The Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, on Thursday visited the families of the schoolboys killed in a traffic accident at Mirsarai in Chittagong and said that the death of the children was a national loss. ‘I am here to share your pain. It is not only you who are grief-stricken but the entire nation ... Read more
Month: July 2011
Manju Ara acting principal
The government on Thursday appointed Manju Ara Begum the acting principal of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College after a week-long protest by students demanding removal of the principal Husne Ara Begum. Students of the school and their guardians had rallied against Husne Ara for the week demanding her removal as principal as she was defending and ... Read more
None expects Khaleda’s remarks on charter: PM
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has blasted the main opposition BNP chief, Khaleda Zia, for her comments that the constitution would be ‘thrown away’ saying none expected such remarks from the opposition leader. ‘Nobody expects such comments from the leader of the opposition,’ she said as the newly elected
Bangladesh, India launch enclave census
Bangladesh and India launched on Thursday a census of enclaves – areas where one country’s territory is surrounded by the other – in an effort to end complex border disputes. Kamal Uddin Ahmed, a government official in Dhaka, said the first-ever census would count people living in 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 55 Bangladeshi ... Read more
2 girls allegedly commit suicide, two killed in traffic accidents in city
Two persons were killed in separate traffic accidents while two young girls allegedly committed suicide in the city on Thursday. Bilkis Akhter, 17, daughter of Abdus Sattar, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at Begunbari in Tejgaon area
Awarding IOCs land, shallow sea blocks draws flak
High officials of the energy sector are frustrated over the government’s decision to float fresh international tenders for oil and gas exploration on land and the shallow parts of the Bay of Bengal. There are not many potential areas left for Bapex, the state-run company for oil and gas exploration and production, since the major ... Read more
Cop assaults journo for graft report
Police assaulted a journalist in Tanore upazila of the district yesterday for writing a report depicting corruption and irregularities in the local police administration. The report was published on Wednesday in Sonar Desh, a local daily, where the victim, Imran Hossain works as an upazila correspondent
‘Punish sacked teacher Porimol’
Different student and rights organisations yesterday demanded exemplary punishment to sacked schoolteacher Porimol Joydhor who is accused of sexually assaulting a female student recently. In a statement, Bangladesh Chhatra Moitri urged the authorities of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College to end internal feud and be united to ensure punishment of
Police arrest 4 thieves on charge of murder
Moriam Murmu Case – Follow-up Police arrest 4 thieves on charge of murder Investigation into the case for murder of indigenous woman Moriam Murmu has taken a new turn as police arrested four more killer-suspects from Shimla Dighipara village in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi district yesterday. “During primary interrogation, three of the arrestees — Amar ... Read more
‘Bangladesh hopes for Nobel in math by 2030’
Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad, a national annual competition, aims to spread passion for Mathematics across the country so that a Bangladeshi gets to win Nobel Prize in Mathematics by 2030, said Eng Prof Jamilur Reza Chowdhury. “Most of the participants from the pervious international math Olympiads are now studying at
American Center announces grant competition
The American Center of the US embassy in Dhaka yesterday announced a grant competition to support public service and the arts in Bangladesh. There are multiple awards available for the projects costing USD 10,000 or less, says a press release. It said proposals will be accepted from a wide range of topics and fields, including ... Read more
Port city bus ticketing likely from July 25
Ticketing system in Chittagong city bus services may begin from July 25 after efforts to introduce the system was delayed for the fifth time due to non-cooperation from the transport owners. The system was to launch yesterday to bring traffic discipline in the port city, said sources in Traffic department of Chittagong Metropolitan Police. Efforts ... Read more
BB opens up online money transfer, partly
The central bank has partly freed up foreign exchange transactions by approving online transfer of funds for academic purposes by credit card. Also, foreign professionals and scientific institutions here will be able to remit “membership fees” abroad online, Bangladesh Bank said in a statement
Turnover hits multi-month high
Turnover on Dhaka Stock Exchange rose to its highest since December 30 after investors bought heavily into the market hoping that stocks will continue to gain. Turnover on the country’s premier bourse stood at Tk 1,683 crore, up from the previous day’s Tk 1,480. DSE had its previous best transaction of shares worth Tk 1,783 ... Read more
Muktijoddha, MSC into semis
Mukti-joddha Sangsad KC edged Sheikh Russell KC 2-1 in their last group B match of the Super Cup on Thursday not only to confirm their semi-final berth but also to help Mohammedan Sporting Club get a place in the final four. Sheikh Russell’s Nigerian winger Effiong Duke put his team in front in the 33rd ... Read more
Decentralisation: BCB style
As part of its decentralisation plan, the Bangladesh Cricket Board will hold a meeting of its board of directors in Sylhet today. The meeting, which begins at 4:00pm, is expected to discuss a number of important issues including the appointment of national team management committee for the forthcoming Zimbabwe tour and
‘Technical committee creating pressure’
Former Bangladesh captain turned chief selector Akram Khan has voiced his concern over the so-called technical committee’s involvement in the selection procedure following the drama with the announcement of the national team for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour. Akram found no reason to share the views with the technical committee before the team
Sakib, Tamim set for another friendly rivalry tonight
When Worcestershire play their final group match of the Friends Life Twenty20 against Nottinghamshire today, Sakib al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal are set to renew their friendly rivalry with a place in the quarter-final of the tournament at stake. The match at Nottingham will begin at 12:10am (Bangladesh Standard Time)
Ilievski rings the changes
In his first game in charge against Pakistan, Bangladesh national team coach Nikola Ilievski had no choice but to stick with the squad that was entrusted to him. But ahead of their second World Cup qualifier against Lebanon, the 56-year old Macedonian brought in a number of changes based on his viewings of the ongoing ... Read more
Pippa Middleton: Sexy Even When Working Out!
Pippa Middleton’s parents are surely proud of their kids for more significant reasons, but man, they created two of earth’s most photogenic young women! While Kate Middleton’s weight has raised eyebrows, the Duchess and her little sis continue to captivate the UK and the world with their every move. Here’s Pippa Middleton, pretty in pink ... Read more