Bangladesh is alert about the release of excess water by China which may cause floods in the downstream of the Brahmaputra River casting a possible impact on Bangladesh, too.
Year: 2018
The world Is digitalising – so too should regulators
Governments, including the Swedish government, are beginning to explore how legislating could be improved in light of digital technologies. This is welcome but something that businesses and business leaders have known for some time: the data being generated by our…
Burberry stops using real fur
British luxury goods maker Burberry has announced that it will stop the practice of burning unsold goods, with immediate effect. The fashion label also said it would stop using real fur in its products, and would phase out existing fur…
Cabinet trying to protect US from Trump’s ‘worst inclinations’
An unnamed senior Trump official has said members of the administration are working to frustrate parts of the president’s agenda to protect the country from his “worst inclinations”. In a New York Times editorial, the author said President Trump’s “amorality”…
Riyadh denies plans to tax foreign remittances
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance has denied plans to tax the remittances of foreign workers. The statement to Saudi Press Agency came in response to reports of a proposal to tax transfers, the ministry said. “The Ministry of Finance denies…
Cells in BD government banks to recover default loans
Dhaka, Sept 6 – Each of the state-owned commercial banks (SCBs) will have to put in place a dedicated supervision cell to oversee cases of default loan worth Tk. 100 crore and above and take measures to recover the money.
Parliamentary polls most likely on Dec 27, says Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said there is a great possibility that the next general election will be held on December 27 next.
Saifur Rahman’s 9th death anniversary observed
Dhaka, Sept 5 – The ninth death anniversary of M Saifur Rahman, the country’s ex-finance minister, was observed on Wednesday with various programmes.
IBBL agent banking outlet at Banskhali, Chittagong
Dhaka, Sept 5 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Agent Banking outlet in Chambal Bazar of Banshkhali, Chattagram on 4 September 2018 Tuesday. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Additional Managing Director of the Bank inaugurated the outlet as chief guest.
Khaleda’s legal notice against trial at old central jail
Dhaka, Sept 5 – BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia yesterday sent a legal notice to the government, to cancel the gazette notification that said the trial of Zia Charitable Trust graft case against her will be held at the old…
Opposition for greater unity with scant plan for fair polls
Dhaka, Sept 5 – Top leaders of opposition political parties at a discussion meeting in the city on Wednesday called for a greater unity on the basis of minimum-programme to ensure holding of the next general elections under a neutral…
Punish those behind a massacre or the people who expose it?
Monday September 3 was a black day for freedom of the press and the rule of law in Myanmar. A court in Yangon sentenced Reuters journalists Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, to seven years in prison for…
Next election an internal matter of Bangladesh: Shringla
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday said the next national election is an internal matter of Bangladesh and India will not make any comment on that.
Khaleda sees no justice: Court begins graft hearing in jail
Dhaka, Sept 5 – The trial proceedings of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case began around 12:15 pm while the judge reached the court at 11.07am yesterday Wednesday at a makeshift court set up inside…
About the growth of right-wing radicalism in Germany
It was a horrible evening for Karl Marx. Resting on his pedestal in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, he had to witness one of the biggest crowds shouting fascist chants in post-war Germany. The square where the sculpted giant…
Williams puts aside shaky start to beat Pliskova at US Open
Serena Williams began her U.S. Open quarterfinal tentatively. Her shots lacked their usual sting, her attitude its usual conviction.
Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi, Sylhet sworn in
Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporations AHM Khairuzzman Liton and Ariful Haque Chowdhury took oath of office on Wednesday.
Highway overpass collapses in Kolkata; 1 killed, 23 hurt
Rescuers using huge cranes, iron cutters and drills worked overnight to clear the wreckage of a highway overpass that collapsed Tuesday in the crowded Indian city of Kolkata. The concrete segment that slammed to the ground killed at least one…
BNP announces 2-day programme for Khaleda’s release
BNP on Wednesday announced a two-day countrywide programme demanding its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Tight security at old central jail ahead of Khaleda’s trial
Security has been beefed up in and around the Old Dhaka Central Jail as the trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case is scheduled to be held in a makeshift court inside the jail.
Govt ensured voting rights of people: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said democracy is now established on a strong base in the country as her government has ensured the voting rights of people.
Dhaka hopeful of beginning Rohingya repatriation soon
Bangladesh has expressed hope that Rohingya repatriation will begin soon with the return of over 3,000 Rohingyas—though no specific date has been set to begin the process.
“We should not wait” — Action needed on Myanmar
After the release of a scathing report on Myanmar’s human rights violations, next steps to achieve accountability and justice remain elusive and uncertain.
Japan to test mini ‘space elevator’
A Japanese team working to develop a “space elevator” will conduct a first trial this month, blasting off a miniature version on satellites to test the technology.
All you need to know about UAE amnesty 2018
Kelly Clarke /Dubai The individuals who are staying illegally in the country can apply for amnesty.
UK mulls ban on sale of energy drinks to kids
Britain’s government launched a public consultation Thursday over plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to young people, as it grapples with some of Western Europe’s worst child obesity rates.
Russia’s ‘biggest Beatles fan’ dies in Saint Petersburg
A man nicknamed Russia’s “biggest Beatles fan” has died in Saint Petersburg at the age of 73 after failing to realise a long-held dream to create a temple to the British band’s music.
Dolly Parton to be honored in Grammy gala
Country legend Dolly Parton will be honored at a charity concert ahead of next year’s Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy, which administers the prize, announced Tuesday.
Folk king Abdul Alim’s 44th death anniversary today
Culture Desk Legendary folk singer Abdul Alim’s 44th death anniversary will be observed today in a befitting manner. Different cultural organisations of the country will chalk out various programmes in memory of the legendary singer.
BNP plans simultaneous movement with other BD parties in Oct
Abdur Rahman Jahangir, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Sept 5 – The opposition BNP is getting ready to launch a ‘brief but effective’ simultaneous movement with other opposition parties in October next to force the government to release Khaleda Zia and…