Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday put BNP central executive committee member Major (retd) Mizanur Rahman on a 2-day remand in a case filed for his ‘evil efforts’ to make Gazipur election controversial.
Month: June 2018
When two mass movements clash
Last week saw leading lights in one mass movement, the Labour party, attack elements of another mass movement, those who want to remain in the EU. What led to this attack seemed to be posters issued by an organisation called…
Gazipur citizens chose Boat for development: Quader
The ruling Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader in a formal reaction over victory in Gazipur City Corporation(GCC) polls said today the people have voted for their election symbol ‘Boat’being imbued with ongoing development works as well as the…
Gazipur Polls: Experts say EC failed to play its due role
The Election Commission (EC) failed to exert its due constitutional power and play its due role in ensuring a level-playing field and checking various irregularities in Tuesday’s Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) polls, said election experts and observers.
GCC election “staged” and result “unacceptable”: CPB
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) on Wednesday rejected the Gazipur City Corporation Elections terming it “staged” and its result “unacceptable”.
BNP rejects GCC election
BNP on Wednesday turns down the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election results and demanded reelection to it.
GSP+ for BD means delivering on commitments’
Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and South Asia Trade Monitoring Committee within the European Parliament Sajjad Karim has urged Bangladesh to deliver on its Sustainability Compact commitments or risk advancement in its trade status.
Part of Kuakata sea beach at risk of disappearing
A two-km area of the sea beach in Kuakata, the second largest tourist spot of the country with a rare scenic beauty, stands threatened due to continuous erosion for the last few months.
Western footprints on Saudi Wahabbism
By Andre Vltchek When the Saudi Crown Prince gave an interview to the Washington Post, declaring that it was actually the West that encouraged his country to spread Wahhabism to all corners of the world, there was a long silence…
Israel launches interactive chat robot to help Palestinians in daily life
Israel launched Tuesday night a chat robot with innovative digital interface, aiming to provide a digital and immediate solution to the Palestinians.
Children’s risk of dying is highest in first 28 days of birth: WHO
A child’s risk of dying is the highest in the first 28 days of life while improving the quality of antenatal care at the time of birth and postnatal care for mothers and their newborns are very essential to prevent…
Deepika will reportedly star in remake of Sridevi’s 70s blockbuster
Rumours on the grapevine say that Deepika Padukone has been roped in for a remake of Sridevi’s hit film from the 70s.
Poramon-2 to be released in India
Cultural Correspondent Box-office hit Poramon-2 will now be released in India. This announcement comes following the declaration that Indian film Sultan will be released in Bangladesh on July 6. The two films will be exchanged as part of SAFTA contract.
Oscars body invites Bollywood, Afro-American stars in diveristy drive
Naseeruddin Shah, Shah Rukh Khan and Tabu have been invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.The group behind the prestigious Oscars film awards has invited 928 artists and executives to join the Academy Awards selection body –…
Amnesty wants trials of Burma military for Rohingya genocide
United Nations, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — Amnesty International released a report Wednesday that details new evidence of atrocities inflicted on Myanmar’s Rohingya population and names 13 top military commanders the human rights group says should be prosecuted for crimes against…
Saudi, UAE and allies submit Qatar airspace dispute to ICC
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt are bringing a sovereign airspace dispute with Qatar to the International Court of Justice, the four countries said on Wednesday. The group, which began a boycott of Qatar more than a year ago,…
Motorists must self-serve or pay at Abu Dhabi’s fuel stations
Motorists in Abu Dhabi will have to refuel their own cars or pay for assistance at Adnoc fuel stations from June 30. Adnoc Distribution has introduced its new Flex service programme, which will be rolled out across Abu Dhabi in…
8,000-year-old village discovered in Abu Dhabi
Archaeologists from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism have discovered the oldest known Neolithic village in the UAE. Radioactive carbon testing at the site on Marawah Island dated it at around 8,000 years old, according to state news agency…
Savagery of rapes of minors
By Geetika Dang, Vani S. Kulkarni and Raghav Gaiha New Delhi, Jun 22, 2018 (IPS) – Rapes of minors surged from 16 per day in 2001 to 46 per day in 2016. As if this was not horrendous enough, their…
Antibiotic overuse in pig raising spread antibiotic resistance
A recent report from the US Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC) estimates that more than 27 percent of all medically important antibiotics sold in the US are for pig production, while a roughly equivalent amount (27.6%) is sold for use…
AL candidate unofficially declared elected Gazipur mayor
Gazipur, June 27 – Awami League mayoral candidate Jahangir Alam was unofficially declared elected in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election on Tuesday as he defeated his rival BNP contestant Hasan Uddin Sarker by a huge margin of 4.10 lakh…
Bangladeshi UN peacekeeper killed in South Sudan
Juba, June 27 (AP/UNB) — A United Nations peacekeeper was killed on Tuesday in South Sudan when a UN convoy was attacked. Lieutenant Commander Ashraf Siddiqui from Bangladesh was part of a convoy protecting humanitarian workers travelling from Yei to…
Two suspected drug peddlers killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Khulna, June 27 – Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in a reported gunfight between their cohorts and police at Bagmara in Khulna city early Wednesday.
First electric vehicle in Phnom Penh by DHL Express Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Media OutReach – 27 June 2018 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has deployed the country’s first electric vehicle in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone for delivery and pick-ups within the…
Croatia beat Iceland 2-1 in World Cup
DHAKA – Croatia kept their winning spree as they beat Iceland by 2-1 goals to topped their Group D in the FIFA World Cup 2018 match held in the early hours on Wednesday at Rostov Arena, in Russia.Badelj put Croatia…
Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 in World Cup to reach second round
DHAKA– Argentina finally found the form they needed as they beat Nigeria by 2-1 goals to book their place in the next round in the crucial group D match in the FIFA World Cup held in the early hours on…
Australia eliminated, Peru leaves World Cup on high note
Sochi,(AP/UNB) — Back at the World Cup for the first time since 1982, Peru isn’t leaving Russia empty handed.
Denmark advances at World Cup in drab 0-0 draw with France
Moscow, (AP/UNB) — A game neither France nor Denmark needed to win produced the World Cup’s first 0-0 draw amid boos and whistles from fans on Tuesday.
Russian Universities in 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
The Universities Mundial: How the Russian Universities Prepared for the FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup is a major sports event. Every aspect of organizing and holding it receives special attention. Everything is important here: stadiums, transport infrastructure, official…
IBBL board of directors meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 25 June 2018 Monday at Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka.