New York, Xinhua/UNB, Aug 15 – Global COVID-19 case count has reached 21,159,730 as of Saturday morning, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University, reports Xinhua.
Year: 2020
Reform of the United Nations Organization
By Saber Azam GENEVA, Aug 14 2020 (IPS) – The US detains essential keys to the political and economic stability of the planet. The last four years have been challenging for Americans, their allies, and the rest of the world.
No More Lost Generations: Fund for Education of Children in Crisis
By Stella Paul HYDERABAD, India , Aug 14 2020 (IPS) – 15-year-old Humaira* sits on the mud floor of her hut in Ukhiya camp, Cox’s Bazar, listening as the rain beats down on the tarpaulin roof. Three years ago, Humaira…
UN and partners launch $565 million appeal for Lebanon
14 August 2020 – The UN and aid partners are seeking $565 million to address the overwhelming needs in Lebanon following the deadly explosions that flattened large areas of the capital, Beirut, nearly two weeks ago.
What is Next for Palestinian Popular Resistance in Gaza?
Speaking to Journalist Wafaa Aludaini By Ramzy Baroud Co-Written by Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo Wafaa Aludaini is a witness to many of Gaza’s recent tragedies and also never-ending resistance. She experienced the violent Israeli occupation, the subsequent blockade on…
বংগবন্ধুর প্রতি বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে তাঁর আত্মার শান্তি কামনা – ঐক্য ন্যাপ
জাতির জনক বংগবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের এর শাহাদত বার্ষিকীতে এর সভাপতি বর্ষীয়ান রাজনীতিবিদ পংকজ ভট্টাচার্য ও সাধারণ সম্পাদক এডভোকেট আসাদুল্লা তারেক এক যুক্ত বিবৃতিতে বংগবন্ধুর প্রতি বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে তাঁর আত্মার শান্তি কামনা করেন । নেতৃবৃন্দ ঐ দিন বংগবন্ধুর পরিবারের…
Infantino believes he is ‘untouchable’, says ex-FIFA chief Blatter
ZURICH – FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is facing a criminal probe in Switzerland, “thinks he is untouchable,” his deposed predecessor Sepp Blatter said on Thursday. In an interview with AFP, Blatter even called for the opening of an investigation…
‘You can’t compare Lewandowski and Messi’ – Bayern boss Flick
LISBON – Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick stayed neutral in the debate whether his striker Robert Lewandowski is better than Barcelona star Lionel Messi ahead of Friday’s Champions League quarter-final clash in Lisbon Barca face Bayern at the Estadio da…
BCB to observe National Mourning Day through various programmes
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will observe the National Mourning Day, which marks the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The board will distribute food to the poor and needy tomorrow at the…
গণপরিবহনে ৬০% বর্ধিত ভাড়া প্রত্যাহার করে আগের ভাড়া বহাল করুন
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ করোনা সংকটের কারণে গণপরিবহনে ৬০ শতাংশ বর্ধিত বাসভাড়া প্রত্যাহার করে আগের ভাড়া বহাল রাখার দাবি জানিয়েছেন।
Abahani to observe Sheikh Kamal’s 45th death anniversary tomorrow
DHAKA – Abahani Limited will observe the 45th death anniversary of its founder Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman tomorrow ( Saturday) at its club premises. Abahani Limited have chalked out a…
Khaleda turns ‘76’ Saturday
Dhaka, Aug 14 – BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia turns ‘76′ on Saturday. BNP has no scheduled programme to celebrate the day. However, the party will arrange doa mahfils across the country on Saturday seeking long life…
World reacts to ‘historic’ Israel-UAE deal
DUBAI, Aug 14 – Israel and the UAE agreed Thursday to normalise relations, a historic shift making the Gulf state only the third Arab country to establish full diplomatic ties with the Jewish state.
Digital Security Act govt’s weapon to cling to power: BNP
Dhaka, Aug 14 – Accusing the government of using the Digital Security Act as a weapon to hang onto power, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday demanded the withdrawal of all the cases filed under the law.
Stamp marking Bangabandhu’s studentship restoration released
Dhaka, Aug 14 – Bangladesh Post Office has released a Tk 10 postage stamp, a Tk 10 opening day cover and a Tk 5 data card, commemorating reinstatement of the studentship of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
National Mourning Day Saturday
Dhaka, Aug 14 – National Mourning Day will be observed on Saturday, marking the 45th anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members were brutally…
Frozen chicken wing tests positive for Covid-19
CNN – Chinese authorities say a sample of frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil has tested positive for coronavirus in Shenzhen. The sample was tested during a screening of imported frozen food in Longgang district of Shenzhen, the local government…
Keeping Education within the Grasp of Refugee Children
By Mantoe Phakathi MBABANE, Aug 13 2020 (IPS) – “Not being able to go to school is not something I’d wish on any child in this world,” said 21-year-old Nujeen Mustafa, a young advocate for refugees who fled the Syrian…
Debt Hawks Detract from Urgently Needed Fiscal Recovery Efforts
By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 2020 (IPS) – Developing country debt has continued to grow rapidly since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis (GFC). Warnings against debt have been reiterated by familiar prophets…
Why some medicines do not work?
The other day I had an opportunity to discuss with a pharmacist the reasons behind the lack of efficacy of drugs. The pharmacists sitting in his drug store in the Kalsi area of Mirpur in Dhaka City wanted to know…
Artist Murtaza Bashir’s condition critical, hospitalised
Dhaka, Aug 14: Ekushey Padak winning artist Murtaza Bashir has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka early Friday.
Princess Diana musical to debut on Netflix
A new musical about Britain’s Princess Diana will be filmed without an audience and air on Netflix Inc in early 2021 before it debuts on Broadway, producers announced on Friday.
Jamalpur’s coronavirus death toll hits 20
Jamalpur’s death tally from coronavirus rose to 20 on Thursday after the death of a man in his sixties, said sources at the Civil Surgeon’s office.
YCL to be named after Sheikh Kamal from next edition
Dhaka, Aug 14: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to name the Youth Cricket League (YCL) as ‘Shaheed Sheikh Kamal Youth Cricket League’ from the next edition of the event.
Govt working to ensure justice, rights for all: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said some derailed junior officers along with some high ranking army personnel were involved in the August 15, 1975 massacre where the Father of the Nation and most of his family members were killed.
T-Aman cultivation begins in Narsingdi
Narsingdi, Aug14: The cultivation of T-Aman paddy has begun in all the six upazilas of the district during the current season.
Call for urgent justice mechanism for repatriated migrant workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted millions of migrant workers in destination countries, many of whom have faced job loss or non-payment of wages, been forced to take unpaid leave or accept reduced wages, or been confined in poor living…
Digital rules in FTAs may lower ability to tax digital firms
Geneva, 13 Aug (D. Ravi Kanth) – Despite the global economy being mired in an economic recession due to the worsening Covid-19 pandemic, five US tech giants – Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft – have continued to generate profits…
Trump stokes ‘birther’ theory about Kamala Harris
President Donald Trump says he has heard Democratic running mate Kamala Harris “doesn’t qualify” to serve as US vice-president, amplifying a fringe legal theory critics decry as racist.
DMP issues traffic guidelines marking National Mourning Day
Dhaka, Aug 13 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today issued guidelines for vehicular movement in the capital ahead of the National Mourning Day to be observed on August 15.