There seems to be no end in sight for the Bitcoin bubble. This comes close to the great bubble developments that we have known in history, including the tulip bulb bubble in sixteenth century Holland, the South Sea bubble in…
Month: January 2018
Making migration work for all
The Special Representative to the Secretary General (SRSG) forInternational Migration, Louise Arbour, has shared her report, Making Migration for All. The report which is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Russian.
Philippines most dangerous country in Southeast Asia for journalists
By Pascal Laureyn Manila, Jan 10 (IPS) – It’s not just suspected drug users and dealers at risk of targeted killing in the Philippines. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reported last week that the Philippines is the most dangerous…
US pumping weapons into Asia-Pacific , Russia tells Japan
By rt.com Washington is militarizing the Asia-Pacific, “pumping” weapons and kit into Japan and South Korea in an “absolutely disproportionate” response to the North Korean threat, the Russian Foreign Minister said. Tokyo won’t be calling the shots, he warned.
Fog halts Manikganj-Pabna river ferry services
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River remained halted from early Thursday due to dense fog.
Hasina again swipes at Khaleda for Padma Bridge remark
Dhaka, Jan 10 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia an ‘insane’ for her recent remarks over the Padma Bridge.
3 suspected forest robbers killed in Sundarbans ‘gunfight’
Bagerhat, Jan 11 – Three suspected forest robbers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Sukhpara Char area under Swarankhola range of the Sundarbans on Thursday morning. Identities of the deceased could not be…
California mudslides death toll 17 – 13 still missing
Hundreds of rescuers are combing wreckage in Southern California for more than a dozen people missing after mudslides that have killed 17 people.
Housewife allegedly tortured to death by philanderer
Dhaka – A housewife was tortured to death allegedly by her philandering husband over a marital feud at Berigaon village of Sadar upazila in the district on Wednesday.The victim was identified as Firoza Khatun, 28, daughter of Md Shahjahan Mia…
Bus falls into Kushtia ditch, killing driver & helper; 20 injured
Dhaka – At least 2 people were killed and 20 other injured when a bus slid off a driveway and backed into the roadside ditch in Kumarkhali upazila on Wednesday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Nayon Hosen, 32, the driver,…
Fog halts Paturia-Daulatdia ferry services
Dhaka- Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River remained halted from early Thursday due to dense fog.The authorities of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) kept suspended the ferry services and plying of the water vessels on…
Wenger manages Arsenal in cup semi while sitting with media
London,(AP/UNB) – Cramped into the Stamford Bridge media tribune was an unfamiliar occupant leaping to his feet, bellowing disapproval and kicking seats in frustration.It’s not surprising Arsene Wenger was so exacerbated. After all, he was managing Arsenal in a League…
Myanmar army admits killings Rohingyas
Myanmar’s army has admitted for the first time its soldiers were involved in the killing of Rohingya Muslims in recent violence in Rakhine state.
England refrains from major changes for New Zealand tests
London,(AP/UNB) – England’s cricket selectors refrained Wednesday from a radical shakeup of the test squad despite a 4-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia.England called up Lancashire batsman Liam Livingstone and returning paceman Mark Wood in its 16-man squad for the two-match…
Madrid advances in Copa despite 2-2 draw against Numancia
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Real Madrid reached the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday but its struggles continued with a 2-2 draw against second-division team Numancia.Madrid, playing with a second-string lineup, advanced 5-2 on aggregate thanks to its 3-0 win…
সাবেক মন্ত্রী মতিউর রহমান এর মৃত্যুতে শোক প্রকাশ
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের সাবেক যোগাযোগ মন্ত্রী আলহাজ্ব এম. মতিউর রহমান এর আকাস্মিক মৃত্যুতে গভীর শোক প্রকাশ করেছেন বিশিষ্ট সমাজ সেবক ও রাজনীতিবিদ বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী গবেষণা কেন্দ্র’র প্রতিষ্ঠিতা চেয়ারম্যান, শের-ই-বাংলা এ কে ফজলুল হক রিসার্চ ইনস্টিটিউট’র প্রতিষ্ঠিতা ইঞ্জিনিয়ার একেএম রেজাউল করিম I
Neymar scores from spot, PSG in French League Cup semis
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Neymar scored from the spot as holder Paris Saint-Germain secured a scrappy 2-0 win at 10-man Amiens to advance to the French League Cup semifinals on Wednesday.Amiens played for nearly an hour with 10 men after goalkeeper Regis…
Rapid and rights-based responses to migrants, refugees urged
UN ESCAP Regional Consultation Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration 6-8 November 2017 – Statement of Asia and the Pacific The result of the process that civil society in Asia has drawn out after a series of consultations…
For democracy in Cambodia
Robert J. Burrowes A long-standing French protectorate briefly occupied by Japan during World War II, Cambodia became independent in 1953 as the French finally withdrew from Indochina. Under the leadership of Prince Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia remained officially neutral, including during…
Sweden warns against cutting US aid to Palestinians
‘It’s vindictive of US to deprive UN of money to feed, educate Palestinian children in order to blackmail PA’ Sweden, a big donor country that has recognized Palestine as a state, warned Tuesday that any US decision to withdraw funds…
Dhaka for new beginning with Yangon thru’ Rohingya deal
Dhaka, Jan 10 – Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Wednesday said the issue of Rohingya influx with Myanmar remained as an irritant in bilateral relations between the two countries and hoped there will be a new beginning with Myanmar…
Inequality in Europe
“Inequality is the defining issue of our time”. This is what then US President Barack Obama said about inequality at the end of 2013. Almost half a decade later we unfortunately have to conclude that it still is one of…
Trump named world’s no. 1 oppressor of press freedom
A journalism group named the president among repressive leaders who “have gone out of their way to attack the press” and undermine free speech. By Willa Frej President Donald Trump, who recently said he would announce the “MOST DISHONEST &…
Sketches of model of Obama Presidential Centre
Hello Mostafa Kamal, Over the past year, Michelle and I have been working with an extraordinary team to dream up a campus for active citizenship on the South Side of Chicago. And while this Presidential Center may have our name…
Policy support gap for “climate-smart” agriculture
By Busani Bafana Jo’burg, Jan (IPS) – Conditioned that ploughing is the sure way to produce crops, Zimbabwean farmer Handrixious Zvomarima surprised himself by trying a different method. He planted cowpea seeds directly without tilling the land. It worked.
Jahangirnagar University day Friday
Savar, Dhaka 10 Jan – The Jahangirnagar University (JU) is going to celebrate its 48th founding anniversary on Friday amid enthusiasm and festivity on the campus.
Khaleda for punishment against Trust Graft Case witnesses
Dhaka, 10 Jan – On behalf of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, a lawyer yesterday filed a petition seeking punitive action against six witnesses in Zia Orphanage Trust graft and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases on the charges of making fake…
Two awarded death for war crimes
Dhaka, 10 Jan – Two persons were awarded death sentence and three others given life in prison for crimes against humanity at Rajnagar of Moulvibazar district during the liberation war of 1971.
Dhaka needs to engage Delhi, Beijing on trade-investment
Dhaka, Jan 10 – Bangladesh needs to proactively engage the two economic powers – India and China – on trade and investment, said a leading economist on Wednesday.
3380 Yaba pills seized in Ukhia
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 3380 pieces of Yaba tablets worth Tk 16 lakh from Balukhali area in Ukhia on Tuesday evening.