Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Thursday urged the law enforcers not to harass presiding officers by visiting their houses to collect information as it embarrasses them.
Year: 2018
Withdraw 60 police officials from polls duties: Oikya Front
Jatiya Oikyafront on Thursday demanded the withdrawal of more than 60 senior police officials from election duties before the upcoming 11th parliamentary polls.
What the EU really thinks about Brexit
A major problem in the Brexit debate since June 2016 is how 95 percent of reporting and discussion in the UK media has been about internal Westminster politics. Occasionally space is found for a brief interview with a minister or…
Head of Russian Skripal-linked GRU spy agency dies
The head of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency, General Igor Korobov, has died aged 63, Russia’s defence ministry says. Gen Korobov, who took up the post in 2016, is said to have died after “a serious and long illness” on…
Stay united, BNP asks ticket seekers as it ends interview
The four-day interview of the BNP’s nomination seekers concluded on Wednesday night with the party nomination board’s strong message to the party rank and file to remain united and ensure party’s victory in the election by working for candidates whoever…
EC alone can’t hold fair election: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Thursday said the help of every government agency is needed to hold a fair election as it is not possible to do that by the Election Commission alone.
BNP out to push country towards ‘civil war’: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday alleged that the leaders of Jatiya Oikyafront and BNP are trying to push the country towards a civil war with their aggressive comments.
Inequality undermines democracy
Economic inequality – involving both income and wealth concentration – has risen in nearly all world regions since the 1980s. Gross economic inequalities moderated for much of the 20th century, especially after World War Two until the 1970s, but has…
Fossil records from “Cradle of Humankind” give picture of early climate change
Research released by an international group of scientists, including those from Australia, is creating a much more definitive understanding of how and when our ancestors evolved.
Alia responds to her wedding rumors
Alia Bhatt has made it clear that her well-wishers have to wait to see her marriage happening whenever it does.
Tahsan, Kona’s new duet ‘Keno Ke Jane’
Culture Desk Popular singers Tahsan and Kona have lent their voices to a song titled, “Keno Ke Jane” for Bioscope’s telefilm, “Nishsash.”
‘Hridoyer Rongdhonu’ to be screened at Goa Film Bazaar
Entertainment Desk Adventure movie in Bangla ‘Hridoyer Rongdhonu’ (Life in Rainbow) has been selected as “View Corner” at Goa Film Bazaar.
Dust storm blankets cities in south-east Australia
A giant dust storm has blanketed communities across south-east Australia, turning skies orange and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities issued a public health alert for Sydney on Thursday as the 500km-wide (310 miles) dust band began to reach the…
US Chief Justice rebukes Trump’s ‘Obama judge’ gibe
US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has taken the extraordinary step of rebuking President Donald Trump’s criticism of a federal judge. Mr Trump on Tuesday called a jurist who ruled against his asylum policy an “Obama judge”. The president’s…
Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi observed
Dhaka, Nov 21 – Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), was observed across the country on Wednesday with due religious solemnity.
3 hard truths about the global sanitation crisis
by Seema Thomas Today when you go to the toilet, be it in someone’s basic latrine in a rural village you might be visiting, in a public toilet where you work, or on a comfortable water-flushed ‘loo’ at home, take…
Unconventional holidays are in store for Americans this year
From Danielle Nierenberg Greetings from Baltimore, Maryland In the United States, almost 54 million people will travel across the country this Thanksgiving to join their families and friends around the holiday meal. While this classic feast normally features a variety…
High growth firms create jobs: But what drives firm growth?
A new report looks at the characteristics of high-growth firms, drivers of high-growth, and what this means for policymakers. November 2018—Policies to create jobs, promote entrepreneurship and growth are key priorities for many emerging economies. Designing and implementing reforms is…
Police selecting pro-AL officials for election duty: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that police are making lists of around 6.5 lakh pro-Awami League election officers as the Election Commission (EC) ‘entrusted’ the law enforcers with the responsibility for holding the forthcoming general election.
Tennis star Venus Williams settles fatal crash lawsuit
West Palm Beach,(AP/UNB) – Tennis star Venus Williams has settled a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal car crash in Florida, court records show.
Neymar picks up apparent groin injury during Brazil friendly
London,(AP/UNB) – Striker Neymar was substituted with an apparent groin injury during the first half of Brazil’s friendly against Cameroon on Friday.
Bangladesh-West Indies first Test begins Thursday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will take on visiting West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series beginning at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Thursday with Shakib Al Hasan expected to make his comeback to lead the Tigers.
Dr Kamal joins Eid-e-miladdunnabi mahfil at Bangabhaban
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain joined a milad mahfil hosted by President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh).
Mass wave in BNP’s favour can’t be resisted: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the government cannot resist the mass wave already created in favour of the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ with its ‘repressive’ acts.
Level-playing field before symbol allocation: EC Secy
Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the EC will ensure the level-playing field before the allocation of election symbols to the candidates for holding the upcoming general election in a free, fair and credible manner.
Armed Forces Day observed
The Armed Forces Day was celebrated today marking the founding of army, navy and air force during the 1971 Liberation War.
Make concrete delivery on trade deals or lose it, Dhaka told
Trade chief MEP Dr Sajjad Karim has advised Bangladesh to deliver on its commitments under its present favourable ‘Everything-but-Arms’ (EBA) trade status or risk losing it.
BNP leader Fakhrul for all-out struggle on election day
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday announced that their party leaders and activists will put up their last-ditch resistance on December 30 to overcome the hurdles they have been facing over the last 10 years.
‘6kg of plastic’ found in dead whale’s stomach
A dead sperm whale that washed ashore in a national park in Indonesia had nearly 6kg (13 lbs) of plastic waste in its stomach, park officials say.
UNICEF holds programmes marking World Children’s Day
Culture Desk UNICEF Bangladesh has held a series of activities involving thousands of children as part of the World Children’s Day. It has honoured 50 media professionals during the Meena Media Awards 2018.