By Nayema Nusrat New York (IPS) – “When I think about Bangladesh, I think about everybody. Not everybody is enjoying Rabindranath and the great literature and culture that Bangladesh has. But I think everybody has got the right to have…
Year: 2020
Billionaires beware
By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram Sydney and Kualalumpur, Jan 7 2020 (IPS) – The latest November 2019 UBS/PwC Billionaires Report counted 2,101 billionaires globally, or 589 more than five years before. Earlier, Farhad Manjoo had seriously recommended, ‘Abolish…
On the brink of war?
By Chandra Muzaffar Are we on the brink of a Third World War? There are signs that demand that we ask this question. Three clusters of signs compel us to probe a question that could well determine the future of…
No direction to overcome crisis in PM’s speech: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 09 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that people have got upset over Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s address to the nation as it lacks any direction to overcome the country’s crisis.
At least 63 Canadians dead in Ukrainian plane crash in Iran
Toronto, AP/UNB, Jan 09 – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed his government will get answers after a Ukrainian passenger jet crashed, killing at least 63 Canadians, just minutes after taking off from Iran’s capital.
Australians on SE coast urged to flee as fire risk escalates
Tomerong, AP/UNB, Jan 09 – Residents in the path of wildfires razing southeast Australia were urged to evacuate on Thursday if they don’t intend to defend their homes as hot and windy conditions are forecast to escalate the danger over…
Onion prices start falling again, but not up to expectation
Dhaka, Jan 09 – Prices of onions have started to come down again in Dhaka kitchen markets. The prices decreased by Tk 10-20 per kg on Wednesday from the previous day, said shop keepers.
UPOV 1991: A threat to Asia’s seeds
Under the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), virtually all countries of the world must provide intellectual property rights on plant varieties.
Trump says Iran appears to be ‘standing down’ after strike
Washington, AP/UNB, Jan 08 – President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran appears to be “standing down” and no Americans or Iraqis were harmed in Iran’s missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.
Govt preparing to stage drama in city polls: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Jan 08 – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday said the government is preparing again to stage a drama to rig votes in the elections to two city corporations of Dhaka.
Oikyafront extends support to BNP mayoral candidates
Dhaka, Han 08 – Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday extended its support to BNP’s two mayoral candidates in the upcoming elections to Dhaka north and south city corporations billed for January 30.
DU teachers, students demand capital punishment for rapist
Dhaka, Jan 08 – Teachers and students of Dhaka University (DU) on Wednesday demanded that capital punishment be given to the rapist of a student of the university as demonstrations on the campus continued for the 3rd consecutive day.
New sanctions on Iran after base strike
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will immediately impose new sanctions on Iran in response to its missile attacks on military bases in Iraq that house American troops.
India wins 2nd T20 against Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Indore, India (AP/UNB) — India won the second Twenty 20 against Sri Lanka by seven wickets Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Khulna Tigers beat Warriors to return to winning streak
Dhaka – After losing two games in a row, Khulna Tigers poste their sixth win in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating Cumilla Warriors by 34 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, Khulna…
Samrat Sikder dominates in individual event
Dhaka – Bangladeshi golfer Mohammad Samrat Sikder topped the list in the individual event of the Mujib Borsho Cup Amateur Golf Tournament 2020 scoring two under par 70 after the first round matches at the Kurmitola Golf Course here on…
Police Cricket: Sherpur, Mymensingh win
Sherpur – Hosts Sherpur and Mymensingh District Police teams won their respective matches in the Mymensingh Police Range Cricket Tournament beating their rivals at local Police Lines ground on Wednesday. Sherpur District Police team beat Jamalpur District Police team by…
National Tchoukball: Chattogram District emerge champions
Dhaka – Chattogram District team clinched the 4th National Tchoukball Championship title beating Chapainawabganj District team by 46-33 goals in the final at the Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Wednesday. Jashore District team finished 3rd…
Chirkutt to celebrate 18 year journey
Culture Desk Chirkutt, one of the leading fusion bands of Bangladesh, has reached the milestone of 18 year journey this year.
Man who raped DU student is serial rapist, mugger: RAB
The man who raped a Dhaka University (DU) student in Kurmitola was a serial rapist and a mugger, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said.
Oikyafront extends support to BNP mayoral candidates
Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday extended its support to BNP’s two mayoral candidates in the upcoming elections to Dhaka north and south city corporations billed for January 30.
‘Ugly Betty’ creator dies
“Ugly Betty” creator Silvio Horta has been found dead in Miami, the show’s actresses said Tuesday.
44 dengue patients being treated at hospitals
Forty-four dengue patients, including 35 in the capital, are being treated at hospitals across the country.
‘We’re not here for a walk’, Zidane says of Super Cup
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his team is solely focused on lifting the Spanish Super Cup trophy ahead of this week’s revamped four-team competition taking place in Saudi Arabia.
ডা. সারওয়ার আলী ও তার পরিবারের সদস্যদের হত্যা চেষ্টার নিন্দা
অন্ধকারের অশুভ শক্তির বিরুদ্ধে সোচ্চার প্রতিরোধ গড়ে তোলার আহ্বান সমতা ভিত্তিক সমাজ প্রতিষ্ঠা ও অসাম্প্রদায়িক চিন্তার নীতিনিষ্ট ব্যক্তিত্ব, মুক্তিযুদ্ধের চেতনায় অগ্রসর বাংলাদেশ গড়ার সাহসী বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা, মুক্তিযুদ্ধ জাদুঘরের অন্যতম ট্রাস্টি, ছায়ানটের নির্বাহী সভাপতি ও সম্মিলিত সামাজিক আন্দোলনের অন্যতম প্রেসিডিয়াম সদস্য…
লেভেল প্লেয়িং ফিল্ড তৈরি করে সুষ্ঠু নির্বাচনের পথ পরিস্কার করতে হবে
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, লেভেল প্লেয়িং ফিল্ড তৈরি করে সুষ্ঠু নির্বাচনের পথ পরিস্কার করতে হবে। তিনি বলেন, প্রশ্নবিদ্য নির্বাচনের চেষ্টা করলে কারো জন্যই সুখকর হবে না।
সরকার স্বাধীনতা সার্বভেীমত্বকে ধ্বংস করতে চায় – সেলিমা রহমান
লেবার পার্টির নাগরিক সমাবেশে সরকারের সমালোচনা করে বেগম সেলিমা রহমান বলেন, সরকার বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা সার্বভেমত্বকে ধ্বংস করে দিতে চাচ্ছে। এই অবৈধ সরকারকে যদি দমন করতে হয়, তার একমাত্র পথ হচ্ছে রাজপথের আন্দোলন। তাই ফেলানী হত্যা দিবসে আমরা শপথ করি সমস্ত…
RU join Mujib Barsha Celebration Countdown
Rajshahi, Jan 07 – The University of Rajshahi has joined the count-down of the upcoming mega event in the history of Bangladesh the Mujib Barsha Celebration.
Police Fail to Protect Students in India: HRW
Government Supporters Go On 3-Hour Rampage at University in Delhi New York – Police in India failed to intervene when alleged supporters of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assaulted university students in Delhi on January 5, 2020, Human Rights…
Be ready for a smooth ride
Sudhirendar Sharma In recent times mention of ubiquitous traffic jams often kick-start most civic conversations, and sadly end-up at just that. Lest you missed out, the inconclusive deliberations leave a trail of repetitive accusations on urban planners and traffic regulators.…