By IPS World Desk Rome, Mar 28 (IPS) – Autism Spectrum Disorder is a name that covers a range of similar disorders affecting a person’s interaction, communication and behaviour.
Day: March 30, 2018
Media blackout: fugitives and shields at the Kim-Xi Summit
Beijing took great pains to protect the North Korean leader and ensure talks went smoothly Adam Cathcart When information is scarce and risks are high, even responsible stakeholders can start to act like fugitives. Chinese officials burned plenty of energy…
Use Cold War mechanism to avoid West-Russia escalation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for restoring Cold War “mechanisms” to avoid escalation of tensions between Russia and the West, after the White House declared the expulsion of 12 Russian diplomats, among others, from its UN mission.
PM attends Milad for her grandfather
A Milad and Doa Mahfil was held at Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi in the city after Maghrib prayers today. The Milad and Doa Mahfil was arranged on the occasion of the 43rd death anniversary of Sheikh Lutfar Rahman, father of…
Only pro-liberation parties should be allowed to join polls
Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Friday said only the parties that believe in the Liberation War and the country’s independence should be allowed to join polls.
Hailstorm damages crops fruits in northern BD districts
A hailstorm coupled with rain lashed Panchagarh and Nilphamari districts on Friday, damaging different crops and fruits on vast tracts of land.
Unicef, Facebook to make digital world safer
UNICEF and Facebook have launched a year- long mass awareness campaign today to protect the children from the perils of the digital world and increase their access to safe online content.
Light rain brings relief to Dhaka dwellers
When temperature is gradually increasing with approaching hot weather, light rain has brought relief to the people of Dhaka city.
‘Robber’ killed in city ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with DB police at Diabari in city’s Dakkhinkhan area early Friday. The deceased was identified as Zahirul Islam.
Man stabbed dead by ‘nephew’ in Sylhet
Dhaka – A man was stabbed to death allegedly by his nephew at Chatul bazar in Kanaighat upazila early Friday.
12 houses gutted in Munshiganj fire
Dhaka – Ten houses were gutted in a fire at Uttar Kusumpur village in Sirajdikhan upazila on Thursday night.
10 robbers held in Sirajganj
Dhaka – Police arrested 10 suspected robbers along with local weapons while they were preparing to commit robbery at Panganibazar area in Rayganj Upazila in Sirajganj early Friday.
Madrasa girl ‘raped’ in Narsingdi
Dhaka – A female madrasa student was reportedly ‘raped’ by a young man at Krishnapur village in Manohardi Upazila on Thursday afternoon.
FIFA leaves countries using video review off WCup refs list
Geneva,(AP/UNB) – Four of the eight countries whose national leagues use FIFA-approved video review do not have a match official among 99 selected for the World Cup on Thursday.
Two lovers commit suicide together under train
Two teenage ‘lovers’ from an indigenous community allegedly committed suicide jumping before a running train at Northon of Kulaura upazila early Friday.
England 290-8 at stumps on day 1, 2nd test vs. New Zealand
Christchurch(AP/UNB) – Jonny Bairstow made an unbeaten 97 and Mark Wood 52 in a 95-run eighth-wicket partnership which lifted England to 290-8 at stumps Friday on the first day of the second cricket test against New Zealand.
BNP leaders demand Khaleda’s release for treatment
Voicing concern over Khaleda Zia’s ‘sudden illness’ in jail, BNP on Friday demanded the government immediately release her for her better medical treatment either at home or abroad.
Zafrullah Chy asks BNP leaders to work harder before polls
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury on Friday suggested BNP standing committee members to be more active to prepare their party for the next national election overcoming the current ‘adverse situation’.
Delhi launches probe after exam leak hits 1.6m students
India has launched an inquiry into its national school exams after questions were leaked, forcing 1.6 million students to resit their tests. Police have questioned 32 people over the leaks in mathematics and economics papers which were accessed and spread…
Amal Clooney to represent detained Myanmar reporters
Well-known human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has said she will join the legal team representing two Reuters reporters detained in Myanmar. She said “it is clear beyond doubt” that Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were innocent, and called for…
Thai bay from ‘The Beach’ to be shuttered for 4 months
The once-idyllic Thai bay that became a must-see on the tourist trail after the 2000 movie “The Beach” will be closed to visitors for four months, an official said Thursday, as Thailand looks to stem the impact from crowds. The…
Out of this world: Inside Japan’s space colony centre
A newly created Space Colony Research centre led by Japan’s first female astronaut is bringing cutting-edge technology to bear on one of mankind’s greatest questions: Can we live in space? Tucked away in high-tech laboratories at the Tokyo University of…
Japan factory output turns up in February
Japan’s factory output picked up in February while the jobless rate stayed low, official data showed Friday as the world’s third largest economy continues a solid expansion. Factory output rose 4.1 percent month-on-month, according to industry ministry data, falling short…
Mobile photography exhibition ends at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Culture Reporter A mobile phone photography exhibition based on a contest titled “Amar Chokhe Nagorik Jibon,” ended at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro on Thursday.
Bangladesh-India drama festival at Rajshahi University
Entertainment Desk The Bangladesh-India friendship drama festival, a week-long will begin at University of Rajshahi on April 1. The event was announced during a press conference on Thursday at the University of Rajshahi Department of Theatre.
Solo art exhibition ‘Life in Mirror’
Culture Desk Artist Jahangir Hossain’s 12th solo art exhibition “Life in Mirror” opens today at 5:00pm at DD Gallery in Gulshan.
Needs of families living with autism spectrum disorder
By Saima Wazed Hossain Dhaka, Mar 29 (IPS) – Shuchona Foundation is a not-for-profit policy advocacy, research, and capacity-building organization specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and mental health. It is the culmination of the efforts to coordinate and mainstream policies…
Russia expels 60 US diplomats in tit-for-tat measure
Russia has expelled 60 US diplomats and closed the St Petersburg consulate in a tit-for-tat response to US action over a spy poisoning case in the UK, reports BBC.
Dhaka for comprehensive reforms of OIC to make it stronger
Dhaka, Mar 30 – Bangladesh on Thursday underlined the need for bringing a comprehensive reform to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for further strengthening the activities of the 57-member group.
2 women ‘raped’ in Savar after marriage offer
Savar (Dhaka), Mar 29 – In separate incidents, two women, including a garment worker, have repeatedly been ‘raped’ here making false promise of marriage.