Despite a drop in the number of refugees and migrants reaching Europe last year, the dangers many face along the way have in some cases increased, according to a new report by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, setting out changing…
Month: April 2018
Kazi Salahuddin elected SAFF president for 3rd term
Dhaka – President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin has been elected President of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) for the 3rd term in a row.
3rd Div Football: Siddique Bazar routs Tangail FA 5-0
Dhaka – Siddique Bazar Dhaka Junior Sporting Club secured 5-0 victory against Tangail Football Academy in the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Wednesday. Omar Faruk scored two goals in…
Prejudice on play after rape-murder of Muslim child in India
A heated scene outside a courthouse in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state unfolded yesterday, as lawyers physically attempted to stop police from filing charges against six men and a boy accused of raping and murdering Asifa Bano, an 8-year-old Muslim…
AFC Cup: Abahani return to winning ways beating Aizawl FC 3-0
Dhaka – Bangladesh Premier League champions Dhaka Abahani Limited returned to winning ways in their 3rd Group C match of the AFC Cup Football Tournament after suffering two consecutive defeats, beating hosts Aizawl FC of India 3-0 at the Indira…
CEO Zuckerberg apologizes for Facebook’s privacy failures
Washington, Apr 11 — Under fire for the worst privacy debacle in his company’s history, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg batted away often-aggressive questioning from lawmakers who accused him of failing to protect the personal information of millions of Americans from…
Rusian Rouble falls on Trump missile threat, sanctions
The Russian ruble has again fallen sharply as last week’s U.S. sanctions continue to bite and President Donald Trump threatened a missile strike on Syria.
Myanmar minister in Cox’s Bazar to see Rohingya camps
Myanmar Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Minister Win Myat Aye arrived here on Wednesday to visit Rohingya camps.
ABD projects 7 percent GDP growth in current FY
Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) will be 7 percent in the current fiscal year (2017-’18) while 7.2 percent in the next fiscal as its economy looks to be in a very good shape, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
BNP sees sign of unilateral election; slams EC
Dhaka, Apr 11 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission’s (EC’s) move not to include the Defence Forces under the definition of law enforcement agency in the draft amendment to Representation of the People Order (RPO) is a…
Muhith favours publishing loan defaulters names
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said that the government might publish the name, address and identity of the bank loan defaulters periodically in the media.
Quota reform protesters to continue demo till Thursday
Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council on Wednesday announced to halt their movement until Thursday morning and disclose their decision over it in a press conference in the morning.
US-Bangla plane crash: Family of each deceased to get $50,000
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Families of those killed in the US-Bangla airplane crash will get at least $50,000 as compensation from the Tribhuban International Airport authority in Nepal, said Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister AKM Shahjahan Kamal. -UNB
Demos for quota reform halt Dhaka traffic
Dhaka, Apr 11 -Traffic movement in different parts of the capital came to a halt on Wednesday as university students continued their demonstrations for the fourth consecutive day blocking roads to press home their demand for reform of the quota…
No quota system in govt jobs anymore, announces PM
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced that there will be no quota system in government jobs anymore. -UNB
Tokyo stocks flat at the open
Tokyo stocks opened flat Wednesday, taking a breather after rises the previous day as a conciliatory speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping eased fears of a trade war with the United States.
CAG asks auditors for shaper focus on climate projects
Speakers at a workshop here today called for an efficient climate finance governance through streamlining it with new audit process aimed at establishing accountability and performance monitoring to make the climate investments more effective.
Austria’s Max Hollein named Met museum chief
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Tuesday it had found a new director in Austrian-born Max Hollein as the venerated institution struggles to tame a budget deficit despite pulling in record crowds.
Surer Dhara chalks out 4-day program
Entertainment Desk To welcome the Bangla New Year 1425 as well as celebrating its silver jubilee, Surer Dhara, a leading cultural organization in the country, is arranging a four-day program from today to April 14. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will…
Farooki supports reform to quota system
Entertainment Desk Protests by hundreds of students calling for the quota reforms in government job have been continuing for some time. Though the protest was put off for a month following assurances from the government of scrutinizing the existing system,…
China responds robustly to threats of extra $100b tariffs
Geneva, 6 Apr (D. Ravi Kanth) – In a robust response to US President Donald Trump’s latest threat that he would consider slapping tariffs on an additional $100 billion on imports of Chinese goods, Beijing said it would impose “comprehensive…
‘More than 600 apps had access to my iPhone data’
While Facebook desperately tightens controls over how third parties access its users’ data – trying to mend its damaged reputation – attention is focusing on the wider issue of data harvesting and the threat it poses to our personal privacy.…
Russia warns US against military action
Russia has urged the US to avoid taking military action in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria. “I would once again beseech you to refrain from the plans that you’re currently developing,” Moscow’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzia said…
Palestinians denied the right to development: Untad
Geneva, 5 Apr (Kanaga Raja) – A number of practices by Israel with regard to the Occupied Palestinian Territory have imposed economic costs on the Palestinian people, either by obstructing their economic activity or impeding economic advancement and development, a…
C’wealth principles on freedom of expression unveiled
As leaders from the 53 Commonwealth countries prepare to fly to London for a Summit meeting next week, six Commonwealth organisations Wednesday unveiled proposals for a 12-point Commonwealth code of conduct aimed at reducing the heavy toll of journalists’ killings…
কোটা সংস্কার: সংক্ষুব্ধ ছাত্রদের বিভক্তি দূর হলো মতিয়া চৌধুরীর উক্তিতে
কোটা সংস্কারের দাবিতে আন্দোলন চালিয়ে যাওয়া-না-যাওয়া নিয়ে ছাত্রছাত্রীদের মধ্যে একটা বিভক্তি তৈরি হলেও কৃষিমন্ত্রী মতিয়া চৌধুরীর এক উক্তিতে ক্ষুব্ধ হয়ে আবার এক হয়ে গেছেন তারা।
Royal wedding: Barack Obama, Donald Trump not among guests
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not invited Theresa May or Jeremy Corbyn to their wedding. The decision not to have an “official list” of political leaders in attendance also means that US President Donald Trump will not be invited.
Zuckerberg: Facebook is in ‘arms race’ with Russia
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told US senators his company is in a constant battle with Russian operators seeking to exploit the social network. “This is an arms race. They’re going to keep getting better,” he said. Mr Zuckerberg was answering…
Garment worker rape on running bus: Accused on remand
Dhaka, April 10 – The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court of Dhaka Tuesday granted a three-day remand for five suspects each on the charge of their involvement in the gang-rape of a female garment worker in a moving bus at Dhamrai Upazila…
Renewable energy can build prosperity in Pakistan: IRENA
IRENA assessment shows Pakistan’s abundant renewable resources can boost power generation and energy access Islamabad, 10 April — Pakistan can spur social and economic development with renewable energy while increasing energy security and improving energy access, according to a new…