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Law and order slide worries people
Experts and human rights activists said the situation was far from satisfactory...

Law and order has deteriorated sharply in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country in past few weeks with crimes like killing, mugging, extortion and burglary on the rise despite stepped-up security measures and police vigilance.(The New Age BD )   FULL STORY

All about admission trade: Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) factional fight at Eden
In this session, Tania-Nijhum reportedly earned millions of taka helping more than 700 students to change their disciplines taking taka ten thousand to 50 thousand from each student

At least 15 female students were injured following a factional clash of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Eden Girls� College in the city on Friday over alleged 'admission trade.(The New Nation )   FULL STORY

US State Department HR report
Concern over unlawful killings, political violence

The US State Department''s 2009 Human Rights Report on Bangladesh, released Thursday, raised concerns over unlawful killings by security forces, which continued unabated, and reports of rising political violence, reports bdnews24.com.   FULL STORY

Govt has violated country's constitution: Moudud
Cases against Hasina being lifted, but not similar ones against Khaleda, he says

Country's constitution has been violated by the government as it is yet to submit the copies of accords and joint communiqu signed between India and Bangladesh to the Pre-sident and hold discussion on these in the parliament elaborately.(TBT Report)   FULL STORY

RMG factories vandalised again in Ashulia
50 hurt as workers clash with cops over delay in payment; production hampered in 50 factories

Clashes between garment factory workers and police in Ashulia yesterday and the night before left at least 50 persons injured, and kept production in at least 50 factories suspended almost all through the day yesterday.(The Daily Star)   FULL STORY

Dowry related violence on rise:Experts blame non-application of law
Last year, a total of 319 incidents of tortures over dowry disputes occurred including 227 incidents of killings, 81 tortures and 11 suicides

Tortures on women due to disputes over dowry is yet high in the country even after having laws with penalty of one year to life time imprisonment or death sentence for killing, torturing women or giving or taking or even demanding dowry.(The New Nation)   FULL STORY

Opposition Chief Whip demands probe into PM son's illegal VoIP business
the government is losing revenue of Tk 30 crore a week due to the illegal VOIP business, so far Tk 1500 crore were siphoned of the country-Faruk

Opposition Chief Whip Zainul Abdin Farroque demanded international and domestic inquiry into Prime Minister's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy's involvement in illegal VoIP (voice over internet protocol) business, causing huge loss to the government revenue earning.(UNB, Dhaka)   FULL STORY

Emergency passports till MRPs in place
MRP and MRV are already in use in over 80 countries

The government has decided to issue ''emergency passports'' as an interim measure till machine readable passports and visas -MRP and MRV respectively-are introduced fully, reports bdnews24.com.   FULL STORY

Coxs Bazar Airport lacks scanner
We apprehend security threats from Rohingya illegal immigrants under the present manual checking of passenger baggages

The Cox''s Bazar Airport, now under a red alert, is passing through manual checking as it lacks in scanner machine to check luggage of the passengers, security officials complained recently, reports BSS.   FULL STORY

12 held on Satkhira border while they were entering illegally into Bangladesh territory from India
On Wednesday, 11 such intruders were arrested for entering into Bangladesh without valid papers

Members of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) arrested 12 people while they were entering illegally into Bangladesh territory from India through Bhomra border early today.(UNB, Satkhira)   FULL STORY

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Chitagong Test: Day 1: England reach 374 for 3

Acting captain Alastair Cook hit an unbeaten 158 to put England in control on the first day of the first test against Bangladesh on Friday  FULL STORY

Coach regrets toss blunder

The decision to field after winning the toss coupled with poor bowling have virtually thrown Bangladesh out of contention in the first Test against England on the very first day in Chittagong, said coach Jamie Siddons  FULL STORY

IPL returns with another season of cricketainment

Forced to shift tent to South Africa due to security fears last year, the Indian Premier League returns   FULL STORY


  National
PM likely to visit Pakistan after Saarc summit
Eminent journalist KG Mustafa passes away
Concern over unlawful killings, political violence
Five houses set on fire in Khagrachhari
DMP rejects US report alleging HR violation in custody
US State Dept report on Bangladesh situation: Concern over unlawful killings, political violence: Govt efforts on to silence dissent...
Bangladesh-born British Airways computer expert accused of plotting suicide bombing
Law and order slide worries people
Dhaka committed to global peace: FM
Ministry may ask EC to hold DCC poll sans delimitation
War crimes trial not targeted at any party
12 Indians held for entering Bangladesh
Baropukuria coal-mining: Hundreds of affected people fasting unto death
PM likely to visit Pakistan after Saarc summit
Combing operations against outlaws soon
DMP rejects US report on HR violation
Brain scan can read peoples thoughts: researchers
Massive programmes to observe Independence and National Day
Move afoot to rehabilitate Aila-hit families
Number of voters rises by 3 lakh in Barisal
Nation will move forward thru creation of reading habits
Health minister inaugurates modern oncology department at Square Hospital
Teacher, staff shortage hampers academic activities at SAU
Call for inspiring children with spirit of Bangalee nationalism
Business & Economy
 
PDB's hasty bid process unnerves power bidders-Bidding for 1,275 MW power projects in progress; old projects yet to show results
BB tightens money supply to curb inflation: Tk 15000 cr withdrawn in one month
Govt decides not to bargain for lowering external credit rates
Industrial units reel under gas crisis
Ministry seeks mobilisation advance for railway contractors
Rice price slightly declines, but meats, cooking oil costlier
Crops insurance to protect farmers from poverty
PMs visit opens up new horizon in Indo-Bangla ties
Work on power distribution dev project on in NW region
RMG exporters to US hear alarm bells
Fish, chicken, garlic prices high
BEPZA signs lease agreement with Shephered Textile
Marginal fishermen demand bank loan, protection from moneylenders
DSE falls through the week
30 lakh peasant families to benefit thru Natl Agri Technology Project
Nissan launches first Thai-promoted eco-car
Agri Tech Project to benefit 30 lakh peasant families
Betel leaf price soars
Emerging markets lead rising world oil demand
Stolen Swiss bank data at HSBC hits 24,000 clients
Lexus, a Toyota brand, avoids taint from recalls
  Politics
Farroque gets death threat after voicing allegation against Joy
ADMISSION BUSINESS-BCL girls fight at Eden College
Khaleda intervenes to end factional feud in city BNP-Committee likely before DCC polls
Farroque files GD after death threat
ADMISSION BUSINESS-BCL girls fight at Eden College
Brahmanbaria-37 handmade bombs found near Jamaat office
Eden College tensed over feud in BCL
Both panels accused of intimidating each others voters
Govt has violated Constitution ignoring JS, says Moudud
AL syndicate, not BNP, involved in price hike: Moudud
War criminals irrespective of party affiliation will be tried
Agartala Case was not untrue: Shawkat
Jihadi books, 'hit list' seized from RU hall
Shibir's Ekram again tells of Jamaat story
Ershad's graft cases move at snail's pace
BNP demands inquiry into joy's alleged illegal VoIP business
Threat to Opposition chief whip
BNPPP team to visit violence hit CHT areas Mar 15
Regional & International
 
Suicide blasts in Pakistans Lahore kill 45
Tensions as Thaksin protesters converge on Bangkok
Two Indian women on Forbes list of worlds billionaire
Putin in India to ink arms deals worth $10b
Suu Kyi denounces new election laws
Hundreds flee fresh Mogadishu unrest
2 Israeli soldiers indicted for Gaza war conduct
Pak navy tests missiles in Arabian Sea
Pakistan must 'reinvent' itself as responsible neighbour
US slams rights abuses in China, N Korea and Iran
UN urges war crimes probe in Myanmar
Niger junta bans members from running in elections
Two top Maoist leaders killed in Andhra
Obama gives $1.4m Nobel prize to 10 charities
Scientists find mother of all skin cells
US suggests new engagement with Myanmar is failing
Sarkozy lauds British PM ahead of election
Carlos Slim surpassed Bill Gates
Online poll puts UK Conservatives on course for win
Britain 'one of world's worst places to raise kids'
25 killed in Kazakhstan flooding
Rehman Malik sees Indias hand behind Balochistan unrest
I'm ready to mediate with Maoists
Putin urges expanded Russia-India ties
Marjah push: Ups and downs are lessons for future
Pak apex court unhappy with Zardari case
Indonesian police kill 2 militants
Obama to donate $1.4m Nobel prize money
Pakistan navy tests missiles in Arabian Sea
Afghan insurgents kill 3 cops
  ICT News
TeleTalk plans 3G phones to get strong footing on market
BNP demands probe into Joy''s VoIP business
Media heavyweights spar over charging for news online
Mobile phone registration tightened to curb crime-Persons under 18 won�t be qualified to buy SIM cards
Crackdown on SIM sales: Two lakh cell phone connections blocked to curb crimes
Mobile-phone operators asked to book unregistered SIM cards
Banglalink issues more bonds on high demand
Google opens virtual shop for online business software
Cisco unveils system for super-fast internet
Betar signs deal to broadcast Deutsche Welle programmes
Govt to bring 4,500 unions under ICT network
Move to bring VoIP under legal cover
Local & District News
 
Another ship breaking yard worker killed
50 potato farmers hurt in clash with cops
Bird flu hits Thakurgaon poultry farm
Farmers block road for potato preservation in Rangpur
Bhasantek Rehabilitation Project: irregularities continue
Barapukuria land subsidence victims call off hunger strike
Absence of drills and fire equipment causes fires at garments
Villagers around BCMCL call off strike
What ails the transport sector?
Police, RMG workers clash: 15 hurt
10 personalities to get Mayor Award-2010
Barapukuria miners call off hunger strike
Arrest, murder, recovery
Top outlaw murdered in Pabna
One killed in slum fire in city
5 more houses set on fire in Khagrachhari
Man dies, over 100 shanties gutted in fire
Double murder in Joypurhat
6 killed in road crashes in Ctg, Bogra
News Flash
Commentary / Editorial
Assault on media hinders democracy
Muslims Are Their Own Worst Enemy
U.S. President election, Mr.Barack Obama has hinted that he'll move in the direction of universal health insurance
Possible consequences of Americas new Afghan policy
Readers' Opinion
The culture of respect at Dhaka University
In Memoriam 28 October 2006
A Nation so Unfortunate!
Extremist Views of the British Media
Feature
Till death do us part!
Concept and use of dual-use cars in reducing traffic congestion In Dhaka city of Bangladesh -Part 1
Winds Of Change
Scientific review of Surah Al Fil
From The Intl Press
The Threat from Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh
Ameerah Haq, from Bangladesh, is the new peacekeeping chief in Timor-
Hindus & Jews ask Pope to uphold “Christian values” on Roma “apartheid” in Europe
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