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Month: October 2018
Indonesia tsunami death toll rises to nearly 1,350
The number of people known to have died in Friday’s earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia has risen to 1,347, disaster response officials say. The death toll jumped on Tuesday from a previously confirmed figure of 844. The 7.5-magnitude quake struck…
Entrepreneurial about gender equality
Asia and the Pacific needs more women entrepreneurs. Women’s economic empowerment and gender equality depend on it, as does the inclusive economic growth needed to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This drives a new initiative by the United Nations…
Aid slowly is tricking to Indonesian disaster-hit areas
Palu, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — Aid was trickling into areas devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that struck a central Indonesian island, with one neighbourhood’s residents clapping, cheering and high-fiving in their excitement Wednesday at seeing a stopped truck laden…
Fixing the crisis of confidence in the Green Climate Fund
The Green Climate Fund’s mandate couldn’t be more crucial: accelerating climate action in developing countries by supporting transformational investments in adaptation and emissions reduction.
US ends diplomatic visas for UN same-sex partners
The US has announced it will deny diplomatic visas to same-sex partners of foreign diplomats and United Nations employees.
IBBL inaugurates Agent Banking outlet in Kharkhari Bazar, Rajshahi
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Agent Banking outlet in Kharkhari Bazar of Boalia, Rajshahi recently. Hasne Alam, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank inaugurated the outlet as chief guest.
UNHR Council resolution adopts peasant rights declaration
Geneva – Seventeen years of long and arduous negotiations later, peasants and other people working in rural areas are only a step away from having a UN Declaration that could defend and protect their rights to land, seeds, biodiversity, local…
Khaleda files petition for bail in Comilla arson attack cases
Dhaka, Oct 02 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Tuesday filed a petition with the High Court seeking bail in a case filed under the Special Powers Act in connection with an arson attack in Cumilla’s Chauddagram Upazila in 2015.
Case against BNP leaders for conspiring against govt: Quader
Dhaka, Oct 02 – The ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has justified the case filed against the top BNP leaders, saying that the police has filed the case against them (BNP leaders) as they are engaged in hatching…
NCL: Ariful’s maiden double ton takes Rangpur Div to 502
Dhaka – National batsman Ariful Haque made his maiden double century enabling Rangpur Division to score a huge total of 502 runs for all in 145.2 overs against Barishal Division on the 2nd day of the four-day Tier-1 match of…
Lower land registration fee, reclaimed city canals : FBCCI
Leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Tuesday emphasised reducing the registration fee for lands and apartments.
Probe distortion of Liberation War history in BB book: HC
The High Court on Tuesday asked the Finance Division Secretary to investigate the absence of Bangabandhu’s photo and distortion of the Liberation War history in the book ‘History of Bangladesh Bank’ and submit a report to his end.
Sinha to be brought back: Law Minister
Claiming that former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has no allegiance towards the country, Law Minister Anisul Huq on Tuesday said he will be brought back home through a legal process.
House fire kills 8 family members in UAE
A state-owned newspaper in the United Arab Emirates is reporting that eight members of one Emirati family have been killed in a house fire in the country.
Tk 4,371cr for navigability dev, reclamation of 4 rivers
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved 15 projects involving Tk 13,218.31 crore, including the Tk 4,371 crore ‘Navigability development and reclamation of Old Brahmaputra, Dharla, Tulai and Punorbhoba Rivers’ project.
13 pc Bangladeshis use Internet, says survey report
A recently released research report shows that by late 2017 only 13 percent of Bangladeshis aged 15-65 used the Internet and social media. This is despite 45 percent of the same age group owning an Internet-friendly device.
Bangladesh-Pakistan Women’s 1st T20 match abandoned due to wet outfiled
Dhaka – The first match of the four-match Women’s T20 series between hosts Bangladesh and touring Pakistan was abandoned due to wet outfield at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday.
Govt filing “false” cases against leaders, activists: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that an “absurd’ case was filed against its top leaders, including secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, as part of the government’s move to hold a lopsided election.
Laser pioneers win Nobel Physics Prize
Three scientists on Tuesday won the Nobel Physics Prize for inventing optical lasers that have paved the way for advanced precision instruments used in corrective eye surgery and in industry, the jury said.
The most dangerous celebrity online is revealed
Ruby Rose has played some dangerous characters, like an inmate in “Orange Is the New Black” and a scientist battling a prehistoric shark in “The Meg.” But the actress herself is now officially dangerous.
BNP leaders Moudud, Sanaullah get anticipatory bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed and its law affairs secretary Sanaullah Miah in three separate cases filed with Hatirjheel and Khilgaon Police stations.
Why the left must resist wanting the xenophobic action
Since 2008 the left around the advanced world has dreamed of a popular uprising against the neoliberal elite that brought us the financial crash. Now that uprising has come, but it has been almost entirely captured by a far right…
Aid slow to reach Indonesia quake-tsunami victims
Desperation was visible everywhere Tuesday among victims receiving little aid in areas heavily damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami, four days after the disaster devastated parts of Indonesia’s central Sulawesi island. Signs propped along roads read “We Need Food”…
Myanmar HR commission urges quick repatriation of Rohingyas
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission has urged the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh to immediately start the repatriation of more than 700,000 Muslims from northern Rakhine State who fled to Bangladesh.
Women owning agri land means more food security, nutrition
Despite women being key figures in agriculture and food security, gender inequality is holding back progress towards ending hunger, poverty, and creating sustainable food systems.
On patrol with India’s anti-plastic ‘blue squad’
Wearing matching blue Nehru jackets, the dozen inspectors fan out across Mumbai’s hectic Crawford Market, each scouring for violators of an ambitious plastic ban.
Nobel-winning laser discoveries that lit up the field
Three scientists shared the 2018 Nobel Physics Prize on Tuesday for their work that has “revolutionised” the field of laser physics.
6,158 dengue patients admitted in hospitals this year
A total of 6,158 dengue patients have been admitted in different hospitals across the country, according to Public Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room.
Oishi becomes the new Miss World Bangladesh
Entertainmnet Desk Oishi will represent Bangladesh at the Miss World 2018 competition which will start in China on December 7.