The European Central Bank (ECB) is under pressure to follow the US Federal Reserve and cut interest rates when it meets on Thursday, economists said.
Day: March 7, 2020
First set of steam generator vessels for Rooppur NPP soon
A set of four steam Generator Vessels for unit-1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project are being manufactured at Volgodonsk Branch of AEM-Technology in Russia. The first steam generator will be ready soon for installation of primary circuit header. The other…
Strong children, strong democracy
by Heinz Sünker on 3rd March 2020 Educational research models children as autonomous actors. Education policy, notably in Germany, still, however, aims to guide innate capacities into adulthood.
Curiously, for once everything about it is French!
Sudhirendar Sharma I have come to realize that my connection with the French goes beyond the gust of wind and the burst of fire, the proverbial reference to the deadly Mirage and the destructive Rafale. Perhaps, fashion and wines have…
Multan saved by rain and extends PSL lead to 2 points
Lahore, Pakistan (AP/UNB) — Multan Sultans were saved by the rain against Karachi Kings and extended their lead in the Pakistan Super League to two points on Friday. Multan, which had won its three previous home games in Lahore, was…
Davis Cup: Australia beats Brazil 3-1 to qualify for finals
Adelaide (AP/UNB) — Australia has advanced to the Davis Cup Finals in November with a tight 3-1 win over Brazil on hard courts at the Memorial Drive tennis center on Saturday. John Millman beat Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro 6-7, (6), 7-6…
BPL Football: Mohammedan SC beat Bashundhara Kings
Cumilla – Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club made a big upset in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating holders Bashundhara Kings by 1-0 goal on Saturday. The game was played at Mohammedan’s new home venue outside Dhaka – Shaheed Dhirendranath…
Six teams for 2nd round of Bangabandhu School Hockey finalized
Dhaka – Six teams for the 2nd round of the Bangabandhu First Security Islami Bank National School Hockey Tournament were finalized on Saturday at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here. The six qualified teams are: Faridpur Police Lines High School,…
Bangabandhu Sports Championship begins here on Saturday
Dhaka – The Bangabandhu Inter-University Sports Championship, a multi- sports event, ceremonially began through a marathon race at Hatirjheel area in the capital on Saturday. Al Amin of Jashore University of Science and Technology clinched the boys’ marathon gold medal…
Prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein deserves a harsh sentence
Harvey Weinstein deserves a harsh sentence for having “trapped women into his exclusive control” so he could sexually assault them in a cycle of abuse going back to the 1970s, prosecutors told a judge in a filing on Friday.
COVID-19 to have significant economic impact on Asia: ADB
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will have a significant impact on developing Asian economies through numerous channels, including sharp declines in domestic demand, lower tourism and business travel, trade and production linkages, supply disruptions, and health effects, according to…
Facebook shuts London, Singapore offices after coronavirus case
LONDON, March 7, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Facebook said Friday it was shutting its London office and part of its Singapore base for “deep cleaning” after an employee in the Asian city state was diagnosed with coronavirus.
‘Quality, compliance factors boosts Bangladesh exports to US’
DHAKA, March 7, 2020 (BSS) – The top US trade official for South and Central Asia has said Bangladeshi readymade garments (RMG) in the United States expanded their market in recent years, attributing the development to improved product quality and…
With Khaleda in jail Mujib Borsho can’t be successful: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the celebrations of ‘Mujib Year’ will not be successful keeping Khaleda Zia in jail.
Family wants Khaleda’s release on humanitarian ground
Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam on Saturday urged the government to release the BNP chairperson on humanitarian ground as she is sick.
Padma boats capsize death toll climbs to 3
The bodies of two people who went missing after two boats capsized in the Padma River on Friday was recovered on Saturday, raising the death toll from the incidents to three.
Kajol’s short film Devi accused of plagiarism
Priyanka Banerjee’s short film Devi, featuring an ensemble cast including Kajol, Neha Dhupia, and Shruti Haasan, is in hot water after a filmmaking student levelled allegations of plagiarism against it.
‘Holudboni’ releases in two cinemas
Culture Desk Most anticipated feature film ‘Holudboni’ has been released on March 6 at two cineplexes namely Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas. The film is a joint venture production of Bangladesh and India.
2 siblings found slaughtered in Dhaka; Mother burnt
Crime Reporter Police on Saturday morning recovered the slaughtered bodies of two siblings from a house in Dhaka’s Khilgaon area.
Kuwait suspends flights to, from Bangladesh, 6 other countries
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait on Saturday suspended all flights to and from seven countries including Bangladesh amid coronavirus fear.
Zemcon Cup Golf Tournament ends in Rangpur
The ninth three-day “Gemcon Cup Golf Tournament- 2020” ended through a colourful ceremony on Rangpur Golf and Country Club (RGCC) ground in the city on Friday night.
Historic March 7 Saturday
Dhaka, March 7 – The historic March 7, a memorable day in the history of Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, is being observed across the country on Saturday in a befitting manner.
Video: I am generation equality: Realizing women’s rights
Mar 6 2020 (IPS) – The narrative surrounding women’s rights in 2020 carries much hope and possibility. This year’s International Women’s Day, bearing the theme “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights,” falls on the celebration’s 110th anniversary.
ভারতের সাম্প্রদায়িক দাঙ্গার ঘটনায় বাংলাদেশের সাম্যবাদী দল উদ্বিগ্ন
ভারতের সাম্প্রতিক ঘটে যাওয়া সাম্প্রদায়িক দাঙ্গার ঘটনায় বিশ্ববাসীর সাথে আমরাও উদ্বিগ্ন। নিরীহ মুসলিম নারী পুরুষ ও শিশুদের উপর অমানবিক নির্যাতন, খুন, পাশবিক অত্যাচার এবং তাদের ঘরবাড়ী দোকানপাট সহ মসজিদ জালিয়ে দেয়া একবিংশ শতাব্দির এক ন্যক্কারজনক ঘটনা ।
Interview: Libya’s chaos explained
Civilians Bear the Brunt of Renewed Fighting Hanan Salah Senior Libya Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division Amy Braunschweiger Senior Web Communications Manager Extensive fighting in Libya re-ignited last April when an armed group based in eastern Libya launched…
Azelio inaugurates its renewable energy storage in Morocco
Azelio has completed the installation of its renewable energy storage with 24h clean power production at Noor Ouarzazate solar complex in Morocco. An inauguration ceremony was held on March 5, 2020 together with the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen)…
2020: Bangladesh celebrates three New Years
Sir Frank Peters 2020 will be a year full of fun, celebrations, and joyful activities. It will be written in the annals of history, as the year Bengalis celebrated not one, not two, but three New Years! Yes, three! It…
How have women’s legal rights evolved over the last 50 years?
Tea Trumbic Today, women have just three-quarters of the legal rights of men. In 1970, it was less than half. The Women, Business and the Law 2020 report presented results from our recent effort to document how laws have changed…
Islamic University student beaten up on Rajshahi University campus
Rajshahi, March 06 – An Islamic University (IU) student faced hijacking and beating at Rajshahi University campus allegedly by Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL) activists on Thursday night.