Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) – The government continued to discriminate against religious minority groups in property disputes and did not adequately protect them from attacks, says a US report quoting minority groups here.
Month: August 2017
Asian shares mixed after US indexes take small losses
Beijing, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday after U.S. indexes took small losses as Washington and North Korea indicated their willingness to reduce nuclear tensions.
Liverpool beats Hoffenheim 2-1, closes on Champions League
Dhaka, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) -In the absence of unsettled playmaker Philippe Coutinho, Liverpool turned to an 18-year-old right back making his European debut for some set-piece magic in its Champions League playoff win against Hoffenheim on Tuesday. Trent Alexander-Arnold didn’t…
England-West Indies test series begins with day-nighter
Dhaka, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) -Before this week, Stuart Broad only had one experience of bowling with a pink cricket ball — and that was sending down a delivery in a demonstration for a British TV channel in June.
Wonder woman should still be a UN Ambassador
By Felix Dodds New York, Aug 15 (IPS) – I realize it’s a lot easier saying this now after the film of the same name has come out and has taken over $400 million in US box office receipts. It…
Ganges basin brings unprecedented floods to BD
Humanshu Thakkar Ganga Basin, particularly Bihar is facing unprecedented floods, starting on Aug 12, 2017. Water levels of Major tributaries of Ganga, including Kosi, Mahananda, Rapti, Bagmati, Gandak and Kamlabalan are close to or above the historically highest flood levels…
Doa mohfil by BNP marks Khaleda’s birthday
Dhaka – The BNP on Sunday celebrated party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s birthday through holding doa and milad mohfil instead of cutting any cake. The former premier stepped into her 73 years on the day.
Suspected militant was Shibir activist: Police
A terror suspect killed in an anti-terror raid in Dhaka was a member of the Jamaat-e-Islami’s student wing and his father is a leader of the Islamist party in his native Khulna, police officers say. The man, who blew himself up…
BNP accuses AL of making fun of flood victims
Dhaka, Aug 15 – BNP on Tuesday alleged that Awami League is making fun of the flood victims as its leaders are busy changing the Supreme Court verdict on the 16th constitutional amendment instead of taking steps for easing their…
Flood situation worsens: Rivers around Dhaka swell
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Four more people have drowned in floodwater in Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon and Netrakona districts as the overall flood situation worsened in several districts while remained static in some others.
Suspected militant killed in Dhaka hotel operation
Dhaka, Aug 15 – A suspected member of Neo JMB was killed in a ‘suicide blast’ during an anti-militant drive at Hotel Olio International in the capital’s Panthapath area on Tuesday.
CJ finds flaws in Bangabandhu murder probe
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Tuesday said more ‘big fish’ were involved in the conspiracy of Bangabandhu murder, and those people did not face trial because of flaws in the investigation into the case.The Chief Justice came up with…
Nation observes Mourning Day
The nation observed the National Mourning Day on Tuesday with due respect, marking the 42nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina led the nation in paying…
16th Amendment verdict to be faced legally: Anusul
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Tuesday said his ministry will not go for any step against Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha over the annulment of the 16th amendment to the Constitution.“Rather, the verdict will be faced legally,” he said while…
Elephants help recue hundreds of Nepal flood victims
Elephants helped rescue hundreds of tourists from a flooded jungle safari park in Nepal, officials said on Monday, as the death toll from flash floods and landslides after four days of heavy rain rose to 70.The Rapti River overflowed its…
Population aging hallmark of 21st century
While rapid population growth may be the defining feature of the 20th century, with world population nearly quadrupling from 1.6 to 6.1 billion, the hallmark of the 21st century is likely to be population aging.The consequences of the population aging…
Chief Justice finds flaws in Bangabandhu murder probe
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Tuesday said more ‘big fish’ were involved in the conspiracy of Bangabandhu murder, and those people did not face trial because of flaws in the investigation into the case.The Chief Justice came up with…
N Korea leader ‘briefed’ on Guam plan but opts to wait
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reviewed plans to fire missiles towards the US Pacific territory of Guam but will hold off, state media said.
47 bottles liquor seized at Benapole
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 47 bottles of foreign liquor from Raghunathpur border area in Benapole on Monday night.
Absconding lifer arrested in Jessore
Dhaka- Police in a drive arrested a life term imprisonment convict from Chachra area in Jessore on Monday noon.The arrested was identified as Alamgir Hossain alis Alam, son of Akbar Ali of Chachra Colony para area in the town.
Man beaten dead in Jhenidah
Dhaka – A man was beaten to death at Panka village of Sadar upazila on Monday night over a trifling matter.The deceased was identified as Aziz, 50, son of Kashem Mandal, a farmer of the village.
LAUNCHFood: New paradigm for healthy eating in the Pacific
Leaders from across the Pacific, including Julie Bishop, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, came together in the city of Suva, Fiji this week to discuss regional challenges and priorities. On Saturday, Bishop was joined by Fijian Minister for Health and…
Women build rural infrastructure in Bangladesh
By Shahiduzzaman Dhaka, Aug 13 (IPS) – Breaking all the social barriers and taboos, poor women in Bangladesh are now engaged in rural development works across the country as labourers.
Tool separates wheat from chaff for climate-smart Ag Finance
By Desmond Brown Port of Spain, Trinidad, Aug 14(IPS) – Climate-smart agriculture seeks to achieve food security and broader development goals under a changing climate and increasing food demand.
No application fees from the 39th BCS!
Three lakh eighty-nine thousand candidates applied through 38 BCS examination only for two thousand twenty-four posts. PSC said that only three lakh forty-six thousand five hundred thirty-two paid their applicant fees. So, a large number of applicants will not able…
RU celebrates Janmashtami amid festivity
Rajshahi – The Janmashtami, a religious festival of Hindu Community to mark the birth of Lord Krishna has been celebrated at Rajshahi University (RU) amid festivity and religious fervour on Monday.
No BNP program to celebrate Khaleda’s birth day Tuesday
Dhaka – The BNP has no formal programme, like the previous year, to celebrate its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s 72nd birthday on Tuesday, according to party sources. The former premier, who is now in London for the treatment of her eyes…
Bangladesh offers to import power & gas from Burma
Bangladesh has offered to import power and gas from Myanmar while Myanmar has proposed to form a joint steering committee to work together for moving ahead with the energy sharing activities.The proposal came from the eastern neighbour during a meeting…
National Mourning Day Tuesday
The nation is set to observe the National Mourning Day on Tuesday with due solemnity, marking the 42nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The government and different socio-cultural, political and professional organisations,…
Burkina Faso: At least 17 killed in restaurant attack
At least 18 people have been killed in an attack by suspected Islamist militants at a restaurant popular with foreigners in the capital of Burkina Faso. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the assault on Sunday night in…