By Baher Kamal ROME, May 9 2017 (IPS) – Hundreds of migrants along North African migration routes are being bought and sold openly in modern day ‘slave markets’ in Libya, survivors have told the United Nations migration agency, which warned…
Month: May 2017
Trump has fired FBI chief James Comey
US President Donald Trump has fired the director of the FBI over his handling of the inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s emails, the administration says. The White House shocked Washington by announcing that James Comey “has been terminated and removed from…
For 6 days, man stayed in a room with dead wife
A grieving husband in United Kingdom slept in the same room as his wife’s body for six days after her death. He did so to challenge the attitude that people have towards death.
Dhaka for cooperation with Stockholm for energy, urban dev
Dhaka, May 10 – State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid, now on a three-day visit to Sweden, will hold a series of discussions there focusing on energy and sustainable urban development. He is leading a delegation…
South Korea’s new president willing to visit rival North
Seoul, May 10 (AP/UNB)- New South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday he was open to visiting rival North Korea under the right conditions to talk about Pyongyang’s aggressive pursuit of nuclear-tipped missiles. Moon’s softer stance on North Korea could…
Shab-e-Barat on Thursday
Dhaka, May 10 – The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness will be observed across the country on Thursday with due religious fervour.
Buddha Purnima Wednesday
Dhaka, May 9 – Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, is being celebrated with festive mood across Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Train-bus collision kills 2 female workers in Jessore
Dhaka – Two female workers were killed and 30 were injured as a train hit as bus at Nawapara Taltala level crossing in Abhaynagar upazila in Jessore night.
FIFA struggles to regain trust as judge decries new leaders
Manama,(AP/UNB)- Even after a year under new leadership, FIFA is still pleading with the world: Trust us.The message is proving as hard to sell as sponsorship of the World Cup.Especially when FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of ousting…
Juventus beats Monaco 2-1 to reach Champions League final
Turin,(AP/UNB)- Dani Alves proved his critics wrong as he inspired Juventus to a 2-1 win over Monaco on Tuesday to send the Italian club to its second Champions League final in three years.Often described as being past his best when…
Case filed over Mymensingh Ahmadiyya imam attack
Dhaka – A case was filed on Tuesday night over a knife attack on an imam of Ahmadiyya Muslim community inside a mosque in Ishwarganj upazila of the district.Plaintiff Hazari Al Munir, also a representative of local Ahmadiyya Muslim community,…
AL leader killed in Panchagarh road crash
Dhaka – A local Awami League leader was killed and five others were injured as a bus hit his motorcycle on Panchagarh-Dhaka highway in Helipad area of the Sadar upazila in Panchagarh on Tuesday evening.The deceased was identified as Robi…
3 killed in Jhenaidah lightning strikes
Dhaka – At least three people were killed in two separate incidents of lightning strikes in two upazilas of the district on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Amanullah, 40, son of Emdadul Haque of Parbatipur village, and Miraj, 35, son…
AL leader found dead in Ctg
Dhaka – A local Awami League leader was found dead in Pashchim Jahanpur area in Jafotnagar union of Fatikchhari upazila on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Mohammad Enam, son of Sekandar Miah, and also president of AL Abdullahpur union…
HC acquits Ershad of graft case
The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday acquitted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’a special emissary and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad in a 25-year- old graft case.
Schoolgirl raped in Kamrangirchar
Dhaka – A class IX schoolgirl has been violated allegedly by her cousin in the city’s Kamrangirchar area.The family members took the girl to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday noon for her medical check-up, said officer-in-charge of Kamrangirchar…
4 killed in separate incidents in N’ganj
Dhaka – Four people, including a couple, were killed in separate incidents in the city and Bandar upazila of the district on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Mitu Akhter, 30, her husband Mosharraf Hossain, 44, Rizia Begum, 70, and Jahanara…
Banani rape case transferred to Victim Support Centre
Dhaka – The much-talked-about rape case filed with Bannai Police Station was transferred to the Victim Support Centre of Tejgaon on Tuesday night.Contacted, Inspector (investigation) of Banani Police Station Abdul Matin told UNB over phone that all case documents have…
Next hearing on16th amendment, May 21
Dhaka – The Appellate Division on Tuesday fixed May 21 for next hearing on an appeal filed against a High Court order that declared illegal the 16th amendment to the constitution establishing Parliament's authority to remove Supreme Court judge.
ICT verdict against 6 war crimes accused any day
Dhaka – The verdict in war crimes charges against six Gaibandha men, including former Jamaat-e- Islami MP Abu Saleh Mohammad Abdul Aziz Mia will be delivered any day.
SAFEST ‘Mothers Day Action’ May 21 in NY
New York: On May 21,2017 We are holding “South Asian Fund For Education, Scholarship and Training (SAFEST) and Honorable Assemblyman Felex Ortiz (Brooklyn) is the sponsors “Mothers Day Action” on all the important issues of the DAY. From now on…
Nat’l Hockey: BKSP crush Ctg Divi 12-0
Dhaka – Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protishtan (BKSP) earned a comfortable 12-0 goals victory against Chittagong Division in the 31st ATN Bangla National Hockey Gold Cup Tournament at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.Shohanur Rahman Shohan scored five goals…
Saudi King invites PM to attend summit in Riyadh
Dhaka – Saudi King and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to attend the Arabic Islamic American Historical Summit in Saudi Arabia. UNB news agency reported
Kushner emerged as conduit for Canada on NAFTA talks
Washington – On the day the White House threatened to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, emerged as a key conduit between the United States and Canada. AP/UNB news…
Sr Div Football: Badda Jagoroni beat Friends SWO 1-0
Dhaka – Badda Jagoroni Sangsad managed 1-0 goal victory over Friends Social Welfare Organization in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka metropolis Senior Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday.
CJKS Handball : Young Star Blues outplay Birds SC 10-0
Dhaka – Young Star Blues earned huge 10-0 goals victory over Birds Sporting Club in the CJKS First Division Handball League in Chittagong on Tuesday.
PM attends milad for Wazed Miah
Dhaka – A milad and doa mahfil was arranged for Dr MA Wazed Miah, an eminent nuclear scientist and husband of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at his Sudha Sadan residence at Dhanmondi on Tuesday marking his 8th death anniversary. UNB…
100,000 tonnes of rice to be imported
Dhaka – Bangladesh will import 100,000 tonnes of rice in an effort to refill reserves and rein in prices of the staple. UNB news agency reported
Car bomb in Thailand’s Muslim-dominated south wounds over 50
Pattani – Suspected insurgents in Thailand detonated a car bomb Tuesday outside a busy shopping center in the south of the country, wounding more than 50 people in a huge blast that ripped the building apart and sent people running…
Send 3 Rab men to respective forces: HC
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned to withdraw three officers of Rapid Action Battalion-3 and send them to their respective forces for not producing an accused before the court within 24 hours into his…