Politics
It’s EC’s decision: Quader on EVM
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that Election Commission (EC) will decide on use of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the coming national election.
No plan to raise age limit for entry into govt jobs: Muhith
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of raising the age limit to 32 years for entry into government jobs.
BNP chalks out founding anniv programmes
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) - BNP on Tuesday chalked out various programmes to celebrate its 40th founding anniversary on September 1.
Macron loses environment minister in surprise resignation
Paris, Aug 28 (AP/UNB) — France's high-profile environment minister, former TV personality Nicolas Hulot, unexpectedly announced his resignation live on national radio Tuesday, lamenting a lack of decisive action on green issues. The move deals a stinging blow to the environmental credibility of President Emmanuel Macron.
Italy journalist says he helped pen bombshell against pope
Rome, Aug 28 (AP/UNB) — An Italian journalist who says he helped a former Vatican diplomat pen his bombshell allegation of sex abuse cover-up against Pope Francis says he persuaded the archbishop to go public after the U.S. church was thrown into turmoil by sex abuse revelations in the Pennsylvania grand jury report.
Australian HC pays tributes to Concert for Bangladesh anniversary
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) - The Australian High Commission here joined a special programme called ‘Music Buzz,’ organised by the US Embassy recently with talented Australian diplomats Amy Sheridan, James Dillon, Jane Hardy and Swedish Embassy’s Magdalena Skarp performing at the American Centre, Dhaka.
Govt not to interfere in election, says Tofail
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) - Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said on Tuesday that the government will not interfere in the upcoming national parliamentary election.
HC asks govt to return Sylhet Mayor’s passport
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) – The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to return the passport of Sylhet City Corporation Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury for six months.
German police criticized after violent far-right protest
Berlin, Aug 28 (AP/UNB) — German police and security officials faced criticism Tuesday following violence during a far-right protest in the eastern city of Chemnitz that left at least six people injured.
Quader digs at BNP for seeking trial of grenade attack
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP’s demand for the trial of August 21 grenade attack is a ‘cruel joke’ about the barbaric and brutal killing.