In the 18 August 2020 edition of the online newspaper, The Daily Star, it was reported that at least 255 Bangladeshi migrant workers who have completed their quarantine for COVID-19 after their deportation from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, are now…
Year: 2020
Aug 21 attack was imposible sans BNP-Jamaat govt patronage
Dhaka, Aug 21 – Recalling the barbaric carnage, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said it was not possible to carry out an attack like that of August 21, 2004 had there been no direct patronage from the then BNP-Jamaat…
Call Rohingya persecution genocide: Rights, faith groups
This week, Refugees International welcomed two important demonstrations of support for our campaign to urge Secretary Pompeo to call Myanmar’s crimes against the Rohingya genocide: one from a group of prominent legal and human rights experts and the second from…
I Came to Qatar to Pursue My Dreams, But it’s a Nightmare
By A Kenyan Migrant Worker DOHA, Aug 19 2020 (IPS) – Like thousands of migrant workers from Africa and Asia, I am finally in the land of my dreams, Qatar. I knew working here would be tough, but I thought…
Iran nuclear deal: European nations ‘siding with ayatollahs’ – Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused European allies of “siding with the ayatollahs” after they said the US could not reimpose sanctions on Iran.
Faith Groups – Ask US Govt call Rohingya repression Genocide
“Refugees International welcomes a powerful letter from a group of faith-based organizations to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to publicly declare that the Myanmar military committed genocide against the Rohingya people.
Islami Bank holds 37th AGM: 10% cash dividend approved
The 37th Annual General Meeting of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 20 August 2020, Thursday at virtual platform.
Pakistan’s 10-year run under threat in final Test
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom – Pakistan head into Friday’s third Test at Southampton facing a first series defeat against England in 10 years. The tourists are 1-0 down in a three-match campaign after a three-wicket defeat in the first Test at…
Discarded by Spain and Real Madrid, Lopetegui finds salvation at Sevilla
COLOGNE, Germany – Two years on from the embarrassment of being sacked as coach of his country on the eve of a World Cup, Julen Lopetegui has rebuilt his reputation to take Sevilla back to a sixth Europa League final…
Khawaja must oust Smith or Warner to earn Aussie recall: Langer
SYDNEY – Dropped Usman Khawaja will need to oust either Steve Smith or David Warner to get back into Australia’s white-ball side, coach Justin Langer said Thursday. The 33-year-old, Australia’s senior batsman while Smith and Warner served one-year bans for…
38 cricketers to undergo COVID-19 test thrice before SL tour
DHAKA—All of the 38 players, who will be in the preliminary squad for the Sri Lanka bound national team must undergo COVID-19 test thrice before heading to the Island nation, said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The squad though will…
Dhaka Stock Exchange ends week on gaining streak
DHAKA, Aug 20, 2020 (BSS) – Country’s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed week carrying the gaining streak of previous session.
BNP speaking for Bangabandhu’s killers: Info Minister
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said BNP and its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir are speaking on behalf of the killers of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Fake Covid-19 certificates: Sabrina, 7 others charged
A Dhaka court on Thursday framed charges against eight people including JKG Health Care Chairman Dr Sabrina Sharmin Hussain in a case accusing them of issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.
Country facing political disaster alongside corona: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the country is now facing a ‘political disaster’ alongside natural calamity coronavirus.”Bangladesh is now facing two disasters — one is natural or Covid-19 and another is political,” he said.
Promote small investors: PM tells Economic Zones Authority
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the Bangladesh Export Zone Authority (BEZA) to promote small entrepreneurs, particularly the young generation, alongside attracting foreign investment.
Bangladesh reports 41 corona deaths, another 2,868 cases
Bangladesh’s coronavirus fatalities soared to 3,822 on Thursday after the health authorities announced 41 new deaths.
HC rejects Shipra’s plea seeking action against cops
The High Court on Thursday rejected a writ petition seeking action against two policemen who had posted Shipra Rani Devnath’s personal photos on Facebook with provocative comments.
Railway relaxes NID rule for travelling, buying tickets
Dhaka, Aug 20: Bangladesh Railway has relaxed the rule that made it mandatory for the passengers to show National Identity Card (NID) while buying train tickets and travelling.
Scientists build methanol-powered beetle bot
Scientists have long envisioned building tiny robots capable of navigating environments that are inaccessible or too dangerous for humans — but finding ways to keep them powered and moving has been impossible to achieve.
Flood level in Ganges basin continues to surge
Rajshahi, Aug 20 : Surging of water level in many of the rivers in Ganges basin has been continuing for the couple of days because of onrushing of floodwater from upstream hilly catchment areas caused by heavy downpour.
16th anniversary of Aug 21 grenade attacks Friday
Dhaka, Aug 20: The 16th anniversary of the gruesome grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) anti-terrorism rally in the capital on August 21 in 2004 will be observed Friday with heavy hearts.
Hearing in Khaleda’s coal mine graft case on Sept 17
Dhaka, Aug 20: A Dhaka court Thursday set September 17 for holding hearing on charge framing in Barapukuria Coal Mine graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
The Need for Debt-for-Climate Swaps
by Kevin P. Gallagher,Stephany Griffith-Jones,Jörg Haas,Shamshad Akhtar,Ulrich Volz ISLAMABAD – A global debt crisis is looming. Even before COVID-19 swept the world, the International Monetary Fund had issued a warning about developing countries’ public debt burdens, noting that half of…
Stopping Cambodia’s Reckless Urban Development
by Sam Rainsy PARIS – Years ago, I spoke to the head of a large factory in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. She was worried that more than 100 of her workers lived in riverside slums around the building. Their…
Coronavirus: Global cases now 22mn, deaths total 786,303
The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 786,303 on Thursday, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
UN features Bangladeshi architect Rizvi as ‘Real Life Hero’
The United Nations has featured Bangladeshi architect Rizvi Hassan as ‘Real Life Hero’ on its website, to appreciate his contribution in building a safe space for Rohingya women refugees.
275 World Leaders for Action on Global Education Emergency
275 World Leaders Letter to G20, IMF, World Bank, Regional Development Banks and Governments NEW YORK, Aug 18 2020 (IPS) – We write to call for urgent action to address the global education emergency triggered by COVID-19. With over 1…
We Must Prioritize Local Solutions to Global Problems
By Ritah Nansereko KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug 18 2020 (IPS) – World Humanitarian Day is the perfect time to refresh our push to localize humanitarian aid for COVID-19 and all the challenges we face. Celebrating #RealLifeHeroes!
Sri Lanka has Escalation of Violence During COVID-19 Lockdown
By Mantoe Phakathi MBABANE, Aug 19 2020 (IPS) – The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the escalation of violence against women and children in Sri Lanka.