Priyo News

First-ever Class V public exam begins today

Sat November 21, 2009 - 1:27am BdST

Nearly 20 lakh students of Class V throughout the country will take the first-ever public examination at that level from today, said officials of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. A total number of 19,80,180 examinees in some 5,348 centres across the country will take the tests which will eventually overtake the Secondary School Certificate tests as the country's biggest public examinations. Of the total exam centres, five are overseas.

Khaleda for alertness against fraud in future elections

Sat November 21, 2009 - 1:22am BdST

Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia yesterday asked the party followers to remain alert against vote fraud and snatching of any parliamentary seats in future elections, as two seats in Bogra "were forcibly taken away" in the last general election.

Second Bangladeshi twin opens eyes after surgery

Sat November 21, 2009 - 1:16am BdST

A second Bangladeshi twin began returning to consciousness on Friday, three days after being separated from her conjoined sister in a landmark operation in Australia, the hospital said. Krishna was opening her eyes and slowly becoming more alert as she came out of an induced coma, a statement said. Her sister, Trishna, was already awake and talking after the surgery that doctors have hailed as a success.

AL observes 'Sukrana Dibas’

Sat November 21, 2009 - 1:09am BdST

The ruling Awami League yesterday observed "Sukrana Dibas" in the city and elsewhere in the country to express gratitude to Almighty Allah following the historic verdict of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upholding the capital punishment of the killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members.

Interpol 'red alert’ to nab absconding convicts

Sat November 21, 2009 - 12:57am BdST

The Interpol issued 'red alert' to nab six absconding convicts of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman murder case who are believed to be living in foreign countries ranging from US to Pakistan. The government has taken fresh diplomatic efforts to bring back home the killers of Bangabandhu to bring them to justice.

Armed Forces Day today

Sat November 21, 2009 - 12:50am BdST

The Armed Forces Day will be observed today with due solemnity and enthusiasm. On this day in 1971, Bangladesh Armed Forces comprising army, navy and air force came into being and launched an all-out attack on the Pakistani occupation forces.

Sangma wants Hasina to visit Meghalaya

Sat November 21, 2009 - 12:37am BdST

Former speaker of Indian parliament Purno A Sangma said he would arrange a tour for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the north-eastern state of Meghalaya during her official visit to India next month. Sangma, a senior leader of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), believes that her visit to the north-eastern state would help boost trade between the two countries.

Jail killing case govt's next priority

Sat November 21, 2009 - 12:32am BdST

The government plans to go for legal battle with the Supreme Court to rescind the High Court verdict that acquitted six former military personnel of the killing of four national leaders in jail on November 3, 1975.

Siddiq wins ‘President’s Award’ for report on education

Sat November 21, 2009 - 12:13am BdST

Siddiqur Rahman Khan, senior staff correspondent for New Age, has won the 'President's Award' for best reporting on education in 2009 as the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Thursday declared annual media awards, said a press release. The award winning report, headlined 'Old textbooks hamper education of 80 lakh primary students: Used books have chapters missing, exercises filled in,' was carried by New Age on May 3, 2009.

Zillur greets Hamid Karzai for re-election as Afghan President

Sat November 21, 2009 - 12:07am BdST

President Zillur Rahman on Thursday extended his hearty congratulation to Afghan President Hamid Karzai for his re- election as the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. In a congratulatory message, President Zillur Rahman said "this victory is a clear reflection of the confidence that the people of Aghanistan have on your leadership."

Bangladesh-Turkey trade to double: direct air, sea and bank links

Sat November 21, 2009 - 12:01am BdST

The bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Turkey targeted to be doubled soon with direct air and sea links and inter- bank transaction between the two countries under a protocol signed on Thursday. The two countries have agreed to boost mutual economic cooperation to raise bilateral trade to one billion US dollars from present 500 million US dollar.

Sachin slams 43rd Test ton; completes 30,000 runs

Fri November 20, 2009 - 10:22pm BdST

Sachin Tendulkar completed 30,000 runs in international career and he slammed his 43rd century during the India-Sri Lanka first Test. Sachin slammed 43rd century in his fight to save the first Test against Sri Lanka in the final day.