Dhaka, Feb 8 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Barisal on Thursday morning on a daylong visit to Patuakhali and Barisal districts to open ‘Sheikh Hasina Cantonment’ and attend a public rally.
Month: February 2018
Three opportunities for humanitarians in 2018
By Larissa Fast London, Feb 6 (IPS) – As 2018 begins, the challenges of humanitarian crises are momentous. Humanitarians are responding to large-scale emergencies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
Gaza health sector on verge of collapse
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Feb 7 (IPS) – UN agencies have sounded the alarm on the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, pointing to the devastating repercussions of the ongoing fuel shortages.
Myanmar’s place at US military drills in Asia draws ire
Washington, Feb 8 (AP/UNB) — Lawmakers are demanding Myanmar’s exclusion from U.S.-led military exercises in neighboring Thailand next week amid pressure for more American sanctions in response to atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.
Court area goes under high security: Khaleda on way
Dhaka, Feb 8 – Law enforcers have taken unprecedented security measures in Bakshibazar and its surrounding areas in Old Dhaka on Thursday as a makeshift court is set to deliver verdict in a graft case against BNP Chief Khaleda Zia.
TK 20 lakh Indian products seized at Benapole
Dhaka – Benapole customs intelligence seized Indian Jardaa, Skin cream, jewelry and fire crackers worth Tk 20 lakh from Benapole-Khulna commuter train on Thursday.
Angelababy walks the red carpet to Tussauds Hong Kong
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong on February 7 invited Angelababy (Yeung Wing) to unveil her world-first wax figure and became the first actress to join Fashion Zone. Angelababy wore a Dior glittering blue gown and stood side-by-side with her figure, attracting…
Mirpur Test: Sri Lanka opt to bat against Bangladesh
Dhaka – Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the s2nd match of a two-Test series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
Fox still expects to win Sky takeover
The Murdoch-controlled 21st Century Fox has said it continues to expect UK approval of its Sky takeover, despite a provisional finding that the deal was not in the public interest. Chief executive James Murdoch said the firm was working with…
SuRie to represent UK at Eurovision 2018
Royal Academy of Music graduate SuRie will represent the UK at Eurovision 2018 with her track Storm. SuRie – real name Susanna Cork – was announced as the winner of Eurovision You Decide after a live ceremony in Brighton, broadcast…
Northeast India: Urge for media accountability
By Nava Thakuria As the alternative media expands its reaches to hundred thousand Indians across the country, thanks to increasingly cheaper internet connectivity, its restraint and liability also start surfacing in public discourses. The limitations and gradually losing credibility of…
6 dead, 88 missing after strong quake hits Taiwan
Hualien, Feb 7 (AP/UNB) — Rescuers were working Wednesday to try to reach people who were trapped after a strong earthquake near Taiwan’s east coast caused several buildings to cave in and tilt dangerously. At least six people were killed…
This Valentine’s Day at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka: Imagine spending Valentine’s Day in a romantic setting that not only enthralls your partner but also manages to pamper every bone in your body with luxury and opulence. Be it a simple dinner date, a weekend stay away from…
JU annual sports held
Savar (Dhaka) 7 Feb – The 42nd Annual Sports Competition of Jahangirnagar University (JU) was held at the university’s central playground on Tuesday.
3,500 party men arrested, claims BNP
Dhaka, Feb 7 – BNP on Wednesday claimed that police arrested its around 3,500 leaders and activists across the country over the last few days ahead of the court verdict to be delivered on Thursday in a corruption case against…
Zia Orphanage Trust graft case verdict Thursday
Dhaka, 07 Feb – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka is expected to deliver its verdict in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and five others today (Thursday).
The Empire’s ‘Lefty Intellectuals’ call for regime change.
By Michel Chossudovsky What is now unfolding in both North America and Western Europe is fake social activism, controlled and funded by the corporate establishment. This manipulated process precludes the formation of a real mass movement against war, racism and…
Cover of ‘Theosophy’ unveiled at National Library auditorium
Dhaka, 07 Jan – The cover unveiling ceremony of a book ’Theosophy’ was held at the National Public Library auditorium on late Wednesday afternoon.
EU opens door to Balkans with 2025 target membership
The European Union acted on Tuesday to reinvigorate the membership ambitions of six Balkan states and reclaim the region as its own amid growing Russian and Chinese influence, setting 2025 as a goal for Serbia and Montenegro to join.
222 BNP-Jamaat men held in 7 dists
Dhaka – Police in drives arrested at least 222 leaders and activists of BNP-Jamaat from seven districts.
Uneasy calm ahead of Khaleda verdict
Tensions have gripped the country over Thursday’s verdict in the graft case against Khaleda Zia as BNP vowed to register its protests if their chairperson is ‘unfairly’ convicted in the case though the government has warned that no anarchy in…
Khaleda for peaceful movement
A day before a special court is set to deliver verdict in the graft case against her, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday raised doubt over getting justice in the case and said she is ready to face any consequence.
PM Hasina for quick repatriation of Rohingyas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she wants quick repatriation of the displaced Rohingya people living in Bangladesh in a deplorable condition.
BNP declares war on courts: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday claimed that BNP has declared a ‘war’ against the court after having failed to launch a movement.
Man dies in Satkhira road crash
Dhaka – A man was killed and 10 others were injured in a road accident at Chhayghoria on Satkhira-Jessore road in Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning.
Chaos centering on Khaleda verdict to be dealt with iron hand
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Jabed Patwary on Wednesday said police with professionalism and legal manner will deal all kind of attempt of anarchy created by any individual or any vested group centering the verdict of graft case against…
BGB deployed in capital, different dists
Dhaka – Paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) forces are deployed in different districts of the country including Dhaka on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday’s verdict in a graft case against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Prime Bank makes good start beating Kalabagan KC by 7 wkts
Dhaka – Prime Bank Cricket Club made a good start in the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League beating Kalabagan Krira Chakra by seven wickets in their first match at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Wednesday.
2nd Test: Bangladesh-Sri Lanka series decider kicks off Thursday
Dhaka- Bangladesh will take on visiting Sri Lanka at Mirpur in the decider of a two-Test series after a run-feast draw in Chittagong.The 2nd and last match will kick off at 9:30 am(Bangladesh time) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on…
Premier Cricket: Sheikh Jamal pull off 3-run heist over Legends of Rupganj
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club earned an exciting three-run victory over Legends of Rupganj in their first engagement of the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League despite a century by Naeem Islam at BKSP ground-4 in Savar on…