Priyo News

Bangabandhu murder case verdict at 11am Thursday

Wed November 18, 2009 - 9:18pm BdST

The Supreme Court will deliver the judgment in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman assassination case at 11:00am on Thursday. The five-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Md Tafazzul Islam will deliver the final verdict at the court No-1 of the apex court. The bench earlier held hearing on the case at court No-2. The court concluded hearings on November 12 and set the pronouncement of the verdict for November 19.

Bangladeshi twins stable after separation surgery

Wed November 18, 2009 - 9:06pm BdST

Nov 18- Bangladeshi twins Trishna and Krishna were in serious but stable condition on Wednesday after Australian doctors separated their conjoined heads in a major operation. The two-year-olds were under close monitoring as they recover in an induced coma and on ventilators after the 32-hour operation aimed at giving them healthy lives apart.

Moon sighted, Eid-ul-Azha on Nov 28

Wed November 18, 2009 - 9:00pm BdST

The holy Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated on November 28 as the moon of Zilhajj month of Hijri 1430 was sighted in the country today. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee in the conference room of the Islamic Foundation here.

I just want justice :Hasina

Wed November 18, 2009 - 8:55pm BdST

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stated unequivocally that she wants a fair judgment in the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman murder case to be delivered today by the Supreme Court. “I just want justice. I don't want to say anything more about it now,” she said while addressing a reception accorded in her honour by the Italy chapter of ruling Awami League at Oriental Hall at Piazza Ri Di of the Italian capital Rome Tuesday night. Hasina is scheduled to return to Dhaka at about 9:00am today ahead of the apex court judgment on Bangabandhu killing.

300 leaders, workers of BNP, Juba Dal join JP

Wed November 18, 2009 - 8:50pm BdST

Jatiya Party chairman and former president Hussain Muhammad Ershad said today his party has to be a powerful organisation to build a peaceful and prosperous country. He called upon the leaders and workers of different political parties and rganisations, who joined Jatiya Party, to shun the path of destructive and anarchic politics.

Shakib signs for English county

Wed November 18, 2009 - 8:40pm BdST

England county cricket team Worcestershire have signed Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan as their overseas player for 2010 season. But the 22-year-old, rated the world's best one day all-rounder according to the ICC ranking list, will not be available until mid-July.

Hasina for involving women in climate change challenges

Wed November 18, 2009 - 2:35pm BdST

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tuesday stressed the importance of involving women in the process of tackling the challenges of global climate change. Sheikh Hasina said this while making her opening remarks as the Co-chair of the roundtable titled 'Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Challenges for Agriculture and Food Security' at the World Summit on Food Security 2009' at the Headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Tuesday. Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury was also present.

1st quarter of FY 2009-10: Missions fail to achieve export target

Wed November 18, 2009 - 2:19pm BdST

Country's 10 commercial wings and 28 diplomatic missions have failed to achieve export target during the July-September quarter of the current fiscal year, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) sources said.

Journalists seek change in mindset bureaucrats'

Wed November 18, 2009 - 2:12pm BdST

Journalists at a discussion meeting on the Right to Information Act yesterday stressed the need for change in the mindset of bureaucrats for smooth implementation of the act. Addressing a views exchange meeting organised by the Information Commission, they also recommended strengthening the Information Commission with proper logistics as well as financial support so that it could ensure the smooth implementation of the RTI.

Bangladesh wants $10b to fight climate change

Wed November 18, 2009 - 1:58pm BdST

Bangladesh said Tuesday it would need 10 billion dollars from rich countries in the next four years to offset the effects of climate change -- double its original estimate. The government had previously said it would seek five billion dollars at next month's climate summit in Copenhagen to help it adapt to increased flooding, cyclones and droughts.

Police get 5 new DIGs

Wed November 18, 2009 - 1:54pm BdST

The government has promoted five senior officers of Bangladesh Police to deputy inspectors general, a home ministry circular said Tuesday.

NBR plans to engage students to find missing TIN holders

Wed November 18, 2009 - 12:40pm BdST

The National Board of Revenue (NBR), handicapped by shortage of manpower, has decided to engage university students to find out the holders of taxpayer's identification number (TIN) missing the November 12 tax returns filing deadline. The board said nearly 1.5 million TIN holders out of 2.2 million did not file tax return by the specified time.