The largest question in democratic politics in Europe is: who’s in charge? The issue was illuminated in the latest standoff in the European Parliament, where the body voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for its illiberal policies. And in Sweden,…
Month: September 2018
Police recover ex-JCD man’s body ‘trampled’ by elephant
A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was reportedly trampled to death by a wild elephant in Sagarnal area of Juri upazila on Tuesday night.
EU steps up strategy to connect Asia, Europe
The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Wednesday adopted a joint communication that sets out the EU’s vision for a new and comprehensive strategy to better connect Europe and Asia.
Australia considering targeted sanctions on Myanmar
The Australian government has said it is considering options in response to the Fact-Finding Mission’s report, including targeted sanctions on Myanmar.
Govt firmly believes in freedom of press: PM
Reiterating that the government firmly believes in freedom of press, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the journalists to play a constructive and responsible role that will be helpful for the country’s development.
BNP has to forget about legal path to free khaleda: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said their party is taking necessary preparations to come up with street programmes to push for Khaleda Zia’s release from jail and holding a credible election.
Pakistan court suspends prison sentence, frees ex-PM Sharif
A Pakistani court has suspended the prison sentences of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law, and set them free on bail pending their appeal hearings.
Microplastics may enter foodchain through mosquitoes
Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers said Wednesday, potentially uncovering a new way that the polluting particles could damage the environment.
Melting permafrost threatens climate rescue plan
Global targets aimed at warding off runaway planetary warming could be breached sooner than expected, experts warned Monday, as gases released by melting permafrost threaten to undermine human efforts to avert climate disaster.
‘Mrs Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win Emmy
Amy Sherman-Palladino won both the writing and directing Emmys for comedy series .The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel “Game of Thrones” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” won the top prizes at the Emmy awards on Monday on a night of upsets for…
Salman’s Loveratri to be called LoveYatri
Culture Desk Salman Khan’s upcoming production, ‘Loveratri’ ran into trouble owing to its title which had hurt Hindu sentiments. The film launches Salman Khan’s brother in law, Aayush Sharma in Bollywood and also marks the debut of the beautiful Warina…
Kumar Shanu in Muhin’s composition for first time
Entertainment Desk Legendary Indian singer of the Subcontinent Kumar Shanu has lent his voice for first time under music composition and arrangement by Bangladeshi singer and music director of present time Muhin Khan.
Another global financial crisis for developing countries?
George Soros, Bill Gates and other pundits have been predicting another financial crisis. In their recent book, Revolution Required: The Ticking Bombs of the G7 Model, Peter Dittus and Herve Hamoun, former senior officials of the Bank of International Settlements,…
ICC begins preliminary probe into Rohingya expulsions
World court opens preliminary probe into Rohingya expulsions The Hague, Sept 19 (AP/UNB) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor announced Tuesday that she is launching a preliminary investigation into deportations of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar…
BD Govt to adopt framework on migration governance
IOM to provide technical support Dhaka, Sept 19 – BD Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque on Tuesday said there is no denying that international migration is providing unequivocal scope for Bangladesh to unlock potentials for sustainable development.
মোবাইলের নতুন কলরেট নিয়ে প্রতিবাদ
বাংলাদেশে মোবাইল ফোনে অতিরিক্ত কল চার্জ করা হচ্ছে যা গ্রাহকদের জন্য বাড়তি চাপের তৈরি করছে বলে দাবি করেছে বাংলাদেশ মুঠোফোন গ্রাহক এসোসিয়েশন নামের একটি সংগঠন। গত ১৪ আগস্ট মধ্যরাত থেকে নতুন কলরেট চালু হয়েছে। বিটিআরসির নির্দেশনা অনুযায়ী, সর্বনিম্ন কলরেট ২৫…
North Korea agrees to shut down missile site, says Moon
Kim Jong-un has agreed to shut down one of North Korea’s main missile testing and launching sites, says South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in. After meeting in Pyongyang, the two leaders “agreed on a way to achieve denuclearisation,” said Mr Moon.
Kavanaugh accuser ‘faces death threats’
The woman who accuses US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of attempting to rape her will not testify to the Senate next week, her lawyer says. Christine Blasey Ford’s attorney told CNN her client has been “deflecting death threats and…
RU campus to have car parking facility
Rajshahi, Sept 18 – Rajshahi University campus is being developed to have car parking facility as one hundred fifteen spaces are going to be built for arranging tidy-up car parking for the students, teachers, officers and officials.
RU job quota protesters make a 3-point demand
Rajshahi, Sept 19 – The leaders and activists of quota reformist platform of students organised a demonstration at Rajshahi University making three demands including immediate publication of gazette bringing reform to the quota system in the civil service.
Quota protesters, BCL hold parallel rallies on DU campus
Dhaka, Sept 19 – Job quota protesters and ruling Awami League-backed student organization Chhatra League on Tuesday hold counter programme at Dhaka University campus over the government body’s recommendation for abolishing the quota system for class-I and class-II jobs in…
August 21 grenade attack case verdict October 10
Dhaka, Sept 18 – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka fixed October 10 to deliver the verdict of the August 21 grenade attack cases. Judge Shahed Nuruddin of Speedy Trial Tribunal 1 set the date yesterday (Tuesday) after hearing the…
Rohingya influx environmental impacts – multifaceted: Study
Dhaka, 18 September 2018: A joint study on Environmental Impact of Rohingya Influx, by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change was unveiled on September 18, 2018, at…
Shahidul Alam goes to High Court for bail
Dhaka, Sept 18 – Photographer Shahidul Alam filed a bail petition with the High Court Division of the Supreme Court after being rejected by a Dhaka lower court in a case filed under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
BD political leaders together, pledge to win with peace
Dhaka, Sept 18 – Over 400 political leaders from Bangladesh Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) came on one platform in Dhaka Monday to pledge for nonviolent and peaceful elections. The atmosphere was festive at the national launch…
Kim, Moon hold first round of talks in Pyongyang
Leaders of the two Koreas meet at the Workers’ Party headquarters Dagyum Ji North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met Tuesday afternoon for the first round of talks in what is expected to be…
New UAE federal rules: Expats may stay after retirement
The United Arab Emirates Cabinet has approved a number of new plans and rules, chaired by the Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Why after 14 yrs: Put real grenade attackers to justice: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 18 – The BNP, the arch-rival of the ruling Awami League, wants capital punishment to the actual perpetrators of the August 21st grenade attacks on then opposition leader Sheikh Hasina’s rally saying that none should be punished deliberately…
GDP growth record 7.86pc, per capita income US$ 1,751
Bangladesh has registered highest ever 7.86 per cent GDP growth in the fiscal year 2017-18, which is 0.21 per cent higher than the growth projection of 7.65 percent.
AFC U-16 Women’s: Bangladesh to play stronger Lebanon Wednesday
Dhaka – Hosts Bangladesh will play stronger Lebanon in their 2nd Group F match of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship on Wednesday at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur.