Amnesty International (AI) has been asked to refrain from making request for commuting the death sentence on the former army officers convicted of the murder of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members.Chief State Counsel Anisul Huq...
The government has taken steps to amend the Copy Right Act 2006 to prevent production and exhibition of obscene films and stop video piracy.Information Secretary Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury disclosed this Sunday while speaking at an inter-ministerial meeting, reports BSS.He...
The High Court (HC) has adjourned until December 9 the hearing of a suo moto rule issued on the government and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to explain the killing of two brothers in Madaripur. The Bench of Justice AFM Abdur...
DU CorrespondentLeaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) beat up two journalists and a leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) on the Dhaka University (DU) campus Sunday. The injured journalists- DU Reporter of the UNB Saiful Islam Jewel and...
Our Correspondent JOYPURHAT, Nov 22: Mr Motiour Rahman and Mr Rofiqul Islam Tarun of the BNP-led alliance have been elected president and secretary respectively of Joypurhat Bar Samity. The election was held here recently.The Awami League-led alliance nominated candidate Biman...
FE ReportPresident Md Zillur Rahman has called for effectively integrating every sector of economy with information technology (IT) to utilise ICT in broader economic development. At the same time, he has also pushed for better infrastructure and training facilities at...
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Sunday directed the authorities concerned to formulate a specific policy to control sand extraction from rivers, as unplanned sand extraction is harming the country's aquatic resources, reports UNB.She also gave directives to take immediate measures...
FE ReportArmed muggers took away Tk 0.185 million (Tk 1.85 lakh) from two employees of an electric goods shop after injuring them Sunday afternoon at Bangshal commercial area in the city, police said.An officer of Bangshal police station told the...
Chittagong OfficeCHITTAGONG, Nov 22: A bandit has looted cash and valuables from the residence of a Deputy Jailor of Chittagong central jail Sunday. Kotwali police said, the bandit knocked the door of Deputy Jailor Tajul Islam's residence in the jail...
The Flag Raising Ceremony of newly established 403 Battle Group and five units under its command was held at Momenshahi Cantonment in Mymensingh Sunday, reports UNB.Chief of Army Staff General Md Abdul Mubeen was present as the chief guest and...
Journalist Syed Amjad Husain passed away in his own residence on November 15, 2009, said a press release. He was associated with some dailies and periodicals as working journalist or columnist. He had edited Elan, the Bangla Journal of the...
FE Report An employee of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) was crushed under the wheels of a Dhaka bound bus at Tongi Sunday. The deceased was identified as Shafiqur Rahaman (49), a senior Stores Officer of the BPDP.He left...
FE ReportPir Moulana Tofael Ahammed of Oskhain Ali Nagar darbar sharif under Anwara thana of Chittagong died at 9:45am Sunday due to old-age complications.He was 77. He left behind his wife, five sons, three daughters, a number of grandchildren and...
Mohammedan SC recorded their 8th successive win while Abahani Limited tasted their first defeat in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at separate city venues Sunday, reports UNB. In the day's matches, Mohammedan SC beat Surjo Tarun Club by 52...
Hashim Amla and Alviro Petersen lifted their side with a brace of half-centuries but South Africa's anticipated batting onslaught failed to materialise as England's varied seam attack restricted them to a manageable total of 250 for 9 in their 50...
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (AP): Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ijaz Butt has urged Younis Khan to quickly end his hiatus from the national team and play against Australia in the three-test series next month.Former captain Younis is on a break from...
BARCELONA, NOV 22 (AP): Lionel Messi is in doubt for Barcelona's Champions League match against Inter Milan on Tuesday due to a leg injury.The Argentina forward was substituted in the 75th minute of Barcelona's 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on...
Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) has launched its innovative project "knowledge centre" at its premises in the city recently for advancing knowledge with the assistance of vast resources of business wisdom, said a press release.The long-waiting knowledge centre, an initiative of...
Nazmul AhsanDhaka and New Delhi are likely to sign a 'border haat (market)' agreement during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India to ease the hardship of the people residing in either side of the border, particularly...
FE ReportDhaka stocks soared to a new height Sunday as the investors snapped up financials in droves ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha festival in anticipation of year-end good returns, dealers said.The benchmark DSE General Index (DGEN) added 58.33 points or 1.40...
FE ReportPresident of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Annisul Huq has been elected President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) for the 2010-2011 term.The Board of Directors of FBCCI at an emergency meeting...
FE ReportThe government is going to bring about a major change in its vulnerable group feeding (VGF) programme, dropping about three-fourths of the listed beneficiaries from providing food free of cost."We are formulating a new policy guideline in a bid...
FE ReportThe government should resolve maritime dispute with India and Myanmar through bilateral talks as arbitration at the United Nations may not yield desired result, experts said Sunday. They made the observation at a dialogue in the city more than...
Siddique Islam Credit to private sector dipped below 14 per cent in September -- the first time in about two years -- as lending to new factories dried up due to an acute energy crisis and a major fall in...
Doulot Akter MalaRevenue from import duty grew in October after a declining trend in the first quarter (July-Sept) of the current fiscal thanks to increased car import and waning global recession. Commodity prices in the international market have been increasing...
FE ReportForeign investors Sunday reiterated their demand of introducing the Monday to Friday work week, saying Bangladesh should remain aligned with the rest of the world."Friday also should be a working day, if we want to remain aligned with the...
FE ReportA housewife was killed after being knocked down by a train when she was escaping from a devastating fire that broke out at Mogbazar Wireless slum in the city early Sunday gutting 800 shanties.Fire Brigade sources said the fire...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sent an Eid-ul-Azha greetings card to Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and BNP chief Khaleda Zia Sunday. PM's protocol officer Proloy Kumar Joaddar handed over the greetings card to the Leader of the Opposition's personal...
At least four children were killed when soil caved in as they were playing on bank of river Karotoa in Sirajganj Saturday afternoon. Local people identified the victims as Arman (8), son of Abul Kashem, Rafikul (7), son of Abdul...
M Azizur RahmanBusinesses are sceptical over success of the government initiative to launch weekly holiday staggering in gas guzzling industries saying the industries already in strain due to energy supply crunch would bear the brunt of the new move.They said...
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