Stuart Law, Sri Lanka's interim coach, has expressed sympathy with Lasith Malinga's decision to quit Test cricket due to a knee condition, but has also acknowledged that the lure of the IPL - with its bumper signings and opportunities to secure oneself financially in quick time - makes it difficult for players to continue playing international cricket.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
PROBE REPORT6 top suspects under scanner
The government names six share traders suspected to have played key role in Dec-Jan stocks market crash.
Monday, May 30, 2011
JU BCL activist attacked
A member of the Jahangirnagar University's suspended Chhatra League committee has been severely injured in an attack.
Beckham's weekend: From royal wedding to Pizza Hut Park
David Beckham will fly back across the Atlantic after attending Friday's royal wedding in time to play for his Major League Soccer team L.A. Galaxy on Sunday.
Sheikh Russell vanquish Farashganj
Sheikh Russell Krira Chokro scored an easy win against Farashganj Sporting Club by 2-0 in Bangladesh Football league on Friday.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Cops crack down on rally at Muktangan
Police say IAB men wanted to take positions there prior to a ban on public gathering coming into effect on Monday morning. FULL REPORT
Borussia Dortmund wrap up Bundesliga title
Borussia Dortmund, with a young team largely untried and untested before this season, won the Bundesliga on Saturday as they beat Nuremberg 2-0 and rivals Bayer Leverkusen lost at struggling Cologne.
CU CLASHES Classes, exams suspended
Chittagong University Syndicate decides to suspend academic activities until May 12.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Delhi beat Kochi by 38 runs
Virender Sehwag hit a rollicking half-century as Delhi Daredevils scored a 38-run win over Kochi Tuskers Kerala to keep its play-offs hopes alive in the Indian Premier League in Kochi on Saturday.
Serving notice on JU teacher undone
Jahangirnagar University authorities have withdrawn the show-cause notice served on a teacher over writing a newspaper article.
Grameen Bank Review Panel Report
A five-member fact-finding committee, formed in January on Grameen Bank has submitted its report on Monday.
Wine for 'mommy' sets off trademark fight
Rival wine sellers targeting overworked mothers are fighting over use of the word "Mommy" on their wine labels, according to a lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Sharp stocks fall sparks protest
Heavy falls in stocks have triggered violent protests again by retail investors.
GP-BCB level series
GP-BCB Academy leveled the two match Test series thrashing South Africa Academy by an innings and 125 runs in the second match of Academy Cup.
Indian VP to grace Tagore fest
The opening ceremony of the year-long commemoration will be held in Dhaka from May 6 to 8 and in Delhi from May 7 to 9.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
PM for poverty alleviation from Asia
The prime minister has said Bangladesh is eager to continue efforts with neighbouring countries to eradicate poverty from the Asian region.
Daredevils confront former team stars
The stuttering Delhi Daredevils, rejuvenated by a grassy side strip at the Ferozeshah Kotla which gives their strokeplayers and seamers a fair chance, run into three former club loyalists in the game against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday.
Razzaque warns against OMS irregularities
The food minister has warned that no negligence in rice distribution under the open market sales (OMS) will be tolerated.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Panel points at 'family affair'
A five-member inquiry committee on Grameen Bank discovers that the Bank compromised norms for the sake of one family.
New skirt rule debuts in Indian Super Series
Skirt selection could be as crucial as shot selection for the female shuttlers when they hit the court for this month's India Super Series in New Delhi.
Realtors' men clash at Khilkhet
Workers of Bashundhara Group and Pink City engaged in a clash over a piece of land at Khilkhet on Sunday night.
Kate Middleton set to eclipse Diana's celeb status
Royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton is set to overtake Britain's Princess Diana as the most talked-about woman in the world's media, according to a study released on Sunday by the Global Language Monitor.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Mumbai consolidate position at top spot
Lasith Malinga's three for nine against Deccan Chargers consolidate Mumbai Indians' position at the top of the IPL.
Stocks dip at close
Trading at the country's two bourses has closed lower though it started with an uptrend. UPDATES
Monday, May 23, 2011
Arsenal title dream shattered at Bolton
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a crushing blow when they conceded a last-minute goal to lose 2-1 at Bolton Wanderers on Sunday.
World Bank MD due Tuesday
The managing director of World Bank Group will be visiting Dhaka on Tuesday to attend the signing ceremony of $1.2 billion IDA credit for Padma Bridge.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
CLIMATE CHANGEGovt okays 3 mitigation projects
Three projects involving Tk 3.7 billion have been approved under the climate change trust fund.
CLIMATE CHANGE Dhaka seeks 'bilateral assistance'
The government has sought 'bilateral assistance' from donors to complete the projects taken to deal with the climate change impacts.
Samaras penalty saved as Celtic and Rangers draw 0-0
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor saved a late penalty from Celtic striker Georgios Samaras on Sunday to ensure that the Old Firm derby in Glasgow ended 0-0.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Nadal beats Ferrer for seventh Monte Carlo crown
Rafa Nadal continued his extraordinary love affair with the Monte Carlo Masters by sealing his seventh straight title on the Monaco clay after a 6-4 7-5 win over fellow Spaniard David Ferrer on Sunday.
Grameen Bank probe report in
The five-strong committee has submitted its findings to the finance minister after an inquiry into operations of Grameen Bank (GB) and its sister concerns.UPDATES
Textbooks now also as e-books
Unavailability of books or inability to buy them, for whatever reason, has an alternative now...just go online!
Friday, May 20, 2011
CLIMATE CHANGEGovt okays 3 mitigation projects
Three projects involving Tk 3.7 billion have been approved under the climate change trust fund.
Publish stocks report: HC
Court orders release of the finds of the government-constituted inquiry into the Dec-Jan stocks scam.
'No ad-hochism in teachers' appointment'
The government order is a bid to stop appointment of teachers by ad hoc committees of private schools. FULL STORY
Thursday, May 19, 2011
China, S. Korea rebuff Japan on import restrictions after quake
China and South Korea rebuffed on Sunday Japan's calls for more 'reasonable' restrictions on imports of food and other products that could be contaminated with radiation after last month's nuclear disaster, showing the difficulty Japan will face in restoring trust in its products.
Cabinet committee okays 2 projects
The government has approved two proposals, including one for buying power, from a private firm.
STOCKS PROBEHC moved for report publication
A rights group has gone to the High Court for an order on the government to make the stocks debacle inquiry report public and act against the offenders. UPDATES
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Prices for pink diamonds on the rise
Although a 10-carat purplish-pink diamond failed to meet its reserve price at an auction this week, the market for the rare colored gems is still strong, experts said on Friday.
Jon Bon Jovi jewellery burglar arrested
Authorities in New Jersey said on Friday they arrested a burglar on charges of stealing $500,000 (306,000 pounds) in jewellery and other goods from rock star Jon Bon Jovi and three of his neighbours during a month-long break-in spree.
Honda India to halve production at plant from May
The Indian car unit of Honda Motor Co said it will halve production at its plant near New Delhi from May as it faces a shortage of components after Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Demand for CDA chief removal
An organisation has demanded removal of Chittagong Development Authority chairman Abdus Salam for his alleged nepotism.
J&J in talks to buy Synthes for $20 billion
Johnson & Johnson is in preliminary talks to acquire Swiss medical device maker Synthes for a price which could be about $20 billion, a source familiar with the situation said on Saturday.
66 Khagrachharhi BGB men jailed
Sixty-six members of Panchharhi 30 Battalion of Border Guard Bangladesh's Khagrachharhi Sector have been sentenced to different terms in a case for the 2009 mutiny of the paramilitary force, formerly Bangladesh Rifles.
Monday, May 16, 2011
14 Myanmar citizens held
Members of the Detective Branch (DB) have arrested 14 Myanmar citizens from the capital.
11 killed in Ramu gunfight, mob-beating
At least 10 suspected robbers and a villager have been killed and 30 people, including eight policemen, injured in a gunfight followed by a mob-beating in Ramu Upazila. UPDATES
Sunday, May 15, 2011
'Second man' in Huji arrested
RAB has arrested two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (Huji) members, including a top leader, at Keraniganj on the outskirts of the capital.
YUNUS ROWNo meddling, only support: France
The French finds it 'surprising' and 'difficult to understand the difficulties' between the government, the Grameen Bank and Muhammad Yunus.
Tribeca film festival turns ten
The Tribeca Film Festival, born as a way to revive downtown Manhattan after the September 11 attacks, turns ten this week and is leading a push for new ways for audiences to watch independent films.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Ibrahim Khaled inquiry
bdnews24.com has obtained a copy of the much-talked-about investigation report, submitted to the government on Apr 7. We publish the report—having 300-odd pages, including the appendix—in public interest.
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Raids yield 150 tonnes of OMS grains
Besides grains, some food directorate papers, including a daily inspection record book, is also found in possession of one of the warehouses raided. UPDATES 2
DU CLASHA struggle for hall control, say police
The BCL students locked into the turf war since the administrative building that hosts tenders are close to the hall. UPDATES 4
Friday, May 13, 2011
Cook warns of strike
Alastair Cook, the England vice-captain, has warned the ECB that England players could consider strike action if moves are not taken to reduce the heavy schedule the side currently faces.
Municipalities urged to raise holding tax
The local government division has urged the heads of city corporations and municipalities to increase collection of holding tax.
Dilshan to leave IPL early
Confusion reigns over Tillakaratne Dilshan's return from the IPL to join the Sri Lanka squad for the tour of England with the first warm-up match starting on May 14, a three-day fixture against Middlesex.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Ornaments looted killing housewife in Gopalganj
Bandits have looted gold ornaments from a house at a village on the outskirts of the town, killing the housewife.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
EXCLUSIVE'We've a right to charge transit fee'
Future of Bangladesh and South Asia lies in working together and cooperation, not in confrontation, the foreign advisor to prime minister tells Sheikh Shahariar Zaman.
'Evacuation plan for expats must be in place'
As migrant workers are exposed to various disasters, experts say a comprehensive plan should be there for emergency evacuation.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
FATWA OFFENCE'Trial can be held under criminal law'
Terming punishment through 'Fatwa' illegal, a senior Supreme Court lawyer has said steps can be taken against such offences under the criminal law.
Monday, May 9, 2011
EXCLUSIVEYunus was warned of Grameen troubles
An underling did blow the whistle on Grameen Bank irregularities back in 2000 but the Nobel laureate didn't seem to care!
Federal practices hamper study of Gulf dolphin deaths
A federal agency's practice of returning weakened dolphins to deeper Gulf of Mexico waters is thwarting efforts to probe dolphin deaths after last year's BP oil spill, scientists said on Saturday.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Education needs more allocation: Nahid
Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid says the education sector needs more allocation as it cannot make desired progress for lack of funds.
Fakhruddin refers to judicial probe finds
Former caretaker government chief Fakhruddin Ahmed has asked the parliamentary watchdog on the education ministry to see the judicial inquiry report on the 2007 students-army violence at Dhaka University.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
FM to attend CMAG
Foreign minister Dipu Moni will attend the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) to be held from Apr 27 to 28.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Establishment ministry renamed
The establishment ministry gets a new name — Ministry of Public Administration. FULL STORY
Thursday, May 5, 2011
EXCLUSIVE'Yunus lied to review committee'
The Nobel laureate lied, and the microfinance bank he ran broke laws in almost everything it did. Senior Correspondent Reazul Bashar reports
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Fakhruddin, Moeen summoned again
A parliamentary watchdog has given former caretaker chief Fakhruddin Ahmed and ex-army chief General Moeen U Ahmed another six weeks to appear before it to explain their actions on the 2007 students-army violence at Dhaka University. UPDATES
Glacier calving reveals secrets of the deep
An iceberg's crash into an Antarctic glacier last year cracked off a huge swathe of ice, bringing to light a vast span of the Southern Ocean and providing scientists with a chance to conduct experiments that may help understand climate change.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
EXCLUSIVEYunus was warned of Grameen troubles
An underling did blow the whistle on Grameen Bank irregularities back in 2000 but the Nobel laureate didn't seem to care!
FM concerned at falling resources to meet UNDP budget
Foreign minister Dipu Moni has voiced concern at the decreasing resources to meet UNDP's annual budget.
Monday, May 2, 2011
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.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Ex-NSI chiefs remanded in grenade cases
Two former chiefs of the National Security Intelligence, detained in the sensational 10-truck arms haul case, have been remanded for four days in two Aug 21, 2004 grenade attack cases. FULL STORY
GAUTAM MURDER Family demands judicial probe
Family members of sub-inspector Gautam Roy, gunned down on Apr 20 last year, have demanded judicial probe into his killing.
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