Lili Fuhr , Thomas Fatheuer and Barbara Unmüßig Berlin – In recent years, the push to build a “green economy” that can deliver the world from continual environmental and economic crisis and usher in a new era of sustainable growth…
Day: July 1, 2016
Brexit blues and a country in meltdown after referendum
Surprise has turned to shock and utter confusion for many in the UK a week after the British voted to leave the EU. DW’s Birgit Maass lives in London and describes her case of the “Brexit blues.” This is the…
Austrian presidential election result overturned
Court overturns result of election in which Alexander Van der Bellen narrowly beat far-right candidate Norbert Hofer Austria’s Freedom party will get another go at providing the first far-right president in the European Union, after the country’s constitutional court annulled…
Mustafiz gets go-ahead to play for Sussex
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman is likely to leave Dhaka on July 13 to join Sussex for his first English county stint.He is expected to be available for four matches in the NatWest T20 Blast and the Royal…
Mariner Youngs new Premier Hockey champions
Dhaka – Coming from behind, Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club beat four times champions Usha Krira Chakra by 3-2 goals in the last league match of the Green Delta Premier Division Hockey League at the Moulana Bhasani National Stadium here on…
Neymar’s contract with Barcelona extended until 2021
Dhaka – Neymar’s contract with Barcelona has been extended until 2021.The player and his agents confirmed the five-year extension on Thursday.The 24-year-old Brazilian forward posted on his social media accounts that he was “very happy to keep living this dream.”
Ronaldo struggles as Portugal reaches Euro 2016 semis
Dhaka- When Cristiano Ronaldo failed to deliver, it fell to an 18-year-old newcomer starting his first game to help Portugal reach the semifinals of the European Championship.Teenager Renato Sanches had a coming-of-age outing for Portugal, scoring with a stunning shot…
Portugal leaves it late again to beat Poland on penalties
Dhaka – Portugal likes to leave it late at this European Championship, whether Cristiano Ronaldo is having a good game or not.The Portuguese have been level after 90 minutes in every game this tournament, a run that continued Thursday as Ronaldo…
Grocer stabbed dead in Tangail
Tangail – A grocer was stabbed to death by some miscreants at Baghil Bazar in Sadar upazila on Thursday night.Nazmul Haq Bhuiyan, officer-in-charge of Tangail Model Police Station, said a group of miscreants swooped on Abdus Sabur, 30, a grocery shop…
Two Shibir activists killed in Jhenidah “gunfight”
Dhaka – Two Shibir activists have been killed in a “gunfight” with police in Jheniah district. The gunfight took place at around 2.30 am on Friday at a field of Tetulbaria village under Naldanga union of Sadar upazila. The decased…
1 killed in AL’s internal clash in Magura
Magura – A man was killed and 10 others injured in a clash between two groups of Awami League in Digha union of Mohammadpur upazila on Thursday night over establishing supremacy.The deceased was identified as Akbar Hossain, 65, a resident of…
2 housewives killed ‘by their husbands’ in Jessore
Benapole -Two housewives were hacked to death allegedly by their husbands and in-laws in Monirampur and Chowgachha upazilas of Jessore district on Thursday night.In Monirampur, Sathi Begum, wife of Alamgir Sheikh, was beaten to death allegedly by her husband and…
2 ‘criminals’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops in Jhenidah
Jhenidah -Two suspected criminals were killed in a ‘gunfight’ between their cohorts and police at Tentulbaria in sadar upazila early Friday.Azbahar Ali Sheikh, additional superintendent of police, Jhenaidah, said a gang of criminals were taking preparation to commit crime on Tentulbaria-Naldanga…
Woman killed ‘by husband’ in Chuadanga
Chuadanga -A woman was killed allegedly by her husband over a family feud at Sutia village in Jibannagar upazila on Thursday night.Police said Rama Rani, 27, wife of Subhash Chandra, went to her grandfather’s house along with her husband on…
Govt implementing anti-state steps to appease India: BNP
BNP on Friday alleged that the government is implementing various anti-state steps to enjoy India’s continued support to hang on to power as the country’s people have turned away from it. “A package programme with India is the only means…
‘Criminal’ beaten dead by mob in Barguna
Barguna – An alleged criminal was beaten to death in an attack by a mob in Bakultali area of Betagi upazila on Thursday.Police said Suman, a criminal on their list and son of Hakim Thikadar of Charcolony area in the district…
Eyewitness account to help arrest Jhenidah Hindu priest: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Friday said the killers of Jhenidah Hindu monastery attendant Shyama Nanda Das Babaji would be identified and arrested soon as there was an eyewitness to the incident. He came up with the remarks while talking…
Secret killings are part of conspiracy: CPB
Protesting the killing of Hindu monastery attendant Shyama Nanda Das, Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) on Friday said such killings are taking place one after another in the country as part of a conspiracy. In a joint statement, CPD president…
Lailatul Qadr on Saturday
The holy Lailatul Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr, the holiest and most blessed nights for Muslims, will be observed across the country on Saturday night with due solemnity and religious fervour. Muslim devotees will spend the night seeking divine blessings for peace…
BD’s efforts to eliminate trafficking significant: US
Although the government of Bangladesh does not fully meet the minimum standards for the ‘elimination’ of trafficking, its efforts to do so are significant, said a global report. The government has significantly increased trafficking investigations with a notable increase in…
Ozone layer ‘to heal’ by 2050, hole shrinks by 4m sq km
The hole in the ozone layer has diminished by 4 million sq km since 2000 and could heal completely by 2050, scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have shown in their latest study, which appeared in the journal Science.…
Istanbul attack mastermind was wanted person in Russia
A Chechen national suspected of being the mastermind behind the deadly Istanbul airport terrorist attack, earlier received refugee status in Austria, which helped him to repeatedly avoid extradition to Russia on terror charges. The fatal attack on the Istanbul airport…
China needs to create modern, disciplined army: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China needs to create a modern and disciplined army that would defeat potential opponents. The Chinese leader said Beijing had no plans to attack anyone, but would continue its policy of active defence. Xi was…
Xenophobic rhetoric, now socially, politically ‘acceptable’ ?
By Baher Kamal ROME, (IPS) – “Xenophobic and racist rhetoric seems not only to be on the rise, but also to be becoming more socially and politically acceptable.” The warning has been heralded by the authoritative voice of Mogens Lykketoft,…
Disagreement continues over global drug policy
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, (IPS) – A new report has found that global drug use largely remains the same, but perspectives on how to address the issue still vary drastically. The new World Drug Report, released by the UN Office…
Bringing back our girls not end of the story
By Aruna Dutt UN, (IPS) – “Wherever war reaches there is rape, and wherever rape is there is trauma, pain and terror” Zainab Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict said here last week. Sexual…
Agreement for social security of Nepali migrant workers in Oman
Muscat: To benefit expatriate workers, the government of Nepal and Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide social security and (pension) provident fund to migrant workers.
UK needs compass of human rights
Benjamin Ward My country feels unmoored since the EU referendum decision. Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his resignation, the main political parties are internally divided, the markets volatile. What will happen next is unclear and people are anxious about…
Two killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops in Jhenidah
Dhaka – Two suspected ‘criminals’ were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Tentulbaria in sadar upazila of Jhenidah district early Friday, Unb news agency reported.
Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military
Washington, (AP/UNB) – Saying it’s the right thing to do, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Thursday that transgender people will be allowed to serve openly in the U.S. military, ending one of the last bans on service in the armed…