As Donald Trump prepares to take office, many fear a new hostility to human rights on the part of the United States. From his divisive rhetoric about minorities to his embrace of autocrats abroad, there is plenty to worry about.Trump…
Month: January 2017
Low extending its trough to North-east Bay
Dhaka- Seasonal low that lies over South Bay is extending its trough to North-east Bay, says Bangladesh Meteorological Department in its weather forecast on Thursday.
‘Democracy annihilated’ on Jan 5, 2014: Khaleda
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday accused Awami League of annihilating democracy and voting rights on January 5, 2014, and urged all to take a vow to establish a pro-people government. UNB news agency reported
Tigers to face Kiwis in 2nd T20I Friday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of their three-match series at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Friday. The match will begin at 8 am (Bangladesh time).
BEZA okays four private Economic Zones
The governing council of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) today approved four private Economic Zones (EZ).The approval was given in the fifth meeting of the governing council of BEZA at Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) with Prime Minister and chairman…
Turkey questions US presence at Incirlik amid ‘confidence crisis’
Top Turkish officials have questioned the use of Incirlik Air Base by the US-led coalition, citing a “confidence crisis” with Washington and inadequate support for Turkey’s ground forces in Syria. The US-led coalition does little to provide aerial support to…
Prime accused of Nasirnagar attack held in city
Brahmanbaria – Detectives on Thursday arrested a Union Parishad chairman of Nasirnagar upazila from Bhatara in the capital in connection with the attack on Hindu community in the upazila. Chairman of Haripur UP Atikur Rahman Akhi was the prime accused…
Dementia rates ‘higher near busy roads’
People who live near major roads have higher rates of dementia, research published in the Lancet suggests. About 10% of dementia cases in people living within 50m of a major road could be down to traffic, the study suggests. The…
NASA announces two missions to study early solar system
The US space agency NASA on They have been dubbed Lucy and Psyche, and NASA hopes to launch them in 2021 and 2023, respectively. The period NASA wants to learn more about is an era less than 10 million years…
List of Golden Globe nominees
Here are the nominees in key categories for the 74th Golden Globe Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Beverly Hills: FILM – Best film, drama “Hacksaw Ridge” “Hell or High Water” “Lion” “Manchester by the Sea” “Moonlight”…
Huge wildfire burns homes in Valparaiso, Chile
A wildfire ravaged woods and burned 100 homes in the hilly Chilean port city of Valparaiso, where authorities evacuated hundreds of people on Monday. At least 19 people were reported hurt after the fire broke out on the outskirts of…
Fruit bagging banana farming begins in Rajshahi
After mango and guava, fruit bagging banana farming has been started here for the first time in order to make the cash crop farming hygienic and profitable. In limited scale, Sujammel Haque and some of his neighbouring farmers of Birhasthail…
Ivy, NCC councillors take oath
Dhaka – Selina Hayat Ivy took oath on Thursday as the mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina administered the oath at a function at the Prime Minister’s Office in the morning. Ivy was reelected mayor of…
Four more private economic zones get approval
Dhaka – The government approved on Thursday four more private economic zones to expedite the country’s economic activity and create more employment opportunities. These private economic zones will be set up in Madaripur, Faridpur, Noakhali and Kishoreganj districts. The approval…
Exhibition “LIFE LINE FOR DHAKA” at AF Dhaka Friday
Dhaka – The inaugural ceremony of the urban design project exhibition titled “LIFE LINE FOR DHAKA (Integrating Metro Rail Station with Urban Fabric)” organised by Department of Architecture,Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology(BUET) will begin at at La Galerie, Alliance…
Who was behind ‘Queen is dead’ conspiracy hoax?
How did a social media hoax involving a rumour about a massive establishment cover-up get turned into a cryptic, but popular, campaign to bash the Western media? On 29 December, the hashtag #mediablackout reached the top of Twitter’s trends list…
Colours in Quilt’ solo byJahan Afroz at Gallery Twenty One
Dhaka – Gallery Twenty One and ARTcon request the pleasure of your company at the inaugural ceremony of a twelve day-long solo quilt exhibition by artist JAHAN AFROZ, titled ‘Coulors in Quilt’ on 06 January 2017, Friday at 5:00 pm…
Workers get jail, flogging over Saudi unpaid wage unrest
Riyadh – Dozens of foreign workers have been sentenced to flogging and jail for unrest during protests over unpaid wages by Saudi Binladin Group several months ago, reports said on Tuesday. Al-Watan newspaper and Arab News did not give the…
American teachers teach longer paid less
Two words describe how American public middle school teachers compare to other wealthy countries: Overworked and underpaid.
4 ‘cattle thieves’ hurt in Gazipur ‘gunfight’
Gazipur – Four suspected cattle thieves were injured in a reported gunfight with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Majlishpur in the city early Thursday.
One killed as robbers explode bombs in Chuadanga
Chuadanga – A man was killed and another injured when a group of robbers exploded bombs in their bid to break into a house at Kulapala village in Alamdanga upazila early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Nasir Uddin, son…
Gunsmith shop unearthed in Cox’s Bazar; 2 held
Cox’s Bazar – Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a special drive unearthed a gunsmith shop in the dense hilly jungle of Pahartali in Maheshkhali upazila and arrested two people in this connection on Wednesday.
M.S. Dhoni retires as India’s limited-overs captain
New Delhi (AP/UNB) — India’s cricket authority says that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has resigned as captain of India’s limited-over teams.
Indian subcontinent remains dangerous place for scribes
By Nava Thakuria Indian subcontinent continues to remain as a dangerous place for scribes to pursue the critical journalism. As the year 2016 ends with the cumulative statistics of 16 journo-murder incidents in India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, the…
BNP to bring out processions with black flags Today
BNP will bring out processions with black flags across the country, except in Dhaka city, on Thursday marking the third anniversary of the 10th parliamentary elections as “democracy killing day.”
Dr Yunus receives gold medal from Modi
Dhaka – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi honours Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus with a gold medal for his contribution to the society.
Attacker sneaks into school, stabs 12 children in China
A vengeful man stabbed 12 children with a kitchen knife at a kindergarten in southern China on Wednesday, seriously injuring five of them, local authorities said.
Young couple found hanged in Comilla
Dhaka-A young couple was found hanged at their house in Shaktala Maddhyapara of the city on Wednesday evening.
Young couple found hanged in Comilla
Dhaka – A young couple was found hanging at their house in Shaktala Maddhyapara of Comilla city in eastern Bangladesh on Wednesday evening.
Jahanara’s art exhibition at Gallery 21
Jahan Afroz, a brilliant watercolourist and a skilled potter and jeweler, Jahan Afroz, known to her family and friends as Ruba, has been making quilts as well.