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SCBA president terms false ministers-police statements about Tarique’s link in Aug 21 grenade attacks
“He (Duke) did not make any such confessional statement,” he told reporters at the BNP central office.

Dhaka, Sept 2 (UNB)- Supreme Court Bar Association president Khandker Mahbub Hossain on Thursday termed false and fabricated confessions reportedly made by ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s personal secretary Saiful Islam Duke about Tarique Rahman’s involvement in the August 21 grenade attack is false.The SCBA president urged the media to refrain from dishing out false campaign against Tarique, the senior Vice-chairman of BNP.   FULL STORY


Myanmar set to build hydropower plants targeting B'desh- Cross-border power trade envisaged
Before signing the final deal, Myanmar has sought power purchase guarantee from Bangladesh

Myanmar has agreed to build two hydropower plants aimed at exporting around 575 megawatts (mw) of electricity to energy-starved Bangladesh, top officials said Tuesday.(The Financial Express BD )   FULL STORY

Public suspicious of Shaon, detasting politics
The DMCH autopsy report that was handed over to the police suspects homicide

The truth behind what exactly led to ruling party activist Ibrahim ending up with a bullet from an MP's gun in his head threatens to taint the image of the government, and more broadly of politicians, for a long time to come.(UNB)   FULL STORY

Govt claims disease under control : New anthrax patients detected in Kushtia, Sirajganj, Tangail
At least 30 persons have been detected with anthrax virus in Tangail and Kustia districts during the last two days

In spite of the government's claim that the 'anthrax' is under its control, the disease has been spreading from one district to another. At least 30 persons have been detected with anthrax virus in Tangail and Kustia districts during the last two days, weeks after the diseases affected Sirajganj and Pabna districts.(The New Nation)   FULL STORY

Atir Khal almost gone for realtors
As far as I can remember, we have been using Atir Khal for commuting and transporting," said 70-year old farmer of Ghatarchar

The Atir Khal, once a brimming canal serving thousands on its course in the western fringe of the capital, looks doomed, as a real state developer has totally filled it up at Waaspur end. The total area filled up of the 10-kilometre-long canal measures at least two acres.(The Daily Star)   FULL STORY

E-stalkers on the prowl
Faceless criminals use cell phones, internet to harass women of all ages; law hugely inadequate to tackle the silent epidemic

While conventional stalking has received much attention lately, harassment through mobile phone and the internet has grown to be a silent epidemic in the last few years, experts and victims said.(The Daily Star)   FULL STORY

BNP observes 32nd founding anniversary
Delwar vows to unseat govt thru’ movement

BNP Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain vowed Wednesday to unseat the government for what he called its activities against the interests of the people and the country. "This government will be removed from power through people's movement for its anti-people,(FE Report)   FULL STORY


Big party blessings fuel Ershad’s audacity Citizens say
After the High Court ruling, Ershad met with Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister and chief of his Jatiya Party’s main ally Awami League, on Sunday

Cross-section of people on Tuesday condemned former military ruler and Jatiya Party chairman Hussein Muhammad Ershad’s claims that there was no way to put him on trial.(The New Age BD)   FULL STORY

Govt to take up Tk 37.4 crore project for reclamation of 600 square kilometers land
The decision came from a meeting of the Trust Board on Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Forest

Dhaka, Aug 31 (UNB) - The government has decided to undertake a mega project worth Tk 37.4 crore for reclamation of around 600 square kilometers of land from the sea by building the Urirchar-Noakhali cross dam in Bay of Bengal.   FULL STORY

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Bangladesh Human Rights Monitoring Report
Human rights situation in Bangladesh covering the period of August 2010 is given below

Odhikar has been working to defend the civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights of the people and as part of its work, has been observing the human rights situation in Bangladesh. In line with this campaign, an account of the human rights situation in Bangladesh covering the period of August 2010 is given below.   FULL STORY

Martial Law and dilemma of the Judges
There are occasions when either the established constitutional machinery breaks down or an extra-constitutional force takes over the reins of administration

An Argentinian Judge ( Oyhanarte, J..) has aptly described the dilemma of Judges:- 'The Supreme Court cannot modify the course of history. It lacks the power necessary to do this. When it is faced with the overthrow of constitutional authorities and the installation of a Government of force by what have come to be called 'revolutionary' means, the judges of the court can do three things:- (I) resign, thus transferring the responsibility of the decision to others;(2) simply accept the fact: (3) try to save those institutional values which can still be saved"   FULL STORY


  National
Uphold HC ruling against custodial deaths
Constitution amendment-JS body’s proposals to aim at strengthening democracy: PM
Demand for beef falling amid anthrax phobia
Next JS session Sept 20
PM calls for controlling population boom
Caretaker parties’ now in intensive care
Students of pry school carrying out academic activities in risky condition
Students of pry school carrying out academic activities in risky condition
Update : Anthrax cases among humans in Bangladesh on rise, 33 animals dead
Little role of JS, govt in ensuring affordable health services
3 km of fencing along Indo-Bangladesh border done in August: Indian Govt.
Professor Yunus Visits Atlanta, Presents a New Capitalism
Business & Economy
 
President for exporting ocean going ships to Maldives-He favours sending more skilled manpower to Libya
Tk 1000cr employment scheme for ultra poor begins in October
Dhaka-Berlin to support efforts to make Cancun climate conference a success
Biman Board agrees to meet all demands of employees
77,590 tons Aus rice produced in Rangpur Agriculture Zone
Construction of Padma bridge starts in January, JS body told
Workers of two RMG factories stage work stoppage at Savar
Govt to strengthen dist, UZ monitoring bodies to keep market stable
Global crisis drives investors to forex markets
WB raises Pakistan aid to $1b
EU approves crisis aid for 19 poor countries
Cabinet body’s nod to 5 railway projects raises question
  Politics
Over false statements : JS body for cancellation of plots given to MPs
Statements of ministers, police about Tarique’s link false: SCBA president
Delwar demands fresh general election to test govt popularity
AL to resist BNP’s bid to save war criminals: Hanif
Major change in forex rule to boost ICT sector
UD case of Ibrahim now turns regular
BCL men's barbaric act at RU-This time, they drove nails through a leg of a student in public branding him as a Shibir man.
Update : Natore JCD leader’s shop captured by ruling party men
Update : BCL activist arrested at RU
Update : PM greets Khaleda on Eid
Prices up due to syndication Prof. Anu alleges concentration of wealth in some people
BNP men scuffle at Chandrima Uddyan
Regional & International
 
Stalled funding hits Pakistan aid effort: UN
Afghan authorities say 10 civilians killed in NATO airstrike
Israelis, Palestinians resume direct peace talks
Pakistan’s Lahore mourns triple bombing as death toll rises
Iraq still far from sovereign, despite US pullout: analysts
Israel, Palestinians scour West Bank after second attack
Pakistan flood victims' resentment hurting aid effort : ICRC
Thai PM calls for army openness as king approves reshuffle
Bumper-to-bumper again as epic China traffic jam returns
Two teenagers held over Thai schoolboy shooting: police
Policeman and security officer killed in Russian Caucasus
Update : Official: 3 bombs kill 25 at Pakistan Shiite march
  ICT News
Bangladesh -US Embassy to remain closed on Sept 5, 7
SC gets e-mail threat from suspected militants
BB changes foreign exchange rule to perk up ICT
SC gets e-mail threat from suspected militants
Germany to help Bangladesh achieve 'Digital Bangladesh' goal
Warid Telecom Ordered to Become a Publicly Listed Company
The first Bangla language application entirely on Android.-Learn Bangla Alphabets in a new way through your Android phones.
New Burma ( Myanmar ) Election Website Launched
Green Packet aims to clinch 3 WiMAX deals
Class, go to Facebook page- Dhaka University professor uses networking site as teaching tool
US Among 10 Riskiest Places for Internet Use: Report
ISPs, cable operators want govt to lay out common duct
Local & District News
 
3 children die after receiving measles vaccine in Barisal
Random callers demand ransom from Uttara residents
3 plastic warehouses burnt in Old Town fire
No advance tickets for Sept 6 onward
Adulterated foods flood Sylhet city markets
We want fair probe, justice, demands victim's mother
Acid thrown on Patuakhali couple, Dinajpur housewife
Two killed as bus rams into three-wheeler
3 plastic warehouses burnt in Old Town fire
Girl killed in Thakurgaon road accident
Robbers stab 5, loot house
Miscreants set house on fire, injure 11 men
News Flash
Commentary / Editorial
Red Flag up for Bangladesh,India-China Starts construction of the first of the five dams on Brahmaputra River
Grand water withdrawal plan
Mossad in America-Israeli intelligence steps up its activity in the U.S. — and gets away with it.
Crimes frighteningly on rise
Readers' Opinion
Does Democracy Have A Choice?
10 false flags that shaped our world
Ref: Dangerous Games by A concerned Commonwealth Citizen - Comment
How detached is our PM
Feature
Love from half a mile underground
Patient Friendly Research To Fight Tuberculosis (TB)
Food and Eateries of Old Dhaka
International Education Leadership Conference 2010 Concludes
From The Intl Press
The Indian press aligns Myanmar with Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where they believe China has helped build port ...
What Is the Music of the Muslim World?
Bangladesh Falters? --diplomat.com
All America is hallowed ground for freedom- Wsahington Post
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A new study published in The Lancet, focusing on the mortality from arsenic contamination of drinking water in Bangladesh,
Bangladesh develops four new varieties of summer rice
Eco-friendly indigenous Parija paddy grows excellent, harvest begins
US scientists say use of deep aquifers in irrigation could raise arsenic ...
'Amazing Race' Cast Announced for Season 17 - From YouTube to Beauty Queens ...
4th Dhaka tourism fair Oct 28-30
BD readymade garments to be displayed in Paris fair- Sept 05 -07 2010
S. Asian bodies to conduct regional water security study

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