BNP draws up post-poll movement strategy After having failed to force the government to postpone the January 5 election in the face of a massive crackdown, the main Opposition BNP is redrawing its strategy to launch a fresh movement. It will include hartal and countrywide organisational tour by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia to drum up ... Read more
Month: January 2014
JP ‘bargaining’ for ministerial berths
New cabinet likely tomorrow A section of Jatiya Party (JP) leaders, led by Rawshan Ershad, wife of HM Ershad, is bargaining with the Awami League for portfolios in the Cabinet in accordance with commitments made before the election. The JP chairman, HM Ershad, however, did not take oath on Friday despite publication of the gazette. ... Read more
US Senate calls for talks to hold credible polls
The United States Senate has passed a resolution urging Bangladesh’s political leaders to hold dialogue towards a free and credible election. The resolution was passed on January 7, two days after the January 5 parliamentary elections, boycotted by many parties including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The Senate resolution also condemned the political violence
Russia to cooperate with new govt
Regretting the boycotting of January 5 parliamentary elections by the opposition parties, Russia hoped that the government and the opposition would not go beyond the constitution to ensure political stability and strengthening democratic institutions of Bangladesh. “On the 5 January, parliamentary elections were held in Bangladesh. The National League won. It is
Passengers suffer in long tailback
People going outdoors during a two-day break from the blockade enforced by the opposition alliance that kept Dhaka cut off and roads deserted and passengers travelling long-distance suffered because of tailbacks for hours on the first day of the weekends on Friday. New Age correspondent in Comilla reported that
Cold continues to paralyse life in Srimangal, Dinajpur
The moderate cold wave sweeping across Srimangal and Dinajpur for the past two days showed no signs of relenting on Friday. This has caused immense sufferings for children and elderly people.The met office, however, said mild signs of improvement in weather were noticed in some areas of the country. The day’s minimum temperature of 7.6 ... Read more
Part of Sirajganj town protection dam collapses
A 40-meter stretch of the Sirajganj town protection embankment at Goyla area in the town collapsed on Friday morning, creating panic among city dwellers. The embankment collapse, due to a furious erosion by the river Jamuna, has put the Sirajganj town and also the guide embankment on the west side of the Bangabandhu Multipurpose Bridge ... Read more
2 Hindu women gang raped in Jessore
Two housewives of a Hindu family, were gang-raped at Hajrali Hrishipara in Manirampur upazila early Thursday, reports UNB. After the incident came to the light on Friday, police rescued the tortured housewives in the morning and sent them to Jessore General Hospital for medical examinations. Family members of the victims and police said a gang ... Read more
3-wheeler driver killed in city
The driver of a CNG-run 3-wheeler was killed on the new airport road near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the city yesterday. Police suspect members of oggyan party (criminals gangs that use drugs to make people unconscious and loot their valuables) to be responsible for the murder. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Elias Ali, ... Read more
Dhaka Int’l Film Fest begins
The 13th edition of Dhaka International Film Festival began on Friday through screening of the Arabic French director Kadija Leclere’s film The Bag of Flour at the Bangladesh National Museum auditorium. It was followed by the screening of the Indonesian maker Kamila Andini’s film The Mirror Never Lies at the same venue. Finance minister Abul ... Read more
Teleplays are typical
Mahfuz Ahmed tells Popular actor Mahfuz Ahmed does not find any challenge in acting in teleplays which, he thinks, are just repetitions of same stories, in same locations and with the same casts. Mahfuz Ahmed himself has been directing plays for different television channels where, the actor-director says that, he tries to reach out to ... Read more
Rice prices mark fresh rise in capital
The prices of rice and vegetables increased on the retail market in the capital over the week ending Friday due to high transportation cost. Retailers said that wholesale prices of rice and vegetables increased on the retail markets as wholesalers increased the prices in the name of high truck fare.
DSE asked to halt purchase until end of demutualisation
New Trading Software DSE asked to halt purchase until end of demutualisation The capital market regulator has asked Dhaka Stock Exchange not to make a deal for purchasing new trading software of the bourse during the ‘interim period of demutualisation’. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission’s move came when the DSE recently took an initiative ... Read more
Small poultry farm owners losing ground to big investors
Small poultry farm owners are gradually losing the ground for business to big investors in the sector, particularly the multinational investors, amid the absence of a protective mechanism by the government, industry insiders said. The stakes of the multinational companies over the poultry sector have made a leap from 4-5 per cent to 31-32 per cent ... Read more
19th DITF begins today
The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair 2014, the 19th edition of the annual event, begins in Dhaka today with a high hope of fetching significant export orders. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the fair, a platform for both local and foreign producers to showcase the products, at city’s
Nazmul seeks support from all quarters
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan on Friday asked for cooperation from all corners in the upcoming days so that international cricket continuity is not disrupted in Bangladesh as it has been in Pakistan. The BCB boss made his plea through the media at the Hazrat Shajalal International Airport after a successful trip to the ICC ... Read more
Muktis pick up first win
Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra obtained their first win in the Bangladesh Premier League as they snatched a 2-1 victory over Team BJMC at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. Muktijoddha, who began their league campaign with a 1-1 draw against Mohammedan, had the last laugh after a thrilling contest against Team BJMC.
Mahmudullah lauds BCL’s prospects
Central Zone skipper Mahmudullah said on Friday that the second edition of the longer-version Bangladesh Cricket League, scheduled to start on Sunday, will once again be competitive with the country’s top 60 cricketers in action. Speaking to reporters at Mirpur, Mahmudullah praised the tournament saying that it will provide the local cricketers with a chance to
Usha sign four Indians ahead of final
Usha Krira Chakra will bring in four Indian players to boost their team strength before the UCBL Club Cup Hockey final, a team official said on Friday. Usha have signed Azitesh Roy, Roshon Minz, Dibakar Ram and Sukhjit Singh for the rest of the season. All of the new additions except goalkeeper Singh
Biting cold, dense fog affect life
A moderate cold wave sweeping through the south-west and north-eastern regions of the country, bringing in heavy fog and chilly winds, has disrupted life. It is also causing cold related diseases like diarrhoea and pneumonia among children and the elderly. At Thakurgaon, one of the sub-Himalayan districts