Quorum crisis ate up 152 hours and 17 minutes during its 18 sessions of the 10th parliament, causing a waste of about Tk 125.20 crore, according to a new study conducted by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
Month: May 2018
Over 100 Palestinians fatally shot by Israeli forces
In the last 6 weeks, Israeli forces have fatally shot more than 100 Palestinians inside Gaza. Thousands more have been wounded, many with life-changing injuries.
62,673 tonnes onion produced in Rangpur region
The farmers have produced 62,673 tonnes of onion in all five districts under Rangpur agriculture region during the just- ended Rabi season, officials said. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said a target of producing 68,458 tonnes of…
Surreal footballer comedy wins prize at Cannes film festival
A wacky comedy that features a superstar footballer bearing a striking resemblance to Cristiano Ronaldo has won the best film prize in the Critics’ Week section at Cannes. “Diamantino” follows a preening Portuguese hero whose life falls apart when he…
In Lagos, the ‘Venice of Africa’ fights for survival
Its nickname is the “Venice of Africa” but, other than its maze of narrow waterways where wooden boats glide, Makoko offers little similarity with the fabled canal city of Europe.
Asian traders cautious with trade talks, geopolitics in mind
Asian traders were biding their time in early trade on Thursday as a healthy lead from Wall Street was tempered by geopolitical concerns and caution ahead of high-level China-US trade talks. All three main US indexes finished in the green…
Tune of Ayub Bachchu’s song copied in Pakistan
Culture Desk Ayub Bachchu, the band leader of LRB has claimed that one of the band’s songs has been stolen by a Pakistani fashion house. This is a clear violation of copyrights the singer has claimed. The song in question…
Amitabh Bachchan: I’ve no time for abuse
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan said he has no time to attend to abuses or trolls as he would rather spend time for work and his fans, whom he refers to as his ‘extended family (Ef)’. The cine-icon, 75, shares his thoughts…
Essentials dearer ahead of holy Ramadan
Dhaka, May 17 – Despite the government’s assurance of keeping the market stable during Ramadan, the prices of various essentials in kitchen markets have marked a sharp rise.
60 babies born in Rohingya camps every day: Unicef
Conditions for pregnant women, survivors of sexual violence remain dire Dhaka, May 17 – More than 16,000 Rohingya babies were born in Rohingya camps and informal settlements in Cox’s Bazar in the nine months since Myanmar forced thousands of families…
Has Suva Expert Dialogue managed to secure climate insurance
By Zulker Naeen In the context of Loss and Damage, most financial instruments that have been proposed did not solve the problems faced by the developing countries. In quest of the financial instruments for addressing Loss and Damage, under the…
US offers $44 million more for displaced Rohingyas
Mohammad Zainal Abedin in NY New York, May 16 – America has come forward with a welcome humanitarian assistance for displaced Rohingyas many of whom took refuge in Bangladesh to escape genocide.
Trump discloses payment to reimburse lawyer
US President Donald Trump has officially disclosed his reimbursement to his lawyer, who paid a porn star to hush her claims of an affair. The Office of Government Ethics found on Wednesday that Mr Trump ought to have revealed the…
Climate finance: The Paris Agreement’s “lifeblood”
By Friday Phiri Bonn, May 15 (IPS) – As negotiators concluded ten days of climate talks in Bonn last week, climate finance was underlined as a key element without which the Paris Agreement’s operational guidelines would be meaningless.
Paper-giant cut forests during conservation meet – Greenpeace
Bangkok, (AP/UNB) — Greenpeace has ended a five-year truce with one of the world’s largest paper companies, accusing it of cutting down tropical forests in Indonesia during the entire time the two were cooperating on conservation.The announcement Wednesday, triggered by…
Kolkata Chess: GM Zia, FM Fahad make draw in 2nd round
Dhaka- Bangladesh Grand Master Ziaur Rahman and Fide Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman earned 1.5 points each as they settled for draw in the 2nd round matches of the 3rd Kolkata International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament in Kolkata on Tuesday.
T20I Series: Bangladesh women to face host SA on Thursday
Dhaka- Bangladesh women’s cricket team will start their three-match T20I series campaign taking on host South Africa (SA) in the 1st match at Diamond Oval of Kimberley on Thursday.
Housewife strangulated to death in Shariatpur
Dhaka -A housewife was strangulated to death allegedly by her in-laws over dowry in Sadar upazila of the district on Wednesday.
Man held with 6 lakh Indian rupee in Benapole
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a man along with 10 lakh Indian rupee from Gatipara border area inSadarUpazila on Wednesday afternoon.
Lightning kills three in 3 districts
Dhaka – Three people including a schoolgirl were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in Khulna, Kishoreganjand and Brahmanabria districts on Wednesday and Tuesday.
Man killed in Gopalganj road crash
Dhaka – A man was killed when a bus run over him at Gopinathpur in Sadar upazila on Wednesday.
Gaza bloodbath result of not-needed use of force
Omar Shakir As hundreds gathered Monday in Jerusalem to celebrate the move of the U.S. Embassy, about 100 kilometers away, Israeli forces fired on Palestinian demonstrators protected by the fence separating Israel from Gaza. They killed 60 people and injured…
SC upholds Khaleda’s bail: Other cases to debar her release
Dhaka, May 15 – In a major development, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld bail for BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Lawyers fail to submit bail bond for Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, May 15 – Begum Khaleda’s lawyers on Wednesday submitted bail bond on her behalf in the Zia Orphanage graft case. The BNP Chairperson’s counsels Sanaullah Miah and Syed Joynul Abedin Mesba submitted the bail bond to the court of…
মুনাফাখোর সিন্ডিকেট থেকে বাজার মুক্ত করতে চাই ঐক্যঃ আইবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ ঢাকা মহানগর উত্তরের আওতাধীন মোহাম্মদপুর থানা শাখার উদ্যোগে মঙ্গলবার (১৫ মে) বাদ আছর রায়ের বাজার কেন্দ্রীয় মসজিদ থেকে মাহে রমজানের পবিত্রতা রক্ষার্থে বিশাল স্বাগত মিছিল ও সমাবেশ অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।
BD Attorney General: Khaleda Zia can’t delay graft cases
Dhaka, May 16 – Attorney general Mahbubey Alam on Wedsnesday said BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia will not be able to delay the trial process of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
UN underscores free and fair election in BD: Spokesperson
Dhaka, May 16 – The United Nations has placed emphasis on respecting the need for free and fair elections in Bangladesh. “Well, as you pointed out, we continue to call for the need for all parties and all authorities to…
US disappointed at reported irregularities in Khulna City polls
The United States has expressed disappointment over reported irregularities and intimidation in Tuesday’s Khulna City Corporation elections but congratulated all the parties on making the elections inclusive.
BNP rejects Khulna City polls results for rigging
Bringing the allegation of an ‘unprecedented vote rigging’ and various irregularities, BNP on Wednesday rejected the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) election results.
Sustainable food systems not need new recipes
Many believe that the food and agricultural sector is different to all other economic sectors, that it is unique, and that it requires special economic models to thrive. After all, we expect the global food and agricultural system to respond…