Another 224 Bangladeshi workers were deported by Saudi Arabia on Saturday, although many of them claimed to have legal documents.
Month: January 2020
4143 people affected by cold-related diseases in 24 hrs
Various cold-related diseases have affected 4143 people across the country in the last 24 hours, the government said on Sunday.
Another cold wave likely from Wednesday: Met Office
The season’s last cold wave is likely to start sweeping across Bangladesh from Wednesday after rain in Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet, Mymensingh and some parts of Dhaka division, the Met Office said Sunday.
Unbelievable sight of the Everest in a cloudy evening
Mostafa Kamal Majumder It was a partially cloudy afternoon at the Nepali resort of Nagarkot where I along with more than a dozen men associated with the Panos institute South Asia stayed for several nights doing a workshop. Sponsors were…
Thousands gather for Women’s March rallies across the US
Washington, AP/UNB, Jan 19 – Thousands gathered in cities across the US Saturday as part of the nationwide Women’s March rallies focused on issues such as climate change, pay equity, reproductive rights and immigration.
Harry, Meghan to quit royal jobs, give up ‘highness’ titles
London, AP/UNB, Jan 19 – Goodbye, your royal highnesses. Hello, life as — almost — ordinary civilians. Prince Harry and wife Meghan will no longer use the titles “royal highness” or receive public funds for their work under a deal…
Leaving Europe
by Paul Mason @paulmasonnews Paul Mason turns in his Social Europe column from postcapitalism to the theme of post-Brexit Britain. Since 2016 there’s been a question in the back of my mind: which is the last European city I will…
EVM use can’t be allowed, says Oikyafront
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Describing the electronic voting machine (EVM) as a new method of rigging votes, Jatiya Oikyafront on Saturday warned that it will not allow the Election Commission (EC) to use it in the elections to two Dhaka…
Pakistan T20 series: Mahedi, Shanto ready to prove their worth
Dhaka — Mahedi Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto are eager to prove their mettle in the upcoming T20 International series against Pakistan starting from January 24. Mahmudullah Riyad will lead the Bangladesh side in the upcoming T20I series. Bangladesh team…
Dhaka North and South City polls now on Feb 1
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Elections to both the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will now be held on February 1 instead of January 30.
Rain halts play as Bangladesh start campaign
Dhaka — Bangladesh started their ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign on Sunday taking on Zimbabwe at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom in South Africa. However, rain halted the game after 28.1 overs. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. Zimbabwe…
Disappeared father traced after 48 years thru Facebook post
Beanibazar, Sylhet, Jan 18 – A man who had disappeared 48 years back, has finally been traced by his children through a Facebook post in Beanibazar Upazila of Sylhet.
BFF sign 3-year MoU with AIUB for developing booters’ educational skills
Dhaka – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the country’s prominent private university American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) for developing booters’ educational skills. Under the three years contracts, the AIUB will provide all educational…
Where is the ‘deal’ in the European Green Deal?
y Estrella Durá Ferrandis and Irina de Sancho Alonso on 14th January 2020 @estrella_dura The New Deal was a social contract with the American people. A European Green New Deal must likewise enshrine social alongside ecological aspirations.
Nat’l Athletics: Navy emerge champions, Army runners-up
Dhaka, Jan 18 (UNB) – Bangladesh Navy emerged champions in the 43rd National Athletics Championship’2020 securing a total of 47 medals — 21 gold, 18 silver and 8 bronze — on the third and last day at the MA Aziz…
Biswa Ijtema 2nd phase Akheri Munajat Sunday
The 2nd phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, is set to end on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi on Sunday through Akheri Munajat (final prayers).
Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names
Disney is dropping the word “Fox” from the movie studios it acquired as part of last year’s $71 billion purchase of Fox’s entertainment business, according to published reports.
Govt out to eliminate voices of dissent: Fakhrul
Stating that the country’s people now have no freedom of expression, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government is working to either eliminate or salience those who express dissenting views.
Ziaur Rahman’s 84th birth anniversary Sunday
BNP will celebrate the 84th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on Sunday.
World Mosquito Program wants bacterial cure to dengue in BD
The World Mosquito Program (WMP) wants to step into Bangladesh with its technology to help the country deal with dengue that caused widespread woes last year, saying that it has a record of successful journeys in a number of countries,…
Minority bodies announce week-long demo for deferring polls
Thirty-one organisations of minority communities on Saturday declared that they will go on a weeklong countrywide protest from Monday demanding deferment of polls to two Dhaka city corporations slated for January 30 that coincide with Saraswati Puja.
City polls: 3 DU teachers express solidarity with students
Three teachers of Dhaka University (DU) on Saturday expressed solidarity with the students who have been observing fast unto death since Thursday, demanding deferment of polls to the two Dhaka city corporations slated for January 30.
WMP wants to bring ‘Wolbachia’ to deal with dengue
The World Mosquito Program (WMP) wants to step into Bangladesh with its technology to help the country deal with dengue that caused widespread woes last year, saying that it has a record of successful journeys in a number of countries,…
Medvedev looks to clean up at Australian Open
World number five Daniil Medvedev Saturday said he wouldn’t be relying on a “lucky shower” to bring him good fortune as he bids to upset tennis’s established order at the Australian Open.
Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names
Disney is dropping the word “Fox” from the movie studios it acquired as part of last year’s $71 billion purchase of Fox’s entertainment business, according to published reports.
First TEDx Gulshan held in city
Country’s first TEDx Gulshan was held on Saturday at convention center in the city amid inspiring talks and reflective interactions of 14 esteemed speakers that featured the intriguing theme ‘Innovation Enabling Social Change’.
BNP leaders fear their another ‘drubbing’ in city polls
BNP policymakers fear their party’s another poor show in the January-30 city polls as it did in Chattogram-8 by-polls for many reasons, including the low turnout of voters and ‘attacks by opponents’.
China-US trade deal to reduce global uncertainty, IMF chief
Washington, Xinhua/UNB, Jan 18 – The newly signed China-U.S. phase-one trade deal will reduce the uncertainty that has impeded global economic growth, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Friday.
Feminists press for ‘bodily Autonomy’ as 19 nations dissent
By Thalif Deen UN, Jan 17 2020 (IPS) – The United States and 18 other UN member states have come under fire for denying a woman’s legitimate right to “bodily autonomy”—the right to self-governance over one’s own body without coercion…
Corporal punishment has no virtues
The greatest birthday present ‘teachers’ and Imams in Bangladesh can give Bangabandhu on his 100th birthday anniversary this March 17, would be to amend their ways, abolish corporal punishment in its many forms, and stop damaging his children – the…