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None can grab state power through back door: PM
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday said that from now on, Bangladesh would run only in a democratic way, the people’s franchise would be ensured and none would be allowed to play with the right. Full story
ITLOS draws sea-limit on coastline share
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea on Wednesday delivered its judgement delimiting the maritime boundary between Bangladesh and Myanmar moderately based on the share in the coastline... Full story
Launch capsize death toll rises to 112
Seventy-six more passengers were found dead on Wednesday, taking to 112 the total death figure in Tuesday’s launch capsize in the River Meghna at Gazaria in Mushiganj. Passenger launch the Shariatpur 1 headed for Dhaka... Full story
New univs on sponsors’ political link to hamper edn
Educationists said on Wednesday that giving permission to open new private universities due to political colours of the sponsors would hamper quality of higher education. Full story
PM critical of North’s apathy to climate financing
The prime minister on Wednesday castigated the industrial countries of the northern hemisphere for their slackness in contributing to the climate fund formed to address the climate change impacts worldwide. Full story
METRO
BIWTC abandons water bus service on circular waterway
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation has shut down its water bus service on the circular waterway around Dhaka city as the service failed to attract passengers. Full story
BUSINESS
NBR envisages Tk 1,12,000cr revenue in FY13
The National Board of Revenue has made a primary projection of revenue earnings of Tk 1,12,000 crore for the next financial year which is Tk 20,130 crore more than that of the current fiscal year. Full story
INTERNATIONAL
Syria violence rages
Forces loyal to the president, Bashar al-Assad, attacked rebel strongholds in various parts of Syria on Wednesday, intensifying their assault as the uprising entered its second year with a negotiated solution as far off as ever. Full story
SPORTS
Matthews blow for wounded SL
Sri Lanka suffered a major blow ahead of their crucial clash against Pakistan today as all-rounder Angelo Mathews had to fly back after been ruled out of the Micromax Asia Cup due to a calf injury on Wednesday. Full story
EDITORIAL
More deaths on waterways
THE launch accident on Tuesday, which, according to latest count, has claimed more than 100 people, provides yet another reminder of the hapless state of our communication services and systems, be it road, rail or water... Full story
OP-ED
Admin often allows consumer right violations
UNSCRUPULOUS business groups often get support from the administration in infringing people’s right to get safe and quality product and services at a reasonable price, says the president of the Consumers Association... Full story
TIMEOUT
Jamaluddin makes a comeback
Eminent theatre activist Jamaluddin Hossain is back in the theatre and TV arena after a five-year hiatus. He is passing busy days acting in some TV plays and performing regularly with his troupe Nagorik Natyangan Ensemble. Full story
LETTERS
Appalling disparity
THE other day I went to Dhaka by train. The living condition of the people living in the slums set up all along the rail lines stretching from the airport to the Kamalapur station appalled me, especially when I compared... Full story
