World Employment and Social Outlook 2018. ILO flagship report estimates job losses and job creation as the world moves to a greener economy. Geneva (ILO News) – Twenty-four million new jobs will be created globally by 2030 if the right…
Day: May 15, 2018
Youth’s bullet hit body found in Chuadanga
Dhaka- Police recovered the bullet hit body of a young man from Belgaichi area in Chuadanga on Tuesday morning.
Three killed in Mymensingh road crash
Dhaka- Three people were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision between a truck and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Mymensingh- Tangail road at Gabtoli in Muktagachha upazila on Tuesday noon.
9 Jamaat-Shibir men held in Satkhira
Dhaka – Detectives arrested nine leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir from different parts in Satkhira on Tuesday.
7 abducted fishermen rescued in Satkhira
Dhaka- Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members rescued seven fishermen, who were abducted by forest robbers, from Pirkhali area of Malancha River of the Sundarbans under the Satkhira range early Tuesday in Satkhira .
Injured Aguero and Biglia in Argentina World Cup squad
Buenos Aires,(AP/UNB) – Injured striker Sergio Aguero and midfielder Lucas Biglia were included in the preliminary, 35-player Argentina squad for the World Cup in Russia on Monday.
BNP spreads falsehood over KCC election: Nanak
Awami League Joint General Secretary Jahangir Kabir Nanak today said the BNP leaders are spreading falsehood over the Khulna City Corporation Polls in fear of defeat of their mayoral candidate.
Serena Williams’ coach says she will return for French Open
Rome(AP/UNB)- Serena Williams’ coach says she will play the French Open beginning in two weeks.
Recovering Neymar confirmed in Brazil’s World Cup squad
Sao Paulo, (AP/UNB) – A recovering Neymar was confirmed and injured leader Dani Alves was replaced by Danilo and Fagner in a Brazil World Cup squad of few surprises on Monday.
AFC Cup: Dhaka Abahani to play Bengaluru FC Wednesday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Premier League champions Dhaka Abahani Ltd will play their Group E home match of the AFC Cup Football against JSW Bengaluru FC of India at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday.
Premier Hockey: Mohammedan rout Wanderers Club 13-3
Dhaka – Dhaka Mohammedan SC maintained their all-win record in the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League outplaying Dhaka Wanderers Club by 13-3 goal at the Moulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Greenidge feted by BCB for leading the way
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) greeted the Tigers’ former coach and legendary West Indian opening batsman Gordon Greenidge with a grand reception programme in the capital on Monday night.
2 Egyptian hockey players in Dhaka to play for Mariners
Dhaka – Two Egyptian national hockey players have been in the city to play for the league champions Dhaka Mariner Youngs’ Club in the ongoing Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League.
Kolkata Open Chess: Three Bangladeshi earn full points
Dhaka – Three Bangladeshi players – GM Ziaur Rahman, FM Mohammad Fahad Rahman and Tahsin Tajwar Zia – earned full point after winning their respective first round matches of the 3rd Kolkata International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament that began in…
Israeli use of excessive force on Palestinians violation of HR
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday termed the process of pushing force by Israel upon the Palestine as violation of human rights.
Biman makes emergency landing in Chittagong
A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines made an emergency landing at Shah Amanat International Airport in the port city on Tuesday following a technical glitch.
SC order on Khaleda’s bail deferred as AG makes new pleas
The Appellate Division of Supreme Court on Tuesday set Wednesday to deliver its order on the two leave-to-appeal petitions filed challenging BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail granted by the High Court in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
BNP complains of widespread irregularities in Khulna city polls
BNP on Tuesday alleged that ruling party men resorted to various irregularities in 50 percent of polling stations in the ongoing Khulna City Corporation (KCC) polls.
AL takes decisive lead in Khulna City election
With vote counting in more than half of the polling centres completed in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) election on Tuesday, Awami League-backed mayoral candidate Talukder Abdul Khalek has taken a clear lead.
Keep BNP-Jamaat clique away from state power: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged all to remain alert so that BNP-Jamaat clique cannot return to power as they were engaged in killings, creating militants and serial bomb blasts in 500 places on a single day.
Flawed capitalism on both sides of the Atlantic
Given the scale of poverty and inequality in contemporary Britain (and indeed in the United States), no right-thinking person can presumably be fully happy with the organization of a system of rewards that leaves so many people under daily and…
Brexit: Parliament Vs the people
In the next few months the UK will make one of the most momentous political decisions in its post-war history finalising and approving the withdrawal agreement with the EU27. Although the UK is a parliamentary democracy, it is not entirely…
Dolphin illegally killed
A Dolphin was killed by local people in the Teesta River in Bhotmari area of Kaliganj upazila in Lalmonirhat district on Monday morning.
Momtaz sings for Debi in Pritom’s tune
Culture Desk Popular folk singer Momtaz has recorded a new song. The song will be shown in a film, which is something unique for Momtaz fans. But to add more to that it has been revealed that the song will…
Lesbian, bisexual (LB) women at greater risk of diabetes
Lesbian and bisexual women are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to stress than heterosexual ones, according to a research. The study, involving 94,250 women across the United States, was led by San Diego State University.
‘Poramon 2’ trailer at Cannes Film Festival
Entertainment Desk The wait for Bangladeshi romantic drama film “Poramon 2” is over. Teaser trailer of the upcoming film titled in English “Hell & Heaven” was finally released at the Cannes Film Festival 2018.
Cannes film festival vows parity push for women
The Cannes film festival signed a charter Monday vowing to push for parity between men and women by 2020. The world’s top festival also promised to be more transparent in its selection process after facing years of criticism over the…
Green economy to boost jobs but farmers hard hit: UN
Promoting a greener economy could create 30 million jobs over the next decade, largely offsetting employment losses linked to the shift, the UN said Monday, although farming would be especially hard-hit.
Asian markets down as attention turns back to trade talks
Asian markets fell on Tuesday as trade moves back into view with China and the US holding more high-level talks this week, while oil prices edged higher as tensions in the Middle East simmer.
BNP demands immediate better treatment for Khaleda
Dhaka, May 14 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday night voiced deep concern over their chairperson Khaleda Zia’s ‘deteriorated’ health condition in jail.