A pilot project aimed at helping thousands of undocumented workers in Bahrain regularise their status will be launched in April, according to a senior official.
Month: February 2017
New spotlight, new baby for Oscars-bound Mahershala Ali
Dhaka – Mahershala Ali’s universe is expanding, personally and professionally. After almost 20 years as an actor, he’s attending his first Academy Awards as a star of two of its best picture nominees: he’s Taraji P. Henson’s love interest in…
Juventus beats Palermo 4-1 to go 10 points clear in Serie A
Dhaka- Paulo Dybala orchestrated his former side’s destruction as Juventus beat relegation-threatened Palermo 4-1 to move 10 points clear in Serie A on Friday.Dybala, who also hit the post, scored two and set up another against the side that brought…
4 women return after serving 2-yr jail term in India
Dhaka – Four Bangladeshi women returned home through Benapole check-post on Friday after languishing for two years in an Indian prison.The returnees were identified as Ferdousi Begum, 23, Rima Sheikh, 15, Asma Khatun, 15, and Dipika Rani, 17.The victims hail…
Bangladesh poised to enter global ocean cruise map in tourism
-By Raquib Siddiqi Bangladesh tourism is now at the threshold of a new era. The country is poised to enter global ocean cruise map, ushering the new era in tourism industry.
About morals, values and ethics
Masum Billah Morals and values play a significant role in determining the path of an individual. It also helps shape the individual to the type of person he will be in future. Morals guide an individual to the right path…
JP chief HM Ershad Global Dignity Award
Princess Raden Dato-Seri Maria Amor Torres, founder and president of “We Care for Humanity (WCH), a US-based non-government global organization, is handing over the third WCH Annual Global Dignity Award to former Bangladesh President and Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad…
UN Rights Office ‘dramatically and chronically underfunded’
Geneva, 16 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – The United Nations Human Rights Office has launched an appeal of nearly US$253 million in extra-budgetary funding for its work programme in 2017, with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights lamenting that his…
NY seminar: Bhasani in movements for justice, liberation
New York – A community-based seminar on ‘Necessity of Bhasani in Our Movements for Justice and Liberation’ being organised and hosted by the Maolana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani (MAKKB) Foundation in New York will be held at Kabab King, 73…
Funny debate competition at BAU
Mymemsingh – A funny debate competition was held at ‘Mukhtomoncho’ of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Valentine’s Day.
42 held on various charges in Dinajpur
Dhaka – Police arrested 42 persons including seven drug traders, and recovered illegal drugs Yaba tablets and 1,200 liters of locally made liquor from 11 upazilas in Dinajpur.Police sources said they were picked up from different areas of the district.Police…
Four arrested with endangered reptiles in Barguna
Dhaka – District police arrested four people with endangered reptiles from Patharghata Upazila in Barguna today. The arrested were Harun-ar-Rashid, 52, Kamal, 40, Hassan, 40, and Abdul Latif, 50.Police said on information they conducted a raid at a house at…
8 drug users jailed in Natore
Dhaka – A mobile court here today jailed eight drug abusers to six-month each for taking Ganja. Earlier, a team of RAB-5 arrested them in a drive from South Bargacha area of Natore Sadar upazila.The convicted are Abdur Rahim, 45,…
ICC WWCQ: Bangladesh lose to India by 9 wkts
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s Cricket team conceded a massive nine-wicket defeat against India in their 2nd match of the six-team Super League of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC), Colombo, Sri Lanka on Friday.With this…
Munich Security Conference kicks off
The 53rd Munich Security Conference kicked off here on Friday where over 500 decision-makers from across the globe gathered for discussions on major international security challenges. The participants, including more than 25 heads of state and government, 80 foreign and…
1500 sued over traders-BCC employees clash in Barisal
Dhaka – A case was filed against over 1500 people in connection with Thursday’s clash between local traders and employees of Barisal City Corporation (BCC).Sub-inspector of Kawnia Police Station Ashraf filed the case against 26 named people and 1400-1500 unidentified…
Accept demand, buy meat at Tk 300 per kg: Sellers
Meat traders on Friday claimed that they will be able to sell beef at Tk 300 per kg if their four-point demand is met. “If our demands are met and the hassles in importing cows from India are removed, we’ll…
Dead body in a sack recovered by police in Gazipur
Dhaka– Police recovered the body of an unidentified man inside a sack in the Kunia Tekpara area of the city in Gazipur on Friday afternoon.The age of the deceased was said to be around 42.Md Shahidullah, sub-inspector of Joydebpur Police…
Pakistan launches crackdown as Isis shrine attack toll rises to 88
Officials in Pakistan say they have killed at least 39 suspected militants in a sweeping security crackdown a day after a massive bombing claimed by Islamic State killed 88 people and injured hundreds more at a crowded shrine. Overnight raids…
Bangladesh make flying start in Roll Ball World Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh made flying start in the 4th edition of Rollball World Cup crushing Hong Kong by 19-1 goals in their first match at Shaheed capt M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Friday.Hridoy scored nine goals and…
Millions of preterm births linked to outdoor air pollution
Scientists have published a major study which links outdoor air pollution with 2.7 million preterm births per year. The study, which was led by a team from The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York, found that in…
Syria: Coordinated Chemical Attacks on Aleppo
Syrian government forces conducted coordinated chemical attacks in opposition-controlled parts of Aleppo during the final month of the battle for the city, Human Rights Watch said today. Through phone and in-person interviews with witnesses and analysis of video footage, photographs,…
Siddikur eliminated from Perth Golf
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s golfer Siddikur Rahman failed to make the cut in the AUD$ 1.75 million ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth sharing 122nd slot after the 2nd round at Lake Karrinyup Country Club, Australia on Friday.
Tigers’ Sri Lanka tour itinerary announced
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced the schedule of the Tigers’ tour to Sri Lanka for a full series involving two Tests, three ODIs and two T20Is.The tour will start on February 27 and conclude on April…
El Salvador Should Decriminalize Abortion
In 2013, the life of “Beatriz,” a 22-year-old woman in El Salvador, was put in grave danger as a result of her pregnancy. But abortion is illegal in El Salvador. source:HRW
Ctg all set for hosting Sk Kamal Int’l Club Cup Football
Dhaka – The port city of Chittagong is ready to host the 2nd edition of the eight-team prestigious Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football Tournament beginning on Saturday at MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong here Football fans from all over the…
Leaks, tweets, and real threats to democracy
In at least one respect, Donald Trump is following in Barack Obama’s footsteps: his hyper-aggressive response to government leaks of information. U.S. President Donald Trump holds his earpiece as he holds a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo…
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong arrested in South Korea
Samsung’s heir apparent Lee Jae-yong has been placed under arrest in South Korea, accused of bribery and other charges. The case is linked to a scandal that led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. Samsung is accused of giving…
Tony Blair calls for people to ‘rise up’ against Brexit
Tony Blair has said it is his “mission” to persuade Britons to “rise up” and change their minds on Brexit. Speaking in the City of London, the former prime minister claimed that people voted in the referendum “without knowledge of…
ICC WWCQ: Bangladesh lose 2 early wickets against India
Dhaka, Feb 17 (UNB) – Bangladesh women’s cricket team lost two early wickets, after scoring 14 runs in 9.3 overs against India in the six-team Super League of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC), Colombo,…