The Awami League said on Monday that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was not sincere in holding talks on formation of an election-time government. Addressing a rally, senior Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia does not understand her demand for a non-party
Month: November 2013
BDR carnage verdict today
The verdict in the case of killings in a rebellion at the border force headquarters in 2009 is scheduled to be delivered today, officials said. Third additional metropolitan sessions court judge Md Akhtaruzaman is likely to start delivering the verdict at about 9:30am at the makeshift
More Japanese funds for Metro
Project to start early Both the commencement and the completion of metro rail project had been brought forward as Japan increased the fund for the project, Finance Minister AMA Muhith said yesterday. Initially, the project was supposed to roll out in 2016, but it will now begin in 2014. The project was initially supposed to ... Read more
10-year jail for illegal possession of formalin
Cabinet approves draft bill The cabinet on Monday approved in principle a draft bill proposing imprisonment for 10 years and a fine of Tk five lakh as the maximum punishment for illegal possession of formalin. The draft Formalin Control Bill 2013 placed in the weekly cabinet meeting by the commerce ministry seeking approval stipulates a ... Read more
JU VC confined again as teachers begin indefinite sit-in
A section of teachers of Jahangirnagar University again took position in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s residence from Sunday night to press home their demand for immediate resignation of the VC, Professor Anwar Hossain. JUTA president Professor Ajit Kumar Majumdar announced the indefinite sit-in in front of the VC’s residence protesting a warning
Hindu village attacked, looted
Houses at a Hindu village in Lamonirhat were attacked, vandalised and robbed and 15 Hindu people, including five women, were injured on Monday afternoon. The villagers said that a group of 15-18 people carried out the violence at Satpatki Majhipara, where a bunch of fishermen live. The injured were
Ashura to be observed Nov 15
The holy Ashura will be observed across the country on November 15 (Friday) as the moon of Muharram month was not sighted in Bangladesh sky on Monday. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee held at the Baitul Mukarram Islamic Foundation conference room on
UK not to introduce visa bond
The British government has backed out from its earlier decision of introducing financial visa bond for visitors from Bangladesh and some other countries including India. The previous plan was due to start from November. The scheme would have required selected visa seekers of Bangladesh and some other countries to deposit
Tigers make it 3-0
Bangladesh knocked off a target of over 300 runs to romp to a four-wicket win in the third one-day international, inflicting a 3-0 defeat on New Zealand in the three-match series at Fatullah on Sunday. The clean sweep victory, which came against the backdrop of a 4-0 win in the previous series between the sides, ... Read more
‘Classical music practice not satisfactory’
Classical music practice in the country is not satisfactory, despite the fact the country has a rich history in classical music, observes a seminar held on Saturday at the Bengal Shilpalaya in Dhanmondi. Musicologist Alimur Rahman Khan in his keynote speech gives the opinion that both classical music practice and musicians have not been patronised ... Read more
Shimla makes her debut in Kolkata film
Dhallywood actor Shimla has made her debut in Kolkata film industry known as Tollywood. She has paired up with the Bollywood superstar Govinda in the film Samadhi, which will hit cinemas in Paschimbanga on November 15. In fact, Dipak Sanyal’s big budget film features actors and crews from Bollywood, Tollywood and Dhallywood. Besides Shimla, another Dhallywood ... Read more
Underprivileged children present music, recitation
Underprivileged children from Narsingdi presented music, recitation, acrobatic and fashion show on Saturday at the Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. District Shilpakala Academy of Narsingdi and the underprivileged children’s organisation Badhonhara jointly organised the programme. The programme began with
“The Counselor”: A tale of mostly evil
Film Review “The Counselor”: A tale of mostly evil “The Counselor,” Ridley Scott’s terrifying, implacable new movie, opens on a seductive scene. The setting is a softly lighted bedroom in which two people are murmuring under a white sheet. You don’t see who they are until there’s a cut to under the sheet, bringing you ... Read more
3-0 is ahead of 4-0!
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim put their 3-0 win over New Zealand in the just-concluded one-day series ahead of their last home series against the Black Caps in October 2010, which the Tigers won 4-0. ‘Both the series wins are great, but personally I will go for this series over 2010,’ Mushfiq said after Sunday’s four-wicket win ... Read more
Patience bears fruit for Shamsur
Opening batsman Shamsur Rahman Shuvo was a picture of assurance against New Zealand in the third and final one-day international at Fatullah on Sunday, striking an adventurous yet responsible 96 from 107 deliveries. Despite missing out on his maiden hundred in just his second ODI, Bangladesh went on to sweep the three-match series and notched their
Mills down but looking forward
Stand-in New Zealand captain Kyle Mills was visibly disappointed with his side’s display after Bangladesh completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over them on Sunday at Fatullah. The Tigers, chasing the visitors’ 307-5, reached their target with four wickets remaining and four balls to spare to register their seventh consecutive
Illegal battery-run easy bikes ply Khulna city roads
Around 8,000 battery-run easy bikes are plying Khulna city roads illegally under the auspices of a section of law enforcers. As a result, accidents and severe traffic congestion have become a common phenomenon as most of its drivers of these illegal vehicles are not trained in driving and do not have licence. According to source of Khulna ... Read more
BUET students win int’l prize
A team of three students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology has won the 2nd prize in the contest, ‘Imagine a City of Tomorrow’, at the final round held in Paris last month. The team of Tasnim Firoz Ananya, Kashfia Nehrin and Tasfia Tasnim of Urban and Regional Planning Department of BUET secured the ... Read more
Auto-rickshaw driver found dead after being mugged
A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was found dead after being drugged and mugged by a gang of criminals on the capital’s Bijoy Sarani early yesterday, said police. The deceased was Yousuf Mridha, 42, son of Ali Akbar Mridha of Patuakhali. Kazi Wazed Ali, officer-in-charge of Kafrul police,
Nippon Koei set to become consultant
Dhaka Metro Rail Nippon Koei set to become consultant The government is going to appoint a consortium led by Nippon Koei Company, a Japanese firm, as consultant for Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project. A proposal for awarding the contract will be placed for approval at the meeting of the Cabinet committee on purchase today. The ... Read more