Tuesday 9th February, 2010
Should have been consulted before Hasina's India visit: Zia
Bangladesh News.NetDhaka, Feb 8 (IANS) Bangladesh's opposition leader Khaleda Zia Monday criticised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for not consulting her before visiting India in December and termed as a 'sell-out' the accords signed with the neighbouring country.
Gold for Indian boxers, women's football and men spikers
Bangladesh News.NetDhaka, Feb 8 (IANS) Indian boxers, and women's soccer and men's volleyball teams won gold medals in the ongoing 11th South Asian Games here Monday.
Bangladesh culls 13,000 chickens after bird flu outbreak
Bangladesh News.NetDhaka, Feb 8 (IANS) Bangladesh has culled about 13,000 chickens after fresh outbreak of bird flu in the country last month, officials said Monday.
UK student visa system rife with cheats, says Bangladeshi migrant
Bangladesh News.NetLondon, Feb.8 : Britain's student visa system has been denounced as rife with "cheating and deception" by a teacher who has experienced the process from within.
New Zealand win second ODI, series against Bangladesh
Bangladesh News.NetDunedin (New Zealand), Feb.8 : New Zealand beat Bangladesh in the second one-day international at the University Oval here by five wickets, thanks to a blistering knock of 78 by middle-order batsman Ross Taylor.
Domestic help dies in rooftop fall
The Daily StarA teenage domestic help died after falling from the rooftop of a sixth-storied apartment at Gulshan in the city yesterday afternoon. The dead was identified as Bina Akhter, 18, who hailed from Kishorg...
'Political unity a must to fight climate change'
The Daily StarPolitical leaders, academicians and environmentalists at a seminar yesterday said there is no alternative to political unity in order to protect the country from the adverse impacts of climate change....
UK student visa system rife with cheats
The Daily StarBritain's student visa system has been denounced as rife with "cheating and deception" by a teacher who has experienced the process from within.The Daily Express quoted Mohammed Aslam Farook, from Ban...
Call to demolish unauthorised structures to recover canals
The Daily StarEnvironmentalists at a human chain yesterday demanded demolition of the BGMEA Bhaban, which was built on Hatirjheel at Karwan Bazar, saying that the demolition will pave the way for removal of 5,000 u...
'Stop inappropriate use of Bangla on radio, TV'
The Daily StarBangla language has been used in an inappropriate way in some programmes on private television channels and FM radio channels, cultural personality and lawmaker Asaduzzaman Noor said yesterday. Steps ...
Andrew Strauss should be in Bangladesh for tour, claims Shane Warne
The GuardianAndrew Strauss of disrespecting Test cricket by resting for the tour of Bangladesh – and he has tipped Michael Carberry to take full advantage.Warne believes appointing Alastair Cook as captain for ...
Insurgent camps remain intact in Bangladesh: Tripura CM
General SourcesAgartala, Feb 8 (PTI) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has alleged that insurgent camps continue to remain intact in neighbouring Bangladesh and those infrastructures needs to be demolished.
The Walmart Foundation and CARE Launch Women's Empowerment Initiative in Bangladesh Factories
General SourcesFeb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walmart Foundation and CARE launched today a women's empowerment program that will provide 2,500 female factory workers in
Bangladesh clinch soccer gold
The New NationUNB, DhakaHost Bangladesh romped through the South Asian Games men's football as unbeaten champions as they finished the regional race beating Afghanistan by 4-0 goals amid euphoric celebrations at Ba...
Over 300 Bangladesh rivers hard hit by climate change
The Daily StarPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited sister of Kuwait Emir, Anthal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, to visit Bangladesh for having a look regarding the adverse effect of climate change in the most vuln...
Zila Parishad's ownership claim triggers protest
The Daily StarThis building has been used as a hostel of Pabna Government Commercial College since 1984 but Pabna Zila Parishad on Sunday night asked the students to vacate the dormitory, claiming ownership of the ...
One held in C'nawabganj, four sued in Bagerhat
The Daily StarAn alleged collaborator of Pakistani occupation forces was arrested in Chapainawabganj early yesterday while four other collaborators were sued in Bagherhat the day before on charges of killing an inn...
AL men ransack BNP office
The Daily StarRuling party men on Sunday evening attacked and ransacked Kishoreganj Sadar upazila BNP office for allegedly using abusive language against AL general secretary by BNP activists.According to sources, ...
Religious leadership key to success in dev: McHale
The Daily StarVisiting US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A McHale yesterday said religious leadership is key to success in every effort for socio-economic development. McHal...
Scanty water flow triggers drying up of Padma: Experts
The Daily StarThe scanty water flow has been triggering the drying up process of the mighty Padma and its tributaries, causing an adverse impact on environment in the drought-prone Barind tract. Experts said the en...
Centenarian Barujan Bibi still waits for her turn
The Daily Star"I am yet to get monthly old age allowance while several men and women around 50 years of age are getting it regularly," said centenarian Barujan Bibi.Wife of late Nader Sheikh, a fisherman-cum-farmer...
Fishermen block road in Nilphamari
The Daily StarSeveral hundred fishermen yesterday blocked Domar-Dimla Road demanding cancellation of lease of the water reservoir of Buri Teesta Irrigational Project to an outsider for fish cultivation. Movement of...
Rezzaqul placed on 3-day remand
The Daily StarA Chittagong court yesterday placed former National Security Intelligence (NSI) director general (DG) Major General (retd) Rezzaqul Haider Chowdhury on a three-day remand in the sensational Chittagong...
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