Dhaka – 3 Oct — In response to the widespread floods that have swept across large parts of Bangladesh in recent weeks, the European Union is providing €1.2 million (BDT 114.2 million) in emergency relief funding to assist the most…
Day: October 3, 2017
Women and girls: The hardest hit Rohingya refugees
By Paolo Lubrano Dhaka, Oct (IPS) – Of the nearly half a million Rohingya refugees who’ve fled across the border and have sought refuge in Bangladesh, women and girls are the most at risk, sleeping under open skies, roadsides, and…
Burma: US arms sales suspension call faces road block at UNSC
By Thalif Deen UN, Oct 3 (IPS) – When US Ambassador Nikki Haley called for a virtual arms embargo against the repressive and much-maligned military regime in Myanmar, she took a passing shot at two of her fellow veto-wielding, permanent…
3 Habiganj siblings among 4 to die for murder
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday sentenced four people, including three siblings, to death and five others to different jail terms for killing a young man during a robbery.The condemned convicts are Dilip Das, Samir Das and Tapu Das,…
Las Vegas Gunman’s father robbed bank and fled FBI
Stephen Paddock’s father lived a life of crime. In his early 30s, Benjamin Hoskins Paddock, the father of the gunman who opened fire on concertgoers in Las Vegas on Sunday night, killing at least 59 people, sold garbage disposals and…
2 Indian Hundi traders held at Benapole Port
Dhaka – Customs officials arrested two suspected Indian female hundi traders along with Tk 24 lakh from Beanapole port on Tuesday noon.
Women’s Cricket: Abahani beat Khelaghar by 2 wkts
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Limited managed a two-wicket victory over Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Sangha in the Women’s Premier Division Cricket League at BKSP ground-4 in Savar on Tuesday.Sent in to bat first, Khelaghar SKS scored 150 for 7 in stipulated…
BPL Football: Muktijoddha draw with Farashganj
Dhaka – Two lowly teams — Muktijoddha Sangsad KC and Farashganj SC — shared points with each other as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in a goalless draw at the Bangabandhu National…
Foreign envoys say Myanmar villages burned down
Ambassadors of 20 mostly western countries based in Myanmar in a joint statement has said they saw Rohingya villages were burned to the ground with residents fleeing elsewhere while visiting the Rakhine state, the scene of the violent military crackdown.…
1st Div Kabaddi: Star SC beat Sunshine
Dhaka – Star Sporting Club managed a hard-fought 40-39 point victory over Sunshine Sporting Club in the opening match of the Metropolis First Division Kabaddi League that began at the Kabaddi Stadium here on Tuesday.In the day’s other match, Swornali…
Burma ready to begin Rohingya verification in BD
The Myanmar government on Tuesday said they are ready to begin the verification and repatriation of its nationals crossed over to Bangladesh. Myanmar Union Minister for the Office of the State Counsellor Kyaw Tint Swe reiterated Myanmar’s position on Monday,…
Dhaka to sign $4.5b 3rd LoC deal with Delhi
Bangladesh is all set to sign the final $4.5 billion third Line of Credit (LoC) agreement with India on Wednesday as Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley arrived here on Tuesday to witness the signing. As many as 17 projects have…
BNP calls Myanmar repatriation offer as eyewash
BNP on Monday described the decision of Bangladesh and Myanmar to form a joint working group to start the repatriation process of all the Rohingyas staying in Bangladesh as eyewash and deception. “The meeting between Bangladesh and Myanmar is nothing…
Sweden and Germany first to hold trials on atrocities in Syria
Efforts to bring those responsible for atrocities in Syria before European courts are starting to bear fruit, notably in Swedish and German courts, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. While various authorities in Europe have opened investigations…
Justice Sinha sent on forced leave: SC Bar president
Supreme Court Bar Association president Advocate Zainul Abedin on Tuesday said Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha did not go on leave on his own but he was forced to do so. The SCBA president came up with the remark while…
Snake charmer hacked dead in Savar
Dhaka – A snake charmer was hacked to death by miscreants at a Bedey Palli in Porabari area in Savar on Monday night.Police said miscreants attacked Sohel Hossain, son of Nur Hossain, around 7pm and hacked him indiscriminately, leaving him…
Minor girl abducted from Dhamrai
Dhaka – A minor girl has been abducted allegedly by his cousin from Katabar area in Dhamrai upazila in Savar .
One killed as bus hits auto-rickshaw
Dhaka – A man was killed and five others injured as a bus hit an auto-rickshaw in the municipality area in Sadar upazila in Madaripur on Tuesday morning.
7 Rohingyas detained in Satkhira
Dhaka- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained seven Rohingya people, including two minor children, from Hijaldi border area in Kolaroa upazila in Satkhira on Tuesday morning.
Barcelona to join Catalonia strike, Pique jeered in Madrid
Dhaka(AP/UNB) – Barcelona is joining a strike to protest against the Spanish government’s actions in Catalonia’s independence vote. Also, outspoken defender Gerard Pique was jeered by spectators at Spain’s training camp in Madrid on Monday.Barcelona said none of its professional…
Foxe takes over as interim coach at A-League’s Wanderers
Sydney, (AP/UNB) – Former Socceroos defender Hayden Foxe has been appointed caretaker coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers after Tony Popovic surprisingly quit a week from the start of the A-League season.
Chess player banned by Iran over hijab switches over to US
Tehran,(AP/UNB) – A young woman banned form the Iranian national chess team, allegedly for attending an international competition without wearing an Islamic headscarf, has joined the U.S. team, an Iranian news agency reported Monday.The semi-official ISNA reported that Dorsa Derakhshani…
Youth ODI: BD U-19 team to play Afghan U-19 side Wednesday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket team will play touring Afghanistan Under-19 side in the 4th match of the five-match Youth ODI series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.Hosts Bangladesh Under-19 team made a flying start in the series outplaying…
Assam Handball team arrives in city
Dhaka – The Assam State Handball team arrived in the capital on Tuesday afternoon to play a four-match Index Dhaka-Assam Friendly Handball series against the local selections.
New Bluetooth controller provides wireless, web-based access control
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – Oct 3, 2017 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology,…
Euro enlargement between convergence and (de)financialisation
The White Paper on the future of Europe presented five forward scenarios: (1) delivering a positive reform agenda, (2) focusing on the single market, (3) making additional arrangements for deepening cooperation, (4) focusing on selected policy reforms, and, (5) fostering…
Germany: What Happens Next?
Claus Offe The key question now is: What happens next? After the social democrats have (wisely, I think) opted for a role in the opposition, there will be an extended period of bargaining on coalition formation, with only one majority…
Sri Lankan monk remanded for attack on Rohingya Muslims
Colombo, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — A Sri Lankan court has remanded a Buddhist monk who, alongside other hard-line Buddhists, stormed a U.N. safe house for Rohingya Muslims, forcing the refugees to flee for protection.
US drug admin to encourage generic contest for complex drugs
Trenton, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is opening a new front in its efforts to reduce high drug prices by encouraging development of generic versions of hard-to-make medicines.
Suffering from diabetes? Eating broccoli can help
Eating broccoli sprouts may help diabetes patients manage their blood sugar, according to a new study which offers a much needed alternative to address the worldwide epidemic.Eating broccoli sprouts may help diabetes patients manage their blood sugar, according to a…