Myanmar on Thursday said the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction to run a case on atrocities against Rohingyas.
Year: 2018
Purnima returning to big screen
Entertainment Desk For quite some time, popular actress of Dhallywood Purnima was absent from big screen. There has been much controversy about her comeback. bur now she coming with few films.
NASA poised to launch first Sun-skimming spaceship
NASA is poised to launch a $1.5 billion spacecraft on a brutally hot journey toward the Sun, offering scientists the closest-ever view of our strange and mysterious star.
Bangladeshi film wins grant in Locarno Film Fest
Cultural Correspondent Locarno Film Festival started in Switzerland on August 1. Three Bangladeshi filmmakers have taken part in the festival.
Firefighters make progress in California but weather not promising
Thousands of firefighters, backed by US troops and crews from as far away as Australia and New Zealand, made progress Wednesday in their battle with California’s biggest wildfire on record — but the weather forecast for the rest of the…
John Abraham confirms Sarfarosh sequel
Confirming that he will be featuring in the sequel of Aamir Khan’s Sarfarosh, actor John Abraham says he is geared up for the action-drama, which will be different from the original.
No bus to run in capital on contractual basis, say owners
Dhaka, Aug 8 – As part of its efforts to curb road accidents, Dhaka Road Transport Owners’ Association has decided not to run any bus on a contractual basis, which leads to rash driving, in the capital from Thursday.
2 suspected drug traders killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, Aug 9 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in separate incidents of ‘gunfight’ with police in Rajshahi and Chandpur districts early Thursday.
Human chain formed at IU protesting attack on journos
Kushtia, Aug 8 – The Islamic University Journalists’ Association (IUJA) formed a human chain on the campus in Kushtia on Wednesday protesting attacks on journalists in the capital during the student movement for safe roads.
Transforming food systems
Washington, 1 Aug (IPS/Alice Lloyd) — The world’s food systems face two immense challenges today. One, to produce enough food to nourish a global population of seven billion people without harming the environment.
Farmer-herder conflicts on the rise in Africa
By Juliana Nnoko-Mewanu Minnesota, United States, Aug 6 2018 (IPS) – Violent clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria’s Middle Belt in June reminded me of a smelting hot afternoon a year ago. I was sitting in my living room…
World Day for Indigenous Peoples
By IPS World Desk Rome, Aug 7 2018 (IPS) – 370 million self-identified indigenous peoples are spread across the world, but continue to face discrimination and marginalization.
Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle dies after long cancer battle
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – With a contagious smile, a sense of humor and a deep determination to keep playing golf, Jarrod Lyle endeared himself to people around the world in a long struggle against cancer.
Chelsea signs goalkeeper Kepa after Courtois joins Madrid
London,(AP/UNB) – Chelsea has signed Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a record fee after selling Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid.
Who attackers wearing “helmet” were – Khelafat Andolan
“BCL leaders have claimed that the attackers wearing “Helmet” do not belong to BCL (student wing of Awami League). Then it is essential to identify and inform the nation (Right to Information), to which wing of Awami League or the…
HC for emergency medical services to road accident victims
The High Court on Wednesday in a verdict directed the government to ensure emergency medical services to the road accident victim at all public and private hospitals of the country.
Police, Rab arrest 6 from capital for Facebook posts
Dhaka, Aug 8 – Law enforcers on Wednesday have arrested six more people from the capital because of their alleged connection in spreading the rumour in social media during the student-led protest for a safer road.
Transport sector held people hostage for decades: AL
Dhaka, Aug 8 – The Awami League-led 14-party alliance on Wednesday alleged that the transport sector has held countrymen hostage for decades. The ruling alliance also thinks that this is the high time to end the mismanagement of the sector.
30 traditional crops to celebrate indigenous farming
From Danielle Nierenberg On August 9, Food Tank is celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by highlighting indigenous peoples’ contributions to biodiversity.
সড়ক পরিবহন আইন জনবান্ধব হয়নি – ইসলামী ঐক্যজোট
ইসলামী ঐক্যজোটর চেয়ারম্যান ও নেজামে ইসলাম পাটির সভাপতি মাওলানা আবদুর রকীব এডভোকেট, মহাসচিব অ্ধ্যাপক মাওলানা আবদুল করীম খান ও সিনিয়র যুগ্ন মহাসচিব বীরমুক্তিযোদ্ধা ডাঃ মাওলানা শওকত আমীন পীর সাহেব বি-বাড়ীয়া গতকাল এক বিবৃতিতে বলেন সরকারপ্রতিশ্রুত কঠোর আইনের অভাবে সড়কে নিরাপত্তা…
Noman for creating ’90-like situation to ensure govt’s fall
BNP senior leader Abdullah Al Noman on Wednesday said a situation like that of the 90s will have to be created again to ensure the fall of the current government.
Shahidul Alam taken back to DB office from BSMMU Hospital
Drik Gallery Managing Director Shahidul Alam was taken back to the office of Detective Branch of police on Wednesday afternoon after necessary medical check-up at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Three killed in Sylhet road crashes
Dhaka – At least three persons including a teenage boy were killed in separate road accidents in Gopalganj and Fenchuganj upazilas in Sylhet on Wednesday and Tuesday night.
Tiger Woods takes ice bath, prepares for final major of year
St. Louis, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) – Tiger Woods at times looks similar to the guy who won the PGA Championship four times among his 14 major titles, except for the results.
All to get smart NID cards by Dec-Jan: CEC
Dhaka – Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday said all voters will get smart national identity cards by December-January next.
Driver confesses buses’ competition cause deaths
Dhaka – Two buses’ competition to get more passengers on board has resulted in the fatal accident that caused the tragic end of two young lives on Airport Road on July 29.
Keep students away from movement, Nahid tells VCs
Dhaka– Urging the private university vice-chancellors (VCs) to keep their students away from any kind of movement, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Wednesday said they should be held accountable for the activities of the students.
700kg polythene seized from Chawkbazar
Dhaka- The Department of Environment (DoE) on Wednesday in a drive seized some 700 kgs of banned polythene from three factories in the city’s Chawkbazar area.
Kenya’s former world champ Nicholas Bett killed in car crash
Nairobi, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) – Kenya’s Nicholas Bett, the 2015 world champion in the 400-meter hurdles, was killed in an early-morning car crash Wednesday in the country’s famed high-altitude training region, police and his coach said.
Bangladesh cricket team to return home Thursday morning
Dhaka- Bangladesh national cricket team, without some key players, will return home Thursday (Aug 9) at 8:40 am after a succesful mission in the West Indies and United States of America.