After taking oath as the prime minister for the third time, Sheikh Hasina yesterday said that she would never bow to any national or international pressures regarding the just-concluded parliamentary polls. “You know well that Sheikh Hasina does not succumb to any pressure whether it is
Month: January 2014
Ominous journey of democracy: BNP
The BNP yesterday said that Awami League has started its journey towards authoritarianism by abandoning all norms and morality of the democracy. “The country has been thrown into darkness again in a planned manner. The pro-democratic and independent minded people of the country would never recognize and accept it as a legitimate
Ershad made special envoy to PM
Former President and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad has been appointed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s special envoy with the rank and status of a cabinet minister. The Cabinet Division yesterday issued a gazette notification in this regards. According to sources, guests present at the oath taking ceremony started laughing at
35 ex-ministers left out of new cabinet
At least 35 former ministers and state ministers of the previous Grand Alliance government have failed to secure berths in the new cabinet of Sheikh Hasina. The ministers and state ministers have been dropped from the cabinet because of their alleged poor performance and controversial roles. The influential ministers axed from
Amu, Tofail, Nasim again make it happen
Some AL leaders who were ministers previously but were not included in the immediate past government have been made ministers in the new cabinet.Among them, Amir Hossain Amu has been made the industries minister, Tofail Ahmed the commerce minister and Mohammad Nasim has been made the health minister. Amu and Tofail were
Hasina picks up new faces with clean image
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has picked up some new faces with clean image in her cabinet as ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers. Advocate Anisul Huq, AKM Mozammel huq, Asaduzzaman Noor, Emaj Uddin, Sayedul Huq, Syed Mohsin Ali, Shamsur Rahman Sharif Dilu and
PM keeps faith in 4 advisers
Four former advisers to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have retained their positions in the new government. HT Imam, Moshiur Rahman, Gowher Rizvi and Maj Gen (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique were appointed as advisers to the prime minister yesterday. The Cabinet Division in a gazette notification said they were appointed with the rank and status of
Manmohan greets PM
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh phoned Sheikh Hasina last evening and congratulated her on assuming office as prime minister of Bangladesh. He wished her and the people of Bangladesh all success in the endeavour to strengthen democratic institutions in Bangladesh, according to a press release of the
EU, US for govt-BNP talks
The European Union (EU) expects Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s new government to make a talks offer to the BNP to reach an agreement for holding an inclusive, transparent and credible election. “Now that there is a new government, the EU expects that it will make an offer of dialogue to the BNP, in order to ... Read more
Sigh of relief as blockade goes
Stray incidents of violence marked the countrywide blockade, enforced by the BNP-led 18-Party Alliance, on Sunday. The blockade, which resumed at 6am on Sunday, after a two-day break, will continue till 6am on Monday as the 18-Party Alliance has postponed its protest programme after this period until further
37 foreigners linked to credit card forgery syndicate: RAB
The local patrons of 37 foreigners, who were arrested on charges of illegally running Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) business at Uttara area in the city, wanted to use them to siphon off people’s money through forged credit cards in Bangladesh, RAB sources said. On December 22, a team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-1 conducted ... Read more
Ministers, MPs of past govt under ACC lens
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will launch an investigation into the wealth and assets of some ministers and MPs of the previous government. The decision was taken at a meeting on Sunday, a senior ACC official said. The official said former ministers and MPs, who contested the January 5 general
HC rule on high drug price
The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why it will not be directed to take steps against those responsible for selling essential medicines at excessive prices, reports UNB. An HC bench comprising Justice Quazi Reza-Ul Hoque and Justice ABM Altaf Hossain came up with the rule in
Toxic wine behind Alexander’s death?
Mail Online Alexander the Great built a legendary empire before his untimely and mysterious death at the age of just 32 in 323 BC. Some historians argued his death was due to natural causes, while others maintained he was secretly murdered at a celebratory banquet. Now, an Otago University scientist may have unravelled the case some
Photo show portrays ordinary life
A four-day photography exhibition displaying the life of common people is going on at the Drik Gallery in Dhanmondi. The exhibition displays 60 untitled images captured by about 50 young and aspiring photographers. The images on display have been selected from a facebook photo contest that was open for young passionate photographers. The exhibition is ... Read more
Chekhov’s plays staged
Charuniram staged two Chekhov’s plays and another production where the Russian master playwright appears as a character on Saturday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. In a single show, the troupe stages Bangla versions of two Chekhov’s plays – Nana Ranger Dinguli and Sharater Megh – and Arshola, a translation of The ... Read more
Nasir 99 run out on BCL opening day
National team stalwart Nasir Hossain was the star on the first day of the Bangladesh Cricket League but saw his innings cut short by a run-out on 99 at the BKSP at Savar on Sunday. Nasir’s BCB North Zone side were on 331-8 at stumps on the first day of their four-day match against Prime ... Read more
SLC security team in city
A two-member security team from Sri Lanka has arrived in Dhaka to inspect the venues for the upcoming series against Bangladesh beginning from January 27, said the Bangladesh Cricket Board officials on Sunday. The security team, compromised of former Sri Lanka Cricket chief executive Ajit Jayasekara and the current vice-president Mohan de Silva,
Brothers pip Sk Russell
Defending champions Sheikh Russell KC on Sunday suffered their first defeat in the Bangladesh Premier Football League this season after going down by 1-0 against Brothers Union at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. Winger Rubel Mia scored the all-important goal in the 73rd minute to give Brothers their first win of the campaign after two consecutive defeats
Siddik eyes good showing in King’s Cup
Ace Bangladeshi golfer Siddikur Rahman will look to end the season on a high as he departed for Thailand on Sunday to take part in the King’s Cup golf tournament. The tournament is scheduled to get underway on January 16 at Black Mountain Golf Club and this will be Siddik’s last competition of the season ... Read more