BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Tuesday called upon their party leaders and activists to take all-out preparations to take to the streets from October 1 to force the government to hold a credible election.
Month: September 2018
3 Saudi human rights activists awarded “Alternative Nobel”
The Right Livelihood Award — known as the “Alternative Nobel” — was awarded Monday to three jailed Saudi human rights defenders and two Latin American anti-corruption crusaders.
Instagram co-founders resign from social media company
The co-founders of Instagram are resigning their positions with the social media company without explanation.
Bangladeshi Razib gets Facebook fellowship
Facebook authorities have selected Bangladeshi entrepreneur Razib Ahmed as fellow of its ‘Community Leadership Program’ for his group ‘Search English’ where members help each other to become more fluent in English.
Hearing on writ for better treatment of Khaleda Oct 2
The High Court on Tuesday differed till October 1 the hearing on a writ petition seeking its directive on the authorities concerned for providing better treatment to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in jail.
Govt wants inclusive election, Hasina tells Jeremy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said her government wants the next general election to be held in a free and fair manner with the participation of all political parties.
Seeking a second home for Manipur’s dancing deer
A satellite population could be the turning point for the species, experts aver. “The single population is highly vulnerable due to homozygous nature with low genetic variability (inbreeding depression), disease susceptibility (immune system is compromised), fertility related issues (reduced fertility),”…
The rise, fall and future of socialism
The topic of my lecture is ambitious and daunting and may sound like a provocation in a country that attempted and developed a socialist model that eventually failed. However today there is still a market-led demand for socialist institutions and…
Google looking to future after 20 years of search
Google celebrated its 20th birthday Monday, marking two decades in which it has grown from simply a better way to explore the internet to a search engine so woven into daily life its name has become a verb.
Jaya to start university-based promotion of ‘Debi’
Entertainment Desk Jaya Ahsan, lead actor and producer of the film ‘Debi,’ has recently started university based promotional campaign for the film starting from Jahangirnagar University campus Facebook. The team of the government funded film will visit the Transport Yard…
Hollywood dives deep into 1980s Israeli spy ‘resort’ in Sudan
The brochure portrayed it as a divers’ paradise located along the Red Sea in Sudan. It was in fact one of the Israeli intelligence agency’s most audacious operations.
Transgender singer Jannat pleases all
Culture Desk Re Think Bangladesh, an organization working for the rights of transgender people in Bangladesh, organized a solo music evening by transgender singer Jannat Jahan in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi last Friday.
New York seeks to claw back ‘Big Oyster’ past
One sunny morning in New York, a dozen biologists and volunteers stand in knee-deep water, chucking net sacks of oyster shells down a human chain, before planting them in containers on the riverbed.
Myanmar military led ‘extreme’ violence against Rohingya: US
UN, Sep 25 (AP/UNB) — A U.S. government investigation has found that Myanmar’s military targeted Rohingya civilians indiscriminately and often with “extreme brutality” in a coordinated campaign to drive the minority Muslims out of the country.
Drivers’ work stoppage causes traffic jam at Mohakhali
Dhaka, Sept 25 – Long-route bus services from Mohakhali terminal was resumed after five hours of suspension on Tuesday. Transport workers suspended the service around 6 am protesting the assaulting of a fellow driver.
Truck rams into Chittogong autorickshaw stand: 5 killed
Chattogram, Sept 25 – Four auto-rickshaw drivers and a passenger were killed while two others injured as a speeding truck rammed a crowd at an auto-rickshaw stand in Thakurdighi area of Mirsharai Upazila on Tuesday morning.
Settle disputes, prevent conflicts, invest in Burma too: PM
UN, Sept 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said world leaders must commit to settle all the international disputes and prevent conflicts to ensure global peace which is eluding.
Climate change undermining global efforts to eradicate hunger
The United Nations warned last month that the accelerating impacts of climate change—“already clearly visible today”– have triggered an unpredictable wave of natural disasters– including extreme heatwaves, wild fires, storms, and floods during the course of this year.
Briefing at IUB: Respect, protect disabled peoples’ rights
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Bangladesh Protibandhi Kallyan Somity (BPKS) with the cooperation of independent university, Bangladesh organized an event at IUB “contribute to change life” focusing on disabled persons’ rights and development. In the program Mazeda Akter, a disabled girl…
IBBL opens Agent Banking outlet at Chowdhuribari Narayanganj
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Agent Banking outlet at Chowdhuribari Bus Stand, Narayanganj on 16 September 2018 Sunday. AKM Shamim Osman, MP of Narayanganj-4 Constituency inaugurated the outlet as chief guest. Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, Deputy…
‘ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা আইন স্বাধীন সাংবাদিকতা বাধাগ্রস্ত করবে’
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ বলেছেন, ‘ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা আইন-২০১৮’ স্বাধীন সাংবাকিতা ও মতপ্রকাশকে বাধাগ্রস্ত করবে। এ আইনের বিধান অনুসারে, পুলিশ কর্মকর্তারা কোনো গ্রেফতারি পরোয়ানা ছাড়াই যেকোনো লোককে তল্লাশি ও গ্রেফতার করতে পারবে।
Hilsa output expected to exceed 5 lakh MT in FY 2017-18
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda on Monday expected the Hisha production to exceed five lakh metric tons (MT) in the last financial year (2017-18). The contribution of Hilsa in country’s total fish production is…
Khaleda’s bail extended for a day in Zia Charitable case
Dhaka, Sept 24 – The bail of BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia has been extended for a day in the Zia Charitable Trust Graft case. Meanwhile, the court is scheduled to hear arguments of defence from tomorrow.
School Handball: Viqarunnisa to play Scholastica in girls final Tuesday
Dhaka – The final matches of both the boys and girls groups of the Polar Ice Cream 25th School Handball Tournament will be held on Tuesday at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here.
Walton 4th National Women’s Hockey begins Tuesday
Dhaka – The Walton 4th National Women’s Hockey Tournament, organised by Bangladesh Hockey Federation, begins on Tuesday at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here after three years.
Fed Cup Golf: Zahid Hasan emerges men’s champion, Fatema Motiur women’s
Dhaka – Col SM Zahid Hasan of Ghatail Golf Club emeregd men’s champion and Fatema Motiur of Kurmitola Golf Club became women’s champion in the 10-team 3rd Federation Cup Golf Tourament that concluded on Monday at the Kurmitola Golf Course…
CU teacher ends up in jail over ‘derogatory remark on PM’
Maidul Islam, an assistant professor of Chittagong University (CU), was sent to jail on Monday in a case filed over making ‘derogatory remarks’ on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Facebook.
Dhaka clean-up campaign in Guinness World Record
Dhaka Clean-up Campaign, organised by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in the capital on April 13 last, has hit the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest clean-up campaign.
2 accused in Zia Charitable case plan no-confidence
Two accused of Zia Charitable Trust Graft case on Monday in a written application expressed their no-confidence on the judge of the special makeshift court in the old central jail in the city.
Hearing on writ seeking better treatment for Khaleda Tuesday
The High Court fixed Tuesday for hearing a writ petition seeking its directive on the authorities concerned for providing better treatment to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in jail.