Hi Mostafa Kamal, Today marks what would have been Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 90th birthday. And although he’s not with us today, Dr King’s steadfast commitment to the causes of equality and justice continue to transform the world. I…
Day: January 15, 2019
Human rights council membership has its consequences
This month, a new group of countries took their place as members of the world’s top human rights body.
Stocks go up on large-cap vibe
Stocks witnessed upward trend on Tuesday as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising trend with higher activities of some large-cap securities.
Taijul, Junaid star with ball as Titans register first win in BPL
Dhaka – Khulna Titans’ losing streak finally ended on Tuesday after they beat Rajshahi Kings by 25 runs at Sylhet International Stadium in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
National Women’s Handball: Six matches decided on opening day
Dhaka – The Exim Bank 29th National Women’s Handball Championship began at the Shaheed Capt (retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Tuesday with six matches decided on the opening day.
Bangamata U-19 Women’s Int’l Gold Cup in Apr; Sk Kamal Int’l Club Cup in Oct
Dhaka – The six-team Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup Football under the auspices of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and sponsored by K-Sports will be held in April next.
Mahedi helps Victorians restrict Sixers to 68
Dhaka – Sylhet Sixers disappointed their home crowd with a poor batting show against Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday.
Delhi Chess: Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman maintains 3rd slot
Dhaka – Bangladesh Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Saif SC maintained his 3rd slot in the 17th Delhi International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament’2019 with 18 other players securing 6.5 points after the 9th and penultimate round held in the Indian…
Demand for reelection unconstitutional: Anisul
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Tuesday described Jatiya Oikyafront’s demand for reelection as ‘unconstitutional and disrespect’ to people’s verdict.
Effluent treatment unit at Savar Tannery to work soon
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Tuesday said the work on the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) at Savar Tannery Estate will complete soon for smooth management of solid waste.
Moon sees first cotton-seed sprout
One of the cotton seeds carried to the moon by China’s Chang’e-4 probe is the first ever to sprout on the moon, according to scientists of a mini biosphere experiment on Tuesday.
AL to contest Upazila polls without alliance: Quader
Awami League will contest the upcoming Upazila Parishad elections without any alliance, party General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Tuesday.
Govt failed to rein in overheated rice market, alleges BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government has completely failed to control the overheated rice market as the ruling party-backed syndicate is raising the prices of the staple through tricks.
Apologise to nation for ‘vote rigging’, Fakhrul tells Quader
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday asked his ruling party counterpart Obaidul Quader to apologise publicly for committing the offence of ‘vote rigging’ in the 11th parliamentary election.
The ‘paradox of debt’—or how to avoid austerity again
Macroeconomic analysis teaches us that certain decisions which seem reasonable for an individual may have opposite results when all individuals act in a similar way—or when the agent taking the decision is the government. One of these is the ‘paradox…
Jada supporting R. Kelly’s victims
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith says it’s heartbreaking how some people have criticized victims for speaking against singer R. Kelly.
Antarctica ice loss increases six fold since 1979
Global warming is melting ice in Antarctica faster than ever before — about six times more per year now than 40 years ago.
Sabyasachi with Suborna Mustafa
Entertainment Desk Film-maker Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s next film “Gondi” has been in the news as veteran actors like Naseruddin Shah and Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, were considered to play the lead role alongside Suborna Mustafa.
Hrithik’s ‘Super 30’ gets July release date
Hrithik Roshan’s next project “Super 30” finally has a release date which is July 26.
Canadian’s death sentence in China ‘horrific’, family says
The family of a Canadian man who has been sentenced to death in China say their “worst fears” have been realised.
Brexit: Theresa May faces ‘meaningful vote’ on her deal
MPs are preparing to vote on whether to back Theresa May’s deal for leaving the European Union.The so-called “meaningful vote” will take place later as five days of debate on Brexit comes to an end.
VAT withdrawn against SIM replacement
The government on Monday withdrew all value added taxes and supplementary duties imposed against every SIM card replacement through the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service.
Forced child pregnancy and motherhood in Latin America
Research and campaigns by women’s rights advocates are beginning to focus on the problem of Latin American girls under the age of 14 who are forced to bear the children of their rapists, with the lifelong implications that entails and…
UN high-level appointments: Developing nations complain
The world’s developing countries, comprising over two-thirds of the 193 UN member states, are complaining they are not being adequately represented in the higher echelons of the world body –- despite competent candidates with strong professional and academic qualifications vying…
King ousted from House panels over race remarks
US Republican Steve King has been stripped of his congressional committee seats over comments he made about white supremacy. Republican leaders in the US House of Representatives voted to remove the Iowa congressman from the Judiciary, Agriculture and Small Business…
Political parties to be invited to exchange greetings: Quader
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the political parties will be invited for exchanging greetings with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina but not for holding any dialogue.
Dhaka-Delhi bilateral talks next month in New Delhi
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Bangladesh and India will hold the next round of foreign minister-level bilateral talks in the first week of February, aiming to take the relations between the two countries to newer heights.
Dr Kamal wants prompt legal action against Shah Shafi
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Denouncing Hefajat-e-Islam chief Allama Shah Ahmed Shafi’s recent anti-female education comments, Dr Kamal Hossain’s Gono Forum on Monday demanded that legal actions be taken against him.