Dhaka, Sept 3 – The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is going to submit the charge sheet over the death of two college students by this week. A DB official said yesterday that the charge sheet will…
Month: September 2018
Bangabandhu Satellite-1 starts transmission
Bangabandhu Satellite-1, the first commercial satellite of the country, will begin its experimental operation by facilitating Bangladesh Television (BTV) air live the matches of the 12th South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship Cup beginning on Tuesday.
UN demands release of 2 Reuters journalists
The United Nations has expressed disappointment over Myanmar’s court decision saying two Reuters journalists should be allowed to return to their families and continue their work as journalists.
Birangana Rama Chowdhury passes away
Rama Chowdhury, a writer and a Birangana of the Liberation War, passed away at a hospital here o early Monday. She was 78.
Dengue situation not alarming: Dhaka South City Mayor
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sayeed Khokon today said although the number of people suffering from dengue fever has increased a little bit in the city compared to the previous years, the situation is still under control.
Reuters reporters jailed for 7 years in Burma: Protests galore
Two Reuters journalists accused of breaching Myanmar’s state secrets law while reporting on a massacre of Rohingya Muslims were jailed for seven years Monday, fuelling international outrage a week after the army was accused of genocide.
Workers’ rep in TUs being reduced from 30pc to 20pc
The Cabinet on Monday approved in principle the draft of Bangladesh Labour Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 with more facilities for workers and reducing the workers’ threshold to 20 percent from the existing 30 percent for forming trade unions.
EVM use to depends on stakeholders’ acceptance: CEC
The use of the electronic voting machine (EVM) in the upcoming national election will depend on enactment of law, stakeholders’ acceptance, attaining of capability and overall environment.
PM remarks indicate intention of establishing one-party rule: BNP
BNP on Monday voiced frustration over the Prime Minister’s comment on the 11th parliamentary polls, saying it has manifested the government’s intention of establishing one-party rule instead of ensuring an inclusive election.
Rohingya issue not there in Bimstec Summit agenda: SG
Bimstec Secretary General Shahidul Islam on Monday said there was no scope to formally discuss the Rohingya issue in the 4th Bimstec Summit held in Kathmandu on August 30-31 as no Member State of the regional body proposed it.
Decade’s biggest economic policy flaw: Don’t blame academics
“The biggest policy mistake of the last decade” is the title of an article by Ryan Cooper, and the mistake is of course austerity (it is a very US focussed piece, so Brexit is not on the map). Cooper goes…
কাতারকে দ্বীপ বানিয়ে দিচ্ছে সৌদি আরব?
একজন জ্যেষ্ঠ সৌদি কর্মকর্তা জানিয়েছেন, প্রস্তাবিত একটি খাল খননের বিষয়ে দেশটি সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছে৷ এই খালটি কাতারকে মূল ভূখণ্ড থেকে আলাদা করে দেবে৷ অবশ্য গেল এক বছর ধরে মধ্যপ্রাচ্যে কূটনৈতিকভাবে একঘরেই আছে কাতার৷ কাতার-সৌদি সীমান্তের সৌদি অংশে এই খালটি খনন করা…
Myanmar jails Reuters journalists
A court in Myanmar has sentenced two Reuters journalists to seven years in prison for violating a state secrets act while investigating violence against Rohingyas. Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested last year while carrying official documents which…
আগুনে পুড়ছে ব্রাজিলের দুশো বছরের পুরনো জাদুঘর
ব্যাপক আগুনে কার্যত ধ্বংস হয়ে গেলো ব্রাজিলের জাতীয় জাদুঘরটি। রিও ডি জেনেরিও’র এ জাদুঘরটিকে দেশটির সবচেয়ে প্রাচীন বিজ্ঞানভিত্তিক প্রতিষ্ঠান হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয়। শেষ খবর পাওয়া পর্যন্ত দমকল কর্মীরা আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছেন ভবনের ভেতর দাউ দাউ করে জ্বলা আগুন নিয়ন্ত্রণে…
Huge fire at Brazil’s 200-year-old national museum
A huge fire has engulfed the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, the oldest scientific institution in the country. Firefighters are tackling the blaze at the building, which contains more than 20 million items in its collection.
God only knows
By Kathy Kelly “If they would just confirm to us that my brother is alive, if they would just let us see him, that’s all we want. But we can’t get anyone to give us any confirmation. My mother dies…
‘Belt & Road for not only China but also countries along it’
AKM Moinuddin, Back from Xinjiang, China Dhaka, Sept 3 – China has said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is not only for the development of China but it is also an answer for…
‘Ghost ship’ in Myanmar: For scrapping in Ctg?
Dhaka, Sep 2 – Myanmar officials investigating a ‘ghost ship’ found mysteriously drifting near the Yangon region this week have found the answer to its fate, reports BBC.
No hurry to use EVM, says PM adding ‘elections will be fair’
Dhaka, Sept 2 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the electronic voting machines (EVMs) should not be imposed hurriedly as the machines need to be introduced on a limited scale in national elections. “There’s an EVM system in…
Head-on collision of two busses in Rangpur kills 7
Rangpur, Sept 2 – At least seven people were killed and 50 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses at Seo Bazar in the city on Sunday. The identities of the deceased could not be known yet. The accident…
Trump visits golf course while Washington mourns McCain
Sterling, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — For President Donald Trump, it was just like any other Saturday. As political dignitaries gathered in Washington to memorialize Sen. John McCain, the president tweeted familiar grievances and headed to the golf course.
Myanmar seeking donation to resolve Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Sept 2 – Though Myanmar apparently delaying Rohingya repatriation process, it is seeking donation through its missions abroad to give what it says a helping hand in resolving the Rakhine State issue. “To donate even a little, donors are kindly…
Janmashtami: President urges social movement against anarchy
Dhaka, Sept 2 – President Abdul Hamid on Sunday urged the people of all religions to resist through social movement any attempt of creating anarchy in the society in the name of religion.
Khaleda can either knock at court’s door or President’s: PM
Dhaka, Sept 2 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can be freed from jail either by the court or through presidential clemency. “The government has nothing to do with it…she (Khaleda) has either to go…
5 Hurt as plane skids off runway at Kathmandu Airport
Kathmandu, Sep 3 – A domestic aircraft of a private air service provider skidded off the runway of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, injuring five passengers on board, reports NDTV. The ‘aircraft was carrying 21 passengers from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. It…
AL must relinquish power before polls: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday trashed AL general secretary Obaidul Quader’s comment that Khaleda Zia’s release is not possible out of the legal process.
Man drowns in Sylhet beel
Dhaka – A man drowned in Champa Khari Beel in Fenchuganj upazila on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Alauddin Miah, 42, a resident of Rajonpur village in the upazila.
2 killed in Bogura road crashes
Dhaka- Two people were killed in separate road crashes in Sherpur upazila in Bogura early Sunday.
7 held in C’nawabganj for bid to go to India illegally
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained seven people while trying to go to India illegally through Bakchar border in Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj early Sunday.
Djokovic closer to Federer showdown at US Open
New York,(AP/UNB) – Novak Djokovic moved closer to a possible U.S. Open quarterfinal against Roger Federer with an efficient 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 26 Richard Gasquet in the third round.