Tazlina Zamila Khan What usually becomes a serious concern for parents after they get their child enrolled in a school? In most cases their grades and marks. The ‘Report card day’- is the most important day for both parents and…
Month: March 2018
BNP pays homage to Liberation War martyrs
BNP on Monday paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Mausoleum, marking the 48th Independence Day.
Beijing to take strategic partnership with Dhaka to new heights
China on Monday said they are willing to work together with Bangladesh to deepen the cooperation of mutual benefits and continuously push the ‘Strategic Partnership’ of cooperation’ to new heights.
Jubo League man hacked dead in Ctg
Dhaka- A local Jubo League activist was hacked to death in an attack by rivals at Meher Afroze High School ground in Chittagong on Monday afternoon.
Trump expels 60 Russian diplomats
The Trump administration expelled 60 Russian diplomats on Monday and ordered Russia’s consulate in Seattle to close, as the United States and European nations sought to jointly punish Moscow for its alleged role in poisoning an ex-spy in Britain.
Nation celebrates 48th Independence Day
The nation today celebrated the 48th Independence and National Day paying glowing tributes to the 1971 Liberation War martyrs and architect of Bangladesh independence Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Saudis intercept 7 Yemeni rebel missiles in deadly escalation
Saudi forces intercepted seven Yemeni rebel missiles on Sunday, including over the capital Riyadh, in a deadly escalation on the eve of the third anniversary of the Saudi-led coalition’s intervention in Yemen.
BGB, BSF exchange greetings in Hili on Independence Day
Dhaka – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) exchanged greetings and sweetmeat at the Hili border in Hakimpur upazila in Dinajpur on Monday on the occasion of the 48th Independence Day of Bangladesh.
Scientists to release first ever land health report
Scientists will publish the first-ever analysis Monday of the global state of land and its ability to sustain a fast-growing human population that relies on it for 95 percent of all food.
Massive farmer protest in Maharastra, India against water diversion
Scores of farmers from Vikramgadh, Dahanu, Jawhar, Mokhada and other areas in Palghar district under the aegis of the Surya Pani Bachav Samiti (SPBS) are on an indefinite fast at Palghar for the past three days to protest the state…
Social media platform should tell the truth
The high quality democracies of northern Europe are an unnatural construct, history teaching us that the universal default setting of human society is authoritarianism. There are many key elements in crafting and sustaining such high quality democracies, including engendering a…
Is the US hypocritical to criticise Russian medling in election
Thomas Carothers has recently written an article in Foreign Affairs, the prestigious elite journal published by the US-based Council on Foreign Relations. The article asks: is the US hypocritical for criticizing Russian election meddling?
2 found hanging in Rajshahi
Dhaka – In separate incidents, two people were found hanging in Puthia upazila on Monday.
Humiliated Australia loses 3rd test to SAfrica by 322 runs
Cape Town,(AP/UNB) – Arriving and departing to boos from the crowd, Australia’s cricketers endured further humiliation on Sunday when they were bowled out for 107 to lose to South Africa by 322 runs in the third test after admitting to…
England 217-6 at tea on last day, 1st test vs New Zealand
Auckland,(AP/UNB) – Legspinner Todd Astle claimed his second test wicket and his first in six years to push New Zealand closer to victory over England on Monday on the final day of the first cricket test.
World Bank enables business of industrial agriculture: TWN
The World Bank’s Doing Business Report (DBR) has scored countries according to how well their governments are “improving the business climate” over the past 15 years. The DBR has been criticised for ignoring the social or economy-wide benefits that regulations…
Patrons of war criminals should also be tried: PM
Dhaka, Mar 25– Mentioning that the patrons of war criminals who had been involved in genocide during the 1971 Liberation War are equally guilty, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said they should also be tried for their crimes.
Zulfikar Russel gets Mirchi Music Award
Culture Desk Zulfikar Russel has received the “Radio Mirchi Music Award.” The lyricist got his first award outside Bangladesh for penning songs for Nachiketa’s solo album “Shabuj Chilo.” Awards in different categories were handed over on March 7 at Nazrul…
Google Doodle celebrates Bangladesh Independence Day
Like previous years, the world’s search engine giant is celebrating the 48th Independence and National Day of Bangladesh by replacing its regular home page graphic with a special doodle. The doodle, dedicated to the people of Bangladesh, commemorates the day…
World cities go dark as Earth Hour climate campaign circles globe
The Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower and Moscow’s Red Square were among the world landmarks to go dark Saturday, as part of a global campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change. Earth Hour, which started in…
Asian markets suffer fresh losses on trade war fears
Asian markets extended last week’s worldwide plunge as investors fret that Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs on $60 billion of Chinese goods will spark a trade war that would hammer the global economy. The US move to impose levies, claiming China…
Tauquir in poignant role of real-life war hero
Cultural Correspondent Famed filmmaker Tauquir Ahmed will today be seen acting as a real-life person. This historic person named Jahid was a valiant in the Liberation War of 1971 who underwent torture in Pakistani military camp for refusing to collaborate…
Dramas on Liberation War to telecast
Culture Desk Drama on doing justice to female freedom fighters, Pakistan’s cohorts Rownak Hasan, Shabnam Faria, Rashed Mamun Apu will be seen in a drama titled “Tomar Bhoy Nei Maa” today on Bangla Vision.
48 dead, children caught in deadly Russia mall blaze
At least 48 people have died in a fire that tore through a shopping and entertainment complex in the Siberian coal-mining city of Kemerovo.
The geopolitics of targetting Russia
By Chandra Muzaffar The escalation of tensions between the United States, Britain and France, on the one hand, and Russia, on the other, should not surprise anyone. In the last few years, the US leadership and mainstream British media have…
Woods at Ryder Cup would be unbelievable – Europe captain Bjorn
VAL-D’ISERE, France, (BSS/AFP) – European Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn has said that having a rejuvenated Tiger Woods playing in September for the Americans against his team in Paris would be a “massive bonus” for golf. Fourteen-time major champion Woods…
Kerr says ‘no way’ Curry plays first round of playoffs
LOS ANGELES,(BSS/AFP) – Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says there’s “no way” injured star guard Stephen Curry will be available to play until the second round of the NBA post-season.
Will Trump’s dialogue with NK leader open a window
Mohammad Zainal Abedin, NY Speakers at a discussion meeting urge the Trump administration to use the proposed meeting with North Korean leader to open a window of dialogue and cooperation. New York-based Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) sponsored the discussion…
The neglected menace of pollution
Philip J. Landrigan and Richard Fuller New York – Pollution is one of the great existential challenges of the twenty-first century. It threatens the stability of ecosystems, undermines economic development, and compromises the health of billions of people. Yet it…
Court for report on Khaleda’s arrest in ‘fake’ birthday case
Dhaka, 25 March – A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed April 25 to submit report over BNP Chairperson’s Khaleda Zia’s arrest in a case filed against her for celebrating “fake” birthday on August 15.