A new report has identified good and bad practices which can inform national efforts at ‘just transition’.
Day: January 29, 2020
President Trump’s ME peace plan fails to address Palestine
(Jerusalem) – Israel should grant Palestinians in the West Bank rights protections at least equal to those afforded Israeli citizens, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today, citing Israel’s 52 years of occupation with no end in sight.…
‘Minari,’ a Korean immigrant drama, breaks out at Sundance
After the premiere of “Minari” at the Sundance Film Festival, while many in the audience were still drying their eyes, director Lee Isaac Chung quoted the fauthor Willa Cather to explain how he had come to write a film based…
Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements
Emboldened by a supportive White House, Israel appears to be barreling toward a showdown with the international community over its half-century-old settlement enterprise in the West Bank.
Journalists asked to evolve to keep up with change
In the age of social media, citizens are not safe from the risks that affect journalists, and there is no alternative to developing awareness and technological skills for everyone to keep up with the changing times, speakers at a programme…
Headscarves not banned at Motijheel Ideal School & College
Mentioning that wearing headscarves by girl students at Motijheel Ideal School and College not banned, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government is always aware about taking legal steps against any activity that hurts the religious sentiment.
Bangladesh to face South Africa in quarter-finals
Dhaka — Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team to face their South African counterparts in the quarter-finals of the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup in South Africa on Thursday. Bangladesh advanced to the quarter-finals as champions of Group C, beating Zimbabwe and…
BPL Football begins on February 13
Dhaka – The 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football 2019-20, organised by Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will begin on February 13. The decision was taken in a meeting of the BFF Professional Football League Committee (PFLC) at their Board Room…
No objection to tour Pakistan for Test series, says BCB President
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon said the security arrangement of Pakistan during the T20 International series was satisfactory and Bangladesh have no objection to tour Pakistan for the Test series. Bangladesh team backed home after…
Bangladesh squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup announced
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-member final squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup’ 2020. The competition will be held in Australia from February 21 to March 8. Salma Khatun will lead the…
Tarafder Ruhul Amin exchanges views with BSJA
Dhaka – Tarafder Mohammad Ruhul Amin, one of the prominent football organisers and owner of premier football league club Saif Sports Club, visited the office of Bangladesh Sports Journalists’ Association ( BSJA) on Thursday noon. During the visit, he exchanged…
‘The Lalon Music Conference’ to start from March 4
Culture Desk Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was an ardent devotee of the great bards– Lalon, Rabindra and Nazrul. As Lalon has said, “Man will be a golden man if he surrenders himself to a wise one” Bangabandhu declared in newly…
Milan set up Juve cup semi clash
AC Milan will meet Juventus in the Italian Cup semi-finals after beating Torino 4-2 in an enthralling encounter on Tuesday to continue their Zlatan Ibrahimovic-inspired revival.
Diversity of Australia’s cultures celebrated in Dhaka
Australian High Commission in Dhaka has celebrated the diversity of Australia’s people and cultures, including Australia’s indigenous people, one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world.
Old woman found at Chapainawabganj reunites with family
Rahela Begum is the wife of late Nabi Mondol of Navaran Union in Jhikargacha upazila of Jashore.
Taposh pledges well-governed, developed Dhaka in election manifesto
Awami League mayoral candidate for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) election Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Wednesday unveiled a 5-point election manifesto promising to work for building developed and well-governed Dhaka city.
Recruit 117 physicians for jail hospitals: HC
The High Court on Wednesday ordered the authorities concerned to recruit 117 physicians to fill up the vacant posts of jail hospitals across the country as soon as possible.
New UN finance panel to push Global Goals (SDGs) forward
The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday encouraged Member States to support a new panel that has been set up to help make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality, by 2030.
Nature losses threaten emerging economies
Jan 24 2020 (IPS) – More than half of worldwide GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature, putting biodiversity loss among the top five risks to the global economy, according to a report presented at the World Economic Forum…
Deaths rise to 132 in China outbreak as foreigners leave
Beijing, AP/UNB, Jan 29 – Countries on Wednesday began evacuating their citizens from the Chinese city hardest-hit by an outbreak of a new virus that has killed 132 people and infected more than 6,000 on the mainland and abroad.
ধর্মান্তরিত ১২ সদস্যের পরিবারটিকে ভারতে ফেরত পাঠানোর নেপথ্যে
বিবিসি বাংলা, ঢাকা বিতর্কিত ধর্মীয় বক্তা মিজানুর রহমান আজহারীর ওয়াজ মাহফিলে যে পরিবারটির ধর্মান্তকরণ নিয়ে বিতর্ক চলছে, তাদের সবাইকে ভারতে ফেরত পাঠানো হয়েছে। গত ২৪শে জানুয়ারী লক্ষীপুরের রামগঞ্জ উপজেলার পানপাড়া গ্রামে এই ঘটনা ঘটেছিল। সেখানে একই পরিবারের মোট ১২ জন…
Rare Bolivian glass frogs seen for first time in 18 years
A rare species of frog with translucent skin has been seen in Bolivia for the first time in 18 years.
Fire suddenly makes wedding carnival end up in wailing
Dhaka, Jan 28 – The house that was abuzz with wedding festivities just a few hours back has fallen into the silence of death. Subhas Ray used to live on the 1st floor, just above a shoe store he owned…
‘Adrisho Deyal’ book cover unveiled
Mymensingh, Jan 28 – The second novel ‘Adrisho Deyal’ written by Ahmed Shimu, joint secretary of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Women’s’ Association is coming to this year Amar Ekushey Book Fair. Last year, her two books were published named ‘Sporshito…
Bangladesh: Rohingya children get access to education
The Bangladesh government has announced it will offer schooling and skills training opportunities to Rohingya refugee children, two and a half years after they were forced to flee crimes against humanity in Myanmar. Amnesty International and other human rights organizations…
Similar, but different nonetheless
Sudhirendar Sharma In their quest to create an identity distinct from India, Islamic identity has only proved regressive for a vibrant plural society. For the people of any country engagement with their lived reality plays a significant role in renegotiating…