The emergency services on Friday warned Muscovites to stay indoors for the third time in two weeks as a smog of unknown origin blanketed the city. The districts most affected by the smog were located in the southeast, the Interfax…
Day: November 21, 2014
Has SAARC failed?
Sushovan Dhar This region is termed ‘poor’ not because it lacks any potential –natural or human – but it has not been able to guarantee accountable democracy In a few days from now, the 18th Saarc summit will be held…
SAARC Govts urged for a Human Rights Mechanism
News Desk The Peoples’ Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) has written an open letter to all governments of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, to request for a possibility of establishing a human rights mechanism in South Asia.…
The craving for motherhood
Tasneem Noor Maisha Nancy found herself momentarily immobile, starring into those small yet bewitching eyes of the little angelic infant in her lap. The infant broke into a soothing cackle, filling her entire being with tranquility. As if the small…
President, PM pay homage to Armed Forces’ heroes
Presidet Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday paid rich tributes to members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who made supreme sacrifices in the Liberation War in 1971. The President, who is also the Supreme Commander of the…
Obama offer to 5m illegal migrants
Nearly five million people living illegally in the US can escape deportation under sweeping changes to the immigration system. “Come out of the shadows and get right with the law,” urged President Barack Obama in a televised address. Republicans say…
Fifa bidding ‘corruption’: Compliance chief to analyse full report
Fifa ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert and lawyer Michael Garcia have agreed to release full copies of reports into alleged World Cup bidding corruption to the organisation’s compliance chief. Domenico Scala will put selected evidence to Fifa’s Executive Committee. The body…
Who pays the real cost of cheap products?
Sudhirendar Sharma With online retailers in fierce competition to lure internet-savvy consumers, markets are abuzz with a wide range of cheap products on offer. The convenience of online shopping has helped consumers throw caution during economic slowdown to the winds.…
JP demands Biman MD’s arrest on gold smuggling charge
Jatiya Party on Thursday demanded of the government to arrest chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Air Marshal (Retd) Jamal Uddin Ahmed and 42 other officials for allegedly being engaged in gold smuggling. Jatiya Party lawmaker Kazi Feroz Rashid last night…
AL activist killed in Mymensingh intra-party clash
A local Awami League activist was killed and 15 others were injured in a fierce clash between two groups of the party in Nandail upazila on Thursday night. The victim was identified as Abul Mansur, 55. Police and locals said…
US Senate confirms Bernicat’s nomination as envoy to BD
The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat as new US Ambassador to Bangladesh. Bernicat will succeed incumbent Ambassador Dan W Mozena. As Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate, the cooperation of Republicans and…