intelligence.
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