Staff Correspondent The government has reconstituted the committee to investigate the February 25–26 rebellion of soldiers in the BDR headquarters as countrywide army troop deployment began on Monday to capture the rebels still in
Dhaka Mirror
Investigators gather evidence to try culprits in BDR rebellion
BSS, Dhaka Police yesterday said, they started gathering evidence of the massacre during the two days of mutiny in the paramilitary Bangladesh troops a day after a case was lodged against 1,000 rebel soldiers as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina promised their punishment after fast tracked trial. “We have already gathered enough evidence including the survivors ... Read more
Manchester United win League Cup final
LONDON : Ben Foster kept Manchester United’s bid for an unprecedented five trophies on track with a man-of-the-match performance in a penalty shoot-out win over Tottenham in the League Cup final here on Sunday. The England goalkeeper produced two crucial saves to deny Tottenham victory in open play, where the teams finished locked at 0-0, ... Read more
PM focused more on saving the innocent
She defends decision on BDR at JS; govt seeks UN, FBI probe help Staff Correspondent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday told parliament that her government has sought assistance from the US and UN, and will request the UK as well for cooperation in probe into the massacre at BDR headquarters last
PM talks with army officers
Reaffirms punishment to culprits Julfikar Ali Manik and Sharier Khan A large number of army officers yesterday expressed their deepest emotions, frustrations, excitement and expectations at a three-hour grand conference with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina discussing the BDR carnage in which the nation
Khaleda urges govt to initiate move for nat’l unity
Staff correspondent Leader of the opposition Khaleda Zia on Sunday called for unity of all irrespective of political identities at this crucial juncture to safeguard democracy. She said the massacre carried out at the Bangladesh Rifles headquarters was a continuation of the infringement on democracy two years back. ‘None of us is beyond risk. Democracy ... Read more
Operation Rebel Hunt: Army deployed across the country
Staff Reporter As part of the ongoing drive to nab the killers of army officers the government yesterday decided to deploy the members of the armed forces across the country to arrest the fugitive rebels of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and seize missing firearms. A Home Ministry official on condition of anonymity said yesterday the troops ... Read more
Over 1,000 soldiers sued over rebellion
Staff Correspondent Over 1,000 BDR soldiers were sued on Sunday for rising up against their officers, from the army, in the Bangladesh Rifles Headquarters in Dhaka in February 25–26. Several score officers and some soldiers and civilians were killed in the rebellion, which broke out Wednesday morning and ended with the surrender of the soldiers ... Read more
JS debates BDR carnage
UNB, Dhaka Lawmakers Sunday spent much time on what could be the better option-political or military-to end the mutiny at the BDR headquarters as parliament condoled on the death of army officers in the carnage. Treasury-bench members appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for choosing the path of peaceful political solution of the February 25-26 mutiny ... Read more
Bypolls to 7 JS seats, 45 reserved seats for women rescheduled
BSS, Dhaka The Election Commission (EC) yesterday announced reschedules for by-elections to seven vacant general seats and 45 reserved seats for women of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS). Election Commissioner Muh-ammad Sohul Hussain said, as per the new schedules, the by-elections to seven JS constituencies will be held on April 2, which was originally scheduled for ... Read more
Supermarket pioneer reveals findings
COMMODITY SUPPLY MESS Supermarket pioneer reveals findings Kazi Azizul Islam If middlemen are eliminated and agro-produces from growers reach directly to retailers, prices will remain low — it is not only a public perception, also many economists subscribe to this idea. But, from his experience of running the operations of the country’s premier superstore chain ... Read more
Becoming one with Romena
Sadya Afreen Mallick “To date, I don’t know what horrified me more. The fact that this was too close to reality or that during the shoot, I could sometimes sense the presence of the faceless Romena,”–Babita “Even after 37 years, it still unnerves me when I think of the role I played in a movie ... Read more
Curtains drawn on Ekushey book fair
2,941 titles hit the fair Staff Correspondent Curtains were drawn on the month-long Amar Ekushey book fair at Bangla Academy on Saturday with a large number of book lovers crowding the fair on the concluding day. A total of 2,941 titles hit this year’s book fair with
Movie Mentors
Movies are living proof that even the weakest, ugliest and most stupid of us can be transformed into swans who reach their potential or beat off the bad guys. But to achieve this said potential you are going to need a helping hand along the way and some of cinema’s best characters have been mentors ... Read more
Get Anne Hathaway’s Dewy Oscar Glow
Anne Hathaway may have walked away empty handed from Sunday night’s Oscar ceremony, but she won the beauty gong in our eyes. The actress has adopted a Golden era of Hollywood look of late, and has always championed her pale skin, refusing to wear fake tan, which makes her the ideal choice for a beauty ... Read more
The Changing Style Of Angelina Jolie
When Angelina Jolie stepped out onto the red carpet on Sunday night, she was polished, sophisticated and well styled, even if her dress choice was a little on the safe side. That said, it’s a far cry from her gothic wild child days, when she went all out to shock the Hollywood crowd. Since settling ... Read more
Whitney Houston Gives Rihanna Advice
Whitney Houston has urged Rihanna not to take Chris Brown back. The legendary singer reportedly warned Rihanna to cut all ties with Chris after the ‘Run It’ star was arrested for allegedly beating her up. Whitney – who had a violent relationship with ex-husband Bobby Brown – is believed to have spoken to Rihanna, telling ... Read more
Saif and Kareena feature in ‘Harper’s Bazaar’
This is something that was just waiting to happen and is happening now and how! We are indeed talking about the supremely superlative launch of the baap of all the magazines ‘Harper’s Bazaar’. And as any magazine would want it, Harper’s too wanted something really HOT from Bollywood to ‘harp’ about! And what else could ... Read more
BNS to host cricket WC opener
BFF apprehensive Staff Correspondent The state minister for sports, Ahad Ali Sarker, declared on Tuesday that Bangabandhu National Stadium will host the inaugural ceremony of ICC World Cup the 2011 on February 19, sparking a strong repercussion within
Younus hits triple century as Pak-SL Test heads for draw
AFP, Karachi Younus Khan broke several records on his way to a pugnacious maiden triple hundred as the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka headed for a draw here on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Pakistan captain foiled all Sri Lanka’s attempts to take his wicket, finishing with an unbeaten 306 as Pakistan closed the fourth ... Read more