A fire broke out at Bihari Potti on Babar road in the city’s Mohammadpur area on Tuesday.
Month: November 2020
ZEE5 Global launches OTT content fest for filmmakers
In line with its vision of bringing the best of entertainment content across languages to the fore for audiences across the globe and encouraging local talent across countries, ZEE5 Global, the largest OTT platform for South Asian content, on Monday…
Held on Digital Security Act Photojournalist Kajol gets bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted bail to photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).
St Martin’s islanders angry, reeling with COVID sans support
The residents of Saint Martin’s island located in the southernmost part of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal are deprived of basic rights due to the negligence of the administration in providing them with access to basic necessities.
2 Bangladeshi women named in BBC 100 Women 2020 list
Two Bangladeshi women are named in the list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020 revealed by the BBC. Rina Akter, a former sex worker, and Rima Sultana Rimu, a teacher, are the two Bangladeshi…
Developed countries continue to block TRIPS waiver proposal
Geneva, 23 Nov (D. Ravi Kanth) — As the global pressure grows by the day for a waiver to suspend various provisions of the WTO’s TRIPS Agreement in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States, the European Union, Japan, and…
Co2 levels hit new record; COVID impact ‘a tiny blip’: WMO
24 November 2020 – Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere hit a new record of 410.5 parts per million in 2019, and are expected to keep rising this year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in its annual…
Farmers will (again) feed the world
By Danielle Nierenberg NEW YORK, Nov 23 2020 (IPS) – Wealthier countries struggling to contain the widening COVID-19 pandemic amid protests over lockdowns and restrictions risk ignoring an even greater danger out there – a looming global food emergency.
From pol prisoner to HR Champion – The Wai Wai Nu Story
By Mariya Salim NEW DELHI, India, Nov 23 2020 (IPS) – Instead of being cowed by her seven-year imprisonment, Wai Wai Nu, emerged stronger and more determined to fight for the rights of all people, including the Rohingya in her…
Trump accepts transition to Biden must begin
Donald Trump has accepted a formal US transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office. The president said the federal agency overseeing the handover must “do what needs to be done”, even as he vowed to keep contesting…
আইএবি সুন্নাহ বিসর্জন দিয়ে ক্ষমতার ভাগবাটোয়ারায় বিশ্বাসী নয়
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের নায়েবে আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ ফয়জুল করীম শায়খে চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ রূহানিয়াত ও জিহাদের সমন্বয়ে পরিচালিত হওয়ায় কখনো লাইনচ্যুত হয়নি। সাহাবায়ে কেরামের ন্যায় ত্যাগ ও কুরবানীর দৃস্টান্ত স্থাপনে অনন্য নজির স্থাপন করেছে।
“নারী নির্যাতনের বিরুদ্ধে আন্তর্জাতিক প্রতিবাদ দিবস”-২০২০ উদযাপন
‘নারী নির্যাতনের বিরুদ্ধে আন্তর্জাতিক প্রতিবাদ দিবস’ উপলক্ষে আগামী বুধবার, ১০ অগ্রহায়ণ ১৪২৭/ ২৫ নভেম্বর ২০২০, প্রজন্মান্তরে নারীবাদী মৈত্রী’র ব্যানারে ‘মুক্তির মিছিল’ শীর্ষক একটি ঝটিকা প্রতিবাদসহ মশাল মিছিলের আয়োজন করা হয়েছে।
Oxford vaccine, GoB signed a deal for, shows 90% effective
Ap/UNB, Nov 23 – Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to…
Gayeshwar pushes for unity of journalists for common good
Dhaka, Nov 23 – BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Monday said journalists in Bangladesh are being subjected to repression and suppression only because of division and conflict among them.
No relocation of Dhaka’s stray dogs for now: Attorney Gen
Dhaka, Nov 23 – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has no plan to remove stray dogs for now. And no dogs will be relocated without consulting the ministry concerned and petitioners. Attorney General AM Amin Uddin said this to the…
BNP’s nomination papers for municipal polls from Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 23 – BNP will formally start the distribution of its nomination papers from tomorrow (Tuesday) to those who want to contest the upcoming first phase of elections to 25 municipalities with the party’s election symbol ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
Bangladesh reports 2419 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
Bangladesh reported 2,419 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours until Monday, pushing up the total tally to 449,760.
Mobile courts fine 90 men for not wearing mask in Chandpur
As part of the government directive to strengthen the mobile court operation and enforce laws to ensure use of mask, the local administration in Chandpur has conducted separate drives and fined 90 people for not wearing masks.
Private US-Bangla adds two new ATR 72-600s to its fleet
US-Bangla Airlines, a privately owned Bangladeshi airline, has added two brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet.
Tamim keeps faith on young players to stun favourite Khulna
DHAKA— Fortune Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal, urged his young brigade to come all guns blazing against red-hot favourtie Gemcon Khulna in the first game of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The match starts…
ACC confiscates Taka 1bn wealth of ex-JL leader Anisur
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday confiscated expelled Juba League office secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman’s assets worth Tk 100 crore.
Saifuddin sidelined for one week with ankle injury
DHAKA —Minister Group Rajshahi’s key player Mohammad Saifuddin was sidelined for a week and as a result he will not be able to play the first three matches of the side in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup. “Saifuddin was given a…
UNICEF plans to deliver about 2bn doses of COVID-19 vaccines
UNICEF is working with major global airlines and freight providers to step up efforts to deliver close to 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021 to over 92 countries around the world as soon as vaccines become available.
BCB mourns death of eminent footballer Badal Roy
DHAKA— Former national star footballer of the Eighties, national sports award winner Badal Roy passed away on Sunday afternoon while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. “The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is deeply saddened at the death of legendary…
Fire Four injured as fire breaks out at Khulna Jute mill
At least four people sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out in Jaman Jute Mill Corporation in Digholia of Khulna on Sunday.
Shakib returns to cricket tomorrow, ending a year-long hiatus
DHAKA — Ending a year long hiatus, ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally returns to competitive cricket tomorrow (Tuesday) with the match between Gemcon Khulna and Fortune Barishal in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Gemcon…
New Zealand leader Ardern offers virus know-how to Joe Biden
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday became the latest world leader to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his election victory, saying she offered to share her nation’s expertise on dealing with the coronavirus.
Badal Roy’s funeral held
DHAKA – Bangladesh Football Federation’s (BFFs) former vice president Badal Roy’s funeral was held at Sabujbag’s ‘Kali Mandir Shoshan ghat’ in the city, said a BFF press release today. Badal, the national awardees, former director of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and…
Inauguration of 5KW vertical wind turbine ’Onuva’ at BUP
Dhaka, 23 November 2020: The inaugural ceremony of 5KW Vertical Wind Turbine ‘ONUVA’ was held at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) on 23 November 2020 at the western side of BUP Plaza. Vertical Wind Turbine ‘ONUVA’ is a step towards…
A better world with more democracy at work
by Stan De Spiegelaere and Sigurt Vitols on 23rd November 2020 For democracy to work well requires democracy in the workplace. ‘You know what? Our whole education is a lie. We learned how to be critical citizens for years, develop…