Arts & Entertainment Last Published On: 2008-09-30
Eid Bonanza: A feast of TV shows
With an end to Ramadan and the onset of Eid, it's time to unwind in front of the small screen. All the Bangla channels are offering a surfeit of entertainment ranging from special TV plays, telefilms, musical shows to variety programmes. Whatever the medium, there's likely to be something for everyone. A rundown of the Eid-special programmes on different channels:
Friday, October 3, 2008
Poem
' A Love To Die For'
I have a love I would die for
and they say their love is real.
Would they step in front of an arrows shot?
for this love they proclaim for me to feel.
I wouldn't want to test fates waters
of this depth of love they've shown.
But if the chips were down
would their love for me last and grow?
Romeo had Juliet, loves poison passed their lips
I see couples that seem as close as this
they seemed joined together at the hip.
Life and love will be what it is to be
it will grow or fall apart.
It is all really, what one has stored deep inside,
deep within their heart.
Linda Winchell
I have a love I would die for
and they say their love is real.
Would they step in front of an arrows shot?
for this love they proclaim for me to feel.
I wouldn't want to test fates waters
of this depth of love they've shown.
But if the chips were down
would their love for me last and grow?
Romeo had Juliet, loves poison passed their lips
I see couples that seem as close as this
they seemed joined together at the hip.
Life and love will be what it is to be
it will grow or fall apart.
It is all really, what one has stored deep inside,
deep within their heart.
Linda Winchell
sms
Message: * some text missing* Sender:* Name Missing * *Number Missing *Sent: * Date missing * Missing U a lot thats y everything is missing....
3 Little Hearts
I m sending u 3 little hearts to remind u 3 things, I m HERE, I CARE and i MISS U
Do u know
Do u know, what i say, what i think, what i feel, what i think, what i wish, U want to know? I MISS U SO MUCH.
Wat makes some people dearer is not just de
Wat makes some people dearer is not just de happiness dat u feel when u meet them but de pain u feel when u miss them.. MISS U........
I hide my tears
I hide my tears when I say your name, but the pain in my heart is still the same. Although I Smile & Seem Carefree, There is no one Who misses you more than ME!
ABCDEFGHIGKLMNOP
A B
C D
E F
G H
I J
K L
M N
O P
Q R
S T
V W
X Y Z
have I missed
something?
yes..
i missed "U"
If u wanna know how much I miss u,
If u wanna know how much I miss u,
try to catch rain drops,
the ones u catch is how much u miss me,
and the ones u miss is how much I miss
Last night i wanted to send u a msg
Last night i wanted to send u a msg, but all i could write was: "noh ss!w !". it didn't make much sense until i read it upside down...By Nikeee
Whenever I miss You,
Whenever I miss You, Stars falls down from the Sky.
So any day if you find the sky empty, don't blame me!
It's all your fault; You made me Miss You So Much!!By Uzzal
Close your Eyes,
Close your Eyes,
Relax your Body,
And stop your Breathing as long as you can...
NOW BREATH......
I Miss you as much as YOU MISSED THE AIR!By Uzzal
In The Flower My Rose Is You,
In The Flower My Rose Is You,
In The Diamond My Kohinoor Is You,
In The Sky My Moon Is You,
I'm Only Body My Heart Is You,
That's Why I Always MISS YOU!By Uzzal
U must b tired coz u hv been running
U must b tired coz u hv been running through my mind, u gotta b a thief coz u hv stolen my heart n I must hv been a bad shooter coz I keep missing u.By candy sana sattar
Do u know
Do u know, what I say, what I think, what I feel, what I think, what I wish, U want to know? I MISS U SO MUCH.By J-J
Kitna bhi chaho na bhol pao ge
Kitna bhi chaho na bhol pao ge Hamain,Jitna dur jao nazdik pao ge Hamain, Mita sakte ho to mita do yadain meri,Magar kya sapno se juda kar pao ge Hamain.(i miss u sidra sabeen) By Sami Gul
There's no Special reason
There's no Special reason for this msg, I juz wanna steal a single moment out of ur busy life & hope I can make u smile n say: I Miss U. by Ikram
Good Time,Bad Time,Day Time,Night
Good Time,Bad Time,Day Time,Night Time,Work Time,Off Time,Happy Time,Sad Time,Sleep Time,In the Mean Time...I MISS YOU all the Time.By Uzzal
I MISS YOU in every beats of heart,
In every blink of my eyes,
In every second of Time and...
In every moment of the Day !
---
Full Name: Ö§mäñ Häïdë®
3 Little Hearts
I m sending u 3 little hearts to remind u 3 things, I m HERE, I CARE and i MISS U
Do u know
Do u know, what i say, what i think, what i feel, what i think, what i wish, U want to know? I MISS U SO MUCH.
Wat makes some people dearer is not just de
Wat makes some people dearer is not just de happiness dat u feel when u meet them but de pain u feel when u miss them.. MISS U........
I hide my tears
I hide my tears when I say your name, but the pain in my heart is still the same. Although I Smile & Seem Carefree, There is no one Who misses you more than ME!
ABCDEFGHIGKLMNOP
A B
C D
E F
G H
I J
K L
M N
O P
Q R
S T
V W
X Y Z
have I missed
something?
yes..
i missed "U"
If u wanna know how much I miss u,
If u wanna know how much I miss u,
try to catch rain drops,
the ones u catch is how much u miss me,
and the ones u miss is how much I miss
Last night i wanted to send u a msg
Last night i wanted to send u a msg, but all i could write was: "noh ss!w !". it didn't make much sense until i read it upside down...By Nikeee
Whenever I miss You,
Whenever I miss You, Stars falls down from the Sky.
So any day if you find the sky empty, don't blame me!
It's all your fault; You made me Miss You So Much!!By Uzzal
Close your Eyes,
Close your Eyes,
Relax your Body,
And stop your Breathing as long as you can...
NOW BREATH......
I Miss you as much as YOU MISSED THE AIR!By Uzzal
In The Flower My Rose Is You,
In The Flower My Rose Is You,
In The Diamond My Kohinoor Is You,
In The Sky My Moon Is You,
I'm Only Body My Heart Is You,
That's Why I Always MISS YOU!By Uzzal
U must b tired coz u hv been running
U must b tired coz u hv been running through my mind, u gotta b a thief coz u hv stolen my heart n I must hv been a bad shooter coz I keep missing u.By candy sana sattar
Do u know
Do u know, what I say, what I think, what I feel, what I think, what I wish, U want to know? I MISS U SO MUCH.By J-J
Kitna bhi chaho na bhol pao ge
Kitna bhi chaho na bhol pao ge Hamain,Jitna dur jao nazdik pao ge Hamain, Mita sakte ho to mita do yadain meri,Magar kya sapno se juda kar pao ge Hamain.(i miss u sidra sabeen) By Sami Gul
There's no Special reason
There's no Special reason for this msg, I juz wanna steal a single moment out of ur busy life & hope I can make u smile n say: I Miss U. by Ikram
Good Time,Bad Time,Day Time,Night
Good Time,Bad Time,Day Time,Night Time,Work Time,Off Time,Happy Time,Sad Time,Sleep Time,In the Mean Time...I MISS YOU all the Time.By Uzzal
I MISS YOU in every beats of heart,
In every blink of my eyes,
In every second of Time and...
In every moment of the Day !
---
Full Name: Ö§mäñ Häïdë®
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Wednesday Bangladesh and World News
Extortion Case
HC rejects Hasina's bail prayer
Staff Correspondent
The High Court (HC) yesterday rejected a bail petition filed by Awami League President Sheikh Hasina in an extortion case filed by businessman Noor Ali.
Constituency Re-demarcation
Petition off HC hearing list
Poll schedule with redrawn JS seats faces setback
Staff Correspondent
A High Court (HC) bench yesterday dropped from its cause list a writ petition challenging the Election Commission's (EC) re-demarcation of the parliamentary constituencies.
EC unable to enforce poll code of conduct
Non-registration of political parties main reason, says CEC
Shakhawat Liton
The new code of conduct for parliamentary polls officially took effect on September 18, but Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda yesterday said the Election Commission (EC) is unable to enforce the rules mainly due to non-registration of the political parties.
Chinese Milk Powder
Lab test confirms melamine presence
Staff Correspondent
Traces of melamine have been found in the Chinese baby formula Yashili 2 that was earlier found available in markets in some parts of the country.
Prices of bulk power go up by 16pc
Tariff for consumers unchanged for now
Staff Correspondent
Average bulk power tariff has been increased by 16 percent to Tk 2.37 per kilowatt, to be effective from tomorrow, which is Tk 2.04 right now.
SC without adequate number of judges for 4 months
Ashutosh Sarkar
The Appellate and High Court (HC) divisions of Supreme Court (SC) have been without adequate judges as two judge's posts at Appellate Division have remained vacant since July 2 and no new judge was appointed to the HC in more than four years.
Eid tomorrow if Shawal moon sighted today
Staff Correspondent
Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow if the Shawal moon is sighted today.
AL unhappy at bail rejection
Staff Correspondent
Awami League (AL) yesterday expressed disappointment over the High Court judgement that rejected party Chief Sheikh Hasina's bail petition in an extortion case.
Mad rush for home
Staff Correspondent
Almost all tickets for journeys out of Dhaka to other districts in the country have been sold as the Eid rush reached its peak yesterday. A few tickets that remain are being sold at incredibly high prices.
Govt offices to remain open today
Staff Correspondent
The government offices will remain open today despite a daylong speculation about a holiday announcement at the secretariat yesterday.
AL undecided on joining Eid receptions of president, CA
Staff Correspondent
The Awami League (AL) has not yet decided whether they will join any Eid receptions hosted by the president and the chief adviser, party leaders yesterday said.
Next govt will decide on war criminals' trial
Hopes Gen Moeen
Bss, Dhaka
Army chief General Moeen U Ahmed yesterday expressed the hope that the next elected government would take decision on the trial of war criminals.
Zia Orphanage Case
ACC probe finds proof to press charges against Khaleda, Tarique
Staff Correspondent
An Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation into the Tk 2.10 crore embezzlement case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, her elder son Tarique Rahman and five other people has found enough evidence against the accused.
Eid of a Mishuk driver
Julfikar Ali Manik
Last year Mishuk driver Mujibur Rahman Sikder had saved Tk 10,000 to spend on his family for Eid.
Tarique may get into London hospital this week
Unb, Dhaka
Ailing BNP leader Tarique Rahman may be admitted to Wellington Hospital in northwest London towards the end of this week.
20 hurt as RMG workers clash with cops
Dhaka-Sylhet highway blocked again
Our Correspondent, N’ganj
A few hundred workers of Joya Garments at Kanchpur yesterday again clashed with police and barricaded Dhaka-Sylhet Highway for about two hours causing untold sufferings to people heading home for Eid holidays.
Obaidul Qader flies to India for treatment
Staff Correspondent
Ailing Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Obaidul Qader left Dhaka for New Delhi yesterday morning for better medical treatment.
4 murdered in city in 20 hrs
Staff Correspondent
At least four people including a young girl were killed in the city in separate incidents in a span of 20 hours from Sunday afternoon to early hours of yesterday.
Vehicles...
15 militants killed in clash with Pakistan troops
Ap, Islamabad
Pakistani forces seeking to conquer a Taliban and al-Qaeda stronghold near the border with Afghanistan killed 15 insurgents in ongoing clashes, officials said yesterday.
30 Tigers killed in Lankan fighting
Afp, Ap, Colombo
Tamil Tigers have suffered heavy losses in a major Sri Lankan government push into their northern fiefdom, with the latest clashes leaving 30 rebels dead, the defence ministry said yesterday.
HC rejects Hasina's bail prayer
Staff Correspondent
The High Court (HC) yesterday rejected a bail petition filed by Awami League President Sheikh Hasina in an extortion case filed by businessman Noor Ali.
Constituency Re-demarcation
Petition off HC hearing list
Poll schedule with redrawn JS seats faces setback
Staff Correspondent
A High Court (HC) bench yesterday dropped from its cause list a writ petition challenging the Election Commission's (EC) re-demarcation of the parliamentary constituencies.
EC unable to enforce poll code of conduct
Non-registration of political parties main reason, says CEC
Shakhawat Liton
The new code of conduct for parliamentary polls officially took effect on September 18, but Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda yesterday said the Election Commission (EC) is unable to enforce the rules mainly due to non-registration of the political parties.
Chinese Milk Powder
Lab test confirms melamine presence
Staff Correspondent
Traces of melamine have been found in the Chinese baby formula Yashili 2 that was earlier found available in markets in some parts of the country.
Prices of bulk power go up by 16pc
Tariff for consumers unchanged for now
Staff Correspondent
Average bulk power tariff has been increased by 16 percent to Tk 2.37 per kilowatt, to be effective from tomorrow, which is Tk 2.04 right now.
SC without adequate number of judges for 4 months
Ashutosh Sarkar
The Appellate and High Court (HC) divisions of Supreme Court (SC) have been without adequate judges as two judge's posts at Appellate Division have remained vacant since July 2 and no new judge was appointed to the HC in more than four years.
Eid tomorrow if Shawal moon sighted today
Staff Correspondent
Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow if the Shawal moon is sighted today.
AL unhappy at bail rejection
Staff Correspondent
Awami League (AL) yesterday expressed disappointment over the High Court judgement that rejected party Chief Sheikh Hasina's bail petition in an extortion case.
Mad rush for home
Staff Correspondent
Almost all tickets for journeys out of Dhaka to other districts in the country have been sold as the Eid rush reached its peak yesterday. A few tickets that remain are being sold at incredibly high prices.
Govt offices to remain open today
Staff Correspondent
The government offices will remain open today despite a daylong speculation about a holiday announcement at the secretariat yesterday.
AL undecided on joining Eid receptions of president, CA
Staff Correspondent
The Awami League (AL) has not yet decided whether they will join any Eid receptions hosted by the president and the chief adviser, party leaders yesterday said.
Next govt will decide on war criminals' trial
Hopes Gen Moeen
Bss, Dhaka
Army chief General Moeen U Ahmed yesterday expressed the hope that the next elected government would take decision on the trial of war criminals.
Zia Orphanage Case
ACC probe finds proof to press charges against Khaleda, Tarique
Staff Correspondent
An Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation into the Tk 2.10 crore embezzlement case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, her elder son Tarique Rahman and five other people has found enough evidence against the accused.
Eid of a Mishuk driver
Julfikar Ali Manik
Last year Mishuk driver Mujibur Rahman Sikder had saved Tk 10,000 to spend on his family for Eid.
Tarique may get into London hospital this week
Unb, Dhaka
Ailing BNP leader Tarique Rahman may be admitted to Wellington Hospital in northwest London towards the end of this week.
20 hurt as RMG workers clash with cops
Dhaka-Sylhet highway blocked again
Our Correspondent, N’ganj
A few hundred workers of Joya Garments at Kanchpur yesterday again clashed with police and barricaded Dhaka-Sylhet Highway for about two hours causing untold sufferings to people heading home for Eid holidays.
Obaidul Qader flies to India for treatment
Staff Correspondent
Ailing Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Obaidul Qader left Dhaka for New Delhi yesterday morning for better medical treatment.
4 murdered in city in 20 hrs
Staff Correspondent
At least four people including a young girl were killed in the city in separate incidents in a span of 20 hours from Sunday afternoon to early hours of yesterday.
Vehicles...
15 militants killed in clash with Pakistan troops
Ap, Islamabad
Pakistani forces seeking to conquer a Taliban and al-Qaeda stronghold near the border with Afghanistan killed 15 insurgents in ongoing clashes, officials said yesterday.
30 Tigers killed in Lankan fighting
Afp, Ap, Colombo
Tamil Tigers have suffered heavy losses in a major Sri Lankan government push into their northern fiefdom, with the latest clashes leaving 30 rebels dead, the defence ministry said yesterday.
Wednesday World Business News
Tourism takes root in Eid
Sayeda Akter
Guesthouses and hotels in tourist spots have almost been booked out due to pressure from local tourists seeking to spend long Eid holidays with their loved ones.
3 mobile operators get extra spectrum
Star Business Report
The telecom regulator yesterday allocated 17.5 MHz additional spectrum to three top mobile operators at a cost of Tk 80 crore per MHz.
BB set to make bank services less costly
Rejaul Karim Byron And Sajjadur Rahman
Customers will be able to take balance confirmation certificates from banks for free twice a year, according to a decision of Bangladesh Bank (BB).
Finance adviser sees no effect of US recession on local economy
Supports power tariff hike move
Unb, Dhaka
Finance and Planning Adviser Dr Mirza Azizul Islam yesterday said the country's economy, having no major stress at present, is unlikely to be affected largely due to the near recession in the United States and elsewhere.
Govt moves to amend law to stop sales of toxic milk
Star Business Report
The government yesterday took a move to amend the breast milk substitute regulation of marketing ordinance to prevent sales of health hazardous contaminated milk in the local market.
Banking
Crisis slams European banks
Belgian-French bank Dexia is the latest in line after Fortis and Bradford & Bingley
Afp, New York
A 700-billion-dollar deal to save the US economy awaited approval Monday but the global crisis swept on regardless, hitting European banks, slamming stocks and freezing money markets.
Eid
Afghan tailors race against the clock
Afp, Kabul
Mobin Frough's eyes are red and bleary.
BSTI resumes special drive against adulteration
Unb, Dhaka
Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institution (BSTI) is set to kick off a special drive across the country to check the sales of adulterated food and other commodities that caused serious public health concern.
Citigroup to take over Wachovia banking assets
Afp, Washington
Citigroup yesterday agreed to a takeover of Wachovia Bank in a deal backed by regulators and which gives the government a stake in one of the nation's biggest banks.
Asian stocks tumble despite US bailout deal
Afp, Hong Kong
Asian stocks tumbled Monday despite a deal being reached in Washington on a massive bailout plan for the US finance market and as the global credit crisis spread to Europe.
India's SMEs to contribute to GDP's 22pc
Ann/The Statesman
With the improvement in technology, India's small and medium enterprises' contribution to the GDP of the country is likely to go up by at least 5 per cent and touch 22 per cent by 2012, a study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has said.
$540m ejected from Pak market in only 3 months
Ann/The Nation
Foreign investors have ejected US$540 million from the Pakistani stock market in only three months from July to September amid prolonged political uncertainty, burgeoning insecurity in the tribal belt of the country coupled with global and local economic slowdown.
Oil prices slide on demand fears
Afp, London
Oil prices sank on Monday amid persistent worries about long-term global energy demand, as traders feared that the tentative US bailout deal would fail to boost slowing global economic growth.
Dollar jumps against euro before US bailout vote
Afp, London
The dollar shot up against the euro and also rose versus the yen on Monday as US lawmakers prepared to vote on whether to rubber-stamp a 700-billion-dollar bailout of stricken Wall Street banks.
International Business News
KfW managers fired for payment to bankrupt Lehman Brothers
Afp, Frankfurt
The German public bank KfW said Monday it had fired two directors who were suspended after the bank transferred more than 300 million euros (434 million dollars) to Lehman Brothers after it filed for bankruptcy.
International Business News
Japan faces 'uncertainty' from financial crisis: BoJ
Afp, Tokyo
Japan will likely avoid a deep slump from the global credit crisis but faces "considerable uncertainty" and downside risks to growth, a top central bank official said Monday.
International Business News
Wal-Mart subsidiary in Japan to close stores
Afp, Tokyo
Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu, a subsidiary of US retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, said Monday it will close 20 stores in a bid to turn a profit after six straight annual losses.
International Business News
Vietnam GDP growth at 6.5pc
Afp, Hanoi
Vietnam's economy grew 6.5 percent in the first nine months of the year, lower than its target rate but still "encouraging" in the "context of a deteriorating world economy", the government said Monday.
Sayeda Akter
Guesthouses and hotels in tourist spots have almost been booked out due to pressure from local tourists seeking to spend long Eid holidays with their loved ones.
3 mobile operators get extra spectrum
Star Business Report
The telecom regulator yesterday allocated 17.5 MHz additional spectrum to three top mobile operators at a cost of Tk 80 crore per MHz.
BB set to make bank services less costly
Rejaul Karim Byron And Sajjadur Rahman
Customers will be able to take balance confirmation certificates from banks for free twice a year, according to a decision of Bangladesh Bank (BB).
Finance adviser sees no effect of US recession on local economy
Supports power tariff hike move
Unb, Dhaka
Finance and Planning Adviser Dr Mirza Azizul Islam yesterday said the country's economy, having no major stress at present, is unlikely to be affected largely due to the near recession in the United States and elsewhere.
Govt moves to amend law to stop sales of toxic milk
Star Business Report
The government yesterday took a move to amend the breast milk substitute regulation of marketing ordinance to prevent sales of health hazardous contaminated milk in the local market.
Banking
Crisis slams European banks
Belgian-French bank Dexia is the latest in line after Fortis and Bradford & Bingley
Afp, New York
A 700-billion-dollar deal to save the US economy awaited approval Monday but the global crisis swept on regardless, hitting European banks, slamming stocks and freezing money markets.
Eid
Afghan tailors race against the clock
Afp, Kabul
Mobin Frough's eyes are red and bleary.
BSTI resumes special drive against adulteration
Unb, Dhaka
Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institution (BSTI) is set to kick off a special drive across the country to check the sales of adulterated food and other commodities that caused serious public health concern.
Citigroup to take over Wachovia banking assets
Afp, Washington
Citigroup yesterday agreed to a takeover of Wachovia Bank in a deal backed by regulators and which gives the government a stake in one of the nation's biggest banks.
Asian stocks tumble despite US bailout deal
Afp, Hong Kong
Asian stocks tumbled Monday despite a deal being reached in Washington on a massive bailout plan for the US finance market and as the global credit crisis spread to Europe.
India's SMEs to contribute to GDP's 22pc
Ann/The Statesman
With the improvement in technology, India's small and medium enterprises' contribution to the GDP of the country is likely to go up by at least 5 per cent and touch 22 per cent by 2012, a study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has said.
$540m ejected from Pak market in only 3 months
Ann/The Nation
Foreign investors have ejected US$540 million from the Pakistani stock market in only three months from July to September amid prolonged political uncertainty, burgeoning insecurity in the tribal belt of the country coupled with global and local economic slowdown.
Oil prices slide on demand fears
Afp, London
Oil prices sank on Monday amid persistent worries about long-term global energy demand, as traders feared that the tentative US bailout deal would fail to boost slowing global economic growth.
Dollar jumps against euro before US bailout vote
Afp, London
The dollar shot up against the euro and also rose versus the yen on Monday as US lawmakers prepared to vote on whether to rubber-stamp a 700-billion-dollar bailout of stricken Wall Street banks.
International Business News
KfW managers fired for payment to bankrupt Lehman Brothers
Afp, Frankfurt
The German public bank KfW said Monday it had fired two directors who were suspended after the bank transferred more than 300 million euros (434 million dollars) to Lehman Brothers after it filed for bankruptcy.
International Business News
Japan faces 'uncertainty' from financial crisis: BoJ
Afp, Tokyo
Japan will likely avoid a deep slump from the global credit crisis but faces "considerable uncertainty" and downside risks to growth, a top central bank official said Monday.
International Business News
Wal-Mart subsidiary in Japan to close stores
Afp, Tokyo
Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu, a subsidiary of US retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, said Monday it will close 20 stores in a bid to turn a profit after six straight annual losses.
International Business News
Vietnam GDP growth at 6.5pc
Afp, Hanoi
Vietnam's economy grew 6.5 percent in the first nine months of the year, lower than its target rate but still "encouraging" in the "context of a deteriorating world economy", the government said Monday.
Wednesday International News
IAEA presses Iran, N Korea to come clean on nukes
Afp, Vienna
UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei urged Iran yesterday to come clean on its contested atomic drive and North Korea not to resume its own nuclear activities as international disarmament talks founder.
Security on Afghan border is a job for Pakistan, not US
Says Zardari
Afp, Washington
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari said in an interview broadcast Sunday that Islamabad's military is capable of quelling militant elements on its border with Afghanistan, and again urged the US military against launching incursions into its territory.
5 Lebanese soldiers killed in bomb blast
Afp, Tripoli
Five Lebanese soldiers were killed yesterday in a car bomb blast targeting an army bus on the outskirts of the restive northern city of Tripoli, security and military officials said.
US 'war on terror' failed to weaken al-Qaeda
Reveals global poll
Afp, London
Most people across the world believe the US-led "war on terror" has failed to weaken al-Qaeda and many think the group has actually grown stronger, a BBC World Service poll revealed yesterday.
Egypt desert hostages freed after 10-day ordeal
Afp, Cairo
A group of European tourists and their Egyptian guides who were kidnapped by armed bandits in a remote desert 10 days ago have been freed unharmed, officials said yesterday.
France and India vow to boost civil nuclear cooperation
Afp, Marseille
Indian and French leaders vowed yesterday to boost nuclear energy cooperation at an annual summit on EU-India ties dominated by trade, global warming and the world financial crisis.
India extends defence coop pact with Russia
Pallab Bhattacharya, New Delhi
India will buy 347 T-90 tanks from Russia and manufacture another 1,000 tanks under transfer of technology as the two countries yesterday gave a major boost to bilateral defence cooperation by extending the tenure of the Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation by 10 more years on the expiry of its present term in 2010.
Pakistan, India close to conclude a pact on Sir Creek: Kasuri
Pti, Islamabad
Pakistan and India are close to concluding an agreement on the Sir Creek maritime boundary dispute, which has been hanging fire for decades, with all issues having been resolved, former Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has said.
Nepali Maoist govt, not priests, select 'living goddess'
Afp, Kathmandu
Nepal's new Maoist government has taken over the task of selecting a girl to be a "living goddess," ousting royal priests from a role they fulfilled for centuries.
Afp, Vienna
UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei urged Iran yesterday to come clean on its contested atomic drive and North Korea not to resume its own nuclear activities as international disarmament talks founder.
Security on Afghan border is a job for Pakistan, not US
Says Zardari
Afp, Washington
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari said in an interview broadcast Sunday that Islamabad's military is capable of quelling militant elements on its border with Afghanistan, and again urged the US military against launching incursions into its territory.
5 Lebanese soldiers killed in bomb blast
Afp, Tripoli
Five Lebanese soldiers were killed yesterday in a car bomb blast targeting an army bus on the outskirts of the restive northern city of Tripoli, security and military officials said.
US 'war on terror' failed to weaken al-Qaeda
Reveals global poll
Afp, London
Most people across the world believe the US-led "war on terror" has failed to weaken al-Qaeda and many think the group has actually grown stronger, a BBC World Service poll revealed yesterday.
Egypt desert hostages freed after 10-day ordeal
Afp, Cairo
A group of European tourists and their Egyptian guides who were kidnapped by armed bandits in a remote desert 10 days ago have been freed unharmed, officials said yesterday.
France and India vow to boost civil nuclear cooperation
Afp, Marseille
Indian and French leaders vowed yesterday to boost nuclear energy cooperation at an annual summit on EU-India ties dominated by trade, global warming and the world financial crisis.
India extends defence coop pact with Russia
Pallab Bhattacharya, New Delhi
India will buy 347 T-90 tanks from Russia and manufacture another 1,000 tanks under transfer of technology as the two countries yesterday gave a major boost to bilateral defence cooperation by extending the tenure of the Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation by 10 more years on the expiry of its present term in 2010.
Pakistan, India close to conclude a pact on Sir Creek: Kasuri
Pti, Islamabad
Pakistan and India are close to concluding an agreement on the Sir Creek maritime boundary dispute, which has been hanging fire for decades, with all issues having been resolved, former Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has said.
Nepali Maoist govt, not priests, select 'living goddess'
Afp, Kathmandu
Nepal's new Maoist government has taken over the task of selecting a girl to be a "living goddess," ousting royal priests from a role they fulfilled for centuries.
Wedenesday Arts & Entertainment News
Eid Bonanza: A feast of TV shows
With an end to Ramadan and the onset of Eid, it's time to unwind in front of the small screen. All the Bangla channels are offering a surfeit of entertainment ranging from special TV plays, telefilms, musical shows to variety programmes. Whatever the medium, there's likely to be something for everyone. A rundown of the Eid-special programmes on different channels:
With an end to Ramadan and the onset of Eid, it's time to unwind in front of the small screen. All the Bangla channels are offering a surfeit of entertainment ranging from special TV plays, telefilms, musical shows to variety programmes. Whatever the medium, there's likely to be something for everyone. A rundown of the Eid-special programmes on different channels:
Wednesday World Sports News
Kiwis arrive tonight
Sports Reporter
Things are all set for the New Zealand cricket team to make a quiet arrival in the capital tonight as a long holiday starts from today to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Mashud blames selectors
Sports Reporter
Former national captain Khaled Mashud has observed that the selectors created the majority of problems for the players in Bangladesh cricket as they are not transparent enough in their work.
Nazimuddin joins Dhaka Warriors
Pti, New Delhi
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has further strengthened its players base, roping in four overseas and a domestic cricketer for its new season starting October 10.
'It's India v Australia'
Cricinfo, Bangalore
Sachin Tendulkar has said the India-Australia series is about more than just how the Indian seniors play. "It's India versus Australia, it's not certain individuals versus certain individuals in their team," he said, responding to a question whether the seniors were under extra pressure, especially after Sourav Ganguly was not picked for the Irani Cup.
Serie A
Ronaldinho the difference
Afp, Rome
Ronaldinho scored his first goal in Italian football to give AC Milan a vital 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a pulsating city derby at the San Siro on Sunday.
Sachin scoffs at security worries
Afp, Bangalore
Top batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Monday played down security concerns for the Test series against Australia, saying cricketers will never be targeted in India.
Friendly soccer tie on Eid Day
Sports Reporter
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has arranged a friendly match on the Eid Day at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Barclays English Premier League
City fall at Wigan
Afp, Wigan
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes took out his frustrations on referee Steve Bennett after his side crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Wigan.
Serie A
Carlo urges caution
Afp, Rome
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has called for calm following his team's 1-0 victory over cross-city rivals Inter in Serie A action on the weekend.
LFP
Villa can't stop scoring
Reality check for Atletico
Afp, Madrid
David Villa's hot streak in front of goal continued with two goals as Valencia returned to the top of the Spanish first division after a 4-2 home win over Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.
Moyes blames himself
Afp, Liverpool
Everton manager David Moyes admits his failure to sign a new contract could have played a part in his side's disappointing start to the season.
I am fascist, says Abbiati
The Guardian
One of Silvio Berlusconi's players at AC Milan has declared he is a fascist. Christian Abbiati, 31, an Italian international, said: "I am not ashamed to proclaim my political beliefs. I share [the] ideals of fascism, such as the fatherland and the values of the Catholic religion."
Espanyol to launch protest
Afp, Madrid
Espanyol plans to make an official protest over the "anti-sporting" behaviour of some Barcelona players during incidents in the derby match at the weekend.
Gilly replaces Laxman
CricInfo, undated
Adam Gilchrist, the former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, has been appointed captain of the Deccan Chargers, replacing VVS Laxman, who led the team during the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Shah, Swann win places
Afp, London
Owais Shah and Graeme Swann have been named in England's 15-man squad for the forthcoming two-Test tour of India.
Gavaskar's fear
Cricinfo, undated
Sunil Gavaskar believes India and Australia are risking overkill by scheduling too many series with not enough time in between. Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home in January and nine months on, the prize will be up for grabs again in a four-Test series in India.
McGain, Krejza in race
CricInfo, undated
Leg-spinner Bryce McGain and off-spinner Jason Krejza will be competing for the specialist spinners' spot in Australia's line-up after coach Tim Nielsen indicated they are likely to field three fast bowlers and a spinner for the Tests.
Jankovic eyes top spot
Afp, Beijing
Serbia's Jelena Jankovic, fresh off her win at the China Open, says she is determined to finish the year as the WTA's top player and is eyeing Grand Slam glory next season.
'You have to seize chances'
CricInfo, undated
VVS Laxman has said India will need to seize every opportunity to win the upcoming home Test series against Australia. "I think you should grab the opportunities and not lose them," he told the Indian news channel CNN-IBN on Monday.
SA denies Vaughan reports
CricInfo, undated
South Australia have denied reports in the weekend's newspapers that Michael Vaughan will look to them to provide him with a chance to regain his place in the England side.
Simmo handed captaincy duty
CricInfo, undated
Andrew Symonds has been handed extra responsibility as he aims to work his way back to international cricket, having been named captain of Queensland for a Twenty20 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Symonds will be handed the reins for a game in Brisbane on Tuesday even though the Bulls' full-time leader Chris Simpson will also play.
Uncertainty over Armstrong return
Bbc Online, undated
Lance Armstrong's cycling comeback is in doubt because of a technicality over anti-doping re-entry rules.
Sports Reporter
Things are all set for the New Zealand cricket team to make a quiet arrival in the capital tonight as a long holiday starts from today to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Mashud blames selectors
Sports Reporter
Former national captain Khaled Mashud has observed that the selectors created the majority of problems for the players in Bangladesh cricket as they are not transparent enough in their work.
Nazimuddin joins Dhaka Warriors
Pti, New Delhi
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has further strengthened its players base, roping in four overseas and a domestic cricketer for its new season starting October 10.
'It's India v Australia'
Cricinfo, Bangalore
Sachin Tendulkar has said the India-Australia series is about more than just how the Indian seniors play. "It's India versus Australia, it's not certain individuals versus certain individuals in their team," he said, responding to a question whether the seniors were under extra pressure, especially after Sourav Ganguly was not picked for the Irani Cup.
Serie A
Ronaldinho the difference
Afp, Rome
Ronaldinho scored his first goal in Italian football to give AC Milan a vital 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a pulsating city derby at the San Siro on Sunday.
Sachin scoffs at security worries
Afp, Bangalore
Top batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Monday played down security concerns for the Test series against Australia, saying cricketers will never be targeted in India.
Friendly soccer tie on Eid Day
Sports Reporter
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has arranged a friendly match on the Eid Day at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Barclays English Premier League
City fall at Wigan
Afp, Wigan
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes took out his frustrations on referee Steve Bennett after his side crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Wigan.
Serie A
Carlo urges caution
Afp, Rome
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has called for calm following his team's 1-0 victory over cross-city rivals Inter in Serie A action on the weekend.
LFP
Villa can't stop scoring
Reality check for Atletico
Afp, Madrid
David Villa's hot streak in front of goal continued with two goals as Valencia returned to the top of the Spanish first division after a 4-2 home win over Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.
Moyes blames himself
Afp, Liverpool
Everton manager David Moyes admits his failure to sign a new contract could have played a part in his side's disappointing start to the season.
I am fascist, says Abbiati
The Guardian
One of Silvio Berlusconi's players at AC Milan has declared he is a fascist. Christian Abbiati, 31, an Italian international, said: "I am not ashamed to proclaim my political beliefs. I share [the] ideals of fascism, such as the fatherland and the values of the Catholic religion."
Espanyol to launch protest
Afp, Madrid
Espanyol plans to make an official protest over the "anti-sporting" behaviour of some Barcelona players during incidents in the derby match at the weekend.
Gilly replaces Laxman
CricInfo, undated
Adam Gilchrist, the former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, has been appointed captain of the Deccan Chargers, replacing VVS Laxman, who led the team during the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Shah, Swann win places
Afp, London
Owais Shah and Graeme Swann have been named in England's 15-man squad for the forthcoming two-Test tour of India.
Gavaskar's fear
Cricinfo, undated
Sunil Gavaskar believes India and Australia are risking overkill by scheduling too many series with not enough time in between. Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home in January and nine months on, the prize will be up for grabs again in a four-Test series in India.
McGain, Krejza in race
CricInfo, undated
Leg-spinner Bryce McGain and off-spinner Jason Krejza will be competing for the specialist spinners' spot in Australia's line-up after coach Tim Nielsen indicated they are likely to field three fast bowlers and a spinner for the Tests.
Jankovic eyes top spot
Afp, Beijing
Serbia's Jelena Jankovic, fresh off her win at the China Open, says she is determined to finish the year as the WTA's top player and is eyeing Grand Slam glory next season.
'You have to seize chances'
CricInfo, undated
VVS Laxman has said India will need to seize every opportunity to win the upcoming home Test series against Australia. "I think you should grab the opportunities and not lose them," he told the Indian news channel CNN-IBN on Monday.
SA denies Vaughan reports
CricInfo, undated
South Australia have denied reports in the weekend's newspapers that Michael Vaughan will look to them to provide him with a chance to regain his place in the England side.
Simmo handed captaincy duty
CricInfo, undated
Andrew Symonds has been handed extra responsibility as he aims to work his way back to international cricket, having been named captain of Queensland for a Twenty20 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Symonds will be handed the reins for a game in Brisbane on Tuesday even though the Bulls' full-time leader Chris Simpson will also play.
Uncertainty over Armstrong return
Bbc Online, undated
Lance Armstrong's cycling comeback is in doubt because of a technicality over anti-doping re-entry rules.
Letter--CTG and two major parties
CTG and two major parties
A reader, On e-mailDr Zillur Rahman was in Washington to discuss and find out ways and means to hold a dialogue between Khaleda and Hasina. We did not know what exactly he would discuss in Washington, but one thing our readers can be assured of is that he might be making his last attempt to salvage the CTG's plan of a "National Charter", now redefined as "Policy Summit' agenda. It was initially raised and failed to proceed due to opposition of the political parties.
A reader, On e-mailDr Zillur Rahman was in Washington to discuss and find out ways and means to hold a dialogue between Khaleda and Hasina. We did not know what exactly he would discuss in Washington, but one thing our readers can be assured of is that he might be making his last attempt to salvage the CTG's plan of a "National Charter", now redefined as "Policy Summit' agenda. It was initially raised and failed to proceed due to opposition of the political parties.
Letter--Water rights
Water rights
Manir Hossain, President, Society for Environment and Nature Study (SENS), Mawlana Bhashani ScienceLife and livelihoods rely on water. Lack of clean water impoverishes people and hinders opportunities while better access to water can be an important tool for alleviating poverty. Quality of life is affected not only by physical access to water, but also by the degree of influence people have on decisions about water allocation. Right to water is crucial and contested across the globe. Urbanization, industrialization, environmental degradation, agricultural intensification, rising per capita water use, increasing population, and other social, political, and economic transformations contribute to growing scarcity and demand for better management of water resources. Access to water is essential for improving the lives of poor people. In many parts of the world, growing competition for scarce supplies of freshwater threatens livelihoods and hopes for the future. Inadequate institutions for water governance contribute to social inequity, economic inefficiency, and environmental degradation.
Manir Hossain, President, Society for Environment and Nature Study (SENS), Mawlana Bhashani ScienceLife and livelihoods rely on water. Lack of clean water impoverishes people and hinders opportunities while better access to water can be an important tool for alleviating poverty. Quality of life is affected not only by physical access to water, but also by the degree of influence people have on decisions about water allocation. Right to water is crucial and contested across the globe. Urbanization, industrialization, environmental degradation, agricultural intensification, rising per capita water use, increasing population, and other social, political, and economic transformations contribute to growing scarcity and demand for better management of water resources. Access to water is essential for improving the lives of poor people. In many parts of the world, growing competition for scarce supplies of freshwater threatens livelihoods and hopes for the future. Inadequate institutions for water governance contribute to social inequity, economic inefficiency, and environmental degradation.
Letter--Pollution
Pollution
Mohammad Rajja, NSS, DhakaWe are facing the great problem of pollution because of large scale industrialisation and gross negligence of our environmental needs. Pollution is the cause of ailments and death.
Mohammad Rajja, NSS, DhakaWe are facing the great problem of pollution because of large scale industrialisation and gross negligence of our environmental needs. Pollution is the cause of ailments and death.
Letter--Biman
Biman
CG Watcher, DhakaThe editorial on the subject on September 18 in a daily hit the nail on the head, fair and square. How long will this government allow public funds to be managed by inexperienced officials toying with Bangladesh Biman?
CG Watcher, DhakaThe editorial on the subject on September 18 in a daily hit the nail on the head, fair and square. How long will this government allow public funds to be managed by inexperienced officials toying with Bangladesh Biman?
Letter--Exploration in the Arctic
Exploration in the Arctic
Minhaj Ahmed, Uttara, DhakaIn this era of globalisation, a country like Bangladesh just cannot sit back and think of thriving on its own resources. In order to thrive economically we must go out and try to find out alternative sources of wealth. Russia, the United States, Canada and other northern countries are trying to assert jurisdiction over the Arctic, whose oil, gas and minerals until recently were considered too difficult to recover.
Minhaj Ahmed, Uttara, DhakaIn this era of globalisation, a country like Bangladesh just cannot sit back and think of thriving on its own resources. In order to thrive economically we must go out and try to find out alternative sources of wealth. Russia, the United States, Canada and other northern countries are trying to assert jurisdiction over the Arctic, whose oil, gas and minerals until recently were considered too difficult to recover.
Letter--Another global power?
Another global power?
Shamol Saha, Boston University, USAI was reading Mr. Rashid's prescriptions for India to become another global power with some amusement. The question is who needs it and why would Indians even bother to become a global power? Are there any additional benefits that India might have with that status? I have doubts. Have not we seen enough of global powers? Selfish hegemonic activities towards weaker nations? Why shouldn't Indians work towards becoming a truly strong nation with world class education, commerce, culture and a strong defence? No need for India to apply for the 6th permanent seat at the Security Council! It does not need to be rewarded or recognized for its achievement. It should rather project its soft power to change the world for the better!
Shamol Saha, Boston University, USAI was reading Mr. Rashid's prescriptions for India to become another global power with some amusement. The question is who needs it and why would Indians even bother to become a global power? Are there any additional benefits that India might have with that status? I have doubts. Have not we seen enough of global powers? Selfish hegemonic activities towards weaker nations? Why shouldn't Indians work towards becoming a truly strong nation with world class education, commerce, culture and a strong defence? No need for India to apply for the 6th permanent seat at the Security Council! It does not need to be rewarded or recognized for its achievement. It should rather project its soft power to change the world for the better!
Letter--First move after her release
First move after her release
Rasheed Khan, On e-mailDoes it bode well for democracy that the BNP's first move after the release of their party leader was to swear unending fealty and declare her their leader for life? She most graciously declined the honour of course, after all there is Sonia Gandhi's example to be followed, or perhaps she too thought it was a little too much.
Rasheed Khan, On e-mailDoes it bode well for democracy that the BNP's first move after the release of their party leader was to swear unending fealty and declare her their leader for life? She most graciously declined the honour of course, after all there is Sonia Gandhi's example to be followed, or perhaps she too thought it was a little too much.
Letter--Women in armed forces
Women in armed forces
Quazi Salimuddin, Adabor, DhakaIt is heartening to see that our women are proving their mettle in almost all professions. This is an absolute requirement for the progress of our country. Women are working as the members of the armed forces also.
Quazi Salimuddin, Adabor, DhakaIt is heartening to see that our women are proving their mettle in almost all professions. This is an absolute requirement for the progress of our country. Women are working as the members of the armed forces also.
Letter--Seize the day?
Seize the day?
Rafiqul Islam Rime, Agrabad, ChittagongSome of our national cricketers have shot the arrow at the back of our cricket by taking the surprise decision of retiring from the game only to take part in the money-based ICL cricket in India!
Rafiqul Islam Rime, Agrabad, ChittagongSome of our national cricketers have shot the arrow at the back of our cricket by taking the surprise decision of retiring from the game only to take part in the money-based ICL cricket in India!
Letter--Handshakes, absolutely unavoidable?
Handshakes, absolutely unavoidable?
Rezaul Karim, Banani DOHS, DhakaThis has reference to the exhaustive article by Mr. Badrul Ahsan on the subject stated above published on 10 September,2008. I agree with the views of Mr. Ahsan that there are occasions when one, with all the displeasure bubbling up within the guts, has to stretch one's palms for shaking , for no other reason but to avoid embarrassment to self and also to the host and particularly to avoid dislocation in the ceremony arranged under the auspices of the state machinery.
Rezaul Karim, Banani DOHS, DhakaThis has reference to the exhaustive article by Mr. Badrul Ahsan on the subject stated above published on 10 September,2008. I agree with the views of Mr. Ahsan that there are occasions when one, with all the displeasure bubbling up within the guts, has to stretch one's palms for shaking , for no other reason but to avoid embarrassment to self and also to the host and particularly to avoid dislocation in the ceremony arranged under the auspices of the state machinery.
Letter--Will Obama win?
Will Obama win?
Professor M Zahidul Haque, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, DhakaIn my observation, Americans are sceptical about Obama's win! Africans, Arabians, and Asians are hopeful ! Europe is critical.
Professor M Zahidul Haque, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, DhakaIn my observation, Americans are sceptical about Obama's win! Africans, Arabians, and Asians are hopeful ! Europe is critical.
Letter--ICL, an opportunity
ICL, an opportunity
Muhit Mamun, Middle Badda, DhakaBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finally cleared their position against the rebel cricketers, as the game's governing body in the country came up with a ten-year ban on the rebels.
Muhit Mamun, Middle Badda, DhakaBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finally cleared their position against the rebel cricketers, as the game's governing body in the country came up with a ten-year ban on the rebels.
Letter--Erratic power supply
Erratic power supply
Sayed Zaman Ibn Shahab, Business Administration, SUSTLoad shedding is one of the regular phenomena in our everyday life. When the electricity goes off all our activities are hampered and disturbed.
Sayed Zaman Ibn Shahab, Business Administration, SUSTLoad shedding is one of the regular phenomena in our everyday life. When the electricity goes off all our activities are hampered and disturbed.
Letter--Homicides decline
Homicides decline
Iftekhar Sayeed, Dhanmandi, Dhaka"Statistics of Dhaka Metropolitan Police shows 29 people were murdered in June and 33 in July. There were 30 murders in August and eight in the last 15 days of this month." This was gleaned from a local newspaper.
Iftekhar Sayeed, Dhanmandi, Dhaka"Statistics of Dhaka Metropolitan Police shows 29 people were murdered in June and 33 in July. There were 30 murders in August and eight in the last 15 days of this month." This was gleaned from a local newspaper.
Letter--Toxic milk
Toxic milk
Mohammad Nazakat Ali, Pallabi Extension, Dhaka
It is a matter of shame for China and Chinese people that to make extra profits they can do anything, they can even kill their own children!
Mohammad Nazakat Ali, Pallabi Extension, Dhaka
It is a matter of shame for China and Chinese people that to make extra profits they can do anything, they can even kill their own children!
Letter--Good effort, but…
Good effort, but…
A citizen, On e-mailWe appreciate the sincere effort of Mr. Rafiqul Haque to resolve the current political impasse having two leaders sit together and provide a positive direction of healthy politics in the coming days. The CTG also has the same objective when they talk about "Policy Summit" which includes all political leaders. But the problem is the CTG has so far told us of so many dialogue frameworks and formats that there is very little or no creditability left of this CTG. What they say sounds like a new formula to extend the process of stay of the CTG and push forward the much talked about general election. They are still sticking to their idea of holding the upazila election in October as a matter of prestige, that might delay the general election under the pretext of the upazila election.
A citizen, On e-mailWe appreciate the sincere effort of Mr. Rafiqul Haque to resolve the current political impasse having two leaders sit together and provide a positive direction of healthy politics in the coming days. The CTG also has the same objective when they talk about "Policy Summit" which includes all political leaders. But the problem is the CTG has so far told us of so many dialogue frameworks and formats that there is very little or no creditability left of this CTG. What they say sounds like a new formula to extend the process of stay of the CTG and push forward the much talked about general election. They are still sticking to their idea of holding the upazila election in October as a matter of prestige, that might delay the general election under the pretext of the upazila election.
Letter--Wasa and sewerage system
Wasa and sewerage system
Mohammad Asif, Dept. of English, International Islamic University ChittagongThe Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) was founded in 1963. Since then it is in charge of water supply in the city. Wasa, a semi-autonomous corporation, introduced the water supply and drainage systems in the city. We can find Wasa working hard to supply water to the people & to maintain regular water supply it has taken up lots of projects. Consumers regularly pay Wasa bills, though they are not getting water on a regular basis. In summer, the water crisis becomes acute. But I am not writing this letter to highlight this particular problem.
Mohammad Asif, Dept. of English, International Islamic University ChittagongThe Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) was founded in 1963. Since then it is in charge of water supply in the city. Wasa, a semi-autonomous corporation, introduced the water supply and drainage systems in the city. We can find Wasa working hard to supply water to the people & to maintain regular water supply it has taken up lots of projects. Consumers regularly pay Wasa bills, though they are not getting water on a regular basis. In summer, the water crisis becomes acute. But I am not writing this letter to highlight this particular problem.
Letter--A legal issue
A legal issue
Mufassil Islam, Human Rights Advocate, President and CEO, Islam and Associates, UKAs a practising lawyer, I draw the attention of the Ministry of Law to the fact that people relevant to the practice of law, either Judges or lawyers, should take note not to abuse the legal system in allowing adjournments of cases on account of lawyers being tied up in other courts or even lawyers falling ill.
Mufassil Islam, Human Rights Advocate, President and CEO, Islam and Associates, UKAs a practising lawyer, I draw the attention of the Ministry of Law to the fact that people relevant to the practice of law, either Judges or lawyers, should take note not to abuse the legal system in allowing adjournments of cases on account of lawyers being tied up in other courts or even lawyers falling ill.
Letter--Hizbut Tahrir story
Hizbut Tahrir storyMuhammad Bakhtiyar, On e-mailI've been following and monitoring the activities of Hizbut Tahrir (HT) for the best part of 18 years of my life now. It is well known that HT is a non violent intellectual political entity. In fact many so called jihadi movements are highly critical of their non-violent methodology for change around the globe. They are very clear about their stance on taking up arms for political change - it is not their way of doing things, they rely only on their ideas, they do not have a military wing, that is also very well known. Their work is Islamic politics. In fact ever since their inception in 1953, they've lost many of their members in the hands of brutal rulers around the Muslim world from Libya to Iraq, Uzbekistan to Syria, but they remained very consistent - they did not take up arms against them. This is well documented by various well established sources around the world.
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