As many as 38 organisations have applied for registration as political parties, with the Election Commission (EC), to contest the forthcoming parliamentary polls. Election commissioner Mohammad Abdul Hafiz told The Independent that it was mandatory for outfits, willing to take part in general elections, to be registered
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Rana asked to submit wealth statement
The enquiry team of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday sought permission of the commission to issue a notice to Sohel Rana, the owner of the collapsed building in Savar, to submit his wealth statement, according to ACC sources. The team also submitted its report before the commission on a preliminary enquiry report on the ... Read more
TIB pushes on new ACC boss’ appointment
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Wednesday urged the government to start the legal process immediately to ensure a new boss’ appointment at the Anti-Corruption Commission before completion of the incumbent chairman’s tenure. TIB executive director Dr Iftekharuzzman made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday as the tenure of ACC chairman
HC on Salimullah orphanage
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to provide food immediately at the Salimullah orphanage situated at Azimpur in the city. The HC asked the President Khaza Zaki Ahsanullah and Secretary Anisur Rahman of the orphanage to submit a compliance report before it within a week. It also
HC to hear Hefajat writ today
The HC on Wednesday disposed of a writ petition filed for taking legal action against Hefajat-e-Islam Ameer Shah Ahmed Shafi on charge of burning holy Quran during the violence of May 5 at Paltan; with some observations. The HC bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Jafor Ahmed disposed of the petition after hearing on ... Read more
Who cares about the missing and their kin?
Although the rescue operation at the Rana Plaza tragedy site officially ended on Monday with a firm claim by army officials that no dead body is left there, the relatives of the missing garment workers are still hanging around for the remains of their near and dear ones. “I’m here in search of my missing ... Read more
Storm closing in on Ctg, C’Bazar coasts
The government has already made all preparations and has taken precautionary measures to face Cyclone ‘Mahasen’, which is likely to hit the south-eastern coast of Bangladesh on Wednesday night, announced disaster management and relief minister Abul Hassan Mahmud Ali on Tuesday. “At least 50,000 trained volunteers have been kept ready
Govt letter to oppn for talks likely today
At a moment when both the ruling Awami League and the main opposition BNP appear to be favourably inclined to begin dialogue over the holding of the next general election in a credible manner, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday renewed his call for talks between the two warring parties.
Civil admn loses dynamism
After four years of the Awami League-led government, the civil administration has become unstable due to promotions against duty posts, bypassing seniority, tendency to post many competent officials as officers-on-special duty (OSDs), and non-implementation of recommendations of administrative reform committees. The pyramid structure of the country’s civil
Rana Plaza fenced off: Army ends drive
A milad mehfil was held on Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Savar, seeking the eternal peace of the killed and early recovery of the injured in Rana Plaza collapse, on Tuesday. Some 2,000 people attended the milad jointly arranged by the Bangldesh Army and the Dhaka District Administration was held in an area stretching over
Disaster preparedness high on govt agenda-I
The government has decided to procure modern equipment soon at a cost of Tk. 170 crore to beef up its disaster preparedness and ensure that rescue operations at times of natural and manmade calamities are not hampered. This need has been felt for a long time, but has become an
Mozena for involvement of all in disaster response
US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Tuesday said the government, military, civil society, media, general populace can engage cohesively and effectively in preparing for and responding to disasters. “…involving all the players is the key to developing the understanding, the confidence, the trust that is needed,” he said.
Mozena for involvement of all in disaster response
US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Tuesday said the government, military, civil society, media, general populace can engage cohesively and effectively in preparing for and responding to disasters. “…involving all the players is the key to developing the understanding, the confidence, the trust that is needed,” he said.
Sharif seeks to ease mistrust with India
Nawaz Sharif, poised to become prime minister for a third time after a decisive victory in Pakistan’s election, said on Monday the mistrust that has long dogged relations with India must be tackled. Sharif said he had a “long chat” with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday and the two exchanged invitations to visit ... Read more
Hefazat could not obstruct the women: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu MP on Tuesday said, Hefazat-e-Islam or Jamaat- e- Islam could not obstruct the women as they are on the way to development. He encouraged the female journalists in the society and said that there should not be any discrimination between male and female journalists. He made the remarks at a ... Read more
Rana Plaza fenced off: Army ends drive
A milad mehfil was held on Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Savar, seeking the eternal peace of the killed and early recovery of the injured in Rana Plaza collapse, on Tuesday. Some 2,000 people attended the milad jointly arranged by the Bangldesh Army and the Dhaka District Administration was held in an area stretching over one and ... Read more
Education to be gender neutral
The government has initiated a drive to empower the third gender by allowing them to enroll for primary education and skill-development projects. The programme, sponsored by the department of social service (DSS), will be launched on a pilot basis in seven districts on Tuesday. “We’ll introduce the programme in Dhaka, Chittagong, Dinajpur, Patuakhali, Khulna, Bagura
ICT-1 adjourns hearing on contempt charge
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on contempt charge against the two journalists of The Economist till June 18. Barrister Mostafizur Rahman, appeared for the Economist journalists, sought more time to provide the tribunal with some information about British law regarding
Rana’s father on four-day fresh remand
A Dhaka Court on Tuesday placed the father of Sohel Rana, owner of nine storied collapsed Rana Plaza on a four days’ fresh remand in connection with the case filed against him for the collapse incident. Senior Judicial Magistrate Wasim Sheikh passed the order
All Ashulia RMG units closed sine die
All ready-made garment (RMG) factories in Ashulia area will close sine die from Monday following fresh outbreaks of violent protests by workers. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Atiqul Islam announced this at a press briefing on Monday.