Although women in Bangladesh are making huge strides in different socio-economic fronts, working women in Dhaka and other big cities continue to struggle for the lack of safe accommodation facilities.
Month: February 2020
War crimes convict Abdus Subhan dies at Dhaka hospital
War criminal Jamaat-e-Islami leader Maulana Abdus Subhan died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Friday noon.
Court is legal authority to grant Khaleda’s bail: Quader
DHAKA, Feb 14, 2020 (BSS) – Urging the BNP to shun negative politics, Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the court is the legal authority to grant the bail plea of Begum…
Virus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
China on Friday reported another sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new virus, as the death toll neared 1,400.
Gayle King accepts Snoop Dogg’s apology for rant over Kobe
Gayle King says she accepts Snoop Dogg’s apology, and the CBS anchor says she’s sorry that her interview last week added to the pain of people grieving over Kobe Bryant’s death.
7 collect BNP forms to contest by-polls in 3 JS seats
Seven aspirants have bought BNP’s nomination forms to contest the upcoming by-polls to three parliamentary seats in Dhaka, Bagerhat and Gaibandha.
Freedom of media needed for equity-based society: Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said the freedom of media is needed to build an equity-based society in the country.
Five drown as boat capsizes in Kaptai Lake
Five people, including three women, drowned as a boat capsized in Kaptai Lake in the district on Friday.
20 plant-forward chefs loving vegetables this Valentine’s Day
Danielle Nierenberg Valentine’s Day can be a time to celebrate all kinds of love and friendship. As many eaters around the world gear up to prepare a special meal to celebrate the holiday and share with loved ones, many are…
Female genital mutilation: Not just an emotional, health issue
By Samira Sadeque UN, Feb 13 2020 (IPS) – When society doesn’t act to prevent Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) it has a massive economic cost — over $1 billion — on communities globally. And while the practice is starting to…
Ganaforum demands immediate release of Khaleda from jail
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Dr Kamal Hossain led Ganaforum on Thursday demanded the immediate release of ailing BNP chairperson and former premier Khaleda Zia on humanitarian ground.
Valentine’s Day, Pahela Falgun coincide; add new flavour
People are set to witness a more colourful and joyous day on Friday as this year both Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on the weekend. The festival-loving Bangladeshi people are ready…
Manufacture of Passive Core Flooding System for Rooppur NPP
Manufacture of the first body parts of hydro accumulators for passive core flooding system intended for Unit 2 of Rooppur NPP in Bangladesh has been completed. Petrozavodsk Branch of “AEM-Technology” (concern of Atomenergomash, the machine-building division of Russia’s State Corporation…
পশ্চিমা নোংরা সংস্কৃতি যুবসমাজকে গ্রাস করে ফেলেছে -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, মানুষের নৈতিকতা ও মানবিক মূল্যবোধ চরম বিপর্যয়ের মুখে। রাষ্ট্রীয়ভাবে ইসলাম প্রতিষ্ঠিত না থাকলে দেশের সার্বিক পরিস্থিতি যে কোন পর্যায়ে জাতিকে নিয়ে যায়, তা বলা বাহুল্য। নৈতিকতা বিবর্জিত…
Pharmacy selling genuine quality medicines opens in city
The opening of a new pharmacy dedicated to enriching the lives of the poor and selling only genuine quality medicines is good news in any part of the world.
IBBL Dhaka North & Sylhet Zone holds Agent Banking Conference
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, Dhaka North and Sylhet Zones organized Business Development Conference of Agent Banking and workshop on Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism on 13 February 2020, Thursday at a local Convention Hall in Dhaka.…
Two-day ‘Basanta Baran’ programme begins at RU
Rajshahi, Feb 13 – A two-day ‘Basanta Baran’ programme has started at the Fine Arts faculty of Rajshahi University. Member of Parliament from Rajshahi-1 Omor Faruk Chowdhury inaugurated the programme at the ‘Muktomonch’ of the faculty.
Continental Group, TZ Fashion reach semifinal
Chattogram – Continental Group and TZ Fashion reached to the semifinals of the Clifton Group T10 Corporate Cricket that began at the Chattogram Divisional Women’s Krira Complex here on Thursday. President of Chattogram Press Club and Vice President of Chattogram…
Bashundhara Kings earn 1-0 win over Uttar Baridhara
Dhaka– Defending champions Bashundhara Kings managed a hard-fought 1-0 goal victory over newcomers Uttar Baridhara Club in the opening match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at their home venue at Sheikh Kamal Stadium in Nilphamari on Thursday. After a…
Chattogram Abahani beat Sheikh Jamal DC 2-0
Dhaka– Chattogram Abahani Limited made a good start in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating former champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 2-0 goals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday. After a barren first half, Chinedu Matthew…
Soumya takes break from action to tie the knot
Dhaka – Bangladesh star cricketer Soumya Sarkar has taken a break from the national team duty for the home series against Zimbabwe starting on February 22 with a one-off Test to tie the knot. Soumya shared an image of himself…
112 UN listed companies in Israeli settlements have HR tones
GENEVA (12 February) – The UN Human Rights Office on Wednesday issued a report on business enterprises involved in certain activities relating to settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in response to a specific request by the UN Human Rights…
ARBOVIRUS’s new video ‘Ami Amari Moto’ release Thursday
Bangladeshi rock band ARBOVIRUS are releasing their latest music video, ‘Ami Amari Moto’, on Thursday, February 13 – marking the occasion of Valentine’s Day.
Embassy tells Bangladeshi businesses to have faith in China
China has called on Chittagong Customs to provide efficient customs clearance facilitation for imports from China and ensuring safety of export inspection and quarantine of goods to promote bilateral trade in this “emergency” period.
UN launches world’s biggest opinion survey on climate change
Celebrities and youth activists on Thursday met with UN officials, governments and civil society to launch Mission 1.5, a campaign that aims to bridge the gap between people and governments on ambitious climate action.
Defeat evil forces to guard public security: PM to Ansar-VDP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to work with honesty, courage and integrity to defeat evil forces to ensure public security.
The minimum wage in Germany five years on
When the minimum wage was introduced in Germany in 2015, there were febrile forecasts of huge job losses. These have proved minimal—while incomes and consumption have benefited.
Defeat evil forces to ensure public security: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to work with honesty, courage and integrity to defeat evil forces to ensure public security.
Actress Rose McGowan blasts Natalie Portman Oscars cape
US actress and #MeToo activist Rose McGowan has dismissed as a “fraud” Natalie Portman’s Oscar dress embroidered with the names of female filmmakers overlooked for best director nominations.
Hill Cutting: CDA contractor fined Tk 5.23cr
The Department of Environment (DoE) on Wednesday fined a construction firm of the Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) Tk 5.23 crore for illegally cutting hills during construction of a road.