Sakib defends Test break, hits back at critics
Bangladesh all-rounder Sakib al Hasan hit back at criticisms for taking a surprise break from Test cricket that took him out of Bangladesh squad for the two-Test series against South Africa. Selectors left Sakib out of the 15-man squad after the Bangladesh Cricket Board accepted his request for the break, sparking a mixed reaction among the sports lovers of the country
Khaleda family to face action for ‘money laundering’: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told parliament that the government is investigating the alleged money-laundering by the members of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s family, saying that appropriate actions will be taken against them accordingly.
Yunus, 11 other Nobel laureates seek UNSC intervention
Twelve Nobel laureates, including Professor Muhammad Yunus, and 15 other eminent global citizens in an open letter on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to intervene immediately to end the human crisis in the Rakhine State of Myanmar.
Outbreak of diseases feared in Cox’s Bazar
An outbreak of diseases is feared in Cox’s Bazar as nearly four lakh Rohingyas, mostly women and children, have entered Bangladesh since August 25 fleeing ethnic cleansing in Myanmar and are surviving on inadequate food, water and sanitation facilities at makeshift settlements or under open sky.
Myanmar must take back its nationals: PM
Describing the atrocities unleashed by the Myanmar military as ‘acts against humanity and violation of human rights’, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Rohingya refugees are Myanmar nationals and it must take its citizens back.
Rohingya influx swells
Rohingya influx into Bangladesh swelled further on Tuesday with charities warning of an unfolding humanitarian crisis as Bangladesh pushes for a diplomatic solution to close the floodgates.
No mark deduction for 2nd time admission seekers: HC
The High Court on Tuesday stayed a government order for deduction of five marks from the aggregate score of the second-time admission seeker of medical and dental courses for this year. A vacation bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Jahangir Hossain also issued a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why the order would not be declared illegal.
Rice prices soar further
Rice prices shot up further by Tk 10 per kg on an average in one month, hurting consumers, particularly the country’s poor and the low-income groups. Rice prices steadily rose in last five months though the government imported the staple to keep the market stable.
Schoolgirl’s death in road accident sparks protest in city
Residents of the city’s Kazipara area kept the Mirpur-Farmgate road blocked for about one and a half hours till 2:00pm on Tuesday following the death of a 12-year-old schoolgirl there.
Myanmar must resolve Rohingya crisis: PM
Jatiya Sangsad on Monday night unanimously adopted a resolution urging the international community, including the United Nations, to mount strong diplomatic pressure on Myanmar government to take back Rohingya people, ensure their safe accommodation and give citizenship rights.
