UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Bangladesh government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) relating to the voluntary returns of Rohingya refugees once the conditions in Myanmar are conducive.
Day: April 13, 2018
PM Hasina flies to KSA, UK on Sunday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here on Sunday on an eight-day official visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
Bring down interest rates to promote investment: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday asked bankers to bring down the interest rates of loan to single digit to boost investment in the country.
Violent storm uproots pillars stones of Taj Mahal
A violent storm has destroyed two ancient pillars at the entryways to the Taj Mahal, an official said Thursday, underscoring the fragility of the centuries-old marble monument to love.
Quader says, Tarique’s plot to put govt in trouble foiled
Alleging that BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman instigated students over their quota reform movement to push the government into an awkward situation, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said Prime Minister’s bold step has foiled the BNP’s plot.
15000 people in Dhaka cleaning to set Guinness world record
Over 15000 people joined a cleaning campaign in the city arranged by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) aiming to set a new Guinness World Record.
Pahela Baishakh Bangla New Year’s Day Saturday
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday amid festivity and gaiety.
Hilsa pricier ahead of Pahela Baishakh
Hilsa was selling at much higher prices at city kitchen markets on Friday, just one day ahead of Pahela Baishakh, following a high demand of the delicious fish.
Hungary’s Lost Democracy
There is a palpable sense of gloom and foreboding amongst liberals, moderate conservatives and those on the Left in Hungary following Fidesz’s unexpectedly decisive victory in the April 8 parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Orbán and the Fidesz-KDNP coalition swept to…
October trial set for US kids’ climate change lawsuit
A trial date has been set for October 29 in the case of nearly two dozen US youths suing the US government for failing to protect public resources by burning fossil fuels.
BSEC working to introduce Islamic ‘Sukuk’ in capital market
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is working to introduce ‘Sukuk’, an Islamic financial certificate similar to bond, in the capital market for financing the large projects. “The work is going on to form rules of Sukuk. Recently, we had…
Impress Telefilm’s new anthology film starts shooting after Pohela Boishakh
Impress Telefilm is producing a short film anthology to be released in local and international cinema halls. Eleven young and talented filmmakers have been chosen to make 11 short films that will make up the anthology. Titled “Sincerely Yours, Dhaka,”…
Mangal Shobhajatra festival with different dimension tomorrow
Mangal Shobhajatra, the traditional procession welcoming Bangla New Year which was started in 1989 by the students and teachers of the Faculty of Fine Art of Dhaka University (DU), will be brought out tomorrow with a different dimension because of…
Audience accepts Porimoni’s new approach in ‘Swapnajaal’
Culture Desk Both the actor and the director of the film “Swapnajaal” passed the test as audiences enjoyed the different recipe of the film with satisfaction. Positive reactions and reviews flooded in to social media about the making, visualisation and…
‘Don’t tell me how to dress’
When a Thai government official told women to dress carefully to prevent harassment at the Songkran festival, it brought back painful memories for model Cindy Sirinya Bishop. The Thai-American was just 17 when she was sexually harassed at the New…
Outrage spreads over rape of eight-year-old girl
The brutal gang rape and murder of an eight-year old girl has sparked outrage and anger across India. The body of Asifa Bano, who belonged to a Muslim nomadic tribe, was found in a forest on 17 January near Kathua…
Syrian ‘chemical attack’ was staged, says Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said a reported chemical attack in Syria was staged by foreign agents. The US and France have said they have proof it took place, and, alongside the UK, they are considering launching military retaliation against…
Suspected robber lynched in Narsingdi
Narsingdi, Apr 13 – A suspended robber was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Mandertek in Manohardi Upazila of the district of Narsingdi early Friday. The deceased could not be identified yet.
Why some cancers are ‘born to be bad’
By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent, BBC News A groundbreaking study has uncovered why some patients’ cancers are more deadly than others, despite appearing identical. Francis Crick Institute scientists developed a way of analysing cancer’s history to predict its…
Trump option on Syria strike fairly soon: War, Russia warns
US President Donald Trump says a decision on action in Syria will be made “fairly soon”. He told reporters that he and his team were looking “very, very seriously” at the situation, following an alleged chemical attack on the town…
BNP sees trick in PM’s quota abolition declaration
Dhaka, Apr 12 – BNP on Thursday alleged that there is a trick in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s announcement for quota abolition in public service as she did it out of her anger.
Govt operated banks’ default loan now Tk 55095 crores
Dhaka, Apr 12– Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Thursday told Parliament that the amount of defaulted loan of different state-owned banks is some Tk 55,095 crore against individuals and organisations.
DU VC’s house ‘attackers are professional’, says DMP chief
Dhaka, Apr 12 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzaman Miah on Thursday said those who were involved in attacking the residence of Dhaka University vice-chancellor will be brought to book.
PM Hasina calls for austerity in electricity consumption
Dhaka, Apr 12 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all to practice austerity in using the electricity as consumers are getting it at a very lower price due to government subsidy in this sector.
মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীরের মাতার মৃত্যুতে শোক
ইসলামী ঐক্যজোটের চেয়ারম্যান, নেজামে ইসলাম পার্টীর সভাপতি ও ২০ দলীয় জোটের শীর্ষ নেতা এডভোকেট মাওলানা মোহাম্মদ আবদুর রকীব ও ইসলামী ঐক্যজোটের মহাসচিব অধ্যাপক মাওলানা আবদুল করীম এক যুক্ত বিবৃতিতে বি এন পির মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীরের মাতা মোসাম্মাত ফাতিমা…
‘সংস্কৃতির আড়ালে বিধর্মীয় মূর্তির শোভাযাত্রা গ্রহণযোগ্য নয়’
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বর্ষ বরণের নামে মঙ্গল শোভাযাত্রার আয়োজন গ্রামে-গঞ্জেও ছড়িয়ে দেয়ার সরকারের অশুভ পরিকল্পনার তীব্র সমালোচনা করে বলেন, বাঙ্গালী সংস্কৃতির সার্বজনীনতার তত্ত্বের আড়ালে এসব বিধর্মীয় মূর্তির শোভাযাত্রা অনুশীলনের জন্যে এদেশের…