Dhaka, Dec 20 – Though voting is only 10 days away, election observers think the usual sense of euphoria and festivity associated with the election in Bangladesh is yet to be seen for fear of violence.
Year: 2018
Irrigation best protection to farming against climate change
The changing climate and extreme weather events are affecting agricultural productivity in Africa to such an extent that a panel of experts are urging governments to prioritise and invest in irrigation to ensure food security.
US Fed raises rates despite Trump’s opposition
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, in spite of warnings from Donald Trump against the move. Officials at the US central bank voted to lift the Fed’s key interest rate by 0.25%, to a target range of…
Trump’s Syria withdrawal plan shocks allies
President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw all US troops from Syria has been met with heavy criticism. Mr Trump made the announcement on Wednesday, asserting that the Islamic State (IS) group had been defeated. But major allies, including senior Republicans…
MENA govts must end crackdowns on and abuse of migrants – AI
Governments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are collectively failing to protect the rights of migrants in their countries, said Amnesty International, marking International Migrants Day.
Violence undermines democratic process: Miller
The United States has reiterated its hope to see a peaceful, participatory and credible national election in Bangladesh saying violence only undermines the democratic process.
On International Migrants Day: A call for dignity and respect
Migration is the great issue of our era. Migration With Dignity (#WithDignity) is the theme of 2018’s International Migrants Day, which we observe on Tuesday (18 December).
Fight for democracy to continue: Manna
Claiming that the ‘Boat’ has now turned into a symbol of ‘misrule’ while the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ that of democracy, Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Wednesday said people’s fight for ‘restoring’ democracy in the country will continue.
Bangladesh aim survival in T20 series against West Indies
Dhaka- Bangladesh are looking to make a strong comeback against the visitors after losing the opener of the three-match series.
Shakib fined for shouting at umpire
Dhaka – Bangladesh T20I captain Shakib Al Hasan was fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Code of Conduct during the first T20I against the touring West Indies on Monday at Sylhet.
Playing short balls is a matter of great courage: Soumya
Dhaka – Bangladesh top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar, who was dismissed by a short-pitched delivery in the first T20I against West Indies, said on Wednesday that “great courage” was required to play short balls.
Ind-Cup Football: Sheikh Russel storm final beating Brothers Union
Dhaka – Two goals by Uzbek striker Alister Azizov in a span of only six minutes took Sheikh Russel KC to the final of the 13-team Walton Independence Cup Football Tournament’2018 eliminating Brothers Union Club by 2-0 goals in the…
53 journalists killed worldwide so far in 2018: Report
The number of journalists killed worldwide in retaliation for their work nearly doubled this year, according to an annual report by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Ensure BNP’s victory through vote revolution: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday called upon voters to ensure the victory of ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ through a ‘vote revolution’ on December 30 to free Khaleda Zia from jail and ‘restore’ democracy.
No intention to return to power by any means: Hasina
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated that she does not want to go to power by any means which may destabilise the present peaceful situation in the country.
CEC weakens my existence by calling remark untrue: EC Mahbub
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder on Wednesday said Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has hurt the existence of an election commissioner by terming his recent statement over the absence of level-playing field in the election untrue.
Oikya Front leaders share worries with diplomats over polls
Dhaka, Dec 19 – The major opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front yesterday briefed foreign diplomats based in Dhaka about the election situation in the country including the arrest of opposition candidates, leaders and activists and resorting to harassment and repression…
Kushtia-1 BNP candidate Bachchu sent to jail
A court here sent BNP’s Kushtia-1 candidate Reza Ahmed Bachchu to jail in a case filed over the possession of illegal firearms and explosives on Wednesday.
Bad election to invite bad consequences: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday warned that the consequences will be very bad if the 11th parliamentary elections are not held in a fair and credible manner.
Tanzanian girls’ rights activist wins UN Human Rights Prize
At just 31 years old, Rebeca Gyumi has a list of accomplishments anyone twice her age would be proud of. She has successfully challenged her country’s legal system, winning a landmark ruling in 2016 to raise the age of child…
Global diets lacking vitamins, minerals
Diets all over the world are lacking vitamins and minerals essential for healthy growth, Australia’s peak scientific body found.
‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dead
Penny Marshall, the star of ABC’s “Laverne and Shirley” who became one of the most successful female directors in history at the helm of “Big,” “A League of Their Own” and a string of other hit movies, has died.
Aamir denied permission by Chinese University to promote new film
The venue of a fan meet of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was shifted to a hotel after a Chinese university denied permission to use its campus to promote his latest movie Thugs of Hindostan .
Asif release new song for Ayub Bachchu
Culture Desk Asif Akbar has released a song for Ayub Bachchu. The song was released yesterday from Dhruba Music Station.
Blind amphibian named after Trump in climate change protest
US presidents tend to receive their fair share of honours, but Donald Trump may want to ignore his latest one.
Cyclone Fethai rain spoil Tk 10mn dry fish in Bd coasts
Rain and fog in the last couple days have taken a serious toll on the fish-drying process in different fishing colonies across the coastal area adjacent to the Sundarbans resulting in fish worth over Taka 1 crore going bad.
9 members of a family suffer burn injuries in Narayanganj
At least nine members of a family received burn injuries in a fire that was broke out in Haq Bazar of Fatullah early Wednesday.
AL, BNP manifestos positive but largely appeasing: Experts
Political analysts have found the election manifestos of the two major parties — Awami League and BNP — highly positive for the country’s future development, but expressed doubts about the implementation of those as the commitments are largely appeasing.
Potential of agroecology to transform global food system
Agroecology is a growing social movement which encourages peer-to-peer exchanges of information between farmers, the chief goal being to develop locally adapted solutions for peasant farmers that work with the available resources. A brochure on agroecology features its many successes as…
New work-permit issuance system for domestic workers in Bahrain
A NEW system to issue work permits for domestic workers will be launched next month in a bid to reduce the number of transactions. Biometrics and other details of domestic workers will be registered by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority…