Dhaka, May 14 – Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday said a democratic atmosphere and the rule of law are necessary to restore people’s ownership of the country. “We want to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence…
Month: May 2019
Stop playing with Khaleda’s life: BNP
Dhaka, May 14 – Opposing the government’s move to shift Khaleda Zia to Keraniganj Jail, BNP on Tuesday urged the government to stop its ‘dirty game’ over the life of its ailing chairperson. “After returning home from London, the Prime…
WhatsApp discovers spyware that infected with a call alone
Spyware crafted by an “advanced cyber actor” infected multiple targeted mobile phones through the popular WhatsApp communications program without any user intervention through in-app voice calls, the company said. The Financial Times identified the actor as Israel’s NSO Group, and…
‘45 Bangladeshis missing after Mediterranean boat capsize’
One body recovered Dhaka, May 14 – Around 40-45 Bangladesh nationals remain missing after Friday’s boat capsize in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to reach Europe from Libya, said an official on Tuesday. “Two boats — one carrying around 50…
Tri-Nation Series: Bangladesh play Ireland in dead rubber Wednesday
Dhaka – Touring Bangladesh, who have already reached the final of the Tri-Nation Series with unbeaten record along with West Indies, will play hosts Ireland in a dead rubber in Dublin on Wednesday, having some opportunities to experiment in their…
Khaleda will be shifted to Keraniganj Jail: Home Minister
Dhaka, May 14 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be taken to Keraniganj Jail after her treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said Tuesday. The old central jail, where she had been kept since…
Afroz’s hat-trick brings victory to East End Club
Dhaka – A hat-trick on Tuesday by Mohammad Afroz helped East End Club to beat Shantinagar Club by 3-1 goals in the Dhaka Metropolis Second Division Football League at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi M Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur. Mohammad…
Dhaka urges Delhi to withdraw anti-dumping duty
WTO support sought to address post-graduation challenges Dhaka, May 14 – Bangladesh has urged India to withdraw the anti-dumping duty imposed on Bangladeshi products in its market. Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi raised the issue during his meeting with Indian counterpart…
BCL Football: Uttar Baridhara plays 1-1 draw with Wari Club
Dhaka – Uttar Baridhara Club shared points with Wari Club after playing a 1-1 draw in the ongoing Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football match at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday. In day’s…
How EU can prevent an east-west divide between its members
Any reform efforts must be as inclusive as possible towards central and eastern European states, where nationalist parties are gaining ground. The east-west divide in the European Union has finally commanded the attention of policy-makers and scholars on both sides of…
Madhuri’s dance track in Kalank in news
Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Kalank has been in the news since its inception. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sonakshi Sinha, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal parts and is directed by Abhishek Varman.…
Clues emerge in ‘missing’ ocean plastics conundrum
It’s a puzzle that has perplexed scientists for years: humanity dumps millions of tonnes of plastics into the world’s oceans annually, yet only a tiny fraction remains visible on the surface. Now an international team of researchers believe they may…
Guidelines for cardiac patients during Ramadan
Cardiovascular patients should follow at least three guidelines during the fasting month of Ramadan to stay safe from heart failure or other severe ailments, experts suggest. “We can divide the cardiac patients in two categories – cardiac patient with diabetes…
Delhi hit by rare summer air pollution alert
New Delhi suffered a rare summer air pollution alert Monday as dust storms and heat over northern India took smog to hazardous levels. The world’s most polluted capital city is blanketed in a toxic smog of car fumes, agricultural smoke…
Hollywood icon Doris Day dead
Doris Day, the US screen icon famed for her wholesome, girl-next-door appeal in a string of box office hits, died Monday at age 97, her foundation said. The Doris Day Animal Foundation said the actress and animal rights activist died…
Cannes makes killing on the film festival
The Cannes film festival is not just about killings made on big-money movie deals sealed over champagne in hotel suites and on luxury yachts. It is a goldmine too for many locals in the French Riviera resort. “For my boss…
Chirkutt bringing surprise Eid song for fans
Culture Desk Music band Chirkutt has prepared a new song for Eid-ul-Fitr. The song penned and tuned by vocalist of the band Sharmin Sultana Shumi, will be released on a digital platform. The song will be a surprise for the…
Poverty rate in BD declines to 21.8 pc in 2018: BBS
Dhaka, May 13 – Bangladesh’s poverty rate came down to 21.8 percent and the extreme poverty rate to 11.3 percent in 2018, according to the latest data of the official Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The rates were calculated based…
2 Rohingyas, drug suspect killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfights’
Cox’s Bazar, May 14 – Three people, including two Rohingya men, were killed in separate ‘gunfights’ in the Chittagong Sadar and Teknaf Upazilas early Tuesday. The Rohingya ‘human traffickers’ were killed in an alleged gunfight with police on the Marine…
BNP to contest by-poll in Fakhrul’s vacated seat
Dhaka, May 14 — BNP is going to participate in the by-election to Bogura-6 parliamentary seat, which fell vacant afte party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir decided not to take oath of office. At a meeting of the BNP-led…
Dr Yunus opens joint venture ‘G Japan Sunpower Auto Limited’
Dhaka, May 13, – Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday last launched G. Japan Sunpower Auto Limited, a joint venture of Grameen Distribution Ltd and Rabbani Auto-mechanic Shop of Bangladesh and Sunpower Corp of Japan. Ashraful Hassan, Managing Director…
Rule of law collapsed for impunity culture: Gono Forum
Dhaka, May 13 – Voicing deep concern over the ‘unusual’ rise in the incidents of rape, Gono Forum on Monday said the rule of law has collapsed in the country due to the prevailing culture of impunity. At a meeting…
ধর্ষণ ঠেকাতে কার্যকর মৃত্যুদন্ডের আইন চাই -মুহাম্মাদ মুস্তাকিম বিল্লাহ
আইন প্রয়োগের ক্ষেত্রে ক্ষমতাসীনদের হস্তক্ষেপে বাংলাদেশে ধর্ষণের মত ঘৃণ্য অপরাধ বেড়েই চলছে। এর ছোবল থেকে রেহাই পাচ্ছেনা শিশুরাও। ধর্ষণ প্রতিরোধে সরকারী-বেসরকারী ক্যাম্পেইন, সচেতনতা ও আইনের ভয় দেখিয়েও কিছুতেই ধর্ষণ ঠেকানো যাচ্ছেনা। কখনো কখনো ধর্ষিতা বিচার চেয়ে আইন শৃঙ্খলা রক্ষাকারী বাহিনীর…
The only trillionaire of Bangladesh?
The Central Bank of Bangladesh is said to be busy, tidying, dusting, vacuuming-cleaning and making storage space in its cobwebbed vaults for its largest single in-shipment of money in the bank’s entire history. A whopping 32-BILLION Euros! That’s over THREE…
24 travel agencies fined in Sylhet for irregularities
Sylhet, May 13 (UNB) – A mobile court here on Monday fined 24 travel agencies a combined Tk 4.75 lakh for various irregularities and not having legal papers. Five teams led by five executive magistrates conducted drives against illegal travel…
Tri-Nation Series: Bangladesh storm final in style
Dhaka, May 13 (UNB) – Bangladesh reached the final of the ongoing tri-nation series in Ireland with a comprehensive five-wicket victory over West Indies on Monday at The Village, Dublin. The two teams will lock horns again in the final…
Bangladeshis to be richer than Indians by 2030: StanChart Bank
Dhaka, May 13 (UNB) – Projections by Standard Chartered Bank estimate that Bangladeshis will be better off than their neighbouring Indians on a per capita basis by 2030. The 2020s are set to be the Asian decade, with the continent…
Save biodiversity from Nature’s destruction, climate change
LONDON, May 13 2019 (IPS) – The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ report on the global state of biodiversity is shocking but not entirely surprising. The question is, how much more evidence and repeated warnings will it take for…
America first as a threat to mulitlateralism
STOCKHOLM / ROME, May 13 2019 (IPS) – On 25 April, Joseph Biden announced his candidacy for the US presidency, declaring that his decision was based on fears of Trump being re-elected: Joe Biden´s statement mirrors rising concerns that Trump´s agenda,…
AL-backed BCL leaders clash at DU over central committee
Dhaka, May 13 – At least seven people were injured during a clash between two opposing factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Madhu’s Canteen of Dhaka University on Monday evening. Earlier in the afternoon, a 301-member central committee of…