Three Michael Jackson fan groups are suing his alleged victims in France for “sullying his memory” by taking part in the Leaving Neverland documentary, the fans’ lawyer told AFP on Sunday. The Michael Jackson Community – which claims to be…
Year: 2019
Keerthy Suresh to star opposite Ajay Devgn
Entertainment Desk Ajay Devgn is all set to embark on his next, a subject based on the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, revolving around football. The film will be directed by Amit Sharma, whose last directorial, Badhaai Ho made quite…
After terror attack, New Zealand leader shows resolve, empathy
Christchurch, Mar 17 (AP/UNB)— The attributes that helped Jacinda Ardern rise to become New Zealand’s leader at age 37 include her optimistic outlook and bright personality. And she became an inspiration to working women around the world last year when…
Akshay Kumar to do horror film after Good News
Akshay Kumar has been known as Khiladi Kumar in Bollywood. The actor has impressed with his skills in action films through the years. Of late he also tried his hand at other genres and has left audiences impressed. One such…
Lone non-pro govt Ducsu VP-elect Nur again seeks reelection
Dhaka, Mar 17 (UNB) – A day after the meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Ducsu VP-elect Nurul Haq Nur on Sunday evening demanded reelection to all the posts of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union and its hall unions, bringing…
Voting in 116 upazilas begins BD local govt polls phase II
Dhaka, Mar 18 (UNB) – Voters in 16 districts across Bangladesh are exercising their franchise in the second phase of upazila election. Balloting started at 8am on Monday and will end at 4pm in 116 upazilas. A total of 377…
Sri Lanka seeks to send more migrant workers to the EU
The 5th meeting of the Joint Readmission Committee between Sri Lanka and the European Community was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombo on 11th March 2019, the Foreign Ministry said recently. The Meeting was co-chaired by Additional Secretary…
NZ mosque shootings mentally break some BD cricketers
Dhaka, Mar 17 — Bangladesh team has returned to Bangladesh after an unexpected end of New Zealand tour. Mahmudullah Riyad, the Bangladesh Test captain during the absence of Shakib Al Hasan, said upon the return to the country that they…
Dhaka ranked 2nd worst city in Sunday Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Mar – Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka was ranked second worst city in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday. Dhaka had a score of 208 at 8:47pm, indicating that the air quality was very unhealthy. A numerical value between 151…
Dilapidated gas pipelines in capital Dhaka to be replaced
Introduction of smart prepaid metres also on cards Dhaka, Mar 18 – The Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd has planned to replace its dilapidated gas pipelines in Dhaka city with new ones as well as to introduce smart…
New Zealand wants answers from tech giants after mosque attack livestream
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday said she would be looking for answers from Facebook and other social media firms. About how an attack that killed 50 mosque-goers was livestreamed on their platforms. Saying there were “further questions…
Hundreds of thousands join world youth climate demo
Hundreds of thousands of young people skipped school across the globe on Friday to march through the streets. For an international day of student protests aimed at pushing world leaders into action on climate change. Classrooms in capitals from Bangkok…
Paris Jackson slams reports of suicide attempt
Paris Jackson, daughter of the late superstar Michael, struck down rumors that she attempted suicide on Saturday. Assailing “liars” in an expletive-laden tweet. Celebrity news website TMZ initially ran the report saying Jackson, a 20-year-old model, was hospitalized after a…
Shraddha quits Saina Nehwal biopic
After months of speculations, it’s been confirmed that Shraddha Kapoor will not star in the Saina Nehwal biopic. The actress has walked out of the film and has been replaced by Parineeti Chopra. Based on Olympian and badminton star Saina…
Salman ’s Dabangg 3 to clash with Ranbir’s Brahmastra
Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3 is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Starring Sonakshi Sinha in the female lead, the film will be helmed by Prabhu Deva. While Dabangg (2010) was helmed by Abhinav Kashyap, Dabangg 2 (2012)…
Urgent call to African food sovereignty movements
JOHANNESBURG, Mar 8 2019 (IPS) – Africa is facing dire times. Climate change is having major impacts on the region and on agriculture in particular, with smallholder farmers, and especially women, facing drought, general lack of water, shifting seasons, and floods…
Was slavery world’s first human rights violation?
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 7 2019 (IPS) – The United Nations, which diligently monitors human rights violations worldwide, believes that centuries-old slavery still exists worldwide. The UN mandate on “contemporary forms of slavery” includes, but is not limited to, issues such as:…
Turbulence injures 30 on flight from Istanbul to New York
New York, Mar 10 (AP/UNB) — Severe turbulence injured 30 people aboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul that landed safely at New York’s Kennedy International Airport on Saturday afternoon, officials said. Spokesman Steve Coleman of the Port Authority of…
Opposition BNP’s Gayeshwar, Mintoo barred from going abroad
Dhaka, Mar 9 (UNB) – BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra and vice chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo were allegedly barred from going to India by immigration authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday. Talking to UNB, Gayeshwar said he…
BD local govt voting starts under 1st phase in 78 Upazilas
Dhaka, Mar 10 (UNB) – Voting in the first phase elections to 78 Upazila Parishads in 12 districts is underway on Sunday. The voting began at 8am and will be continued till 4pm without any break. The size of the…
Global Compact for safe orderly migration -Objectives
Global Compact for safe, orderly migration – Objectives Collect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policies Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin Provide accurate and…
Musical concert by AFD held at Shilpakala Academy
A musical cconcert, organised by Alliance Française, Dhaka entitled entitled ‘Trans-portées / Scale to Scale’ was held at National Theater Hall , Bangladeshi Shilpakala Academy on Friday, 8 March. This exceptional program was a rendez-vous between two continents, two cultures,…
Quader improves, life support removed: Physician
Dhaka, Mar 9 (UNB) – The artificial life support of ailing Road, Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Qauder has been removed after the improvement of his health condition. The minister is now can talk to his…
No way to defend ourselves against climate change
PARAMARIBO, Feb 21 2019 (IPS) – Two of the most prominent women in the Caribbean nation of Suriname are speaking out about developed countries that release large volumes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. First Lady Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring and Speaker of…
Technology brings rugged Iditarod race to global audience
Anchorage, Mar 9 (AP/UNB) — Far from competitors tackling the frozen wilderness in Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a dozen people are holed up inside an Anchorage hotel behind banks of computers, tracking the punishing route and connecting with…
Those sold like cattle are collaborators: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Mar 8 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikya Front convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday said those sold like cattle are identified as collaborators. “People’s head can’t be bought unlike the goats and cows. Those sold like cows and goats are…
State minister’s Facebook page, personal email hacked
Dhaka, Mar 9 (UNB) – The verified Facebook page and personal email of State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid were hacked on Friday. “They were hacked at the same time,” his public relations officer Aslam Uddin told UNB on Saturday.…
Cat out of bag with CEC’s word on ‘nocturnal exercise’: BNP
Dhaka, Mar 9 (UNB) – BNP on Saturday alleged their party’s allegation of vote ‘robbery’ in December-30 national election has now proved true with Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda’s comment that the use electronic voting machines (EVMs) can prevent…
Police restrict movement at DU for student union polls
Dhaka, Mar 9 (UNB)-Dhaka Metropolitan Police imposed a restriction on movement of outsiders and vehicles on Dhaka University (DU) campus for 24 hours from 6 pm on Sunday ahead of the university’s Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) and hall union polls…
Democracy buried on Dec 30: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Mar 9 – Gono Forum president Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday alleged that democracy was buried in the country by holding a ‘tainted and so-called’ national election on December 30. Speaking at a meeting of Gono Forum’s presidium members,…