City Desk Tomorrow is the eighth death anniversary of renowned journalist Sayed Eqbal Rezvi, former Associate Editor of The Good Morning.
Year: 2019
Million dead fish cause environmental stink in Australia
As many as a million fish are believed to have died along the banks of a major river system in drought-battered eastern Australia.
Truck driver, helper held for actress Ahona’s injury
Culture Desk Based on a tip-off,police arrested truck driver Sumon, 27, from Savar and his assistant Rumman, 16,from the Khajurbagan area of Ashulia, in separate drives on Saturday.
Virat Kohli, Deepika top the ‘most valuable’ Indian celebs list
Deepika Padukone and Virat Kohli have time and again proved why there are one of the biggest celebs in the country.
People enjoys ‘Poem Festival’ in Rangpur
Rangpur Correspondent The Winter Poem Festival-2019 entertained a large number of common people of all ages at Rangpur Shilpokola Academy Auditorium on Sunday night.
China 2018 trade growth slowed as US trade battle heated up
China’s trade growth slowed in 2018 as a tariff battle with Washington heated up and global consumer demand weakened.
2 suspected robbers killed in Shariatpur ‘gunfight’
Shariatpur, Jan 14 – Two suspected robbers were killed in a reported gunfight with police in Dehobhog area of Sadar Upazila early Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Russel and Jahangir.
Disrupting multilateral climate finance
by Håvard Halland, Justin Yifu Lin Beijing – A recent report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that to avoid the direct consequences of global warming, societies must make social and economic changes on a scale…
An optimist’s guide to climate change
by Lynn Scarlett Washington, DC – During a recent commute to work, as my car inched along in rush-hour traffic, I watched a heron stalk the banks of the Potomac River. The majestic bird was a timely reminder that nature…
Govt revises wage structure of RMG workers
Gazette in 2-3 days with retrospective effect from Dec 1 Dhaka, Jan 13 – In the wake of widespread protests by RMG workers for the last few days over the disparity in their new wage structure, the government on Sunday…
The New New Anti-Semitism
By Richard Falk 18 Nov 2018 – I along with many others am being victimized these days. They are being labelled anti-Semites, and in some instances, self-hating Jews as well. This is a Zionist and Israeli effort to shut down…
Storm clouds are brewing for the global economy
The outlook for the global economy in 2019 has darkened. International trade and investment have softened. Trade tensions remain elevated. Several large emerging markets underwent substantial financial pressures last year. Against this challenging backdrop, growth in emerging market and developing…
Corporal punishment, outlawed in 2011, still prevails
While we can never eradicate violence in society totally, we can erase corporal punishment. It doesn’t help to have the fundamentals of violence taught in our schools to impressionable minds by ‘teachers’ paid from the nation’s coffers If there were…
Those who speak for people are real opposition: Khaleda
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Observing that it is not necessary to be in parliament to become the opposition, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia during a hearing in a court here on Sunday said those who speak for people are the real…
Dr Kamal hails PM’s dialogue offer, wants to join
Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday appreciated the Prime Minister’s decision to hold fresh talks with political parties, saying it is a positive step.
Taskin eyes national comeback
Dhaka – Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed said that he is eyeing to return to the national cricket team after showing outstanding performance against Dhaka Dynamites in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Saturday.
Zakir guides Kings to 135/8 vs Riders
Dhaka – Wicketkeeper-batsman Zakir Hasan guided Rajshahi Kings to score 135 for eight wickets on Sunday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium against Rangpur Riders in their fourth match of the sixth season of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
30 players picked up from Mymensingh for Sk Kamal U-20 Football
Dhaka- Thirty players were picked up from Mymensingh Division to play in the proposed Sheikh Kamal U-20 National Football Championship scheduled for next April through a two-day selection process concluded on Sunday (Jan 13) at the Netrokona Adhunik Stadium. A…
Fizz defends 8 runs in final over to stun Riders
Dhaka – Cutter master Mustafizur Rahman defended nine runs in the final over to win the game by five runs for his team Rajshahi Kings against Rangpur Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Sunday.
Explosive Perera propels Victorians to 184/5
Dhaka – Thisara Perera hit an explosive 74 off 26 balls with three fours and eight sixes to propel Comilla Victorians to 184/5 against Chittagong Vikings on Sunday evening at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in their fourth match of the…
Govt working to bring back Tarique: Anisul
Law Minister Anisul Haq on Sunday said the government has initiated a process to bring back BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, now staying in the UK.
PM will hold dialogues again with political parties: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold dialogues with 75 political parties again.
Control of Russian radio telescope satellite lost
Russia’s space agency says its specialists are attempting to fix problems that have blocked control of an orbiting radio telescope.
Shafi’s remarks on girls’ education ‘unexpected’’: BNP
BNP on Sunday expressed surprise over the ‘unexpected’ and ‘regrettable’ remarks by Hefajat-e-Islam chief Allama Shafi asking parents not to send their girls to schools and colleges.
UN to work with new govt of Bangladesh
The United Nations has said it stands ready to work with the new government of Bangladesh and other national stakeholders to further efforts towards a peaceful and inclusive society, good governance and the rule of law in line with the…
Mainul gets bail in 15 defamation cases
The High Court on Sunday granted six months bail to Barrister Mainul Hosein in 15 defamation cases.The HC bench of Justice Md Rezaul Haque and Justice Zafar Ahmed passed the order after hearing separate bail petitions.
20 hurt as cops, RMG workers clash in Ashulia
The academic activities at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology resume on Monday after the Eid-ul-Azha vacation.
PM for Armed Forces’ participation in country’s uplift
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday stressed the need for the participation the Armed Forces in overall development of the country.
Get back to work or factories to be shut indefinitely: BGMEA
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Sunday threatened to keep all the factories shut for an indefinite period if the agitating workers do not go back to work by Monday.
Iran summons Polish top envoy over US summit
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called the planned conference an anti-Iran “circus.” Warsaw has expressed the hope that the summit will help unite the EU and US positions towards Tehran. Iranian authorities summoned Poland’s top envoy to Tehran on…