Describing rapists as ‘beasts’, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the government has to induct the death sentence in the relevant law to save girls from these beasts.
Year: 2020
Ekushey Padak winning writer Rashid Haider dies
Ekushey Padak winning writer Rashid Haider died due to old age complications in the city on Tuesday. He was 80.
Evaly signs deal with Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort
Customers of popular local E-commerce platform ‘Evaly’ will be able to enjoy special offers at five-star Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort and Spa in Cox’s Bazar.
Sixth edition of Dhaka Int’l Folk Fest cancelled for Covid
This year’s edition of the annual Dhaka International Folk Fest (DIFF), an internationally acclaimed three-day music festival dedicated to South Asian and global folk music, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 220 deaths, 1,537 new cases
Coronavirus caseload in Bangladesh stood at 381,275 on Tuesday with the detection of 1,537 new cases in 24 hours until morning.
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi hospitalised after heart attack
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi was admitted to Labaid Specialized Hospital in the capital on Tuesday as he suffered a heart attack.
Chittagong girl gang-raped at hotel
Amid countrywide strong protests against the deeply disturbing rape and violence against women, a teenager girl has reportedly been gang- raped at a residential hotel in Sitakundu upazila.
‘Staggering’ rise in climate emergencies in last 20 years
12 October – The first 20 years of this century have seen a “staggering” rise in climate disasters, UN researchers said on Monday, while also maintaining that “almost all nations” have failed to prevent a “wave of death and illness”…
Provide ‘decisive leadership’ on climate action: UN chief
12 October – With nations striving to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impacts, efforts must focus on decarbonizing the global economy and building a more inclusive and resilient future, the UN Secretary-General said on Monday.
IBBL Dhaka Central Zone holds webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Dhaka Central Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 10 October 2020, Saturday. Syed Abu Asad, Director of the bank addressed the program as chief guest. Muhammad Qaisar Ali,…
Mahmudullah XI faces off Tamim XI to bounce back in winning way
DHAKA —In a bid to bounce back from the losing way, Mahmudullah XI will take on Tamim XI in the second match of the BCB President’s Cup tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The match which starts at…
BCB rules out possibility of BPL this year
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ruled out any possibility of hosting the popular event Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) due to the situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic. The cash-rich tournament was scheduled to be held in November-December this year…
Razib finishes 5th in Annual Chicago Open, online chess
DHAKA – Grandmaster Enamul Hossain Razib finished the fifth position in the open section of the 29th Annual Chicago Open, online chess that concluded today. Grandmaster Razib earned five points out of seven games and tied for third place with…
We’re grateful to Bangabandhu: Salahuddin
DHAKA – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin today said they are grateful to Bangabandhu because he made the country independent. “We are full elected committee today come here to pay homage to Bangabandhu … today we have…
BCB to run five-team T20 tournament
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will run a five-team T20 tournament at its own expense if they are unable to find a corporate body to buy the team, said BCB president Nazmul Hassan Papon. The tournament is set to start…
Tamim in awkward situation with his namesake Tanzid Tamim
DHAKA —Bangladesh one-day cricket skipper Tamim Iqbal was left in an awkward situation with his namesake Tanzid Hasan Tamim, the member of World Champions Bangladesh Under-19 team. Tanzid Tamim was included in the Tamim Iqbal-led Tamim XI for the BCB…
Case filed over man’s death ‘in Sylhet police custody’
The family of a man, who was allegedly killed in police custody in Sylhet, filed case early Monday.
Anti-rape protest continues at Dhaka’s Shahbagh
Protest against the recent rapes and violence against women rolled into the eighth day in Dhaka.
Dhaka North mayor Atiq, wife test positive for Covid-19
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam and his wife Dr. Shaila Shagufta Islam have been infected with Covid-19.
‘Go to the gallows if you rape’; Dhaka approves draft law
Amid widespread protests against the growing incidents of rape in the country, the government has planned to enact a law with a provision of death penalty as the highest punishment for the heinous crime.
2 Americans win Nobel prize in economics for auction theory
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson won the Nobel Prize in economics on Monday for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats,” reports AP.
2 suspects remanded over DU student ‘rape’
Two suspects were remanded to police custody on Monday for allegedly raping a Dhaka University student.
Papia, her husband get 27 yrs jail in arms case
A Dhaka court here on Monday sentenced expelled Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman Sumon to 27 years imprisonment each to in an arms case.
Law Minister’s promise to toughen anti-rape law a hoax: BNP
Dhaka, Oct 11 – BNP on Sunday said the Law Minister’s remark on making death sentence the highest punishment for committing rape is mere an eyewash to weaken the countrywide movement against sexual harassment.
China concerned at delay in repatriation of Rohingyas
Dhaka, Oct 11 – Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Sunday expressed concern as the repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State has not started yet. He shared his concern during his meeting with Foreign…
শুধু ধর্ষণ নয়, জেনা-ব্যাভিচারেরও শাস্তি কার্যকর করতে হবে
এই মুহূর্তে গোটা দেশে ধর্ষণ এক ভয়ংকর মহামারির রূপ ধারণ করেছে। এক শ্রেণীর কুলাঙ্গারেরা মা-বোনদের ইজ্জত-সম্ভ্রম প্রতিনিয়ত লুটে নিচ্ছে। এই কুলাঙ্গারদের দলীয় কোন পরিচয় থাকতে পারেনা। তারা মানবতার শত্রু।
ধর্মীয় সভা ওয়াজ মাহফিল দীর্ঘদিন বন্ধ থাকায় ধর্ষণ বেড়ে গেছে
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ বলেছেন, ধর্ষক ও দুর্নীতিবাজদের শরীয়াহ আইনে বিচার করলে দেশে ধর্ষণ ও নারী নির্যাতন থাকবে না। মানুষের মধ্যে মানবিক মূল্যবোধ না থাকায় আল্লাহবিমুখ হয়ে বিপথগামী হচ্ছে। মানবিক মূল্যবোধ জাগ্রত করতে হলে শিক্ষার…
RENERA will develop energy storage business of Rosatom
Moscow, 11 October 2020 –Rosatom has completed the incorporation of the nuclear industry integrator company for energy storage business development. RENERA is incorporated on the basis of Cathode Materials LLC, an enterprise of TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom.
IBBL Cumilla Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Cumilla Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar on `Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector` on 10 October 2020, Saturday.
Anti-rape protests rage for 6th day in Dhaka City
Protests against the growing incidents of rape, sexual harassment and violence against women are continuing in different parts of the city for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday.