Dhaka, Aug 13 – Star Cineplex authorities have sought assistance from the government for its survival saying that it may get shut down forever without adequate aid and support from the government.
Month: August 2020
Food Crisis in Lebanon will Largely Affect Migrant Workers
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 2020 (IPS) – Migrant workers and refugees in Lebanon will “inevitably” suffer the most as food insecurity threatens the nation following last week’s blast.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris say Trump has left US in tatters
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have attacked “whining” President Donald Trump as an incompetent leader who has left the US “in tatters”.
COVID-19 Impact on International Migration, Remittances in Asia
This brief assesses the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on migrant workers, how reduced remittances will affect households and economies in Asia and the Pacific, and what policy makers can do to soften the blow.
Beirut Blast
By Chandra Muzaffar Four days after the Beirut Blast of 4th August 2020, the Lebanese president, Michel Aoun, has attempted to explain what caused the largest explosion since the end of the Second World War. He attributes it to either…
18 Young People Building a Stronger Future for Global Food
Danielle Nierenberg Today is International Youth Day, observed by the United Nations every August 12. This year, International Youth Day focuses on the theme of youth engagement for global action. Across the world, it’s often our youngest citizens who are…
71 Bangladeshis return home from Beirut
Dhaka, Aug 12 – A total of 71 Bangladesh citizens returned home from Beirut, Lebanon on Wednesday. A Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) aircraft, which handed over relief materials in Lebanon, repatriated the Bangladeshi nationals from Beirut.
Bangladesh HC resumes regular operation after 5 months
Dhaka, Aug 12 – The regular activities of the High Court division resumed on Wednesday after five months of suspension due to Covid-19 outbreak.
Environment Minister hospitalised with Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 12 – Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin has tested positive for coronavirus. The minister underwent Covid-19 test and received the test report on Wednesday, said Dipangkar Bor, senior information officer of the ministry.
Sinha murder: 7 including Four cops on remand
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 12 – A Cox’s Bazar court on Wednesday placed seven people, including four policemen, on a seven-day remand each in a case filed over the killing of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan.
Root has dilemmas as England goes for series-clinching win
A rare winning start to a test series isn’t stopping the questions from mounting up for England cricket captain Joe Root. Can Jos Buttler still be trusted as the wicketkeeper? How much has fast bowler Jimmy Anderson left in the…
Sri Lanka-Bangladesh series begins Oct 24
Dhaka — The wait is finally over for Bangladesh’s return to international cricket following the coronavirus interval as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday confirmed that the national cricket team will travel to Sri Lanka to play a three-match…
‘We don’t worry’: IPL’s Chennai expect Dhoni to play past 40
NEW DELHI – Indian Premier League favourites Chennai Super Kings expect former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to keep playing past his 40th birthday until at least 2022, the team’s chief executive said. Dhoni has not played a competitive game…
State Minister distribute cheques among insolvent athletes
DHAKA – State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell MP today for the first time distributed monthly sports allowance among the eighty five insolvent athletes through a programme held today at conference room of National Sports Council here.…
Cox’s Bazar OC withdrawn as suspected drug trader dies in custody
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 12 – Officer-in-charge of Cox’s Bazar Model Police Station Md Shahajahan Kabir was withdrawn as a suspected Yaba trader died in police custody early Tuesday.
Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted signal 3
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three following the influence of strong monsoon and steep pressure gradient over the North Bay.
Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer, it was revealed on Tuesday.
70pc Bangladeshi returnee migrants struggling to find jobs
Nearly 70 percent of surveyed migrants who returned to Bangladesh between February and June remained unemployed, according to a study covering 12 districts.
US-Bangla resuming Dhaka-KL-Dhaka flights from Aug16
US-Bangla Airlines is going to resume flights on the Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur-Dhaka route from August 16 after five months of suspension due to Covid-19.
Biden chooses Kamala Harris as running mate
Washington, AP/UNB, Aug 12 – Former vice-president Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, picked California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday.
Asia’s World Cup football qualifiers postponed
Asia’s upcoming qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup football have been postponed to next year because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Wednesday.
Flood situation improves further in Ganges basin
Rajshahi, Aug 12 : The overall flood situation continues to improve in the affected districts in Rajshahi division as onrush of hilly water from the upstream declined.
70pc returnee Bangladeshi migrants struggling for jobs: IOM
Dhaka, August 12 – Nearly 70 percent of surveyed migrants who returned to Bangladesh between February and June remained unemployed, according to a study covering 12 districts.
Stoppage of briefing on coronavirus situation unexpected
The decision of the Directorate General of Health Services not to hold briefings on the coronavirus situation from Wednesday cannot be a welcome move.
Refugees also hit by Beirut blast: Relief works continue
11 August 2020 – Dozens of refugees were among the victims of the deadly explosions at Beirut’s port a week ago that destroyed large areas of the Lebanese capital, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, reported on Tuesday.
Africa on the Run
Alan Stoga “Because there’s less external pressure on the continent now than there has ever been, we are beginning to see African countries coming together to figure out how they’re going to solve their problems.” —Carole Wainaina
Nearly 1.6 billion learners affected by COVID-19: says UN
Geneva, 11 Aug (Kanaga Raja) – The COVID-19 pandemic has created “the largest disruption of education systems in history”, affecting nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries, according to a United Nations report.
Bangladeshi youth wins international ICC award
Ashikur Rahman Young Bangladeshi graphic artist Muktadirul Islam Jafir is one of ten top designers to win a prestigious award from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
IBBL holds Business Development Confce of Corporate Branches
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized Business Development Conference of Corporate branches on a virtual platform on 10 August 2020, Monday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the conference as chief guest.
Ex-CJ Sinha money laundering case: Charge hearing Aug 13
Dhaka, Aug – 11 – A Dhaka court fixed August 13 for hearing on framing charges against former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others in a money laundering case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).