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HC questions indemnity
The High Court on Sunday asked the government and the army to explain the legality of the indemnity given to the army-led joint forces involved in Operation Clean Heart conducted between October... Full story
Launch owners assure: no fare hike during Eid
Launch owners on Sunday said that they would provide better service to Eid time passengers without increasing fares and requested the government to stop extortions at ferry terminals. Full story
Padma Bridge a must: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that if the expatriate Bangladeshis send more remittance, there will be no need to collect subscriptions to build the multi-purpose Padma Bridge. ‘If we could liberate the... Full story
Sunken oil tanker threatens disaster in Meghna
The 900-tonne oil tanker that sank in the River Mghna on Wednesday might cause an environmental disaster in a vast area unless the salvage operation could be expedited, officials said. Full story
Writ petition seeks BUET reopening in 24 hours
A Supreme Court lawyer on Sunday filed a writ petition that sought a High Court directive calling for reopening in 24 hours Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, which was... Full story
METRO
Commuters suffer as city traffic goes awry
Dhaka city dwellers suffered immensely as almost all the major city thoroughfares were choked with huge traffic congestion on Sunday, proving ineffectual all the measures taken so far to put the chaotic traffic on track. Lack of sufficient road networks against the rapidly growing number of ... Full story
BUSINESS
Export to India drops in FY12
Bangladesh’s exports to India declined to $498.41 million in the just concluded financial year of 2011-12 from $512.51 million in the financial year 2010-11 despite slight increase in apparel exports. Export Promotion Bureau officials said that exports to the neighbouring ... Full story
INTERNATIONAL
12,000 Syrian refugees in Algeria
More than 12,000 Syrians fleeing the violence in their home country have sought refuge in Algeria, a source close to the interior ministry said on Sunday. The authorities have decided to ‘take... Full story
SPORTS
Syque nearly made it
After two disappointing displays in archery and shooting, Bangladesh finally have got something to tell in Olympics 2012 when gymnast Syque Caesar nearly made it to the final round on Saturday. Syque missed pommel horse and rings events because of a torn bicep... Full story
EDITORIAL
Incumbents should revise short-sighted decision
The decision of the Awami League-Jatiya Party... Full story
OP-ED
Slouching Towards Nuremberg?
IV. The corruption of the judicial system by means of show trials of Muslim activists This was discussed at length by Chris Hedges on truthdig, 16 April 2012. That very week, Tarek Mehanna, a U.S. citizen, was sentenced... Full story
TIMEOUT
Most troupes are inactive
Secretary general of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) Jhuna Chowdhury tells New Age that most of the theatre troupes are inactive across the country. According to Jhuna Chowdhury just over 100 out of over 300 members of the... Full story
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