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Nizami in jail: Chiefs of 3 key parties now behind the bar
Staff Reporter
Former Minister and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Matiur Rahman Nizami, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in GATCO corruption case was sent to jail after he was produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) court yesterday morning.
The court simultaneously ordered jail authorities to provide Nizami division in jail and make necessary arrangements for his medical treatment.
Lawyers said when Nizami was produced before the court of magistrate Md Waliul Islam, the Jamaat leader told the court, "If one has to go to jail for being the member of the government's purchase committee, none in future will want to be its member.  |
Aga Khan keen to invest in socio-economic sectors
UNB, Dhaka
Visiting Imam of Shia Ismailia Muslims Prince Karim Aga Khan yesterday offered his community's services to build bridge between Bangladesh and Central Asian countries where they have presence for promoting socioeconomic relations.
He further expressed his interest in investing in Bangladesh in various socioeconomic sectors, including financial services, education, and health.
The Ismailia spiritual leader, who arrived here earlier in the day for a four-day visit to Bangladesh, made the remarks when he called on Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed at the CA's office in the afternoon and discussed various socioeconomic maters. |
Pakistan to discuss use of N-energy with Bangladesh
Staff Reporter
Pakistan is interested to discuss peaceful uses of nuclear energy with Bangladesh.
Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Alamgir Babar said this while addressing a function organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) at the National Press Club yesterday.
"We can discuss it within the confines of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)," he said adding, "We have our programme of nuclear energy. We are going ahead with that. It is upto Bangladesh to decide how they want. |
US Dy Asst Secy Erica Barks-Ruggles arrives
Bdnews24.com, Dhaka
US deputy assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights, and labour Erica Barks-Ruggles arrived Dhaka Monday on a three-day visit.
Barks-Ruggles will discuss with government officials restoration of democracy, human rights, and other related issues.
"Erica Barks-Ruggles arrived in Dhaka shortly before 8.00am," a spokesperson for the US embassy in Dhaka told bdnews24.com.
During her visit, she will hold discussions with senior government officials and members of civil society on a range of issues, including labour, human rights and progress in election roadmap implementation, the American Centre said in a statement Sunday. |
Tk 99,500 crore budget likely for next fiscal: Deficit not beyond 5pc of GDP: Agri, rural infrastructure to get priority
Staff Reporter
With giving importance on agriculture and rural infrastructure the budget outlay for the next fiscal year would be around Tk 99,500 crore, Finance Adviser Dr Mirza Azizul Islam disclosed Monday.
"Deficit in the 2008-09 budget may widen but not beyond 5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The budget will be placed on June 8 or 9," he told reporters on the sidelines of a seminar on Privatisation at a city hotel.
Disclosing the facts and figures relating to the budget outlay the Finance Adviser said the Annual Development Programme (ADP) would be around Tk 25,500 crore in FY09 as compared to the revised budget of Tk 22,500 crore for the current fiscal year. |
Dialogue dilemma: Big parties still undecided Shahidul Islam
With the yesterday's Awami League Presidium's decision to finalise decision about the formal dialogue after May 26 extended meeting of its National Committee and the announcement made by the BNP (reformist) group and Jatiya Party (Ershad) to join the moot, policymakers of the Government are hopeful that all the major political parties would ultimately join the talks.
BNP (anti-reform) Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain yesterday refused to accept the Government's invitation letter for joining the political dialogue because it did not mention his party designation. |
AL, Workers Party leaders say: Dialogue won’t be meaningful without Hasina’s release
Staff Reporter
Bangladesh Awami League and Workers Party yesterday came out with an agreement on the issue of releasing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from detention before the upcoming political dialogue and both the parties have maintained that the dialogue would be futile without her participation.
The leaders of the two parties held a meeting at the Gulshan residence of Zillur Rahman, Acting President of Awami League.
The Awami League leaders said the Chief Adviser in his recent address to the nation made no mention about the release of Sheikh Hasina. |
50 injured in Satkhira clash
Satkhira Corrorpondant
At least 50 people including four journalists were seriously injured in a clash in Satkhira town yesterday over manhandling of a poura commissioner.
Sixteen of the injured, including women, were admitted to the Sadar Hospital and local clinics.
Informed sources said Belal Hossain, a member of a law-enforcing agency, was found involved with a call girl in Sundarban residential hotel in the town on April 15. Local ward commissioner Shafiquddoula Sagar came to the scene and handed over Belal to the police. |
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Internet Edition. May 20, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM 
