by Nupur Roopa on 25 February 2020• The house sparrow was declared Delhi’s state bird in 2012. • Though facing multiple threats, the sparrow is categorized as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List — a species evaluated as not…
Month: February 2020
Tanzania investigative journalist pays heavily for freedom
By Isaiah Esipisu KAMPALA, Feb 25 2020 (IPS) – After six months in prison, Tanzanian investigative journalist Erick Kabendera has finally been released at a cost of $118,000.
Delhi clashes: Thirteen killed as Hindu and Muslim groups clash
Thirteen people have been killed in Delhi in the deadliest violence the Indian capital has seen in decades. The clashes first broke out on Sunday, between protesters in favour of a controversial new Indian citizenship law and those against it.
South Zone emerge champions for fifth time beating East Zone
Chattogram – BCB South Zone emerged champions for fifth time making a record in the country’s first class cricket, Bangadesh Cricket League (BCL), beating Islami Bank East Zone by 105 runs in the final on the 4th day at the…
Final round of Bangabandhu School Hockey begins on Wednesday
Dhaka –The final round of the Bangabandhu First Security Islami Bank National School Hockey Tournament will begin at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Wednesday. Mymensingh Police Lines School will face Rangpur Shishu Niketan School in the opening match…
National Football camp to be held in Dhaka, Sylhet
Dhaka – The training camp of Bangladesh National Football team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup and Asia Cup Qualifiers against Afghanistan, will be held in Dhaka and Sylhet. FIFA World Cup and Asia Cup Qualifiers are scheduled to be…
BPL: Kings share top slot beating Brothers 3-2
Dhaka – Defending champions Bashundhara Kings shared the top slot in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football with a 3-2 goals victory over Brothers Union Club at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday. After the day’s match, big…
Anti-graft body ACC under ruling party influence, says TIB
The Anti-Corruption Commission is influenced by the ruling party as it is soft to its politicians, according to a research conducted by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
Michael Jordan’s poignant Kobe tribute: ‘A piece of me died’
Michael Jordan says he didn’t see Kobe Bryant as his rival for the mythical honor of being recognized as the best basketball player ever.
BD takes up Perspective Plan to implement Vision 2041
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday approved the country’s 2nd Perspective Plan 2021-2041, aiming to make Bangladesh a higher-income and developed country by 2041.
Enamul, Rupon’s house raid find: cash Tk 265mn, FDR Tk 51mn
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive recovered Tk 26.55 crore in cash, FDRs worth Tk 5.15 crore and different foreign currencies from a house of former Awami League leader Enamul and his brother Rupon in the city’s…
BNP to go for retrial of BDR carnage if returns to power
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said their party, if returns to power, will take steps for the retrial of the 2009-Pilkhana BDR carnage through a fair investigation.
Apex BD chamber FBCCI welcomes lending rate cut
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Tuesday welcomed the move by the central bank to set a maximum 9 percent interest rate on all loan products except credit cards.
World’s oldest man dies at 112
A Japanese man who received his certificate as the world’s oldest man with a raised fist and big smiles earlier this month has died at 112.
11th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage Tuesday
The 11th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at Pilkhana BDR Headquarters in the capital is being observed on Tuesday.
Kajol shares intriguing trailer of debut short film
Bollywood star Kajol has shared the trailer of her upcoming short film Devi and it teases audiences with the concept of the much-talked about film.
Sumaya’s book on architecture ‘Archiformance’ launched
Culture Desk Sumaya Islam, principal architect of CREATO Design Research Lab and filmmaker, recently launched a book titled “Archiformance” at a cafe in the capital.
Trembling Mars gives up more seismic secrets
Mars is a constantly tremoring “living” body, researchers said Monday as they unveiled measurements of seismic activity on the red planet showing similar tremble rates to Earth or the Moon.
Bangladesh crushes Zimbabwe in one-off Test
Sports Desk Mushfiqur Rahim’s classical double century was complemented by Nayeem Hasan’s five-for as Bangladesh ended its six-match losing streak, crushing Zimbabwe by an innings and 106-run margin at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Huge quantities of cash, gold found at AL leaders’ house
Dhaka, Feb 25 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive recovered huge cash and gold ornaments from the house of Enamul and his brother Rupon , two Awami League leaders, in the city’s Wari area early Tuesday.
7 killed in New Delhi protests ahead of Trump’s visit
Delhi, AP/UNB, Feb 25 – At least seven people, including a police officer, were killed and dozens were injured in clashes between hundreds of supporters and opponents of a new citizenship law in India that provides fast-track naturalization for some…
Private debt both cause and consequence of rights violations
Geneva, 21 Feb (Kanaga Raja) — High individual and household debt, which accounts for a significant portion of private debt in most countries, has been associated with inequality, macroeconomic instability, unsustainable sovereign debt and financial crises.
Biodiversity fundamental for global food systems, uplift
24 February 2020 – Because the production of everything we eat transforms the environment, the United Nations agriculture chief told a high-level UN meeting on biodiversity that careful discussions are needed to decide on the scale of acceptable transformations.
Weinstein accusers welcome rape, sexual assault conviction
Accusers of Harvey Weinstein have welcomed the guilty verdicts in the rape and sexual assault case against the former Hollywood mogul.
Why Digital Security Act sections 25, 31 not be illegal: HC
Dhaka, Feb 24 – The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain why sections 25 and 31 of the Digital Security Act 2018 which involved publishing the false or intimidating information, and crimes and penalty…
Website launched in USA to secure release of Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, Feb 24 – A website titled khaledakebachao.com has recently been opened by some expatriate Bangladeshis in the USA in a bit to press home the demand to release BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.
বিহারীদের ঝুলন্ত সমস্যা সমাধানে গণমাধ্যমকে এগিয়ে আসার আহ্বান
৪৯ বছর ধরে ৮ ফুট ও ১০ ফুটের রুমে অমানবিক জীবনযাপনকারী উর্দুভাষীদের ঝুলন্ত সমস্যা সমাধান হয়নি। এ সমস্যা সমাধানে দেশের গণমাধ্যম ও আন্তর্জাতিক সংস্থাগুলোকে এগিয়ে আসার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন বিহারি নেতৃবৃন্দ।
নিউইয়র্কে স্বাধীন জনগণতান্ত্রিক পূর্ববাংলা ঘোষণা দিবস পালিত
১৯৭০ সনের ২২ ফেবধুয়ারী ইতিহাসের বাতিঘর নিউইয়র্ক (ইউএনএ): ১৯৭০ সনের ২২ ফেবধুয়ারী স্বাধীন জনগণ পূর্ববাংলা ঘোষনা দিবস’ পালন উপলক্ষে নিউইয়র্কের জ্যাকসন হাইটসে প্রবাসী বাংলাদেশী সমাজের উদ্যোগে এক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে। সভায় সভাপতিত্ব করেন সংগঠনের সদস ̈ সচিব মোহাম্মদ হোসেন…
Comilla University Arts and Humanities Faculty gets New Dean
Comilla, Feb 24 – The authorities of Comilla University (CoU) in Cumilla on Sunday appointed professor Dr. M M Shariful Karim of English Department as the new dean of Arts and Humanities Faculty of the university. CoU vice-chancellor professor Dr…
Zimbabwe lose early wickets after Mushfiqur heroics
Dhaka — After Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque helped the Tigers to post the highest Test total at home and secure a lead of 295 runs, Zimbabwe lost two wickets in the first over of their second innings to Nayeem…