By Askiah Adam None of us would be cheering on a war that could easily be the absolutely final one if President Putin had not defused the situation while clearly signalling that he holds Israel accountable for downing the Russian…
Year: 2018
জীবনে যা হতে চেয়েছিলেন সেটা কি পূরণ হয়েছে?
জীবনে যা হতে চেয়েছিলেন সেটা কি পূরণ হয়েছে? কর্মজীবন নিয়ে যে লক্ষ্য বা আকাঙ্ক্ষা থাকে সেটার সঙ্গে বাস্তবতার কতোটা মিল বা অমিল রয়েছে? জীবনের এক পর্যায়ে সেটা কতোটুকু পূরণ হয়? এমন প্রশ্ন প্রতিটা কর্মস্পৃহা মানুষের মধ্যেই ঘুরপাক খায়। তবে বাস্তবে…
SC upholds HC bail granted to Khaleda in defamation cases
Dhaka, Oct 1 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld six-month bail granted to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia by the High Court in two defamation cases filed against her in Narail and Dhaka over her ‘derogatory…
Desperate search for Indonesia quake, tsunami survivors
A picture of large scale destruction is emerging in the Indonesian city of Palu, after a quake and tsunami struck on Friday. At least 832 people are confirmed to have died but that figure is expected to rise sharply as…
Holey Artisan bakery attack report Oct 18
Dhaka, Sept 30 – An Anti-Terrorist Special Tribunal of Dhaka yesterday fixed October 18 for submission of the report in connection with the attachment of the properties of fugitive Mamunur Rashid Ripon and his appearance to the respective authorities in…
WBG’s $1bn for battery storage to boost renewable energy
Historic low prices for solar and wind energy, and countries want to use as much of it as possible to meet their energy needs. A new, first-of-its-kind $1 billion World Bank Group program aims to help fast-track investments in battery…
IFC urges pol parties: Include river-water rights in manifestos
Dhaka, Sept 30: The International Farakka Committee (IFC), an international environmental organization working as water rights watch group, has urged all patriotic political parties and organisations in Bangladesh to have the issue of sustainable basin-wide management of common rivers as the main…
Free Khaleda, dissolve JS, resign, form neutral govt: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 30 – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday aired a seven-point demand and a 12-point vision, including unconditional release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia and withdrawal of false cases filed against her, dissolution of parliament, the resignation of the…
IBBL organises School Banking Conference in Shariatpur
Dhaka, Sept 30 – A school banking conference was held at Shariatpur Poura Auditorium under auspices of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) as the lead bank on 29 September 2018 Saturday as part of Bangladesh Bank’s financial inclusion programme.
No alternative to honest leadership: President at RU
Rajshahi, Sept 30 – For the development of the nation and the state there is no alternative to leadership. Democracy and development are complementary to one another. For consolidating the basis of the democracy honest and eligible leadership should be made.…
Indonesia tsunami toll tops 800 amid search for survivors
Rescuers in Indonesia were scrambling Sunday to reach trapped victims screaming for help from collapsed buildings, while looters risked entering an unstable shopping mall to grab whatever they could find after a massive earthquake spawned a tsunami that left more…
Court asks why Khaleda’s bail won’t be declared illegal
A court here on Sunday issued a show cause notice seeking explanation as to why the bail of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia won’t be declared illegal in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Joy calls opposition claims on election, disappearance wrong
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT affairs adviser and son Sajeeb Wazed has ruled out opposition claims about the state of democracy and fears over the upcoming polls, saying none of those were true.
BNP’s demand for neutral govt illogical: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the demand of BNP and its allies to form a non-party and neutral government centering the forthcoming national polls is totally illogical.
Mohith says, Jatiya Oikya Prokriya’s outcome ‘zero’
Taking a swipe at Jatiya Oikya Prokriya, Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday said its outcome is zero and nothing can be expected out of it.
CCTVs for monitoring roads
Close-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) will be installed at every highways and important roads for ensuring safety on roads to lessen the number of accidents.
‘193 test HIV positive in 8 southern districts’
At least 193 people have been tested HIV positive in the country’s eight southern districts, says a report released by a local voluntary organisation.
Cabinet to discuss editors’ concerns over Digital Security
Editors’ Council’s objections to nine sections of the pending ‘Digital Security Act’ and its demand for amending those will be placed before the Cabinet for discussions, said Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday.
Bangabandhu Gold Cup Int’l Football kicks-off Monday in Sylhet
Dhaka – The holy city of Sylhet is ready to host the 5th version of the six-nation prestigious Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament beginning on Monday at 25,000 capacity Sylhet District Stadium, first of its kinds outside the capital.
BNP urges Khaleda’s release, poll under neutral govt, syncs
BNP on Sunday placed their a seven-point demand, including the release of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail and formation of a neutral election-time government before the announcement of the election schedule, from its rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the…
Injured Shakib to remain out of action for 3 months
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket team all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will remain out of the field for around a three-month due to his little finger injury on his left hand.
SAFF U-18 Women’s: Bangladesh takes 8-0 lead against Pakistan in first half
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-18 Women’s team made brilliant start in Group B of the SAFF U-18 Women’s Championship against Pakistan after leading the first half by 8-0 goals at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday evening.
Aishwarya to do cameo in 2.0?
Being the most expensive Indian film ever, 2.0 has already created a dream buzz around itself. With superstar Rajinikanth back as Vaseegaran, the scientist and Chitty, the robot, 2.0 promises to be bigger and better than it’s prequel, Robot.
UN report confronts nations with tough choices on climate
The world’s nations will gather at a UN conference in South Korea on Monday to review and approve a 20-page bombshell — distilled from more than 6,000 scientific studies — laying out narrowing options for staving off climate catastrophe.
Marilyn Monroe’s wedding car up for auction
Late Hollywood veteran star Marilyn Monroe’s black Ford Thunderbird is up for auction. The car is expected to fetch up to USD 500,000 when it goes under the hammer at an upcoming Julien’s Auctions event in November.
Sui Dhaaga gets decent response at the box-office on first day
Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma’s Sui Dhaaga has finally hit the screens on Friday and has opened to a decent response at the box-office. The early shows of the film have registered an occupancy close to 40% which is pretty…
Training for journalists over first aid ends
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held a two-day-long first aid training for the members of Dhaka University Journalists’ Association (DUJA). A total of 30 university reporters from different media outlets participated in the workshop ended here today at…
Emirates offers free Uber rides to economy passengers
Dubai carrier Emirates has announced a partnership with Uber to offer customers free rides. The airline said the special airport transfer deal would apply to visitors to Dubai coming from Australia, South Africa, Egypt, France and Saudi Arabia. It is…
নারী অপরাধীদের শোধরাতে ব্রিটেনের কারাগার কেন ব্যর্থ হচ্ছে?
ইংল্যান্ড ও ওয়েলসের কারাগারগুলোতে নারী বন্দীদের সংখ্যা ৫ শতাংশেরও কম। কিন্তু এরপরও পুরুষ অপরাধীদের তুলনায়, নারীদের পুনরায় অপরাধ করবার সম্ভাবনা বেশি। তাহলে নারী বন্দীদের শোধরানোর ক্ষেত্রে কারাগার কেন অকেজো হয়ে প্রতিপন্ন হচ্ছে? আর এই অবস্থা থেকে উত্তরণের জন্যই-বা কি চেষ্টা…
Rescuers dig thru’ rubble for Indonesia tsunami survivors
Rescuers have been digging by hand in the frantic search for survivors in the Indonesian city of Palu, which is reeling from an earthquake and tsunami. At least 408 people have been killed but there are fears the death toll…