Canada’s Parliament has unanimously adopted a motion declaring crimes committed against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar to be genocide.
Month: September 2018
People skeptical about process of grenade attack case: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday expressed doubt whether the trial of August-21 grenade attack case is being held as per directives of the government.
Experts call for global momentum on gender parity
The world’s most important meeting is underway in New York, providing yet another opportunity for world leaders to discuss a wide array of issues such as peace, security and sustainable development. And experts stress that the role of women in…
‘Grenade attack case verdict: Tough action against anarchy’
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit chief Monirul Islam on Saturday warned that law enforcement agencies will go tough if any attempt is made to create anarchy centering the verdict in the grenade attack case to be delivered on…
BNP leaders, B Chy, Dr Kamal share stage to gear up ‘unity’
BNP leaders on Saturday participated in the Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikya Prokriya rally at Mahanagar Natya Mancha in the city to create a greater national unity to ensure a ‘functional democracy’ in the country through holding a credible national…
California to limit use of plastic straws in restaurants
California restaurants will soon stop providing plastic straws unless customers explicitly ask for them, under a new law signed on Thursday by the state’s environment-friendly governor.
Facebook dating service rolling out in Colombia
Facebook said Friday a dating service it teased early this year is being rolled out in Colombia.
“SRK is very sure about himself.” – Aanand L Rai
Entertainment Desk Aanand L Rai and Shah Rukh Khan are teaming up for the first time for the mega movie Zero. The film revolves around SRK along with Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma.
Neha reveals why she did not tell anyone about pregnancy
Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi surprised everyone when they revealed that they have gotten married in the presence of close friends and family back in May.
Katrina stuns as Suraiyya in first look
Thugs of Hindostan is without a doubt one of the most awaited films to release this year. The film promises to be visual treat for the audience thanks to the star studded cast of the film along with stunning visual…
Tornado tears through Ottawa, Gatineau area, injuring people
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—A tornado ripped through the Ottawa area Friday afternoon, damaging homes and vehicles as severe thunderstorms and high wind gusts also pounded southern Ontario.
Father riding late daughter’s tiny bike 200 miles for charity
A man from Cornwall is cycling on a tiny pink bike that belonged to his daughter to raise awareness of a brain tumour that killed her.
Bangladesh batting collapse gives India 7-wicket Asia Cup win
A captain’s knock by Rohit Sharma after a four-wicket haul by Ravindra Jadeja have fired India to an easy seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh who were blighted by another batting debacle in their first Super Four match of the Asia Cup.
Researchers say they’re closing in on Captain Cook’s ship
Providence, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — Researchers are exploring whether a shipwreck off the coast of Rhode Island could be the vessel that 18th-century explorer Capt. James Cook used to sail around the world.
Rosenstein denies voicing plot to remove Trump
US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has denied a report that he discussed invoking a constitutional clause to oust President Donald Trump. America’s second most senior law official said the allegation was “inaccurate and factually incorrect”. The New York Times,…
Barbados appoints Rihanna as ambassador
Pop singer, actress and designer Rihanna can add another accolade to her growing list of achievements after being given a new ambassadorial role by the government of Barbados. The artist, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was named “Ambassador…
India calls off foreign ministers’ meeting with Pakistan
New Delhi, Sept 21 (AP/UNB) — India has called off a planned meeting between its foreign minister and her Pakistani counterpart on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly session in New York this month, aggravating tensions between the longtime…
Unite under one platform for credible polls: Muslim League
Senior advocate of Bangladesh Supreme Court and former president of the SC Bar Association Khandakar Mahbub Hossain on Friday called f or unity of all opposition political parties on only one point, a free and fair election. Otherwise, the independence…
Chennai Medical institute attracts clients from across India
by NJ Thakuria It was a rewarding trip to Chennai, slowly emerged as a national medical care hub, where options and technical facilities for prevention and treatment of various disease attract every onlooker. The south Indian city on the bank…
ইসলামী শাসন না থাকায় অশান্তি বেড়েই চলছে -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, দেশের জনগণ এক শ্বাসরুদ্ধকর অবস্থায় দিন কাটাচ্ছে। সাধারণ মানুষের মাঝে বিরাজ করছে এক অজানা আতঙ্ক। আগামী দিনের রাজনৈতিক অনিশ্চয়তা এবং প্রধান দুটি রাজনৈতিক জোটের যুদ্ধাংদেহি মনোভাব দেশের…
চাষীরা পন্যের ন্যায্য মূল্য পাচ্ছে না; শোষিত হচ্ছে
মোতাহার হোসেন বাংলাদেশের চাষীরা তাদের পণ্যের ন্যায্য মূল্য পাচ্ছে না। অন্যদিকে, ভোক্তারা পণ্য পাচ্ছে না ন্যায্য মূল্যে কিনতে।
2 UPDF men shot dead in Rangamati
Two activists of United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), a Chittagong Hill Tracts-based political group, were killed in a reported gunfight between two rival groups at Ramsuparipara along Betchhari-Mahalchhari bordering area in Nanierchar upazila early Friday.
Boat procession to save Bhairab river held in Jessore
A boat procession was held in the Bhairab river on Friday to create awareness in saving the river from pollution and grabbing.
Agroecological revolution to achieve food democracy
In this article, Olivier de Schutter calls for an agroecological revolution to achieve food democracy, which is the ability for people to make real choices about how to produce food, what to produce, and how to eat.
Justice SK Sinha writes book being frustrated: Law minister
Brahmanbaria, Sept 21 – Those who wanted to stage a judicial coup using former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has failed, claimed Law Minister Anisul Huq on Friday.
Tazia processions brought out marking Holy Ashura
Shia community people brought out Tazia processions in the city on Friday amid tight security, marking the Holy Ashura.
Derailment halts train services on Dhaka-Ctg, Sylhet-Ctg routes
The rail communication between Chittagong and other parts of the country was halted as a container train derailed in Kasba upazila on Friday noon.
Digital Security Act not to obstruct journalism, says Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the ‘Digital Security Act’ will not create any obstacle to journalism.
Over 100 dead after Tanzania ferry sinks on Lake Victoria
The death toll rose above 100 on Friday after a ferry capsized and sank on Lake Victoria, Tanzania state radio reported.
Election being made uncertain by filing ‘false’ cases: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the government is making the next general election ‘uncertain’ by filing ‘ghostly’ cases against their leaders and activists.