UNB - United News of Bangladesh back issues from November 2008:
2 kidnapped BRAC officials freed, reach BRAC HQs in Kabul Sunday.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - BRAC officials Akhtar Ali and Shajahan Ali, who were freed unconditionally by their abductors, arrived at the BRAC Headquarters in Kabul today (Sunday). The two BRAC officials were abducted from Ghazni city on October 23. The abductors freed them ...
Transport workers halt bus movement on Mirpur-Gulistan route, resorts to wildcat strike.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Bus communication on Mirpur-Gulistan route came to total halt Sunday morning as transport workers resorted to wildcat strike following a hassle between passengers and bus staff over bus fares. Hundreds of commuters got stranded at different points of the ...
BDR rescues 32 people from traffickers in C'nawabganj.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Chapainawabganj, Nov 2 (UNB) - Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members rescued 32 people, including 10 women and four children, from human traffickers at Bokchar border in Sadar upazila Saturday night. BDR deputy commander Major Mokaid said acting on secret information they conducted ...
Two die, one falls sick after taking liquor in Pirojpur.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Pirojpur, Nov 2 (UNB) - Two people, including a school teacher, died and another fell sick after taking toxic liquor in Nazirpur upazila on Saturday and Sunday. The deceased were identified as Arun Kumar Halder, 45, a teacher of Chithalia Govt. Primary School, of Digha village, ...
London-based EIU expects CG to transfer power to elected government in December.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The London-based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has said the caretaker government is expected to hand over power to a new elected government shortly after the parliamentary election on December 18. The EIU in its monthly report however said the caretaker government ...
AL welcomes HC verdict on JS seat delimitation; asks EC to declare schedule soon.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Awami League Sunday welcomed the High Court verdict declaring valid the Election Commission's notification on the redrawn parliamentary constituencies and said the HC decision is a one step forward towards the December 18 election. 'We're very glad for the ...
Foreign Adviser welcomes reported release of BRAC employees in Afghanistan.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Foreign Adviser Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury welcomed the reports of the release of the two abducted BRAC employees in Afghanistan. He also conveyed his gratitude to all those who helped in the efforts leading to their release. The Foreign ...
CSE closes lower Sunday.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Chittagong, Nov 2 (UNB) - Trading at Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) closed lower today (Sunday) with the losers strongly dominating the gainers. The CSE All Share Price Index (CASPI) decreased by 1.76 percent or 145.60 points to close at 8233.62 points from 8380.59 points on ...
Road accident kills 4, injures 25 in Manikganj.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Manikganj, Nov 2 (UNB)- Four people, including a woman, were killed and 25 others injured when a minibus collided with a truck and then hit a motorcycle at Uchutia on Dhaka-Aricha highway Sunday morning. Police said a Manikganj-bound minibus collided with a truck coming from ...
First German Trade Show begins Thursday.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Around 62 exhibitors, including 58 business firms, will participate in the first-ever 'German Trade Show', beginning here Thursday. Commerce Adviser Hossain Zillur Rahman is scheduled to inaugurate the show at the China Friendship Conference Centre. ...
Muggers shoot trader; snatch away Tk 10 lakh in city.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Muggers shot a trader and took away Tk 10 lakh from him at Dhanmondi in the city Sunday afternoon. Police said six muggers by three bikes intercepted a rickshaw, carrying two cosmetics traders of New Market, Omar Faruq Khan and Saifuddin Khan Tipu, near a ...
Fare of diesel-run vehicles reduced by Tk 0.07 per kilometer.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The government has reduced the fare of diesel-run inter-district and long-haul vehicles by Tk 0.07 per kilometer following the reduction of diesel oil price by Tk 7. However, the fares of CNG-driven buses and minibuses plying in Dhaka and Chittagong ...
USA rescue ship arrives in ctg.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Chittagong, Nov 2 (UNB) - The USA rescue ship USNS Safeguard arrived here on Sunday on a six-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh. The visiting ship, commanded by Captain Enadshan, has a complement of nine officers and 42 sailors of different ranks. During her visit in ...
Two killed, 25 injured in road crash in Bagerhat.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Bagerhat, Nov 2 (UNB) - Two people were killed and 25 others injured when a bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Ghatbila in Mollahat upazila Sunday afternoon. Police said the Khulna-bound bus from Barisal fell into the ditch at about 3:45pm as its driver lost his control over ...
Deadline extended to Nov 16 for applying for Tac clemency.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The Truth and Accountability Commission (Tac) has extended the deadline till November 16 for the corrupt to apply for clemency in return for their ill-gotten wealth to avert punishment under the clean-up drive. A government announcement today (Sunday) said ...
BNP delegation meets UN secretary, seeks world body's role in restoring democracy in Bangladesh.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - A seven-member BNP delegation today (Sunday) met with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon when they sought the world body' s positive role in restoration of democracy in Bangladesh. After their 30-minute meeting at Hotel Sonargaon, BNP Secretary-General ...
Two arrested with 7 firearms in Bagerhat.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Bagerhat, Nov 2 (UNB) - Police arrested two arms traders along with seven firearms and arms making equipments at Mulghar village in Fakirhat upazila Sunday morning. Acting on a tip given by Masud, who was arrested earlier, Fakirhat and Mollahat thana police jointly raided the ...
DBH to open branch office in Sylhet.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Delta Brac Housing Corporation Ltd (DBH) is going to open its branch office at Kumarpara in Sylhet against the backdrop of rising demand for housing. DBH Chairman Faruq A Choudhury will inaugurate the new branch on November 9. The branch will be ...
High-powered committee formed to monitor impact of financial crisis; Nothing to worry about inflation, but getting ready always better: Aziz.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - A high-powered technical committee has been formed to closely monitor the impact on the country's economy from the fallout of the current global financial crisis and take instant remedial measures. 'The committee has been formed to save Bangladesh from the ...
CG fully committed to holding polls next month, President tells UN SG.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - President Prof Dr Iajuddin Ahmed Sunday said the caretaker government is fully committed to holding the general election on December 18. The President reaffirmed the government position during discussion with visiting United Nations Secretary-General Ban ...
Five more died from rectified spirit in Bogra.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Bogra, Nov 2 (UNB) - Five more men died after taking rectified spirit raising the death toll to ten during the last two days. Those died Sunday are Chitta Shaha, Ranju Mondal, Ranju Mia, Rafiqul Islam and Helaluddin. Five others died on Saturday. They all took homemade alcohol ...
HC grants bail for 3 months to Salahuddin Quader in tax-evasion case.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - A High Court division bench Sunday granted bail for three months to ex-premier Khaleda Zia's political adviser Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury on his surrender in a tax-evasion case. Granting the bail following a writ petition, the HC stayed for three months the ...
High Court okays delimitation of parliamentary constituencies Verdict removes roadblock to announcement of schedule for Dec 18 polls.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The High Court Sunday declared valid the Election Commission notification redrawing the parliamentary constituencies, clearing the way for announcement of schedule for the crucial December 18 polls. A division bench comprising Justice Mir Hasmat Ali and ...
Noted journalist Shamsur Rahman passes away.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Khulna, Nov 2 (UNB) - Shamsur Rahman, founder general secretary of Khulna Press Club, died at his city residence today (Sunday). He was 92. He will be buried at his family graveyard at Mathbaria in ...
Myanmar envoy summoned to protest against sea intrusion.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Myanmar Ambassador U Phae Thann Oo was called to the Foreign office in Dhaka today (Sunday) to receive Dhaka's strong protest against the reported intrusion of Myanmar vessels in the deep sea block 08-13. Foreign Secretary Towhid Hossain handed over the ...
Now congenial atmosphere for polls to be created as legal complications gone: Ashraf.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Awami League acting secretary general Syed Ashraful Islam Sunday said now a congenial atmosphere would be created for the general election as all the legal complications have gone. 'Insallah, the elections would be held on the scheduled date (Dec 18) as all ...
Corrupts pledge about Tk 25 crore in exchange for clemency.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The corrupt individuals, whose clemency pleas were heard by the Truth and Accountability Commission, have so far pledged to deposit nearly Tk 25 crore with the national exchequer in return for clemency. According to Tac sources, the Commission has so far ...
UN sends soon assessment mission to assist in electoral process; CG to hold fair, credible election on Dec 18 and transfer power to democratically elected govt: CA.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Sunday said the next election would be a turning-point in the history of Bangladesh and the country would set a new standard on democratic transition for other developing countries. Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed ...
Graft case filed against Ideal School accountant.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The Anti-Corruption Commission Sunday filed a case against Ideal School and College accountant Zahirul Islam for earning illegal wealth and hiding information about it. Zahirul has been charged with acquiring illegal wealth worth about ...
Dry weather likely tomorrow.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Weather is likely to remain dry with partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours till 6pm tomorrow (Monday). Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, Met Office said in a forecast. Country's highest temperature ...
UN sends soon assessment mission to assist in electoral process; CG to hold fair, credible election on Dec 18 and transfer power to democratically elected govt: CA (Full Story).
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Sunday said the next election would be a turning-point in the history of Bangladesh and the country would set a new standard on democratic transition for other developing countries. Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed ...
Army Chief Gen Moeen assures UN chief of ensuring fair elections without intervention in any political process.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB)-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said army chief of staff General Moeen U Ahmed assured him of ensuring free, fair and credible parliamentary polls without any intervention into any political process. Addressing pre-departure media conference, Ban, who had ...
Deadline to declare legally earned undisclosed wealth ends with poor response.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The deadline to legalize the undisclosed money earned through legal means ended today (Sunday) with poor response from the concerned taxpayers. According to the NBR sources, till Thursday (October 30) only Tk 600 million was deposited to the national ...
HC issues rule on govt, PSC to explain for publishing 27th BCS exam results for 2nd time.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The High Court Sunday issued a rule upon the government and the Public Service Commission (PSC) to explain why publication of the 27th BCS examination results for the second time without following the quota for districts and freedom fighters' children should not be ...
Ex-national footballer Tofa buried in Sylhet.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Sylhet, Nov 2 (UNB) - Former national footballer Mohammad Ali Chowdhury Tofa, who died on October 28 in America, was laid to rest at Dargah graveyard in the city on Sunday. The body of late Tofa arrived in the capital from America this afternoon and was brought to his residence ...
Market system blamed only when it comes to reducing prices at par international ones.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Bangladesh Bank chief economist Dr. Mustafa K. Mujeri Sunday shifted the responsibility of unjust pricing of essentials on the country's weak market system as prices on the local market go up even faster than the international ones while come down much later than the ...
Quality improvement support programme launched for five export sectors.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - International Trade Centre and Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) jointly launched a support programme Sunday for five export sectors to improve their management quality. The sectors are horticulture, agro-processed foods, natural medicines, light engineering and ...
Unsuccessful 27th BCS candidates continue 'fast unto death'.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The 'fast unto death' strike of the unsuccessful candidates of the controversial 27th BCS examinations continued for the second day today (Sunday) in the city to press home their demands. More than 100 of the candidates who were successful in the first-phase result but ...
Hannan Shah, Jalaluddin among many others sued for violating EPR.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Chandpur, Nov 2 (UNB) - A case was filed today with Matlab (north) thana against Brig Gen. (retd) Hannan Shah, adviser to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, local BNP leader Dr Jalal Uddin and some of the party activists, accusing them of violating the Emergency Power Rules. A ...
JS election schedule declared: nomination filing Nov 13, scrutiny Nov 16-17, withdrawal Nov 24, voting Dec 18.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - With the legal bar lifted, the schedule for the ninth parliamentary election was declared today (Sunday) fixing December 18 for polling and November 13 as the last date for submitting nomination papers. The scrutiny of the nomination papers will be done on ...
Ten Sub-Inspectors promoted and given new postings as Inspectors.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Ten unarmed Sub-Inspectors of Police have been promoted to posts of Inspectors and given new postings, a police headquarters release said today (Sunday). The promoted Sub Inspectors (SIs) are: Md Jalal Uddin Bhuiyan of Habiganj, Md Abdul Mannan of ...
Army Chief Gen Moeen assures UN chief of ensuring fair elections without intervention in any political process (Full Story).
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB)-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said army chief of staff General Moeen U Ahmed assured him of ensuring free, fair and credible parliamentary polls without any intervention into any political process. Addressing pre-departure media conference, Ban, who had ...
Inter-ministerial committee formed for constructing food godowns.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The Council of Advisers at a meeting Sunday formed a high-powered inter-ministerial committee, headed by the Industries Secretary, to make recommendations for construction of food godowns. The meeting also elaborately discussed construction of adequate ...
Hasina welcomes parliamentary poll schedule; Again demands deferment of upazila polls.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Former premier and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina, now in Washington, welcomed the declaration of schedule for the long-stalled parliamentary polls. She said with the declaration of the parliamentary election schedule, all confusion and apprehension ...
4 Bangladeshi woodcutters killed by Myanmar border force.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Cox's Bazar, Nov 2 (UNB) - The Nasaka Bahini, border force of Myanmar, have killed four Bangladeshi woodcutters at Naikhongchari border. Confirming this BDR said they have protested the killing of innocent people and demanded immediate return of the bodies. Family ...
Five more died after taking homemade alcohol in Bogra, ten arrested, Homeo Laboratory sealed, Lead.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Bogra, Nov 2 (UNB) - Five more men died after taking rectified spirit raising the death toll to ten during the last two days. Those died Sunday are Chitta Shaha, Ranju Mondal, Ranju Mia, Rafiqul Islam and Helaluddin. Five others died on Saturday. They all took homemade alcohol ...
UN Secy Gen Ban Ki-Moon leaves Dhaka for Dubai.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2(UNB) - UN secretary general Ban Ki-Moon left here for Dubai ending a 2-day whirling politically significant visit to Bangladesh. Foreign ...
JS election schedule declared: nomination filing Nov 13, scrutiny Nov 16-17, withdrawal Nov 24, voting Dec 18 (Full story).
Nov 02, 2008 ... Flash! Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - With the legal bar lifted, the schedule for the ninth parliamentary election was declared today (Sunday) fixing December 18 for polling and November 13 as the last date for submitting nomination papers. The scrutiny of the nomination ...
HC decision endorsing EC's delimitation of parliament seats frustrated people: Delwar.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The BNP-led four-party alliance refrained from giving immediate reaction to Election Commission's announcement of the schedule for general lection on December 18. After meetings with BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and four-party alliance leaders, BNP secretary ...
Both matches of 2nd Div Football League end in goal-less draws.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Both matches of the Metropolis Second Division Football League ended in goal-less draws at the Bir Shreshtha Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Stadium here Sunday. In the first match, BG Press S&RC shared points with ...
Dhaka declares 1st innings at 251/9 against Khulna.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Top order Shamsur Rahman and middle order Nadif Chowdhury scored fifties as hosts Dhaka Division declared their first innings at 251 for 9 in 83.3 overs against Khulna Division on the first day of the 4th round four-day match of the Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 10th National ...
Brothers Union play 1-1 draw with Muktijoddha SKC.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Brothers Union Club played to 1-1 draw with Muktijoddha Snagsad Krira Chakra in the lone match of the Citycell 2nd B. League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today (Sunday). With this, Brothers Union Club improved their position securing ten points, while ...
Barisal scores 276 for 5 against Chittagong; Ronny Talukder hit century.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB)- Barisal Division, riding on a century by Ronny Talukder, scored 276 for 5 in 90 overs against Chittagong Division on the first day of four-day Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 10th National Cricket League at Fatullah Osmani Stadium today (Sunday). Sent into bat first ...
Farashganj SC betas Dhaka Wanderers 2-0.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Farashganj SC beat Dhaka Wanderers by 2-0 goals in a match of the Green Delta Metropolis First Division League at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium today (Sunday). Sajid and Uzzal Kumar ...
BKSP Green beat Khelaghar CA by 89-runs.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 02 (UNB) - BKSP Green team earned a comfortable 89-run victory over Khlelaghar Cricket Academy in a qualifying round match of the Metropolis 3rd Division Cricket League at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium today (Sunday). Bating first, BKSP Green scored 206 for 7 in 45 ...
Shah Alam elected new general secretary of Athletics Federation.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - Shah Alam was today elected general secretary of Bangladesh Athletics Federation polling 44 votes. His nearest rival Faruqul Islam cast 34 votes while the other candidate, Mosharraf Hossain Shamim got 16 votes. The election earlier schuled for ...
National cricket team reaches South Africa Sunday for clash with Proteas.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) - The Bangladesh cricket team reached South African shores virtually unnoticed today at the end of a 16-hour journey for a challenging month-long tour, according to a message delivered here tonight by tiger cricket.com Two Bangladesh High Commission officials and a ...
Upazila PIO's office sealed off in Sherpur.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Sherpur, Nov 3 (UNB) - The office of Jhenaigati upazila Project Implementation Officer was sealed off Sunday following a volley of allegations against the officer. Upazila assistant commissioner (Land) and executive magistrate Mohammad Abdullah sealed off the office of the PIO ...
Acute water scarcity prevails in Narayanganj jail.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Narayanganj, Nov 3 (UNB) - Acute water scarcity is prevailing in the district jail causing untold sufferings to about 2,000 prisoners and staff members. Sources said the deep tubewell of the jail went out of order on Thursday plunging the jail inmates and staff members into ...
Three arrested with huge adulterated coconut oil in Bagerhat.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Bagerhat, Nov 3 (UNB) - Police arrested three people along with 81 tins of adulterated coconut oil from Nagerbazar Majhighat in Sadar upazila on Sunday midnight. Acting on a tip off, police searched a boat at the ghat and seized the tins each containing 16kgs of adulterated ...
Iftekhar for coordinated govt, private sector actions to derive maximum benefits out of relations with Myanmar.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB) - Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury on Monday stressed the importance of coordinated government and private sector actions so that Bangladesh can derive maximum benefits out of relations with Myanmar and as follow up of the important recent visit from that ...
Shibir-BCL clash leaves over 50 injured in Sirajganj.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Sirajganj, Nov 3 (UNB) - Over 50 people were injured in a clash between the activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir and Bangladesh Chhatra League at Sirajganj Government University College in the district town Monday morning. Local residents said the clash erupted at about 10:45am ...
Freedom fighter Nasiruddin Ahmed passes away.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Faridpur, Nov 3 (UNB) - Freedom fighter and educationist Advocate Nasiruddin Ahmed Musa died at Faridpur Diabetic Hospital on Sunday morning at the age 60. Nasiruddin Ahmed, who was suffering from cancer, left behind his wife, one son and two daughters and a host of relatives ...
Dhaka will send special envoy to Yangon to lodge protest against presence of Myanmar vessels within BD territorial water.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB)- Bangladesh is sending Foreign Secretary Touhid Hossain as special envoy to Yangon on Wednesday to lodge protest against the presence of Myanmar vessels within Bangladesh's maritime zone. Foreign Advisor Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury summoned Myanmar Ambassador ...
Muslim nations must regain its previous glory in science, technology through collective efforts: CA.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Gazipur, Nov 3 (UNB) - Chief Adviser Dr Fakhrruddin Ahmed Monday said Muslim nations must regain its previous glory, particularly in science and technology, through exchange of information and collective efforts. 'We must regain our standing in the world, which we can only ...