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Everything you need to know about Pipra Kazi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

1993 Mumbai Blasts Case: TADA court orders arrest of Zaibunissa Kazi, Sharif Parker

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): A special TADA court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants against two convicts in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

With CBI in, Congress hopes for justice in Bengal custody death

May 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Welcoming the Calcutta High Court's verdict ordering a CBI probe into the custodial death of a Trinamool Congress worker in West Bengal, the Congress Monday hoped for punishment of the guilty policemen.

Court orders CBI probe into Bengal custodial death

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) In a jolt to the Mamata Banerjee government, the Calcutta High Court here Monday ordered the CBI to take over the probe into a Trinamool Congress worker's death allegedly in the custody of West Bengal Police.

Goa to have daily hearings in crimes against children

May 9, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Panaji, May 9 (IANS) Crimes against children in Goa will soon be tried by a specially designated judge everyday, according to Goa State Commission Protection of Children's Rights (GSCPCR) chairperson Sameera Kazi.

Popular Bengali channels battle to stay on air

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) While irate depositors of the Saradha Group, which has gone bust, have hit the streets, over 160 employees of its popular television channels, Tara News and Tara Muzik, are soldiering on regardless and are seeking support from their listeners worldwide to stay afloat.

Hamid becomes Bangladesh's new president

April 22, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Dhaka, April 22 (IANS) Abdul Hamid was Monday elected unopposed the president of Bangladesh which has been reeling under a violent political stand-off between the ruling and the main opposition parties.

Seven more 1993 Mumbai blast convicts get four weeks to surrender

April 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A day after it gave four weeks' time to film star Sanjay Dutt to surrender to serve his remaining sentence in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast case, the Supreme Court Thursday also granted a similar respite to seven other convicts.

1993 Mumbai blasts: 70-year-old Zaibunissa Kazi gets four weeks reprieve (Update)

April 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court has given seventy-year-old Zaibunissa Kazi four more weeks to surrender before the jail authorities in connection with her role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

1993 Mumbai blasts: After Sanjay Dutt, three other convicts get four more weeks to surrender

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted three other convicts who had a role to play in the 1993 Mumbai blasts four more weeks time to surrender to jail authorities.

Dutt gets reprieve, 11 other convicts return to prison

April 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) As Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt got a month's reprieve, 11 others convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts and released on bail surrendered Wednesday before a Mumbai court after the Supreme Court rejected their appeals, an official said.

Sanjay Dutt gets four more weeks to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender following his conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case.

SC rejects Mumbai blast convicts plea for relief

April 16, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday rejected the plea of three 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts convicts that they may be permitted not to surrender to serve the remainder of their sentences till their clemency petitions are decided by the president.

Justice Markandey Katju seeks pardon for Sanjay Dutt, meets PM

April 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Press Council of India (PCI) chairperson Justice Markandey Katju, who has written to President Pranab Mukherjee seeking pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt and another blasts convict, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Tuesday.

Remove Katju as PCI chief, say activists

April 15, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) Social activists here Monday wrote to President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking the removal of Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju.

Bangladesh to hold presidential poll on April 29

April 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Dhaka, April 10 (IANS) Bangladesh's election commission has declared April 29 as the date to hold presidential election in the country.

Katju to spearhead 'Court of Last Resort'

April 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) After seeking pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt and Zaibunissa Kazi, found guilty in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, retired Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju is set to launch an NGO to offer justice to poor and helpless people.

Katju seeks pardon for Sanjay Dutt, Kazi

March 28, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Justice Markandey Katju, chairman of the Press Council of India, in a letter to President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday, has sought pardon for Sanjay Dutt under article 72 of the constitution.

Not seeking pardon, says emotional Sanjay Dutt

March 28, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been convicted under the Arms Act for his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings, said Thursday he would "surrender" when the time comes and would not be seeking "pardon".

Katju will seek pardon for Sanjay, Zaibunnisa

March 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Press Council of India chairperson Markandey Katju Thursday said he would continue to seek pardon on humanitarian grounds for actor Sanjay Dutt and Zaibunissa Kazi, who have been sentenced to five years in prison for their role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings.

Pakistan artists call for lift on YouTube ban

February 7, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Karachi, Feb. 7 (ANI): The Pakistan government's ban on video-sharing website YouTube has been protested on Twitter and Facebook time and again by journalists, musicians and ordinary citizens in the past four months.

Bengal rights panel orders probe in custody death

January 21, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) West Bengal's human rights panel Monday expressed "grave concern" over the alleged custodial death in Hooghly district and asked the state police chief to conduct an inquiry into the incident.

Police station attacked after Trinamool worker dies

January 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) Local residents pelted stones at a police station in West Bengal's Hooghly district Saturday after a Trinamool Congress worker allegedly died in police custody.

Tripura boy bags national child award for exceptional achievement

December 16, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Tripura, Dec 16 (ANI): The northeast, which has over the years produced many talents, has added another feather to its cap through Sayantan Das, a young singer from Agartala, who has been recently awarded with a silver medal in the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement for the year 2012.

CK Nayudu cricket: Karnataka force draw

November 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Bangalore, Nov 20 (IANS) An unfinished 131?run partnership for the eighth wicket between Akbar Kazi (66 not out, 164b, 9x4) and Aditya Sagar (58 not out, 137b, 9x4, 3x6) rescued Karnataka A while denying Punjab A an outright win as the C.K. Nayudu Trophy cricket match ended in a draw here Tuesday.

CK Nayudu trophy: Punjab take big lead

November 19, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Bangalore, Nov 19 (IANS) Karnataka A were struggling to stay in the match after conceding a first innings lead of 227 runs to Punjab A on the third and penultimate day of their CK Nayudu Trophy cricket match here Monday.

CK Nayudu cricket: Karnataka A on the mat

November 18, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Bangalore, Nov 18 (IANS) Seamer Jaskaran Singh grabbed four for 29 to leave Karnataka A on 120 for five in reply to Punjab A's first innings score of 493 at stumps on the second day of the C.K. Nayudu Trophy cricket match here Sunday.

C.K. Nayudu Trophy: Ravi Singh slams unbeaten ton

November 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Bangalore, Nov 17 (IANS) An unbeaten 142 by opener Ravi Inder Singh powered Punjab 'A' to 310 for three in their first innings against Karnataka 'A' on the first day of the C.K. Nayudu Trophy cricket tournament here Saturday.

'Insecurity lone reason for Hindu families' migration to India'

August 14, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Karachi, Aug 14 (ANI): Leaders of the Awami Jamhoori Party (AJP) have accused the ruling government of failing to provide security to Hindu families residing in upper Sindh, compelling them to leave the country in large numbers.

Kshemal bowls Mumbai to victory

July 28, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Bangalore, July 28 (IANS) Seamer Kshemal Waingankar took 10 for 82 as Mumbai CA defeated KSCA President's XI by an innings and 183 runs in the Shafi Darashah cricket tournament in Mysore Saturday.

Deshpande slams ton for Rajasthan

July 27, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Bangalore, July 27 (IANS) Vaibhav Deshpande's century (126, 228b, 20x4) put Rajasthan CA in command as they made 343 for four in 90 overs against Hyderabad CA on the first day of the Shafi Darashah Trophy cricket tournament at Mysore Friday.

Jacques Faul resigns as acting CEO of Cricket South Africa

July 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Johannesburg, July 6 (ANI): Jacques Faul has resigned as acting CEO of Cricket SA (CSA), four months after replacing embattled chief Gerald Majola.

Trinamool celebrates poll victory anniversary

May 13, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) With Rabindra Sangeet and other age-old popular Bengali songs playing in the background, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday led a huge, colourful procession covering various parts the city to celebrate the first anniversary of the historic victory of her Trinamool Congress in the assembly polls.

IPL 2012: Pune Warriors look for revenge against Royal Challengers Bangalore

May 11, 2012 at 12:33 PM

In the 57th match of IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Pune Warriors in Subrata Roy Sahara stadium.

Poll panels of SAARC countries establish forum

May 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) SAARC countries Wednesday adopted a charter for mutual cooperation and set up a forum that will enhance capabilities to conduct free and fair elections.

South Asia needs innovative poll strategies: Quraishi

April 30, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Bitter political competition, use of money power and citizens' apathy in the electoral process call for innovative methods and strategies in the South Asian region, Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi said Monday. He also described paid news as an emerging challenge in India.

South Asia needs innovative poll strategies: Quraishi

April 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Bitter political competition, use of money power and apathy of citizens in the electoral process call for innovative methods and strategies in the South Asian region, Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi said Monday.

Rising number of political party, a big challenge: Quraishi

April 30, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Chief Election Commissioner S. Y. Quraishi said that paid news has emerged a major challenge before the election commission and there is a need

RR vs RCB: Will Rajasthan bowlers stop Gayle and de Villiers storm?

April 23, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be eying for revenge of their previous loss when they face Rajasthan Royals in today's match to be played in Sawai Mansingh stadium of Jaipur.

Confident Pune Warriors to take on struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore

April 17, 2012 at 4:44 PM

The 21st match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors will be played in M. Chinnaswamy stadium of Bangalore from 8 pm.

Chennai Super Kings to play Royal Challengers Bangalore today

April 12, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Chennai Super Kings will play Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 13th match of IPL 5 that will be played in M. Chidambaram stadium and will start at 4 pm.

Prince Harry turns lifesaver for polo player

April 2, 2012 at 1:01 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Prince Harry recently rushed to the aid of a polo player who fell off his horse and blacked out when he crashed to the ground.

India - Pakistan agree to work for amicable solution on Tulbul/Wullar project

March 28, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Water secretaries of India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to work for an amicable solution to Tulbul Navigation/Wullar Barrage project.

Tulbul project: India to provide more data to Pakistan

March 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Buoyed by the common resolve of their leaders to intensify their dialogue, India and Pakistan Wednesday concluded their two-day talks to resolve differences over the Tulbul navigation project in Jammu and Kashmir with New Delhi agreeing to provide additional technical date for the early settlement of the dispute.

India, Pak resume talks to resolve water dispute

March 27, 2012 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Mar.27 (ANI): A 13-member delegation from Pakistan led by Water and Power Secretary; Imtiaz Kazi, resumed secretary level talks with Indian counterparts in New Delhi on Tuesday, with a motive to resolve the dispute over India's plans to build a dam on River Jhelum, on its side of Kashmir.

The other side of Sibal: Minister recites poetry

March 27, 2012 at 4:56 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Humour, love, education, relations, secularism and politics - Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal touched on all this through his poetry at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia Tuesday morning, keeping his audience spell-bound, and a trifle surprised.

Discussions to continue to resolve Indra Bhavan issue, says Pranab Mukherjee

January 13, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Kolkata, Jan 13 (ANI): Indian Finance Minister and senior Congress leader, Pranab Mukherjee, on Friday, after attending a meeting with Trinamool Congress (TMC) party leaders in Kolkata said that discussions would continue over the controversy of renaming Indira Bhavan.

Cong, TMC rift worsen

January 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM

The tie between Indian National Congress and Trinamool Congress is likely to be weakening after....

Indira Bhavan controversy an unwarranted issue: Biman Bose

January 6, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Kolkata, Jan 6 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Biman Bose on Friday appeared to be in tune with Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress's decision to rename Indira Bhavan in Kolkata after the poet Nazrul Islam, and said that the issue should not be blown out of proportion.

Manmohan Singh urges youth to work hard for building Sonar Bangla

September 7, 2011 at 9:23 PM

Dhaka, Sep.7 (ANI): Urging the younger generation to take over the mantle of carrying forward the sacred legacy of trust and amity enjoyed between Bangladesh and India, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said they should "work hard to build the Sonar Bangla" of poet Rabindranath Tagore's dreams.

Journalist attempts self-immolation in Agartala

July 22, 2011 at 5:27 PM

Agartala, July 22 (ANI): A journalist of a local daily, recently attempted self-immolation in protest against police action against him.

FIFA turns down Bangladesh request to shift 2014 World Cup qualifier from Pakistan

June 14, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Dhaka, June 14(ANI): FIFA has turned down Bangladesh's request to relocate the away leg of their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Pakistan from Lahore to Dhaka due to security reasons, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Kazi Salahuddin has said.

Fears of terror threat to London Olympics as 10 extremists walk free on UK streets

June 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

London, June 13 (ANI): A group of ten Islamic terrorists are among 100 jailed fanatics who will walk free on the streets of Britain in time for the Olympic games.

Fears of terror threat to London Olympics as 10 extremists walk free on UK streets

June 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM

London, June 13 (ANI): A group of ten Islamic terrorists are among 100 jailed fanatics who will walk free on the streets of Britain in time for the Olympic games.

Injured 12-foot long python retrieved in Purulia

November 22, 2010 at 5:33 PM

Purulia (West Bengal), Nov.22 (ANI): A 12 foot-long python has been retrieved from Barundih village in West Bengal's Purulia District.

Synthetic DNA spray to keep burglars at bay

October 25, 2010 at 2:38 PM

New York, Oct 25 (ANI): A new device that sprays burglars with synthetic DNA and allows police to track them down has been deployed in restaurants and offices in the UK.

Pak nationalist leaders hail India's offer to send 400 docs to flood affected Sindh

August 18, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Karachi, Aug.18 (ANI): Nationalist leaders in Pakistan have welcomed the offer from nearly 400 Indian doctors and paramedics to work in the flood hit areas of Sindh and other inundated parts of the country, saying it would bring a message of love from across the border.

Nepal Maoists want only Prachanda as Prime Minister

June 10, 2010 at 10:22 PM

Kathmandu, June 10 (ANI): The UCPN (Maoists) on Thursday put forward the name of party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda for the post of Prime Ministerial in the to-be formed national consensus government.

Two suspected militants arrested in Kolkata

November 14, 2009 at 9:48 PM

Kolkata, Nov.14 (ANI): Kolkata city police on Saturday arrested two alleged militants from Palpakuria in the Kazi Para area of Barasat locality here and also recovered some ammunition from them.

W.Bengal Police arrest two suspected Kashmiri terrorists

November 14, 2009 at 3:04 PM

Barasat (West Bengal), Nov.14 (ANI): West Bengal police arrested two suspected Kashmiri terrorists from Barasat in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Friday night.

Chargesheet filed against Khaleda Zia in orphanage fund graft case

August 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM

Dhaka, Aug 6 (ANI): The Bangladesh Anti Corruption Commission has pressed charges against opposition leader and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Khaleda Zia, her son Tarique Rahman and four others for embezzlement of Tk 2.10 crore by forming the fraudulent Zia Orphanage Trust.

Dhaka gets record rainfall after 60 years, nine killed, life hampered

July 29, 2009 at 12:32 PM

Dhaka, July 29 (ANI): Record rainfall in Bangladesh capital Dhaka has claimed the lives of at least nine people, besides disrupting normal lifeb extensively.

Dhaka, Colombo vie for sub-regional bloc secretariat

May 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM

Dhaka, May 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka, where a quarter century of ethnic conflict has just ended, is keen to host the secretariat of sub-regional bloc Bimstec. Bangladesh has been wanting to host the secretariat as well.

Dhaka hopes to have headquarter of sub-regional bloc

May 20, 2009 at 11:39 AM

Dhaka, May 20 (IANS) Bangladesh hopes to house the permanent secretariat of the sub-regional bloc, Bimstec, which was formed for rapid economic development and to accelerate social progress, officials have said.

Spring-autumn marriages gain popularity on small screen

May 12, 2009 at 10:09 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The trend of older men marrying girls decades younger is fast catching the fancy of many TV serial makers. Be it just as a side track on hit serial 'Balika Vadhu' or 'Bandini', or an entire soap on a marriage of convenience between an 18-year-old girl and a man over twice her age - the subject has become popular.

350 tourists evacuated in north Sikkim after landslide

May 10, 2009 at 11:48 AM

Mangan (Sikkim), May 10 (IANS) Around 350 tourists who were stranded Saturday night along the North Sikkim Highway after a massive landslide blocked the road have been evacuated, officials said Sunday.

I'll marry older man only if there's good reason: 'Bandini' actress

May 7, 2009 at 7:27 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) At 17, marriage is the last thing on her mind. But television actress Aasiya Kazi, who is married to a man almost thrice her age in the serial 'Bandini', says she would agree to marry an older man in real life but only if there is a good reason to do so.

Hasina to go to Saudi Arabia on her first foreign visit as PM

April 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Dhaka, April 20 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave late Monday for Saudi Arabia on her first foreign visit since she took office in January.

Mountain biking expedition in Sikkim

March 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Gangtok, Mar 26 (ANI): Around 50 cyclists, including foreigners, took part in the 2nd Kanchenjunga International mountain biking expedition, which began in Sikkim recently.

Sikkim Government organizes skiing training program to promotes tourism

March 11, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Yumthang (Sikkim), Mar 11 (ANI): The Sikkim Tourism Department (STD) has organised a 15-days basic course on snow skiing to promote tourism in the state.

Funeral of 48 Bangladesh Army officers held

March 2, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Dhaka, Mar 2 (ANI): The funeral or the Namaz-e-janaza of the 48 Bangladesh army officers, whose bodies were found during a rescue operation at the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) headquarters, was held at the National Parade Square on Monday.

Bangladesh: a statistics on recent poll

January 2, 2009 at 1:01 AM

After a successful end of the 9th parliament poll of Bangladesh, a number of research organisations, survey companies and statistical institutes have started their analysis on voter turnout

PCB happy after Sri Lanka clears cricket tour

December 26, 2008 at 9:22 PM

Karachi, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials Friday heaved a sigh of relief when the Sri Lankan government cleared its cricket team's proposed tour of Pakistan.

Sri Lanka seek ICC security clearance for Pakistan tour

December 26, 2008 at 8:35 PM

Colombo, Dec 26 (IANS) Sri Lanka Friday said the proposed tour of Pakistan, as a replacement for India, will be on schedule from Jan 20 but only after security clearance by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Goa Muslims outraged at madrassa raid

December 17, 2008 at 3:45 PM

Panaji, Dec 17 (IANS) A section of the Muslim community in Goa Wednesday expressed outrage at the way in which police raided a madrassa (seminary) in the port town of Vasco and picked up 88 girls for 'verification'.

Britain to review security amid fears of Mumbai-style attacks

December 3, 2008 at 12:17 PM

London, Dec 3 (IANS) Britain will carry out a review of its security preparedness to face Mumbai-style synchronised and multiple attacks - a possibility not ruled out by the country?s counter-terrorism experts.

Myanmar halts gas exploration in disputed waters: Bangladesh

November 10, 2008 at 6:24 AM

Dhaka, Nov 10 (DPA) Authorities in Bangladesh Sunday claimed that Myanmar has suspended oil and gas exploration in the disputed waters in Bay of Bengal as a result of Dhaka's efforts to defuse tension between the two countries.

Terai rebels kill municipal officer in Nepal

October 25, 2008 at 5:11 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 25 (IANS) As Nepal's Maoist government failed to start negotiations with underground rebels from Terai even three weeks after the formation of a ministerial talks team, blood continued to spill in the restive plains with a municipal officer being gunned down Saturday.

Bangladesh Islamists float political party with government nod

October 6, 2008 at 8:14 PM

Dhaka, Sep 29 (IANS) Leaders of the banned Islamist outfit Harkatul Jihad al Islami (HuJI) in Bangladesh have floated the Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) ahead of the December elections with permission from the caretaker government, which said it had found the group had no terror links.

Bangladesh Islamists float political party with government nod

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Dhaka, Sep 29 (IANS) Leaders of the banned Islamist outfit Harkatul Jihad al Islami (HuJI) in Bangladesh have floated the Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) ahead of the December elections with permission from the caretaker government, which said it had found the group had no terror links.

NIFT opens doors of creativity in Meghalaya

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Shillong, Sep.3 (ANI): The recent opening of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Shillong, the first in the entire region, has aroused interest among the youth here and from neighbouring States. .

Khaleda's eldest son paralysed with two bones broken during torture

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Dhaka, Aug 25 (ANI): Former Bangladeshi premier Khaleda Zia's eldest son and her heir apparent Tareque Rahman has reportedly been partially paralysed after his two bone in the back broke during torture by security agencies, a doctor attending to him said.

Priorities for upcoming SAARC Summit

July 29, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, has prepared itself to welcome the pivotal leaders of South Asian countries as SAARC summit is scheduled on August 2-3,

Birthday wish for Shri Somnath Chatterjee

July 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Shri Somnath Chatterjee, one of the veteran politicians of India and South Asia celebrated his 80th birth day on Friday (July 25, 2008) last, in an exceptional

Bangladesh bemoans Manekshaw, a personal elegy

June 29, 2008 at 1:01 AM

It was 1971, the year of liberation war of Bangladesh, which was started from the late hours of 25th March of 1971 and ended on December

Diplomat expressed opinion on governance pattern of Bangladesh

May 2, 2008 at 12:00 AM

In Bangladesh the interim government has just concluded the out come of pre-dialogue talk with the political parties. Meanwhile an

Bangladesh India relationship growing warmer

April 18, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Diplomatic relation between Bangladesh and India is as good as expected by the people of two countries. Very recently Indian

Women policy and fundamentalist in Bangladesh

April 14, 2008 at 1:01 AM

It was early afternoon of Friday (April 11, 2008), the weekly prayer day for the Muslim community; few hundreds of musullis

Bangladesh Expecting a Fruitful Dialog

April 11, 2008 at 1:01 AM

There are confusions about a fruitful dialog between the government and the politicians on national election, reforms

Bangladesh: Dialogue for Democracy

April 7, 2008 at 1:01 AM

In recent days, there are many happenings in Bangladesh which have important impacts on the political development

A fog of debate over the politics of Bangladesh

March 18, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Yet the political atmosphere of Bangladesh is not gloomy, but a fog of debate and disbelieve are running over the total situation