Dhaka, Jan 8 – Facebook has said it is making it easier for users in Bangladesh to connect with helplines by partnering with local organizations in an effort to support and raise awareness on mental health.
Month: January 2021
BD Customs official sent to judicial custody in graft case
Jessore, Jan 8 – A special court in Jashore has sent a senior customs official to jail in connection with a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
KL urged to bring back stranded Bangladeshis to workplaces
Dhaka, Jan 8 – Dhaka has urged Kuala Lumpur to do the needful for bringing back the stranded Bangladeshi workers to their old and new places of work in Malaysia on humanitarian grounds.
President Trump, Backers in Congress should Accept poll Loss
Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump and his supporters in Congress should immediately acknowledge Joe Biden’s win in the November presidential election and cease their attack on US democratic processes, Human Rights Watch said today.
18 Organizations Finding Ways to Recover & Redistribute Food
Danielle Nierenberg Access to affordable, nutritious food has been one of the great challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As millions of people globally lost jobs, access to school meals, and the ability to shop for food with ease, there has…
Illegal mobile phones to be blocked from July 1: BTRC
Dhaka, Jan 7 – All the illegal, clone, and fake mobile phone handsets will be disconnected from July 1. Shyam Sunder Sikder, chairman of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), said this on Thursday during a press conference in the capital.
RU gets new registrar
Rajshahi, Jan 07 – Rajshahi University controller of examinations professor Abdus Salam has been appointed registrar of the university.
Hasina vows to ensure people’s civic, democratic rights
Dhaka, Jan 07 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government will do everything necessary to ensure the civic and democratic rights of the people.
We shall Overcome Someday
By Sharifa Chowdhury “We shall overcome, we shall overcome, We shall overcome someday, Oh! Deep in my heart, I do believe, We shall overcome someday.” Never ever I felt the relevance of the song until the present time. It was…
PM Hasina to address nation Thursday evening
Dhaka, Jan 7 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation this (Thursday) evening, marking the second anniversary of her current government formed through the December-30, 2018 general election.
Sir Brian Urquhart: Embodiment of the UN
By James A. Paul NEW YORK, Jan 5 2021 (IPS) – Sir Brian Urquhart, who died on January 2 at the age of 101, served the United Nations in high posts for four decades, beginning in the organization’s earliest days.
Analysis: Trump’s rage ignites mob assault on democracy
NEW YORK (AP) — The riotous mob that laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was the product of the destructive forces that President Donald Trump has been stirring for years, culminating in the disruption of a democratic ritual…
2021: Year of Living Dangerously?
By Jomo Kwame Sundaram KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 5 2021 (IPS) – Goodbye 2020, but unfortunately, not good riddance, as we all have to live with its legacy. It has been a disastrous year for much of the world for…
Palestine—A Turning Point?
By Chandra Muzaffar An address to Pax Christi Victoria, via Zoom 18th October 2020. Before I attempt to show why Palestine is at a turning-point, let me underscore the significance of the Palestinian issue to the world. Why is the…
Chaos, violence as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress: 4 killed
Washington, Jan 7 (AP/UNB)- Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol. Washington, D.C., Police Chief Robert Contee said the dead on Wednesday included a woman who was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police,…
Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook
Donald Trump has been suspended from Twitter and Facebook after tweeting to supporters who attacked the US Capitol.
Interpol requested to issue red alert for PK Halder
Dhaka, Jan 6 – Police have asked Interpol to issue a red alert against Proshanta Kumar Halder – the man who left the country after reportedly amassing at least Tk3,600 crore.
‘Hilsa export for even next 5 years not on the cards now’
Dhaka, Jan 6 – The government has no plan to export hilsa now and not even in the next five years.
N’ganj 7-murder: Nur Hossain jailed for life in arms case
Narayanganj, Jan 6 – A Narayanganj court on Wednesday sentenced Nur Hossain, death row convict of sensational Narayanganj seven-murder case, to life imprisonment in an arms case.
Globe Biotech of BD to make vaccine for clinical trial
Dhaka, Jan 6 – Bangladeshi pharmaceutical company Globe Biotech has got approval from the DG of Drug Administration for manufacturing Covid-19 vaccine for clinical trial.
Arson attack on buses: 178 BNP men get anticipatory bail
Dhaka, Jan 6 – The High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to 178 leaders and activists of BNP in connection with the cases over the arson attacks on buses including two government staff buses and a BRTC double-decker bus…
Deal Bangladeshis living abroad with dignity: PM Hasina
Dhaka, Jan 6 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Ministry and recruiting agencies to take care of Bangladeshi expatriates.
Jamieson strikes again as pressure mounts on Pakistan
CHRISTCHURCH ,New Zealand – On-fire New Zealand quick bowler Kyle Jamieson continued to torment Pakistan Wednesday as the tourists lost two wickets before lunch in their struggle for survival in the second Test in Christchurch. Pakistan were 69 for three…
Abahani, Bashundhara lock horns in 2nd semi final tomorrow
DHAKA, Jan. 6, 2021 (BSS)- Star studded Dhaka Abahani Limited takes on holders Bashundhara Kings in the second semifinal of Federation Cup Football scheduled to be held tomorrow at Bangabandhu National Stadium. Private satellite channel T Sports will telecast the…
Muktar granted NOC for T-10 league
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted pace bowling all-rounder Muktar Ali the NOC (No Objection Certificate) to play the upcoming T-10 league in Abu Dhabi in UAE. Another player Nasir Hossain will apply for NOC very soon…
Bangladesh slips down to 10th place in ICC Test rankings
DHAKA —Bangladesh moved down to the 10th place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings, which was released today by the World’s cricket governing body. As per the latest rankings, the Tiger fell behind Afghanistan who played only four…
Mustafizur placed in platinum category for PSL
DHAKA —Bangladesh pace sensation Mustafizur Rahamn was placed in the platinum category, the highest level of the Players’ Draft of Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is the only Bangladeshi player to be placed in this category alongside the top players…
সরকারের অদূরদর্শিদতার কারণেই ভ্যাকসিন নিয়ে আজ অনিশ্চয়তা
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ভ্যাকসিন নিয়ে অনিশ্চয়তা সৃষ্টি সরকারের অদূরদর্শিতার ও ব্যর্থতা প্রমাণ করে। ভারতপ্রীতি ও দিল্লিমুখী পররাষ্ট্রনীতির কারণেই করোনাভাইরাস এর ভ্যাকসিন পাওয়া নিয়ে এখন অনিশ্চয়তা দেখা দিয়েছে।
Educational institutions likely to reopen in March: Quader
Dhaka, Jan 6 – Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the government may reopen the educational institutions in March, considering the situation upon consultation with experts.
Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority
ATLANTA (AP/UNB) — Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the Democrats’ reach.