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Nation has failed to recognise father of nation: Gen Moeen
He will raise issue of prosecuting war criminals; it is time to fight corrupt politicians; proposes auction of seized cars to build hospitals for poor
Chief of the Army Lt Gen Moeen U Ahmed yesterday said the country has not achieved its desired progress because of corrupt politicians and the time is now to wage a war against corruption, injustice,and
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Judge Faizee's Certificate Scam
Supreme Judicial Council to start probe today
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) starts today its probe into controversial High Court (HC) judge Faisal Mahmud Faizee's alleged certificate scandal.
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HC declares void electoral roll
The High Court (HC) yesterday declared null and void the electoral roll published ahead of the stalled January 22 parliamentary elections.
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NBR survey to tap new taxpayers begins tomorrow
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) launches a special survey tomorrow to identify new taxpayers, the total number of which has remained stagnant for years at a frustrating 15 lakh in a country of more
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Bangabandhu Murder
Killer Mohiuddin's arrival delayed
Condemned killer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman--retired army major AKM Mohiuddin Ahmed was supposed to be brought back to Dhaka today but latest reports say his trip has been delayed.
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4,000 more infected chickens found
2,000 fowls, 4,000 eggs buried
Around 2,000 fowls and 4,000 eggs were buried at Bhuapur in Tangail yesterday following detection of bird flu at a farm while two more poultry farms with around 4,000 bird flu infected fowls were found
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Mamun being interrogated at JIC
Interrogators split into several teams have started quizzing Giasuddin Al Mamun, controversial businessman and a close friend of Tarique Rahman, at the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC).
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ICC World Cup 07
Hayden breaks record
Windies chase today
Matthew Hayden's commanding innings of 158 left world champions Australia in a strong position against hosts West Indies before rain forced the opening Super Eights match of this World Cup into a second day. |
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Tarique's remand valid: HC
The High Court (HC) yesterday dismissed a writ petition challenging the validity of remand for BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Tarique Rahman in connection with an extortion case filed against him.
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ACC sues ex-BNP MP Munshi
4 ex-AL MPs submit wealth reports
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday filed a case against a former BNP lawmaker, his wife and sons for submitting false wealth statement and earning huge sums through illegal means.
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Scrap non-tariff barriers to reap Safta benefits
Says foreign affairs adviser
Foreign Affairs Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury yesterday said non-tariff barriers among South Asian countries have to be removed to make real gains from the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (Safta).
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Tax evasion should be dealt with seriously
ICC-B tells Fakhruddin to slap hefty penalty and charge taxes on offenders
The government should provide an 'exit route' for businesses that have evaded taxes, allowing them to settle their offences by paying back taxes with heavy penalties, the International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh
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Anti-graft steps will boost funding: WB
The level of international assistance for Bangladesh will go up in synchronisation with strengthening of the ongoing anti-corruption drive of the government, a visiting World Bank (WB) mission leadersaid
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ADB lauds anti-graft steps
Suggests timely decisions on FDI
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Hua Du yesterday lauded the caretaker government's measures to contain corruption and improve law and order.
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Hasnat Abdullah's house raided
The joint forces yesterday raided the home of former Awami League (AL) chief whip Abul Hasnat Abdullah at Kalabagan in the capital.
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2 JMB cadres held in Jamalpur
Two militants belonging to Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested at Sarishabari upazila in Jamalpur district yesterday.
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Ex-MP Pintu shown held in relief case
Detained former BNP lawmaker Nasiruddin Ahmed Pintu was shown arrested yesterday in a case filed against him for misappropriating corrugated iron (CI) sheets meant for government relief.
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35 Biman staff sent on forced retirement
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has axed and given forced retirement to 35 of its employees and officials at different departments yesterday, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines source said.
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8 killed in suicide attack on Lanka army camp
Tamil Tiger rebels drove a tractor-trailer on Tuesday loaded with explosives and bombed an army camp in Sri Lanka's east, killing eight people, a day after their spectacular first-ever air raid.
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Exercise to test Asia's readiness for bird flu
Asean, Cambodia and the World Health Organisation will conduct a two-day exercise next week to test Asia's ability to stem a bird flu pandemic, the UN health agency said here yesterday.
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New Delhi bans smoking while driving
A court has banned smoking while driving in India's capital in what is believed to be the first of its kind in any major city worldwide, police said yesterday.
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