While Facebook desperately tightens controls over how third parties access its users’ data – trying to mend its damaged reputation – attention is focusing on the wider issue of data harvesting and the threat it poses to our personal privacy.…
Year: 2018
Russia warns US against military action
Russia has urged the US to avoid taking military action in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria. “I would once again beseech you to refrain from the plans that you’re currently developing,” Moscow’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzia said…
Palestinians denied the right to development: Untad
Geneva, 5 Apr (Kanaga Raja) – A number of practices by Israel with regard to the Occupied Palestinian Territory have imposed economic costs on the Palestinian people, either by obstructing their economic activity or impeding economic advancement and development, a…
C’wealth principles on freedom of expression unveiled
As leaders from the 53 Commonwealth countries prepare to fly to London for a Summit meeting next week, six Commonwealth organisations Wednesday unveiled proposals for a 12-point Commonwealth code of conduct aimed at reducing the heavy toll of journalists’ killings…
কোটা সংস্কার: সংক্ষুব্ধ ছাত্রদের বিভক্তি দূর হলো মতিয়া চৌধুরীর উক্তিতে
কোটা সংস্কারের দাবিতে আন্দোলন চালিয়ে যাওয়া-না-যাওয়া নিয়ে ছাত্রছাত্রীদের মধ্যে একটা বিভক্তি তৈরি হলেও কৃষিমন্ত্রী মতিয়া চৌধুরীর এক উক্তিতে ক্ষুব্ধ হয়ে আবার এক হয়ে গেছেন তারা।
Royal wedding: Barack Obama, Donald Trump not among guests
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not invited Theresa May or Jeremy Corbyn to their wedding. The decision not to have an “official list” of political leaders in attendance also means that US President Donald Trump will not be invited.
Zuckerberg: Facebook is in ‘arms race’ with Russia
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told US senators his company is in a constant battle with Russian operators seeking to exploit the social network. “This is an arms race. They’re going to keep getting better,” he said. Mr Zuckerberg was answering…
Garment worker rape on running bus: Accused on remand
Dhaka, April 10 – The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court of Dhaka Tuesday granted a three-day remand for five suspects each on the charge of their involvement in the gang-rape of a female garment worker in a moving bus at Dhamrai Upazila…
Renewable energy can build prosperity in Pakistan: IRENA
IRENA assessment shows Pakistan’s abundant renewable resources can boost power generation and energy access Islamabad, 10 April — Pakistan can spur social and economic development with renewable energy while increasing energy security and improving energy access, according to a new…
IBBL cash waqf certificate distribution program held
Dhaka, April 10 – The Sonatala Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized Cash Waqf Certificate distribution program and client get together in the branch premises on April 8, 2018. Dr. Md. Zillur Rahman, Chairman, Audit Committee of the bank…
5-member body to probe attack on DU VC’s house
Dhaka, April 10 – A five-member probe committee headed by Prof Dr Nasrin Ahmad, pro-VC of Dhaka University, has been formed to investigate into the attack on the residence of Dhaka University Vice-chancellor.
Pioneering black choreographer-director Donald McKayle dies
Donald McKayle, a modern dancer and choreographer who brought the black experience in America to the Broadway stage in musicals such as “Raisin” and “Sophisticated Ladies,” has died. He was 87.
UK hopeful of peaceful political process for good polls
British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake on Tuesday said they hope to see a ‘peaceful political process’ that will lead to a good election — free, fair and participatory — at the end of the day.
No plan to impose vat on Private Universities: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the government has no plan to impose value added tax (VAT) on education, including private universities.
Govt identifying people behind fake news: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said the government was trying to identify the people who are behind spreading fake news of a protester’s death during the quota reform movement and legal action will be taken against them.
Four arrested in connection with Farmers Bank scam on remand
Dhaka, April 10 – A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed former chairman of the Farmers Bank’s Audit committee Mahabubul Haque Chisty (Babul Chisty) and his son among four on different terms of remand in a case filed on the charge…
Quota protesters reunite to continue movement
Overcoming its division and confusion over continuing the quota reform movement, Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council on Tuesday afternoon announced to go on with the agitation until a specific statement from the Prime Minister to this end is made.
Russia to take tit-for-tat step if US strikes Syria
Russia will take all political, diplomatic and military retaliatory measures if necessary should the United States deliver a strike on Syria, Russian State Duma (lower house of parliament) Defense Committee Chairman and former Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Airborne Troops Vladimir…
Khaleda’s problems – shoulder, hand and hip bones
The medical board formed by the government for BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s treatment on Tuesday said Khaleda has problems on her shoulder, hand and hip bones.
2 female workers killed in Sunamganj stone quarry
Dhaka – Two female workers were killed while extracting stones from a quarry at Chalti river bank in Sadar upazila in Sunamganj on Tuesday morning.
Govt agents behind attack on DU VC’s house: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that ‘government agents’ carried out the attack on the residence of Dhaka University Vice Chancellor (VC) to divert the general students’ quota-reform movement to a different direction.
5 to die for murder in Chattogram
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday convicted five people and sentenced them to death for killing an US expatriate Nurul Alam in 2011 in Chattogram.
3 BD workers killed as lift fall on them in Malaysia
– At least three Bangladeshi construction workers who have been working in Malaysia died in Benapole on Monday, as lift of an under-construction site fell on them at Johor Bahru Forest City in Malaysia. The deceased were identified as Tariqul…
Quota system reexamination after budget: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith said the government will re-examine the quota system of the public servant recruitment after the national budget.
Youth’s body found in Nilphamari
Dhaka – Police here on Tuesday morning recovered body of a young man from Bakdokra village in Domar upazila in Nilphamari.
Trump, Macron for ‘firm reaction’ to Syria chemical weapons
The French and US presidents held fresh talks about the alleged chemical attack on Syrian civilians in Douma and expressed a desire for a “firm response” from the international community, the Elysee Palace late Monday, as pressure grows on Damascus.
Gopalganj bus strike called off
Gopalganj – The indefinite strike enforced by bus owners and workers in the district was withdrawn on Tuesday afternoon. The decision to call off the strike came at a meeting among the district and police administration and bus owners and…
Macron takes aim at European politics
Until the terrorist attack at a market in southern France on March 23, French President Emmanuel Macron had been planning to launch a new European-level political campaign. Though the official rollout has now been postponed, Macron’s latest project remains central…
5 of robbery ring arrested
Dhaka- Police arrested five members of a robbery ring from Adabar area in the city on Tuesday.
BCL Round 4: Central Zone 249/3 at stumps against North Zone
Dhaka – Centurion Shadman Islam shared 200 runs with Saif Hassan in the opening stand partnership, which helped Walton Central Zone to score 249/3 in 90 overs, at stumps, after the first day’s play against BCB North Zone in the…