Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) organized a training program on “Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” led by Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) with the participation of selected bankers from all scheduled banks working in Meherpur districts on 8…
Day: September 10, 2018
5 Days after and parents’ press meet, 12 students on remand
Dhaka, Sept 10 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday placed a group of 12 students on a two-day remand each, who allegedly spread rumour during their recent movement for safe roads.
The masses are mobilizing for climate leadership
by May Boeve, Christiana Figueres London – This year, extreme weather conditions have ravaged our planet, subjecting vulnerable communities around the world to the ever-increasing impacts of climate change. With each passing day, we learn more about – and experience…
New Miss America glad, didn’t have to don swimsweet to win
The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t have to.
UN finds strong indication of Rohingya genocide
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has said there is strong evidence indicating genocide, extermination and deportation of the Rohingya in addition to crimes against humanity and war crimes reported to have been committed in three Myanmar states.
9000 MW power import plan: PM, Modi, Mamata opens connector
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government has planned to import 9000 MW of electricity from neighbouring countries by 2041 to maintain the country’s high economic growth.
BNP wants release Khaleda for fair polls
BNP on Monday said the government must release its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail to demonstrate its good intention of holding a fair and acceptable national election.
Over 200 of its workers held from Monday’s human chain: BNP
BNP on Monday alleged that police arrested its around 200 leaders and activists from the party’s human-chain programmes across the country, including the capital.
Cabinet clears draft of Shishu Academy Act
The Cabinet today gave final approval to the draft of “Bangladesh Shishu Academy Act, 2018” and “Motor Cycle Shilpa Unnayan Neetimala, 2018”.
BGB seeks India, Myanmar support for poll-time border safety
Director General of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Shafeenul Islam said on Monday that Bangladesh has sought the support from India and Myanmar to protect the border during the upcoming national election as many BGB members will be…
Salmon farming, questioned in Chile, arrives to Argentina
Questioned for its environmental and health impacts in Chile, where it is one of the country’s main economic activities, salmon farming is preparing to expand in Argentina from Norway, the world’s largest farmed salmon producer.The news has triggered a strong…
Living wages In global supply chains – How to achieve them!
When the Rana Plaza textile factory in Bangladesh burns down in April 2013, causing the death of 1,200 workers and injuring over 2,000 men and women, the bell starts to ring in the headquarters of international textile companies. The companies…
80,000 Yaba tablets recovered in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Coast Guard in a drive seized 80,000 Yaba tablets from Lomborighat area in Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Monday. Lt Commander Faizul Islam Mandal, in-charge of Teknaf Coast Guard Station, said on information, a team conducted…
Madrasah student found dead in Chattogram dormitory
Dhaka – A madrasah student was found dead at the hostel of the educational institution at Nayabazar in Chattogram on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Shahriar Alam, 12, a student of Nahadatul Umme Madrasah and son of Shahin Alam.…
Bankers’ Cup Cricket to begin Oct 12
Dhaka- The Bankers Cup Cricket Tournament, under the auspices of Imago Sports Management, will begin here on October 12 to create new opportunity for the cricketers of the banking sector as well as strength the relationship among the former cricketers.Twelve…
All Asia Cup matches to get ODI status
Dhaka – From now on, the ICC will grant ODI status to all the matches of multi-team one-day tournaments, including this month’s Asia Cup Cricket to be held in the UAE, as they include teams with and without international status…
Chirkutt to perform in Australia for the first time
Culture Desk Popular band Chirkutt will be leaving for Australia in October. A facebook post by the band has revealed the news. They will perform in a concert titled “Bangladesh Night” in Sydney on October 13.
Aman farming target exceeds in Rajshahi division
Nearly 48,000 hectares of lands more have been brought under transplanted Aman paddy farming than the target in Rajshahi division comprising eight districts during the current season.
New iPhones aim for momentum in sputtering smartphone market
Apple is set to unveil new iPhones, aiming to gain fresh momentum in the premium segment of a global smartphone market showing signs of fatigue. In its usual secretive style, Apple has remained mum about revelations planned for Wednesday’s event…
German pop star goes missing at sea
Search and rescue workers were actively seeking Sunday a German pop star who went missing while on a cruise off Canada’s coast, the Royal Canadian Navy said.
Artist camp held marking Shahabuddin’s birthday
An artist camp and children’s drawing competition were held here yesterday marking the 69th birth anniversary of internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi artist and freedom fighter Shahabuddin Ahmed.
BNP forms human chain with permission for Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Sept 10 – As part of countrywide scheduled programmes, BNP leaders and activists formed a human chain in Dhaka city on Monday demanding their chairperson Khaleda Zia‘s release from jail.
Five Cox’s Bazar schoolboys ‘go missing’ or abducted: No clue
Cox’s Bazar, Sept 10 – Five students of two schools in the sea resort district town of Cox’s Bazar reportedly remained missing since Sunday morning, creating panic among teachers and guardians.
My baby died. please ask me his name
From BBC Magazine 8 September 2018 There is no word in the English language for a parent whose child has died as if the subject were too painful for society to confront. Elle Wright lost her son Teddy soon after…
Three British schoolboys visit Porsche Museum in Stuttgart
Monowara Begum Moni Oh nice, yells Hasib al Rashid, 12 at the first sight at the Porsche Porsche-Museum a, museum Architecture in book form. The Porsche museum itself is an architectural wonder of metal and glass.
Int’l Confce on “Research of Bio-chemistry” held at RU
Rajshahi, Sept 9 – AN International Conference on “Research of Biochemistry in Sustainable development and Prosperous life” organised by Biochemistry and Molecular department was held at the Senate building of Rajshahi University on Thursday.
2 students’ rape at fake birthday party: Deposition Oct 7
Dhaka, Sept 9 – The Seventh Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal could not record the deposition of witnesses in the case filed in connection with the rape of two private university students in the Rain Tree Hotel of Banani…
Parents complain of detectives picking up 12 boys on Sept 5
Dhaka, Sept 9 – A group of parents and guardians held a press conference yesterday in where they claimed their sons were picked up by the Detective Branch of police on the early morning of September 5.
Law minister claims BNP pleaders do not understand laws
Dhaka, Sept 9 – Law Minister Anisul Huq has claimed that BNP pleaders do not understand laws. The law minister made the comment while reporters asked him about the BNP’s allegations that the government could not issue a gazette notification…
7-Member medical board for Khaleda Zia soon: Home Minister
Dhaka, Sept 9 – In the wake of BNP’s demand to admit jailed party Chief Khaleda Zia in a specialised hospital for her treatment, home minister Asaduzzaman said that a seven-member medical board would be formed for the treatment of…