By Geetika Dang , Vani S. Kulkarni and Raghav Gaiha New Delhi, Mar 19 (IPS) – Dowry deaths rose from about 19 per day in 2001 to 21 per day in 2016. It is indeed alarming that the rise in…
Day: March 19, 2018
Is UN’s ambitious global compact last word on migrant crisis
By Thalif Deen UN, Mar 16 (IPS) – As the death toll keeps mounting and the humanitarian crises continue unabated, the life of the average migrant or refugee has largely turned out to be an unmitigated nightmare.
1.20 lakh Yaba pills seized in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka-Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive recovered 1.20 lakh Yaba tablets from Noyapara area in Shah Porir Dwip of Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar district on Monday.
Fire kills 2 siblings in Shariatpur
Dhaka- Two minor siblings were burned to death in a fire that broke out at Shibson village in Bhedarganj upazila in Shariatpur on Monday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Asma, 8, and Mafia, 6, daughters of Monir Sarkar of the…
Messi leads Barcelona to 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi added to his scoring streak with a first-half goal in Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league on Sunday.
Ronaldo scores 4 goals as Madrid beats Girona 6-3
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo extended his impressive scoring run by scoring four goals in Real Madrid’s 6-3 rout of Girona in the Spanish league on Sunday.
Tigers return home from Sri Lanka
Dhaka- Bangladesh Cricket team returned home from Sri Lanka on Monday after losing to India by four wickets in the last-ball thriller in the final of the Nidahas Trophy tri-nation T20I cricket at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo Sunday…
‘We have shown we can be consistent in T20I’: Mushy
Dhaka – Former captain of Bangladesh cricket team Mushfiqur Rahim said the Tigers are now confident in T20I like in Tests and ODIs.
Khaleda unlikely to get bail in present context:AG
Dhaka – Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam on Monday said that in the current context, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is unlikely to get freed on bail in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
BD Cabinet approves National Defence Policy
DHAKA – The Cabinet today approved the draft of the National Defense Policy-2018 outlining the armed forces role during wartime and beyond.The approval was given in the regular meeting of the cabinet held at Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) with Prime…
Khaleda bail stayed till May 8
Dhaka, March 19 – A four-member bench of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday passed order granting two separate leave-to- appeal petitions filed on behalf of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and…
Dhaka Tourism fair begins Thusday
Dhaka – The three-day 15th international travel and tourism fair, ‘Dhaka Travel Mart-2018’, will begin at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the city on Thursday in a bid to unlock the country’s tourism potential.
Khaleda denied justice by SC – BNP alleges
Dhaka – BNP on Monday alleged that its chairperson Khaleda Zia was denied justice by the Supreme Court as its order staying her bail until May 8 has reflected the government’s desire.
By Dead Sea, camels graze at Earth’s lowest place
Kibbutz Kalya,(AP/UNB) — Each winter, camels lope around the moon-like desert landscape of the lowest place on Earth under the watchful eyes of their Bedouin Arab herders, in an ancient tradition passed from father to son over the generations.
Four foods you can take to power your day
Whether you’re plugging away on a demanding work project or aiming for a personal best in your next marathon, eating better can support your efforts. Although no single food can make you smarter or faster, there are many that not…
World needs ‘greener’ water policies as demand rises: UN
Governments should focus on “greener” policies to improve the supply and quality of water as climate change and a growing global population threaten the water security of billions, the United Nations said on Monday.
Safe poultry feed a must to protect public health
Speakers at a participatory discussion called for producing safe poultry feed to get good quality of its meat for keeping public health free from various diseases.
Missing giant yellow duck found in Australia
A giant yellow inflatable duck named Daphne that made a break from its moorings in Australia has been located after a week on the lam, its swimming club owners said Monday.
Shahabuddin Ahmed’s solo exhibit opens today at BSA
Entertainment Desk A solo exhibition by internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmed, titled “Peace”, opens today at Gallery No. 2 of National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). BSA and Ganges Art Gallery, Kolkata (India) in association with the Bangladesh Ministry…
Matir Projar Deshe set to be released Mar 23
Entertainment Desk After roaming several international film festivals, the film ‘Matir Projar Deshe’ (Kingdom of Clay Subjects) directed by Imtiaz Ahmed Bijon, is finally going to hit country cinemas on March 23.Popular actors Jayanta Chattopadhyay, Rokeya Prachi, Mahmudur Aninda and…
Helping trafficked Chinese women escape US massage parlours
Advocates across the United States are working to help immigrant Chinese women in massage parlours who are victims of sex trafficking.
Francophonie Festival begins in Dhaka Tuesday
Dhaka, March 19 – Every year, the Francophone community celebrates and promotes worldwide the use of the French language as well as cultural and linguistic diversity.
Vladimir Putin wins Russia election by big margin
Vladimir Putin will lead Russia for another six years, after securing an expected victory in Sunday’s presidential election. Mr Putin, who has ruled the country as eith er president or prime minister since 1999, got more than 76% of the…
Yi Gang becomes head of China’s central bank
US-educated economist Yi Gang has been named the next governor of China’s central bank, replacing Zhou Xiaochuan. Mr Yi joined the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) 20 years ago and has been its deputy governor since 2008. His appointment is…
‘Uncle He’ becomes China’s top economic leader
Harvard-educated Liu He has been named one of China’s four vice-premiers – in charge of economic policies and financial issues. It’s a huge and high-profile job. Known affectionately by some as “Uncle He”, it’s widely rumoured Liu He has been…
Australia bushfire destroys over 70 homes
More than 70 homes and buildings are feared to have been destroyed in a bushfire in Australia, authorities say. The fast-moving fire engulfed the New South Wales (NSW) coastal town of Tathra late on Sunday local time. Authorities said locals…
Republicans warn Trump over Mueller’s Russia probe
US President Donald Trump has been warned by fellow Republican against interfering special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigations. It came after he attacked Mr Mueller’s inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. In tweets at the weekend, Mr…
Tigers miss Nidahas Trophy glory again at the last ball
Dhaka, Mar 18 – Bangladesh’s cricketers have once again missed out in the final of an international tournament, this time conceding the Nidahas Trophy tri-nation T20I tournament conceding a four-wicket defeat against India in the final at R Premadasa Stadium…
JU pro-AL teachers’ sit-in for cancelling dean appointment
Savar (Dhaka), March 18 – A faction of Awami League-backed teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) laid siege on the office of Social Sciences faculty dean on Sunday, demanding the cancellation of the dean’s appointment.
HC rejects writ against Article 70 bar on floor crossing
Dhaka, March 18 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court Sundat rejected a writ petition that challenged legality of Article 70 of the Constitution which deals with the cancellation of membership of a Member of Parliament (MP) for…