Dhaka – Despite all the preparations from the Bangladesh side, the scheduled Rohingya repatriation did not take place in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday as Rohingyas are unwilling to go back.
Month: November 2018
Oikya Front partners to contest polls with sheaf of Paddy
All the alliance partners of the Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront have decided to contest the 11th parliamentary elections with a common symbol, ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
Bangladesh rout Zimbabwe by 218 runs
Bangladesh routed visiting Zimbabwe by 218 runs in the second Test on day five at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Halt Rohingya repatriation plan: HRW
The Bangladesh government should follow the recommendations of senior United Nations refugee and human rights officials and immediately halt the proposed repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, advocacy group Human Rights Watch said Thursday.
Rohingyas staging demonstrations, unwilling to go back
Rohingyas in different camps are staging demonstrations expressing their unwillingness to return to their homeland although Bangladesh and Myanmar have completed all the necessary preparations to repatriate some 150 of them on Thursday afternoon.
HC finally grants bail to Bd photographer Shahidul Alam
The High Court on Thursday granted bail to prominent photographer Shahidul Alam in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for spreading ‘propaganda through his Facebook account’ during the student movement demanding safe roads.
Don’t indulge in conspiracies to foil polls, Bd PM asks BNP
Coming down heavily on BNP for attacking police and torching their vehicles, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked them not to hatch conspiracies to foil the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Tariq Ramadan case: Evidence examination weakens civil party
By Alexandre David The examination of evidence carried out on the protagonists’ phones and computers continue to weaken the assertions by the civil party. Two years of messages sent by Henda Ayari harassing Tariq Ramadan following the alleged rape, between…
EC to discuss Oikya Front’s demand for Bd polls deferment
Election Commission Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the Commission will decide about Jatiya Oikyafront’s demand for deferring the national election by three weeks after discussion in its meeting.
Don’t delay election further, AL urges EC
Awami League (AL) on Wednesday urged the Election Commission not to push back the election further as what it said it will invite legal complexities over the polls.
All SDGs relate in some way to the oceans
When Peter Thomson, the United Nation’s Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, heard in 2010 there was going to be a 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, he knew he had to include the ocean question.
Trump’s anti-media rhetoric resonates worldwide
A former French president once remarked: Never pick a fight with a little kid or the press. The kid will throw the last stone at you and the press will have the last word.
Sibling rivalry made me write books, says Liane Moriarty
You might not have heard of Liane Moriarty, but you probably will know about Big Little Lies – Moriarty’s most famous book, which was turned into a hit TV series starring Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman last year. Now promoting…
Daniels’ lawyer Avenatti arrested
Michael Avenatti, lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels in her suit against President Donald Trump, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, police in Los Angeles say. Celebrity news website TMZ said this followed a physical confrontation between the…
Helmeted BCL men carry out Nayapaltan attack, alleges BNP
Dhaka, Nov 14 – Terming the attack on police and its leaders and activists at Nayapaltan ‘premeditated’, BNP on Wednesday night alleged that Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men wearing helmets took part in the mayhem.
Brexit draft agreement decisive step forward: Barnier
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says “decisive” progress has been made in reaching a final agreement on the UK’s departure from the bloc. Mr Barnier said a 585-page draft withdrawal agreement published on Wednesday represented a “crucial step…
Level-playing field in Bd sham: Me, BNP-men in jail: Khaleda
Dhaka, Nov 14 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday told a court that a level playing field cannot be ensured for all political parties in the upcoming general election keeping her and her party leaders in jail. “While everyone…
Climate of repression marks upcoming elections in Fiji
By Josef Benedict Johannesburg, (IPS) – Powdery white beaches. Crystal clear turquoise water. Palm trees swaying in the breeze. This is the postcard picture of paradise that comes to mind when tourists think of Fiji. But for many citizens of…
Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) centre launched at ICIMOD
Kathmandu, 13 November 2018: A centre of excellence on Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) was launched on Tuesday at ICIMOD to improve access to modern, affordable and reliable energy services in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.
Holey Artisan Bakery militant attack charge hearing Nov 26
Dhaka, Nov 14 – The Anti-Terrorist Special Tribunal yesterday fixed November 26 for hearing on charge framing in the case filed in connection with the militant attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery of Gulshan area in the city.
Bd’s jailed Khaleda says cases block her workers from polls
Dhaka, Nov 14 – BNP leaders have been subjected to cases through court to prevent them from participating in the upcoming 11th parliamentary polls, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia told the court during a hearing in the Niko graft case yesterday.
Human rights win out in US Election
The 2018 midterm elections showed people resoundingly voted in favor of protecting human rights in America, showing they care about the rights of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities from coast to coast.
Dr Yunus now in Spain on his book tour; meets star players
Completing his German book tour, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus now reached Spain with his book — A World of Three Zeros.
11 years after Cyclone Sidr: Victims still recall disaster
Eleven years after the devastating Cyclone Sidr, the survivors of Sharankhola upazila, the worst affected area of the district, are still recalling the nightmare of the cyclone that claimed hundreds lives as well as destroyed cattle, crops and dwelling houses.
BD-ZIM 2nd Test: Bangladesh still need 8 wickets to win
Dhaka – Bangladesh bowlers have to snap up eight wickets on the fifth and final day to win the second game and level the two-match Test series against visiting Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Rubel named as captain of BCB XI
Dhaka- The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Wednesday announceda 13-member BCB Eleven to play a two-day warm up match against touring West Indies beginning on Sunday (November 18) at the MA sAziz Stadium in the port city of Chattogram.
10 West Indies cricketers arrive in Bangladesh
Dhaka – A 10-man first batch of the West Indies Cricket team arrived here on Wednesday to play a two-match Test, three-match ODI and three-match T20I series against Bangladesh in Chattogram, Dhaka and Sylhet.
National Handball: 12 matches decided on 2nd day
Dhaka – Twelve matches of the Exim Bank 28th National Men’s Handball Tournament were decided on the 2nd day on Wednesday at the Shaheed Captain (retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here.
Bd minister sees planned attack on police to foil election
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday said the attack on police at Nayaplatan was carried out in a planned, conspiratorial and motivated way to foil the forthcoming national election.
Bd opposition BNP blames police for Naya Paltan clash
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday blamed police for the clash in front of their Nayapaltan central office and said it will only hamper the election atmosphere.