Dhaka, Feb 28 – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) authorities in separate drive cut off utility lines of 23 chemical warehouse and factories of Islambagh and Shahidnagar area of old Dhaka yesterday in the aftermath of deadly Chawkbazar fire that…
Month: February 2019
Dhaka City polls fair, peaceful but not competitive: Quader
AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said that DNCC by-elections were held in a free, fair and peaceful manner but the polls were not competitive.
City election also witnessed ‘nocturnal exercise’: BNP
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) – BNP on Thursday alleged that the voting in the by-election to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) was “actually held on Wednesday night” determining the fate of a particular person. “The election…
Pakistan, India trade fire in Kashmir; villagers flee homes
Muzafarabad, Feb 28 (AP/UNB) — Pakistani police say troops deployed in the disputed region of Kashmir continued trading fire with India overnight, forcing villagers living near the contested frontier to move to safer places even as the two nuclear-armed nations…
Indian Air Force pilot to be released Friday, says Pak PM
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB/AP) – Pakistan’s prime minister pledged on Thursday his country would release a captured Indian jetfighter pilot the following day, a move that could help defuse the most-serious confrontation in two decades between the nuclear-armed neighbors over…
BNP expels 4 more leaders for contesting Upazila polls
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) – BNP has expelled another four of its grassroots leaders for contesting the upcoming Upazila elections violating the party’s decisions. They are Bogura Sadar Upazila BNP President Maftun Ahmed Khan Rubel, Magura’s Mohammadpur Upazila general secretary Jahangir…
Bangladesh, India army joint training exercise from Mar 2
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) – An Indian Army contingent, as in the past, comprising 170 personnel will participate in a joint training exercise ‘SAMPRITI-8’ in Bangladesh from March 2-15. The Indian Army contingent will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport…
Trump, Kim summit ends without reaching a deal
Hanoi, Feb 28 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un abruptly cut short their second summit Thursday without reaching an agreement, a stunning collapse of talks that caused both leaders to leave their Vietnam meeting early…
Shafin brings allegation of vote irregularities
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) – Singer Shafin Ahmed, the mayoral candidate of Jatiya Party for Dhaka North City Corporation by-election, on Thursday brought the allegation of some irregularities in the voting. He, however, did not specify the allegations saying he…
EC not responsible for low voter turnout: CEC
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) – Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Thursday said the low voter turnout in the ongoing elections to the two city corporations is not the liability of the Commission. “It’s the responsibility of candidates and…
Indian PM: Enemies trying to create instability
Islamabad, Feb 28 (AP/UNB) — India’s prime minister says his country’s enemies are conspiring to create instability through terror attacks. The remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi come amid tensions with Pakistan following the areal skirmish between the two countries…
Closure of Pakistan air space snarls flights across Asia
Bangkok, Feb 28 (AP/UNB) — A temporary closure of air space over Pakistan snarled air traffic Thursday, especially between Asia and Europe, though some airlines adjusted by rerouting their flights. In Bangkok, an important and busy hub for transcontinental flights,…
Hate speech threatens our humanity
BHUBANESWAR, India and KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 2019 (IPS) – Do politicians’ words matter? Since becoming US President, Donald J Trump has dismissed his opponents and others he does not like as evil, stupid or both. He has referred to undocumented…
UN accused of failing to move strongly against sexual abuse
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 2019 (IPS) – The United Nations, which prides itself with a “zero tolerance” policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, has come under relentless fire for failing to match its words with deeds—specifically in relation to some of…
Portugal’s ‘contraption’ govt: substance beyond rhetoric?
I was in a rush, running late to where I needed to be, which on 4th October 2015 was the electoral-results party of the Portuguese Bloco de Esquerda (Left Bloc), at Lisbon’s São Jorge cinema. So I took a cab. Cabs are…
Tigers fail to capitalise Tamim’s ton in Hamilton
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) — Visiting Tigers failed to post a handsome total on the scoreboard despite Timam Iqbal’s fine century in the first innings of the first Test of three-match series against New Zealand at Hamilton on Thursday. Bangladesh…
Voting to elect Dhaka North Mayor, 48 Councillors begins
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) – Voting in the by-election to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), and in 36 wards of Dhaka north and south city corporations (DSCC) began on Thursday amid rain. The balloting that began…
Trump, Kim hold 1st formal bilateral meeting
Hanoi, Feb 28 (AP/UNB) — U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un appeared more relaxed as they convened near the pool of the luxury Vietnamese hotel where they’re holding their second summit. Trump and Kim emerged after…
BSF on alert at Bangladesh border amid Indo-Pak tension
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) – India has put its Border Security Force (BSF) on alert at the Bangladesh border as tension is roiling in the region due to an ongoing India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir. The BSF has issued an alert…
PIB DG Shah Alamgir dies
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) – Director General (DG) of the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) and senior journalist Shah Alamgir passed away at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here on Thursday. He was 62. Shah Alamgir breathed his last around…
Boro,cultivation surpasses target in Narsingdi
Narsingdi Correspondent Cultivation of Boro paddy in Narsingdi district has surpassed its target this season. The reason are due to favourable climate condition and adequate supply of high quality seed. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) official sources said the department…
Tech Mahindra’ keen to invest in ICT sector: Palak
Science Desk State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak yesterday said the ‘Tech Mahindra’ company is keen to work with Bangladesh. The aim is to further its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. He said this after holding a…
45 percent children with cancer left undiagnosed, untreated
Some 45 percent of children with cancer are left undiagnosed and untreated. According to an innovative study of the disease’s global footprint among under-15s, published Wednesday. Worldwide, there are some 400,000 news cases of childhood cancer each year, but barely…
Robinson Crusoe island sets example to world in conservation
For almost a century, the inhabitants of Robinson Crusoe — named for literature’s most famous castaway . The island’s fragile ecosystem depends on them conserving its unique wildlife. One of three islands in the Juan Fernandez archipelago, 700 kilometers (430…
Mexican filmmaker takes Oscars
Alfonso Cuaron’s big Oscars night — three golden statuettes for his personal film “Roma,” including his second for best director — once again highlights the major success in Hollywood for Mexican filmmakers. Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron won Oscars for film…
Palestinian DJs bring past into present with fresh beats
A mixing desk at her fingertips, the artist known as Sarouna coaxed a haunting refrain from the bass track — music both about the past and the present. Like other popular names on the Palestinian electro scene, the 23-year-old, wearing…
12th Int’l Children’s Film Festival begins on Mar 2
Culture Desk The 12th International Children’s Film Festival will begin on March 2 .That will featuring 179 films from 32 countries simultaneously at four venues in the city. National Professor Anisuzzaman will formally inaugurate the weeklong festival while Information Minister…
Aid in reverse: How poor countries develop rich countries
By Jason Hickel We have long been told a compelling story about the relationship between rich countries and poor countries. The story holds that the rich nations of the OECD give generously of their wealth to the poorer nations of…
Dhaka Bar election began on Wednesday
Dhaka, Feb 27 – Voting in the two-day polls to elect the office bearers for 2019-2020 of Dhaka Bar Association, begun Wednesday with big enthusiasm. Of the total voters of 17,8,97, four thousand six hundred and thirty-five voters cast their…
Gatco case hearing against Khaleda deferred
Dhaka, Feb 27 – The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka on Wednesday fixed March 18 for hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 16 others in connection with the Gatco corruption case. Judge Abu Syed Diljar…