Bimstec leaders on Friday reiterated their strong commitment to combat terrorism and called upon all the member countries to devise a comprehensive approach in this regard.
Year: 2018
Mother sues over death of toddler released from US detention
A Guatemalan mother detained with her toddler this year in Texas is suing authorities for the child’s death, citing “unsafe conditions, neglectful medical care, and inadequate supervision” in family immigration detention.
BNP strongly criticises EC’s opting for EVMs in next polls
BNP on Friday turned down the Election Commission’s (EC’s) decision to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the national elections, saying such machines can easily be manipulated.
In Scotland, girls go to school with one less worry – period
Every girl around the world has feared it, or worse, felt it: the snickers of peers who see bloodstains on her clothes, the sneers of classmates as she slips a pad into her pocket. But what of the girls who…
No substitute to filters to keep media free: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu, MP, said today “to keep the media free of trash of yellow journalism, lie, provocation, vulgarity, chitchat and truncated information there was no choice to having an efficient sift.”
Dhaka not to pursue US anymore for GSP: Tofail
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Thursday said Bangladesh does not require the Generalised System of Preference (GSP) facility from United States as the country does not get the facility on its most exported items to US.
Small leak in Russian capsule patched at space station
Astronauts scrambled Thursday to patch a tiny hole in a Russian capsule that was allowing air to leak from the International Space Station.
96 held in BD district of Satkhira on different charges
In a drive from Thursday night to Friday morning, police arrested 96 people from different parts of the district on various charges.
BIMSTEC leaders for enhancement of connectivity
The heads of state and government of the seven-nation Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) at its 4th summit in Kathmandu have reiterated the need for enhancing connectivity within the member states.
Oman says new Duqm airport terminal to open next month
A new passenger terminal at Oman’s Duqm International Airport is set to begin operations next month, Oman’s Ministry of Transport and Communications said. In a series of tweets, the ministry said that construction work had been completed along with basic…
Etihad to continue losses through 2022, says Fitch
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is expected to continue making losses through to 2022, according to a report by ratings agency Fitch. The company said there was a “high execution risk” in Etihad’s turnaround plan but affirmed its long-term A rating…
$500bn mega zone NEOM appoints Khowala as tourism head
Saudi Arabia’s $500bn mega city project NEOM has appointed Aradhana Khowala as its managing director of tourism. Khowala is CEO and founder of hospitality and tourism consulting practice Aptamind Partners, which advises governments, investors and other organisations. Her appointment was…
Accurate weather info yields resilience for Zambia’s farmers
Just having better information about when and for how long it will rain is proving the difference between success and failure among smallholder farmers in southern Zambia. Empowered with timely information about the weather ahead of the 2017/18 farming season,…
Trapped barking deer rescued at CU campus
Chittagong Aug 30 – A barking deer (Maya Horeen) which was trapped in the net of a window of the science faculty building in Chittagong University (CU) campus was rescued in critical condition on Thursday.
Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker cancels Prophet cartoon contest
The Hague, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — A Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker cancelled a planned Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest Thursday following death threats and concerns other people could be put at risk.
Rohingya crisis report stern test for UNSC: British Minister
Dhaka, Aug 30 – Visiting British State Minister Alistair Burt on Thursday said UN Fact-Finding Mission’s report on the Rohingya crisis is a stern test for the Security Council to act for resolving the problem.
HC issues contempt rule against Home Secy, IGP
Dhaka, Aug 30 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday issued a contempt of court rule against the Home Secretary, Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Chairman of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on the charge of…
Tribunal orders arrest of Aziz Mohammad Bhai
Dhaka, Aug 30 – A tribunal has issued a warrant of arrest for businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai in a case over the 1996 share market scam.
2 Food podcasts catalyzing food movement—with new addition
Contributing Author: Katherine Walla Food Tank is excited to introduce the podcast “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg.” On the podcast, Nierenberg invites chefs, experts, and activists to outline their ideal food system—and how their projects are making a better food…
SC upholds HC bail to Khaleda in two defamation cases
Dhaka, Aug 30 – The chamber court of the Appellate Division on Thursday upheld the High Court order that granted bail for six months to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in two defamation cases filed in Dhaka and Narail districts.
IBBL Board meeting held on Thursday
Dhaka, Aug 30 – A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 30 August 2018 Thursday at Islami Bank Tower.
Discussion on Bangabandhu and month of mourning held at BAU
Mymensingh, Aug 30 – A discussion meeting titled ‘Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the month of mourning’ was held at Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin auditorium of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Wednesday.
‘Robber’ hacked to death in Rangamati
Dhaka -A suspected robber was hacked to death while ‘committing robbery’ at a house at Sapchhari in Sadarupazila early Thursday.
‘Drug trader’ injured in Lalmonirhat gunfight
Dhaka – A suspected drug trader sustained bullet injuries in a reported gunfight with police in Aynarpul area of Aditmari upazila in Lalmonirhat early Thursday.
Shakib included in BCB’s final squad for ACC Asia Cup 2018
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced a 15-member final squad of Bangladesh national cricket team including Shakib Al Hasan for the ACC Asia Cup 2018 beginning in the United Arab Emirates on September 15.
Quader warns of tough response in case of political anarchy
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said if anyone tries to create any anarchy in the country in the name of national unity and movement then there will a befitting reply.
Trump warns of violence in case Democrats win midterm polls
President Donald Trump urged evangelical leaders this week to get out the vote ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and warned of “violence” by opponents if they fail.
Election Commissioner Mahbub opposes EVM at EC meeting
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar opposed a move to amend the law to allow electronic voting machines or EVMs in the looming national election.
No trade union in 97 percent garment factories: CPD survey
In Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) sector, 97.5 percent factories don’t have trade unions.
Law enforcement agencies most corrupt: TIB survery
Law enforcement agencies are the most corrupt service sector in the country, said a household survey of the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday.