Stressing the importance of the unity of Muslim countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the Muslim countries should solve their problems, if any, through talks.
Year: 2019
‘Arrest business’ by police now order of the day: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the ‘arrest business’ by law enforcers has now become a regular practice as a reign of terror has been established in the country.
Quader asks Fakhrul to quit BNP accepting failures
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir should resign from his party shouldering the responsibility for the failures both in the movement and the election.
CEC brushes aside TIB’s report on election irregularities
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday trashed the Transparency International Bangladesh’s (TIB’s) report over vote fraud in the 11th general election saying that it is not authentic.
Brexit uncertainty risks UK rights
The United Kingdom Parliament’s decision on Tuesday night to reject decisively the European Union withdrawal agreement leaves the country’s future up in the air.
Tackling insecure work in Europe—a critical moment
Europe has a growing crisis of insecure work. Just before Christmas, the European Commission triumphantly announced that employment in the EU had reached record levels in the latter part of 2018, with over 239 million people in work. Good news…
মিস কালচার ওয়ার্ল্ড ওয়াইড মুকুট জিতলেন বাংলাদেশের প্রিয়তা ইফতেখার
‘বিজয়ের দিনে এমন একটি অর্জনে আমি খুব আনন্দিত। বিশ্বের বুকে লাল-সবুজের পতাকা ওড়ানোর তৃপ্তিটা বলে শেষ করা যাবে না। পুরো প্রতিযোগিতায় আমি বাংলাদেশ ও বাংলাদেশের সংস্কৃতি তুলে ধরেছি। কেননা আমার মূল লক্ষ্যই ছিল সবার মাঝে বাংলাদেশকে তুলে ধরা।’
Rihanna takes father to court in trademark dispute
Singer Rihanna has taken her father to court in the US, accusing him of exploiting her name to further his entertainment business. She claims her father, Ronald Fenty, and his business partner have falsely suggested that she is connected to…
A sky full of kites becomes a death trap for birds
by Manon Verchot on 16 January 2019 • Every year around festivals like Makar Sankranti, when kites soar in the sky competing with each other, conservation organisations continue to rescue thousands of birds entangled or injured by these kite strings.
Donald Tusk suggests UK should stay in EU
European Council President Donald Tusk has suggested that the UK should stay in the EU, after the prime minister’s Brexit deal was rejected in parliament. “If a deal is impossible, and no one wants no deal, then who will finally…
Delhi smog: Business offer tech hope to reuse crop biomass
by Nupur Roopa on 16 January 2019 Like in the winters of the previous years, this year too the smog is smothering Delhi and the surrounding areas in north India. Burning of the agricultural residue by farmers is considered as…
Is love an embarrassment?
I do not understand a word of Persian and cannot determine whether these lines, taken from a German translation, are a correct interpretation of Muhammad Hāfez-e-Shīrāzī´s original poem. Nevertheless, Hāfez, who lived 1315-1390 CE, was apparently one of those great…
Salman F Rahman made PM’s adviser
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Salman F Rahman, vice-chairman of Beximco Group, has been made Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s adviser on private industry and investment.
Gloom ahead of world economic storm
In light of the uncertainty caused by the US-China trade war, the IMF expects the US economic growth to slow from a three-year high of 2.9 per cent in 2018 to 2.5 per cent in 2019, while China’s expansion has…
Pound rises after Brexit vote
The pound has risen after MPs voted to reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal by 230 votes. The vote opens up a range of outcomes, including no deal, a renegotiation of Mrs May’s deal, or a second referendum. Sterling rose 0.05%…
Eminent journalist Amanullah Kabir passes away
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Eminent journalist Amanullah Kabir passed away at a hospital here early Wednesday. He was 71.
May’s Brexit deal voted down in historic Commons defeat
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been rejected by 230 votes – the largest defeat for a sitting government in history. MPs voted by 432 votes to 202 to reject the deal, which sets out the terms of Britain’s…
TIB for judicial probe of irregularities in Parliament election
Transparency International Bangladesh has called the 11th general election as partially participatory, citing many irregularities during voting.
Let’s do this together: Barack Obama
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…
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.