Race-baiting allegations have mired the homestretch of the US mid-term elections, turning it into one of the ugliest campaigns in recent times.
Month: November 2018
Seminar on Development Roadmap-Chittogong Division held
Dhaka, Nov 5 – Professor Dr Md. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Chairman, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation presented a paper titled `Roadmap for Development : Promoting Sustainable Growth of Bangladesh –…
Barrister Mainul’s bail petition rejected
Dhaka, Nov 5 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday rejected the bail petition, filed on behalf of former Caretaker Government adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein.
Bangladesh launches social security strategy action plan
Dhaka: 05 Nov – The Cabinet Division of the government with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Australian Aid, launched the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) Action Plan on 04 November 2018, at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre…
Opposition Jatiya Oikya Front’s showdown in Dhaka Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 5 – The newly formed Jatiya Oikya Front will stage a huge showdown through its public meeting at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city this afternoon couple of days ahead of announcing the poll schedule for the next general…
14-party, JP to join election in alliance: Quader
The Awami League-led 14-party alliance and the Jatiya Party-led Sammilito Jatiya Jote on Monday agreed that they will join the next general election together under the banner of Grand Alliance.
Country to see meaningful election, PM tells JP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the country’s ongoing development trend will continue through a meaningful general election.
Don’t announce polls schedule until talks end: Oikya Front
The senior leaders of Jatiya Oikyafront on Monday urged the Election Commission (EC) not to announce the schedule for the next general election until the outcome of its Wednesday’s talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Cholera threatens a comeback worldwide
Cholera outbreaks across history regularly killed a hundred thousand or more. It isn’t well known today because it was essentially eliminated in the Western world.
Leo Messi in Barca squad for trip to play Inter Milan
Madrid, (Xinhua/UNB) – Leo Messi has been included in the Barcelona squad that flew from the El Prat airport on Monday morning for Tuesday’s Champions League tie away to Inter Milan.
Taijul bags career-best match haul 11/170 in Test
Sylhet – Bangladesh’s spinner Taijul Islam has bagged his career-best match haul in Test cricket, grabbing 11 wickets for 170 in two innings against Zimbabwe in the first Test of the two-match series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Sherpur DFL: Agragami reach semifinals beating Uttara 2-0
Dhaka – Agragami Club reached to the semifinals of the Saif Power Battery Sherpur District Football League after defeating Uttara Sporting Club by 2-0 goals in their last group match at Shaheed Daroga Ali Municipality Park Ground in Sherpur on…
FC Football: Sheikh Russel emerge group champions beating Dhaka Abahani
Dhaka – Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra emerged unbeaten Group C champions to reach the quarterfinals of the Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament beating defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited by 1-0 goal in the last group match at the floodlight Bangabandhu…
Women booters reach Yangon to play qualifiers for Olympic
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s Football team reached the Myanmar capital Yangon on Monday evening to participate in the Group C Round-1 Asian Qualifiers matches of the Women’s Olympics Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 beginning in Yangon on Thursday. Earlier, a 27-member…
8th Dhaka Lit Fest set to kick off on Thursday
The 8th edition of Dhaka Lit Fest (DLF), an yearly international literature festival, will be held at Bangla Academy premises here on November 8-10.
Oikya Front to urge CEC not to declare polls schedule Nov 8
The senior leaders of Jatiya Oikyafront is going meet Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Monday afternoon for requesting him not to announce the next general election schedule on November 8.
Social Europe is a myth
The progressive discourse on Europe is full of taboos and myths. Entering these debates requires caution. It’s a challenge to clearly articulate the social consequences of European integration and, in so doing, come into conflict with the myth of ‘Social…
Rivals China, India cautiously watch Sri Lankan crisis
China and India are closely watching the constitutional crisis in Sri Lanka, which has been a battleground in their struggle for geopolitical supremacy in South Asia.
Eating fish reduces symptoms of childhood asthma: study
Eating fish such as salmon, trout and sardines can significantly reduce asthma symptoms in children, an international study led by researchers at Australia’s La Trobe University showed.
10 ‘robbers’ held with firearms, explosives in Bay
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested ten suspected robbers along with six firearms and huge explosives from Bay of Bengal in Cox’s Bazar district early Monday.
BNP pays last respect to Tariqul
BNP on Monday paid last respect to its standing committee member and ex-minister Tariqul Islam, who passed away at a city hospital on Sunday, by placing wreaths at his coffin.
Rice price showing downward trend in Rangpur division
Market price of rice marked a fall by Taka five to eight per kg following positive impacts of the government’s food-friendly programme and early harvest of Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) rice in Rangpur division.
Delhi schools asked to restrict outdoor activities
Authorities here have asked Delhi schools to restrict their outdoor activities as stubble burning in neighbouriung Punjab and Haryana blackened skylines of the Indian capital.
Shah Rukh has special wish for Deepika ,Ranveer Singh
The two most talked about things on the internet today are the trailer launch of birthday boy Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film Zero and the first puja ceremony of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s big fat wedding.
Artistes enthrall audience at Chhayanaut
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka presented a colourful and beautiful evening of classical dance—Bharatnatyam and traditional Bangladeshi dances at Chhayanaut Main Auditorium on Saturday.
Shilpakala Academy opens month-long cultural festival
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) launched a month long cultural festival in 64 districts across the country with the title of ‘City of Art’ aiming to introduce people with the country’s rich culture.
মুসলিম লীগের সাথে প্রধানমন্ত্রীর সংলাপ ০৬ নভেম্বর
মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা রাজনৈতিক জোট ও দলগুলোর সাথে চলমান সংলাপের অংশ হিসাবে ঐতিহ্যবাহী দল বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগকে সংলাপের আমন্ত্রণ জানিয়েছেন।
Oikyafront gets permission for Suhrawardy Udyan rally
The Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, got permission on Monday to hold its planned public rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Tuesday.
Two more awarded death penalty for war crimes
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday sentenced two people to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
Kader Siddiqui-led KSJL joins Oikyafront
Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) of Kader Siddiqui on Monday formally joined Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront, aiming to ensure a credible and acceptable national election in the country.