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The New Age
#Credible probe needed to dispel doubts over NCTB fire #Attack on puja pavilion must be stopped #Breaking ships, breaking laws, breaking lives: Khurshid Anwar #BANGLA-MYANMAR RELATIONS II Strategic partnership through co-op and conflict resolution : Shah Mohammed Saifuddin #White House vs Fox News: a war Obama can win
The Independent
# Welcome rejection #PSI companies #Losing our dead parts...!
The Daily Star
#PM's directive on eviction of river grabbers : It should be followed to the hilt under strict monitoring #Dipping political rhetoric We need real change here
The New Nation
# Reducing traffic congestion # Food adulteration nexus # Gaining confidence of foreign investors # Rights should be applied equally # New avenues of cooperation
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Politicians, outlaws go hand in hand Local figuresof all parties partners in crime
A nexus of outlaws and some mainstream political leaders kept alive the decades-old left-leaning extremism, .........Daily Star.
Private EPZs policy framed Investment in 14 industrial categories allowed
The government has framed a policy for setting up new plants in the private export processing..... Financial Express.
Nation observes Jail Killing Day PM pledges retrial Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government would seek retrial of the case filed for assassinating four national leaders... . Daily Star.
Govt vows for retrial of Jail Killing case.. New Nation.
Bangladesh suffers growing pains By Amy Kazmin in Dhaka Every day, the narrow streets of Dhaka are jammed with Toyota Corollas and other imported cars, stuck bumper-to-bumper in standstill traffic....READ FT.com, London.
CPIM seeks Congress help to tide over by-poll travails SANAT MUKHERJEE, KOLKATA Nov 2: Demolished in panchayat and LokSabha elections ...Independent.
Leaders of banned Islamist outfit Harkatul Jihad al Islami wanted to break into mainstream politics through Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) formed last year with Moulana Sheikh Abdus Salam at the helm....Daily Star.
. Huji founder Salam held ...Daily Star. IDP convener arrested........ The Independent
Pak blast kills 35 Nov 2: A suspected Taliban suicide bomb killed at least 35 ... Independent/Reuters
Hasina asks RMG owners to pay wages properly
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the garment owners to pay the workers properly to upgrade living standard of ....READ The Daily Star.
Owner seen responsible for deaths Dhaka, Nov 02 (bdnews24.com)—Two senior government figures on Monday held the owner of the Tongi garment factory responsible for the three deaths in Saturday's incident of labour unrest. » JS panel points finger at Nippon owners... READ The NewAge.
Steps to lay off not followed
Garment factory owners are violating labour and industrial laws by closing down factories on the excuse of ...Daily Star.
Garment owners afraid of old fashioned trade unions
As the government has constituted a committee to suggest modalities of introducing trade union in the garment sector, the concerned quarters are worried....New Nation
» Body to probe Saturday’s labour unrest not yet formed ..... The New Age. » Tongi reels from fright : Another death raises toll to 3; up to 3,000 people sued for violence...The Daily Star. » Bangladesh protest over pay turns deadly... Reuters. » Four killed as worker-police clash in Bangladesh.... IANS. » 'Two killed, 100 hurt' in Bangladeshi workers riot....AFP.
Nepal places army on alert
Nepal’s army and the police have been placed on high alert, after the opposition Maoist party announced plans to blockade... NewAge.
Tk 300cr IDCOL loan for rental power plants Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has pledged to provide Tk 300 crore to the bidder to install rental power projects New Nation.
Amending RPO meant to keep BNP out of politics: Delwar The BNP’s secretary-general, Khandakar Delwar Hossain, on Tuesday said that the recent amendments to the Representation of the People Order were meant to keep his party out of politics, ...New Age
Non-urea fertiliser prices reduced further
The government, for the second time in its 11 month tenure yesterday, slashed the prices of non-urea fertilizers to almost half announcing to provide an additional subsidy of Tk 500 cr.. .New Nation.
» Fertiliser prices slashed again.. bdnews24.com.
Vested property to be returned Cabinet okays changes to the bill
The cabinet yesterday gave final nod to the Vested Property Return (Amendment) Bill, 2009 paving the way to turn the seized property over to the real owners from the Hindus....READ Daily Star. » Govt gives nod to return of vested property......READ NewAge
BNP blasts Star report on Aug 21 Rejoinder rhetorical, does not refute report: The Daily Star
BNP has sent a three-page rejoinder under the signature of its secretary general Khandaker Delwar Hossain.......READ The Daily Star.
» Aug 21 Attack on Hasina, AL Rally It was Hawa Bhaban plot The Daily Star investigation reveals some characters behind the chilling conspiracy to kill Hasina; Babar 'supplied' grenades; Huji used as mercenary group.
It was a long, drawn-out plot. A chilling conspiracy was getting final touches in an eerie August of 2004, a month that brings to mind the memories of a past bloodbath. A plot for a high-profile assassination was awaiting approval, again......... READ The Daily Star.
» 13 major attacks led up to Aug 21....The Daily Star. » Babar shown arrested.......The Daily Star.
War Crimes Legislation West backs trial, int'l norms
Western diplomats remain concerned that unless the government further amends the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973, the trials of war criminals may not meet the minimum international standards of due process and fairness....READ The Daily Star.
» Shafique announces road map for holding war crimes trial... The Independent. » Campaigners frustrated as govt drags its feet .... The NewAge
BNP talks political situation with foreign diplomats
BNP, the main opposition in parliament, yesterday briefed foreign diplomats and donor agency representatives about the country's latest political situation, and its preparation for holding its national council in December this year. ....READ The Daily Star.
» Dhaka opposition complains to diplomats. ...IANS
Ctg, Mongla Ports Bill placed in JS to curb TU rights
The government placed a bill in parliament yesterday seeking to amend the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 to limit the number of trade unions at the Chittagong and Mongla ports for ensuring better management..READ The Daily Star
Public Procurement up to Tk 2cr Bill seeks to drop experience clause
A bill was placed in parliament yesterday seeking amendment to the Public Procurement Act to drop the provision of past experience as a condition for getting public work contracts worth up to Tk 2 crore...READ The Daily Star.
JS panels’ advice gets lukewarm response Committee heads to seek PM’s intervention
Parliamentary supervision of the executive branch has not gained ground as the ministries’ ...READ The New Age.
No increase in insurgent movement along Indo-Bangla border:India NEW DELHI, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- There has been no increase in the movement of insurgents along Indo-Bangladesh border, a top Border Security Force (BSF).....MORE.
Bangladesh rounds up 3000 in anti-militancy drive
Bangladesh police have detained 3000 suspected Islamist militants in just two days after a bomb attack on a lawmaker and threats against ...READ Reuters.
AL leaves allies out in the cold
Partners ignored in setting policies, strategy to work jointly for democracy as pledged before polls
The ruling Awami League has seldom consulted with its grand alliance partners for taking any decision although the parties pledged before the parliamentary polls to work in unison for good governance and a strong democracy....READ The Daily Star.
The 18-member Advisory Council for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is yet to be engaged in the party's reorganisation process creating a sense of isolation among a large section of party leaders.... READ The Daily Star. »G-9 guides BNP: Crisis-riddled BNP formed "Group-2009".... Daily Star »Rift still dogs BNP, Khaleda drops ‘choice' ...........The Independent.
Going for e-passports Questions have been raised over the rationale of the government move .... Independent. Fresh rules for political parties' registration mulled DURJOY ROY The Election Commission (EC) is planning to prepare.... Independent.
Internet money transfers introduced Bangladesh has introduced Internet money transfers, allowing local currency ......bdnews24.com » BB click-starts online banking... Financial Express. » Banking enters new era..Daily Star
Tk 3,684cr interest waived in 8yrs Such practice of state banks, financial institutions fuels unethical activities: BB
Nine public sector banks and financial institutions in the last eight years waived a staggering amount of Tk 3,684 crore interest on loans against 693 accounts, which the central bank thinks encourages 'unethical activities' .... The Daily Star.
India to give corridor for trade with Nepal BSS, Dhaka India is favourably considering allowing Nepalese trucks to inter into Bangladesh territory apart from taking initiatives to develop land customs infrastructure to boost trade with Bangladesh. ...READ The New Nation.
Jalil asked to appear in court Nov 17......The Daily Star. » Section 144 to restrain Jalil from holding rally...The Independent. » Jalil not quitting AL....READ The Daily Star.
» Withdrawal of cases against Khaleda, Tarique demanded ...... NewAge. » Declare Hafiz winner in Bhola-3, BNP asks EC...... Daily Star. » BNP asks EC to declare Hafiz Bhola-3 winner...bdnews24. »Govt will be forced out before its time is up : Khaleda...The Independent.
Tarique, Mamun sued for money laundering
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson, Khaleda Zia’s eldest son Tarique Rahman and his close aide, businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun were on Monday sued on charges of money laundering...READ The NewAge. » ACC sues Tarique, Mamun.......The Daily Star. » ACC files another case against Tarique, Mamun; Siphoning-off of Tk 204m alleged.... The Independent. » Tarique, Mamun sued for smuggling out Tk 20.41 crore....The New Nation.
» GTCL Gas Compressor : Petrobangla questions Chevron job at Muchai.....Daily Star
» IOCs want to include disputed areas: Oil, gas search in 3 offshore blocks uncertain....READ The New Nation.
Govt to prepare fresh list of CHT refugees
The government has initiated a move to prepare a fresh list of refugees displaced during the two decades of insurgency in Chittagong Hill Tracts for rehabilitating on their own homesteads.....The NewAge.
Bangladesh-Myanmar disputes China wants solution through peaceful negotiations: Envoy UNB, Dhaka China wants Bangladesh to resolve its disputes and disagreements with Myanmar on issues such as maritime boundary through peaceful negotiations, ....READ The New Nation.
Dhaka, Yangon will be able to resolve disputes thru’ negotiations, hopes Chinese envoy...The Independent.
China protest halts Bangladesh Tibet exhibition
Bangladeshi police in the capital Dhaka closed a photography exhibition on Tibet following complaints from Chinese diplomats,....AFP. » China protest halts Bangladesh Tibet exhibition.....AFP.
China wants Myanmar to keep peace on its border......NewAge/Reuters/Bdnews24.com/Hua Hin, Thailand.
» Maritime Boundary Yangon unhappy over Dhaka's bid for UN arbitration ...... read The Daily Star
» Military movement for poll not Bay boundary.....The Independent » Dhaka, Yangon play down troop build-up at border...Thaindian/IANS
» India says left-wing rebels procuring arms from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal.....Xinhua.
» Maoists get arms from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal: Chidambaram ....The NewAge. » India to set up weather stations in Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan. ..... samaylive.com, India. » Saarc nations to set up 50 weather watch stations.......The Daily Star. » Copenhagen meet: SAARC for common strategy.......The FinancialExpress, India.
JMB chief’s wife held...Daily Star
Rab captures six JMB operatives.... Daily Star.
» Crackdown on JMB: Six activists arrested from 3 dists... .The New Nation.4 »6 JMB men arrested, bomb making equipment seized....The Independent.
» Website still active: Police raid Hizbut Tahrir office....The New Nation. . » DU sends Mohiuddin on forced leave....bdnews24.com » Hizb ut-Tahrir bank accounts on freeze, property attached; DU sends chief on forced leave...The NewAge » Bank accounts of Hizb ut-Tahrir frozen... The Daily Star » Hizb ut-Tahrir men won't be charged for past offences.... Daily Star » Bangladesh bans Islamic group Hizb ut Tahrir:..... AFP » Bangladesh Islamist group banned...BBC.
