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Fugitive Ishraq tells The Economist: Sk Hasina letting Bangladesh turn into Indian-run 'Bantustan'
Speaking to influential London-based weekly The Economist, Ishraq, who is in hiding abroad, most likely Hong Kong, also denied religious extremism on either his part,

Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB)- Ishraq Ahmed, one of the men accused of leading the plot behind the foiled recent coup attempt, has said the present government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is letting Bangladesh be “turned into a Bantustan” run by India.   FULL STORY

No coal-fired power plant near Sundarbans: Personalities
They voiced deep concern over the government decision and sought the Prime Minister’s intervention in having the plan rescinded.

Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) - Twelve renowned personalities of the country on Friday demanded immediate withdrawal of the government's decision to set up a coal-based power plant near the Sundarbans for the sake of the environment and biodiversity.  FULL STORY

BNP's 'mass procession' tomorrow-Khaleda to lead programme in Dhaka
Meanwhile, tension is prevailing centring the programme as the ruling Awami League will hold a rally at Bangabandhu Avenue in the city the same day.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will lead the party's mass procession tomorrow in the city which, party leaders hope, will turn into a huge parade ahead of its March 12 Dhaka rally.(The Daily Star)   FULL STORY

18 banks face acute liquidity crisis
Some banks desperate in getting cash, driving call money rate high

DHAKA, JAN 27: Two state-owned, 14 private and two foreign banks are in such an acute liquidity crisis that they are driven to borrow from the call money market almost every working day to meet their clients' demand for cash.(The Independent)  FULL STORY

WB funds for Padma bridge unlikely
Economic Relations Division (ERD) sources said the government asked the WB to extend the time by at least three months

DHAKA, JAN 27: The World Bank (WB) is unlikely to provide funds for construction of the Padma multipurpose bridge as it has decided not to extend the time of credit agreement.(The Independent)  FULL STORY

Coup plotter Maj Zia couldn’t leave country: Intelligence
The sources told UNB that Maj Zia could not leave the country due to the issuance of red alert.

Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) - Intelligence sources say Maj Ziaul Huq, the key plotter to create recent disturbance in the army, will be caught any time.   FULL STORY

AL, BNP involved in extortion, lobbying:CPB
Both Awami League and BNP are involved in extortion, tender manipulation, lobbying, corruption and criminalization in the name of politics,”

DHAKA, JAN 27: Awami League and BNP, two major political parties of the country, instead of doing fair politics, are involved in extortion and lobbying in the country, leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) alleged at a grand rally in the city on Friday. Sky-rocketing prices of essentials could be contained through mass distribution of goods, they said.(The Independent)  FULL STORY

Graft galore in 900 MPO-listed institutions
PMO wants tough action against culprits

DHAKA, JAN 27: The Prime Minister’s Office has asked the education ministry to find out and penalize those officials and employees found involved in the process for giving salary from the exchequer to the teachers and employees of nearly 900 schools and colleges flouting the rules.(The4Independent)  FULL STORY

Take master plan to save Panam Nagar: Archeologist
The existing brick buildings of Panam Nagar were the houses of the Hindu merchants and talukdars. The city, developed in the 19th century, continued to prosper till the end of the World War II.

Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) - Only archeologists under a master plan can help save Panam Nagar, an important archeological site of the country now on the verge of extinction due to encroachment and for lack of maintenance, said an expert  FULL STORY

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  National
Some changes in Army
PM urges Hindus to engage in nation-building activities
Saarc finance ministers meet in Dhaka Monday
Voter list update from March
Food Department Jobs-Exam questions 'leaked', 10 held-Ministry to probe allegations
Nurul Hoque elected Saarc CCI director
Govt secondary asstt teachers demand upgradation
The Bangladesh government reportedly cancelled the official registration of the Rakhine Buddhist Welfare Association
Torture Video Sparks India-Bangladesh Tension
DU Chhatra union president commits suicide
BNP rejects president’s JS speech, criticises new monetary policy
India to decide on enclave after winning Mamata’s support: Media
Business & Economy
 
Gas crisis may linger -Chevron finds no new gas in Moulavibazar field; govt still hopes to ease crisis in 2 years
DSE witness volatile week -Investors watch new moneytary policy
Half of global energy to be solar in 50 yrs -Bangladesh lags behind
Six foreign firms shortlisted for deep sea-port
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh is going to restructure itself by creating 10,000 new jobs.
Padma Bridge won't be completed during AL tenure
Govt. to buy 10 dredgers for river dredging: Minister
1.20 lakh people given financial assistance in city
Use of animal, fish feed from toxic wastes to be stopped
The Dhaka Stock Exchange general index on Thursday skidded below the 4,500 points-mark
DSE in restive mode on last day of week’s trading
Database sharing: BB signs deal with EC
  Politics
AL sees 'evil intention' behind BNP programme
25 BNP activists resign in Pabna
Probe on to expose instigators-Hanif on plot to topple govt
Sick politics obstacle to changes-Says Muhith
Tempers fray at war crimes tribunal
Menon, Farroque voice concern over secret killings, disappearances
Secret killing a new crime trend: Farroque
ICT accepts charges against Mojaheed
ICT takes into cognizance charges against Mojahid (Updated)
BCL factions clash at JnU: Six injured
JS return if CG bill placed: BNP
Physician on 7 day remand for Hizb-ut link
Regional & International
 
44 killed in clashes in Syria
Blast outside Baghdad hospital kills 31
Karzai meets Sarkozy after French troop pull-out threat
Corruption scandal shakes Vatican as internal letters leaked
Australia's Gillard dragged away from Aboriginal rights protest
UN concerns over Libya militias, secret detention
BB mobile court to check currency forgery
Iran won't move toward nuclear weapon in 2012: report
US, Russia hold ‘constructive’ Syrian talks
India, Pakistan report progress on key pipeline
Qaeda gunmen exit Yemen town under tribal pressure
Deadly unrest spreads in Tibetan areas of China
  ICT News
The US intelligence agency Federal Bureau of Investigationis looking for a tool to mine social media for intelligence tips
Will Bangladesh be the next sourcing hotspot?
Database sharing: BB signs deal with EC
Mobile phone-based money transfer service launched
Special body launches special drive to thwart cyber crimes
BTCL owes govt over BDT 12 bln
A new project of the government seeks to connect the country's vast rural areas with high-speed Internet connection by December 2013.
E-services in all dists, UZs by one year
'eHealth critical for developing countries'
Mobile number portability service soon: BTRC
Nokia launches Asha handsets in Bangladesh
337 out of 426 call centres out of business
Local & District News
 
Youth found dead in Dohar
Body of a young man recovered in Sylhet
School girl slaughtered in Narsingdi
Four students rescued while being trafficked
17 firearms of liberation war period recovered in B’baria
Muggers on bikes worry city cops
Robbers kill schoolgirl in Narsingdi
Prisoner dies in Chuadanga jail
Robbers attack jewelry shop in capital; explode 4 bombs
JCD activist killed in Kushtia; 3 arrested
Four students rescued while being trafficked
Accidents kill DU Chhatra Union chief, 2 others
News Flash
Commentary / Editorial
Is Iraq on the verge of civil war?
Waging legal battle against Tipaimukh Dam
Some tips for the spread of higher education and health facilities of Bangladesh
DEVELOPMENT OF MARITIME ACTIVITIES IN BANGLADESH
Readers' Opinion
Amartya Sen's advice to Bangladesh: questions and misgivings
Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely: Hasina’s Lust for Power-(Part Two)
Americans should challenge in Supreme Court the ‘without trial detention’ provisions of H.R. 1540.
Islamabad must reject US crime aid: Natophobia and Obamaphobia-Obama attacks Pakistani military
Feature
An elegy on Bangabandhu, August tragedy and after
Brigadier Mahmudur Rahman Mazumdar – In Memoriam
Muslims’ Contributions to Civilization
Bangladesh and Its Nationalism
From The Intl Press
The ill wind that blew Bainpara towards a more climate resilient future
Analysing the failed Coup in Bangladesh
Goodbye for Now: From Asia Back to the US
Spokesman: Bangladesh military has thwarted officers' attempt to ...-Washington Post
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Scientists suggest alternative source of arsenic contamination
Study Shows Natural Processes Can Limit Spread of Arsenic in Water
Metals alone – not together – lower child IQ in Bangladesh
DU Philosophy Alumni Assoc Reunion on February 3
Dial 16236 for banking service difficulty: BB
2012 International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEENG'8)-Conference Announcement: Full Paper Submission Deadline (January 31, 2012)
US sets up hotline for detained immigrants

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