Accusing the government of preparing to hold another lopsided election, BNP on Thursday warn of putting up a strong resistance against the move.
Day: August 23, 2018
Blast at Trinamool office in West Bengal, 1 killed
A man was killed in an explosion at an office of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Midnapore district on Thursday.
US declines invitation to Russia-led talks on Afghanistan
The United States has rejected an invitation to join Russia-led talks on Afghanistan because they are unlikely to help bring peace, a State Department spokesman said Wednesday, as the Trump administration prepared to appoint a diplomatic veteran as a new…
Can tech giants work together against their common enemies?
Facebook, Twitter and Google routinely squabble for users, engineers and advertising money. Yet it makes sense for these tech giants to work together on security threats, elections meddling and other common ills.
Only balanced politics can build autocracy-free BD: B Chy
Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Thursday said only ‘balanced politics’ can build an autocracy-free Bangladesh.
Harvey’s deluge killed dozens and caused billions in damage
Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas last August as a powerful Category 4 storm, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage. Though its fiercest winds quickly dissipated, the storm hovered for days as it trudged inland, dumping…
Trump says market would ‘crash’ if he were impeached
President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Thursday that the US economy would collapse if he were impeached.
Harvey’s deluge killed dozens and caused billions in damage
Houston, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas last August as a powerful Category 4 storm, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage. Though its fiercest winds quickly dissipated, the storm hovered for days…
Asian Football: Bangladesh storm 2nd round stunning Qatar
Dhaka, Aug 19 – Bangladesh U-23 team reached the 2nd round of the Asian Games Men’s Football for the first time adding a glorious chapter to the country’s football arena eliminating Qatar, the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2022,…
Tourist spots start receiving Eid vacationers
Dhaka, Aug 23 – In the busy and concrete city life, people get little time to travel to panoramic places. The Eid vacation comes with the opportunity of taking a break from the routine daily life and visit the wonderful places…
Race to save drowning Rohingya boy exposes spiraling crisis
Ukhiya, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — The little boy emerges into view amid a chorus of panicked shouts and the thunder of feet from the horde sweeping past us. He is slumped over the shoulder of a man, his skinny arms…
IS releases new audio, purportedly of its leader al-Baghdadi
Beirut, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — The Islamic State group has released a new militant audio recording, purportedly of its shadowy leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, his first in almost a year.
Kuldip Nayar, former Editor of The Indian Express, no more
Dhaka, Aug 23 (UNB) – Kuldip Nayar was among the journalists who had staunchly opposed the Emergency and was jailed during that period. He was honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contribution to journalism at the eighth edition of…
Denial of home-made food to Khaleda ‘inhuman’: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Aug 22 – BNP on Wednesday termed the attitude of the jail authorities as ‘inhuman’ for denying its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s relatives to take home-made food for her on the Eid-ul-Azha day.
Bangladesh: Protests, arrests and their aftermath
By Nava Thakuria Bangladesh is a land of happenings. As the populous country is approaching the next general (national) elections by the end of this year, we can expect more public chaos, protest demonstrations, media outburst followed by government crackdowns…
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ hoopla elicits mixed feelings in Asia
Singapore, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — The craze for “Crazy Rich Asians” is hitting Asia, with a premiere in Singapore followed by openings in several neighbouring countries later this week. Much of the over-the-top romantic comedy was set in this wealthy…