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Appellate Div overturns HC Judgement: Ajam Chy case revived: Hasina’s trial under EPR valid: Pre-1/11 offences can be tried under Emergency Rules
UNB, Dhaka
The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the trial of detained former premier and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina under the Emergency Power Rules (EPR) in an extortion case was valid, overturning the High Court judgment that cancelled the trial proceedings halfway through.
Following yesterday's Supreme Court verdict, any case of an offence committed before the promulgation of the state of emergency can be tried under the EPR.
The SC ruling particularly cleared the way for case proceedings against high-profile corruption suspects like politicians, bureaucrats and businessmen booked under the ongoing purge in the interim period.  |
US wants elected govt to govern Bangladesh next year: Boucher: Guarantees for stable democracy needed
UNB, Dhaka
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher Thursday said Washington wants to see the general elections completed by the end of this year to allow democratically elected government to govern Bangladesh next year. "We look forward to the statement of the caretaker government that will reassure the people that the process (of election) is underway with guarantee," he told reporters after his meeting with Foreign Secretary Touhid Hossain at the Foreign Ministry. |
BNP (reformists) surprised at Saifur's remark
Rafiqul Islam Azad
The pro-reformist faction of BNP led by Saifur-Hafiz faced a setback following the statement of party standing committee member M Saifur Rahman that he is no longer acting chairman of the party rather Begum Zia is the Chairperson of the BNP.
With the statement, the political honeymoon of the reformist faction thus appears to be over. The statement made the pro-reformist leaders, who were in a good mood following the court verdict and Election Commission invitation went in their favour, surprised. |
Owners turn loan defaulter: 8,000 taxi cabs off the road in capital
Staff Reporter
The Taxicab operators yesterday said that 8000 taxicabs out of total 11,000 are now off the road in the capital due to absence of appropriate policy of the government, highhandedness of cab drivers and opposition to increase cab fare.
Addressing a press conference at the National Press Club, the representatives of the Bangladesh Association of Tax Cab Operators (BATCO) said they are unable to repay the bank loan as nearly 70 percent of the taxicabs are now off the road.
It was addressed, among others, by Abdul Mannan Chowdhury Khasru,President, BATCO. |
Foreign investors hesitate to make long-term investment: Elections by Dec imperative for sustainable democracy: EU
UNB, Dhaka
The European Union observed that foreign direct investors are still hesitating to make a long-term investment in the prevailing situation in Bangladesh, saying that elections by December are an imperative for sustainable democracy in the country.
The remarks were made yesterday by EC Delegation head Ambassador Dr Stefan Frowein and other ambassadors of the European countries stationed here at a joint press conference at the Sheraton Hotel on the eve of the European Day today.
“The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is still hesitating. There is not enormous investment recorded. |
Prince Richard among underprivileged children
Our Correspondent, Barisal
Prince Richard Alexander Walter George, Duke of Gloucester and cousin of Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom, visited Barisal city yesterday.
He was accompanied by the British High Commissioner in Bangladesh Anwar Chowdhury and Chris Austin, country representative of DFID in Bangladesh.
During his short stay here, Prince Richard inaugurated Barisal Technical School complex for underprivileged children at Kashipur in Barisal.
Speaking on the occasion, the Duke of Gloucester assured continued help and support of his country for different development programmes in Bangladesh. |
Boucher calls on Gen Moeen
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Internet Edition. May 9, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM 
