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HC summons husband of Dipu Moni, 3 others

2014-04-23 00:00:00

The High Court Wednesday summoned four people, including former Foreign Minister Dipu Moni’s husband Towfique Newaz, also a Supreme Court lawyer, to explain their wrong interpretation of an order issued by it. They will have to appear before the court...

Detailed DSE Trading

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Unbearably sultry weather disrupts Rajshahi people\\\'s livelihood

2014-04-23 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Apr 22 (BSS): Normal livelihood of the region, particularly the vast barind tract, is being affected badly due to the ongoing sultry weather that is experienced during the month. An uneasy situation is being experienced by people everywhere. The...

Sugarcane growers left unpaid for about a year

Our Correspondent | 2014-04-23 00:00:00

MAGURA, Apr 22: Appeal for payment of outstanding bill of  Tk 10 million by Magura  sugarcane farmers is going unheeded for about a year . According to Magura Agriculture Extension Department, a total of 621 acres of land has been...

Rangpur journos demand arrest of attackers on ETV newsmen

Our Correspondent | 2014-04-23 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Apr 22: Journalists of Rangpur working in different local and national printing and electronic media organised a human chain today (Tuesday) in front of Rangpur Press Club in the city demanding immediate arrest and punishment of the attackers who...

Hectic jute cultivation going on in Nilphamari

Our Correspondent | 2014-04-23 00:00:00

NILPHAMARI, Apr 22: Cultivation process of jute is going on in full swing in Nilphamari district. Two varieties of jute are being cultivated in the district out of which one is a local variety and the other is Tossa.   Sources...

M’singh farmers get good yield of wheat

2014-04-23 00:00:00

MYMENSINGH, Apr 22 (BSS): Farmers achieved expected yield of wheat this year in the district that prompted them to grow more wheat in future. The farmers appeared to have smiles on their faces having expected yielding. Department of Agriculture Extension...

\\\'Hogla Pati\\\' weaving brings fortune for Barguna villagers

2014-04-23 00:00:00

BARGUNA. Apr 22 (BSS): More than 200 families of some remote villages in the district are engaged in weaving hogla mat and they are now better off with their own efforts. They use hogla pata, the leaves of hogla plant,...

Robber killed in mob attack

2014-04-23 00:00:00

LAXMIPUR, Apr 22 (UNB): A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Shikderkandi village in Raipur upazila early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Alamgir Hossain, son of Rafique Ullah of Paschim Laxmipur village in Sadar upazila. Police...

GP employee killed in Jessore road accident

2014-04-23 00:00:00

JESSORE, Apr 22 (BSS): An employee of Grameen Phone (GP) was killed in a road accident in front of Monirampur Degree College on the Jessore-Monirampur Highway in Monirampur upazila of the district on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Khorshed...

RU summer vacation cut down to 10 days

RU Correspondent | 2014-04-23 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Apr 22: The authority of the Rajshahi University (RU) has cut short the summer vacation duration this year. A syndicate meeting decided for a 10-day summer vacation instead of month long one that would begin from June 1...

Two arrested for attacking college principal

2014-04-23 00:00:00

PABNA, Apr 22 (BSS): Police on Monday arrested two persons including a teacher of Shaheed M Mansur Ali College for alleged involvement in attacking principal Abdul Mannan Khan of the college on April 20. The arrested are ATM Mostafa Kamal...

News in brief

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Fulbari BGB seize smuggled goods Members of Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) of Fulbari 40 battalion under Dinajpur Sector seized smuggled goods worth Taka 96 million from different frontiers during the last three months, BGB sources said. The goods, including drugs...

Photo: NILPHAMARI: Pitiable condition of a riverbed

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Photo: MANIKGANJ: Fishermen raising fish fry of different species

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Russia faces \\\'greater isolation\\\' if fails to defuse Ukraine crisis : Biden

2014-04-23 00:00:00

KIEV, April 22 (agencies): US Vice President Joe Biden warned Russia on Tuesday that it faces "more costs" if it refuses to pull back troops massed along Ukraine's border and stop fuelling separatist unrest in the east. "More provocative behaviour...

Militants kill three before voting in Kashmir

2014-04-23 00:00:00

INDIA, Apr 22 (Reuters) Militants killed three men in the restive Kashmir region on Monday, police said, in attacks that appeared intended to intimidate locals who are due to vote in a general election this week. The execution-style attacks targeted...

Obama visit to Asia seen as counterweight to China

2014-04-23 00:00:00

TOKYO, Apr 22 (AP): President Barack Obama's travels through Asia in coming days aim to reassure partners about the renewed U.S. commitment to the region, with an eye both to China's rising assertiveness and the fast-growing markets that are the...

Opposition no-show hinders Thai poll talks

2014-04-23 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Apr 22 (AFP): Talks between Thailand's quarrelling political parties on a roadmap to elections following months of deadly political turmoil ended with no breakthrough Tuesday after the opposition pulled out at the last minute. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is...

Kachin rebels renew plea for US role to ensure fair Myanmar peace

2014-04-23 00:00:00

MYANMAR, Apr 22 (Reuters): The last ethnic insurgent group still fighting Myanmar's government has issued a new plea for the United States to become involved in peace efforts in order to guarantee future minority rights. General Gun Maw, deputy commander...

news digest

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Royals get Aboriginal gifts in Australian Outback SYDNEY, Apr 22: Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, have received a traditional Aboriginal welcome during a visit to the Australian Outback. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived Tuesday in the...

Dhaka clinch 15th NCL title

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Dhaka Division clinched the Walton 15th National Cricket League crown beating Khulna Division by 5 wickets on the 4th and final day of the four-day first class domestic cricket at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar Tuesday, reports...

Top court urges new corruption probe into IPL

2014-04-23 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Apr 22 (AFP): The Supreme Court Tuesday urged a tough new investigation into allegations of spot-fixing and illegal betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket competition after months of controversy. The top court said it wanted the...

Int’l School Chess to begin Apr 27

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Mohammedan International School Chess Championship will begin on April 29 on the Mohammedan Club premises in the city at 3 pm, reports BSS. It is open for all school students. The competition will be held in Swiss-League system.  Five groups-...

Ceremonial draw of Pioneer Football Super League held

2014-04-23 00:00:00

The ceremonial draw of the 20-team super league of the Dhaka City Corporation (North & South) Pioneer (Under-16) Football League was held Tuesday at a function at the BFF House in city's Motijheel, reports UNB. The super league matches will...

Man Utd sack Moyes, Giggs appointed interim manager

2014-04-23 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, April 22 (AFP): Manchester United Tuesday sacked manager David Moyes following a disastrous ten-month spell at the world-famous club, with veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs named as interim manager. Moyes, 50, succeeded Alex Ferguson at the helm of the Premier...

City beat Baggies to close on Liverpool

2014-04-23 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, April 22 (AFP): Manchester City narrowed the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points with a comfortable 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Eastlands Monday. Pablo Zabaleta, Sergio Aguero and Martin Demichelis all scored for City...

Farbrace resigns as SL\\\'s coach

2014-04-23 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Apr 22 (AFP): Sri Lanka were left searching for their seventh coach in four years after Paul Farbrace resigned Tuesday to take up a possible assignment with England, Sri Lanka Cricket said. Farbrace, 46, has been linked to the...

sports digest

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Kiwi all-rounder Ryder agrees Essex move LONDON, April 22: New Zealand all-rounder Jesse Ryder has signed for Essex until the end of the season, the English county side announced Tuesday. "I'm thrilled to have been given the opportunity to represent...

When lemons rule the roost katabasis is inevitable

Saadat Husain | 2014-04-23 00:00:00

We were discussing about organising an annual event of our national society of trainers. At one stage the discussion was focused on selecting the special guest for the function. Names of probable guests were being proposed one by one. Members...