7,000MW within 4yrs, 3,000MW more to come The government has raised its power generation target to 10,000 megawatts (mw) to meet a growing demand stoked by the country’s economic
Month: July 2009
Save water bodies
PM asks authorities Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the authorities concerned to ensure preservation of all types of water bodies in case of construction of buildings and setting up of industries for protecting natural breeding places of
Two judges forced into retirement
The government has forced Dhaka District and Sessions Judge Abdul Gafur and Gazipur Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal judge Shahjahan, who led an agitation in secretariat earlier this week, into
Minister rules out demand for judicial powers
Executive Magistrates Minister rules out demand for judicial powers Executive magistrates will not be given any judicial powers, said Law Minister Shafique Ahmed even though deputy commissioners, during the final day of their conference at Bangladesh Secretariat, asked the government for some
Selection process reflects lack of democracy in party: analysts
Political thinkers and academics have said the selection procedure of the Awami League’s new presidium with the party chief enjoying absolute authority reflects lack of democratic practice within the
DCs asked to work in coordination with local body reps
The three-day annual conference of deputy commissioners concluded on Thursday with a call for ensuring smooth service to the public by working in a coordinated manner with local representatives. The government has rejected
Stagnant rain water damages goods worth Tk 1b
Damages caused by Monday night’s torrential rains to goods stored in the city’s submerged warehouses could be a billion taka, affected businessmen estimate. Rice, leather footwear and paper were among the major items damaged by rainwater that submerged ground floor and basement shops
Teenager brutally murdered
Criminals in broad daylight brutally murdered a teenager at Boubazar in the city’s Kadamtoli yesterday. The victim, Mohammad Rony, 18, son of Javed of Darogabari road at Jurain, was a hawker selling toys and handicrafts in front of schools in
Full Committee
President Sheikh Hasina Presidium Members Syeda Zohara Tajuddin, Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury MP, Ataur Rahman Khan Kaiser, Yusuf Hossain Humayun, Matia Chowdhury MP, Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim MP, Dr Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, Kazi Zafarullah, Razi Uddin Ahmed Razu,
Indian man sacrifices girl for male child
A rural Indian witch doctor beheaded a five-year-old girl as part of a bizarre ritual to help a villager produce healthy male heirs, the police said
Money-whitening scope pushes flat sales up
Apartment sales have soared around 15 percent in the first month of the new financial year, as the government announced that buyer’s source of income would not be questioned under black money whitening scope. Housing sector people say the scenario was reverse during January-March of 2009. The realtors blamed the ongoing global recession fallout for ... Read more
Tigers target whitewash
Bangladesh might opt for a couple of changes when they go into the final one-day match against the West Indies at Warner Park in St Kitts today. Having already clinched the three-match series by winning the double-header in Dominica, the Tigers might drop their two pace bowlers Syed Rasel and Rubel Hossain, who failed to ... Read more
AL drops stalwarts from exec body
The ruling Awami League have dropped heavyweights dominating the party for decades from the central executive committee presumably for their controversial role during the early 2007 political changeover as it announced the key committee positions on Thursday, five days after its triennial council session. A number of young politicians have been named to top party ... Read more
Dhaka seeks evidence from int’l community
War Crime Trial Dhaka seeks evidence from int’l community The government yesterday sought cooperation from the international community to provide evidence of genocide during the Liberation War in 1971 to help maintain international standard in trying war criminals. Stating that the government is proceeding to try the perpetrators of the crimes against humanity, Law Minister ... Read more
At least 3 death caused by toxic syrup: probe body member
PARACETAMOL ADULTERATION At least 3 death caused by toxic syrup: probe body member The official investigation committee have confirmed that the death of at least three children was caused by the administration of toxic paracetamol syrup produced by Rid Pharmaceuticals, said a committee member. Health experts and rights activists have differed on the government move ... Read more
SC dismisses ACC plea for appeal against HC stay order
Niko scam case against Khaleda Zia SC dismisses ACC plea for appeal against HC stay order The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) plea for leave to appeal against the High Court orders concerning the quashing of Niko scam case against former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. On July 9 last ... Read more
Mixed reaction in CHT over big army pullout
The government’s decision to withdraw a brigade of the army and their 35 temporary camps from Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) by September this year, drew quite opposing reactions from the local indigenous communities and Bangalee settlers. The indigenous people are welcoming the government move that came in line with the CHT peace treaty of 1997 ... Read more
India won’t divert water from Tipai
Bangladesh team assured in 2nd day’s talks; site visit today India yesterday assured Bangladesh that there would be no diversion of water flow due to the Tipaimukh hydropower project on the Barak river in Manipur. The assurance came during a meeting between Indian Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and the 10-member Bangladesh parliament delegation at ... Read more
JS panel wants Matin to be sued for shady deal in CPA
A parliamentary panel on Thursday recommended legal measures against a former adviser to the military-backed interim government, MA Matin, and eight shipping ministry officials for their alleged involvement in hastily awarding a contract for container handling at Chittagong Port to an obscure company in a fishy manner. ‘We have suggested that cases be filed against ... Read more
Total withdrawal of troops from CHT ‘depends on situation’
The withdrawal of the rest of the troops from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) will depend on law and order there, the state minister for CHT affairs said Thursday, reports bdnews24.com. “The withdrawal of the remaining army troops will depend on the improvement of law and order in the region,” Dipankar Talukder said after a ... Read more