Archive for November 6th, 2008
Thursday, November 6th, 2008His name etched in history as America's first black president, Barack Obama turned from the jubilation of victory to the sober challenge of leading a nation worried about economic crisis, two unfinished wars and global uncertainty."The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep," Obama cautioned.Young and charismatic but with little experience on the national level, Obama smashed through racial barriers and easily defeated Republican John McCain to become the first African-American destined to sit in the Oval Office, America's 44th president. He was the first Democrat to receive more than 50 percent of the popular vote since ...
(read more) Thursday, November 6th, 2008The BNP-led four-party alliance has demanded declaration of fresh schedule for the ninth parliamentary election and implementation of its seven-point demand including complete withdrawal of the state of emergency.Heads of the component parties of the alliance decided at a meeting last night to wait until a specific time for implementation of their demands. They will decide the next course of action if the government fails to meet those.Although the meeting was held to decide on participating in the December 18 parliamentary polls, the alliance leaders could not reach a consensus on the issue.Top leaders of the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh Jatiya ...
(read more) Thursday, November 6th, 2008Amid fanfare and jubilation the Awami League (AL) nomination seekers yesterday started collecting nomination forms from the party's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue, setting off their race to national polls.The three-day sale of nomination papers began in the morning with selling a form for AL chief Sheikh Hasina for Gopalganj-3 constituency. AL acting general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam sold the form to Tanjimul Islam Shamim, nephew of Hasina's husband Dr Wazed Mian.As many as 979 forms were sold on the first day from six booths opened for six divisions at the party office.Of those, 360 were sold for different constituencies ...
(read more) Thursday, November 6th, 2008Myanmar ships yesterday suspended oil and gas exploration activities inside Bangladesh maritime territory awaiting the outcome of a dialogue between Dhaka's special envoy and the Yangon authorities.Bangladesh Navy has strengthened its position around the three Myanmar warships and four exploration vessels in the Bay-- 55 km southwest at 227 degrees from St Martin's Island.“The Navy has mobilised six ships, including a frigate and two missile launchers, at the spot. It is getting ready to face any situation using whatever resources in its possession,” said a defence source. “Navy officers and staffs have been put on high alert. They are ...
(read more) Thursday, November 6th, 2008The newly appointed vice chancellor, pro-vice chancellors and treasurer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) could not go to their offices in the face of protests from pro-BNP doctors and staff.The government Tuesday appointed Prof Nazrul Islam as VC, Chowdhury Ali Kawser and Mohammad Kamal as pro-VCs, and Prof Ruhul Amin Mia as treasurer after booting out their predecessors.The new appointees however joined their posts yesterday.Allegations of opaque staff recruitment and corruption in purchase made the headlines during the administration of just removed VC MA Tahir, pro-VC MA Mazid and treasurer Prof Mobin Khan.Officials said providing false medical ...
(read more) Thursday, November 6th, 2008Even during the darkest hours of his presidential campaign, Barack Obama held on to his improbable, unshakable conviction that America was ready to step across the color line.On Tuesday, America leaped.Millions of voters - white and black, Hispanic and Asian, biracial and multiracial - put their faith and the future of their country into the hands of a 47-year-old son of a black father and a white mother, a man who made history both because of his race and in spite of it.African-Americans wept and danced in the streets, declaring that a once-reluctant nation had finally lived up to its ...
(read more) Thursday, November 6th, 2008President Iajuddin Ahmed and Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday congratulated Barack Obama, president-elect of the United States of America.In a message, the president said: “I would like to convey to you my warmest felicitation on your election as the president of the United States of America.”He expressed the hope that during Obama's tenure, bilateral relations would be further strengthened to mutual benefit of the two countries.The chief adviser in his message said: “I am delighted to learn that you have been elected next president of the United States of America. Let me take this opportunity to extend to your excellency ...
(read more) Thursday, November 6th, 2008With a gracious nod to Barack Obama, John McCain acknowledged defeat and urged his supporters to move beyond partisan differences to put country first an echo of his campaign theme."I wish godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president," McCain said as he conceded the presidency he has sought for a decade.The four-term Arizona senator added: "These are difficult times for our country. And I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face."Flanked by his wife Cindy and his running mate ...
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