DHAKA — The three new players—Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud and Mahedi Hasan who was called up in Bangladesh one-day squad for the first time expressed their hopes to cement the place if they get the chance to show their credential…
Month: January 2021
Death toll from violence in Sudan’s West Darfur rises to 83
CAIRO (UNB/AP) — The death toll from tribal violence between Arabs and non-Arabs in Sudan’s West Darfur province climbed to at least 83, including women and children, a doctor’s union and aid worker said, as sporadic violence continued Sunday.
Selena Gomez: Big Tech ‘cashing in from evil’
LOS ANGELES Jan 17 (AP/ UNB) — Hours after an angry mob of Trump supporters took control of the U.S. Capitol in a violent insurrection, Selena Gomez laid much of the blame at the feet of Big Tech.
Make good films on Liberation War to face distorted history
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Noting that the government will develop cinema infrastructures up to Upazila-level, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged filmmakers to produce quality films upholding the glorious history and spirit of the Liberation War before the future…
Cases filed, 5 held over Gaibandha municipal polls violence
Gaibandha, Jan 17 – Two separate cases were filed and five people arrested early Sunday over vandalizing vehicles of law enforcers and arson attack during municipality polls in Gaibandha.
BNP Councillor-elect murder: AL turns BD into ‘death valley’
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Denouncing the killing of its councillor-elect in Saturday’s Sirajganj municipal polls, BNP on Sunday alleged that the Awami League has turned Bangladesh into a “death valley” as justice has disappeared from the country.
Health, IPR, Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge
As COVID-19 vaccines are approved and rolled out, the issue of timely access to the vaccines in developing and least developed countries has become even more urgent. The current continuing reliance on a handful of pharmaceutical companies with limited production…
মানুষের মৌলিক ও নাগরিক অধিকার ভুলুন্ঠিত – পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, দেশের সার্বিক পরিস্থিতি অত্যন্ত ভয়াবহ। মানুষের জান-মাল, ইজ্জত-আব্রুর নিরাপত্তা নেই। মানুষের মৌলিক ও নাগরিক অধিকার ভুলুন্ঠিত, এমনকি মানুষের ভোটাকিারও নেই।
IBBL Khulna Zone holds view exchange meeting with clients
Khulna Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a view exchange meeting with the clients at Tiger Garden International Hotel, Khulna on 14 January 2021. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank addressed the meeting as chief…
IBBL: New MD & CEO pays tribute to Bangabandhu at Tungipara
Mohammed Monirul Moula, newly appointed Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited paid tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave at Tungipara, Gopalgonj on 14 January 2021, Thursday.
Rinky sets new national record on 2nd day in National Athletics
DHAKA – One more national record was set on the second day of the Bangabandhu 44th National Athletics Competition held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here. Rinky Biswash of Bangladesh Navy set the new national record after seventeen years in…
435 houses burnt in Taknaf Rohingya camp fire: 20 hurt
Cox’s Bazar, Jan 14 – At least 435 houses were gutted in a fire at Nayapara Registered Rohingya Camp in Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Thursday.
Govt helping militants to get back to normal life: Minister
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said the government not only contained militancy but also working to bring the militants to normal life.
AL factions clash in Rajshahi over mayoral polls; 1 hurt
Rajshahi, Jan 14 – Supporters of two factions of Awami League locked in a series of clashes at Arani municipality in Rajshahi on Wednesday over the mayoral election.
Teen gang raped in Lalmonirhat; two suspects arrested
Lalmonirhat, Jan 14 – Police on Thursday arrested two suspects for the alleged gang rape of a teenager at Teesta Toll plaza in Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila.
‘Stop govt meddling in LPG price fixing process’
Dhaka, Jan 14 — The consumer rights groups and business operators on Thursday demanded an end to the government’s interference in the price-fixing process of liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
BNP seeks justice for rape-murder victim Anushka
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Nari O Shishu Odhikar Forum, a platform of BNP, on Thursday evening demanded justice for Mastermind School student Anushka Nur Amin, who recently died allegedly after rape in the city’s Dhanmondi area, by lighting more than…
Student bodies’ 7-day ultimatum to remove RU VC and pro-VCs
Rajshahi, Jan 14 – Some student organizations of Rajshahi University on Thursday gave a 7-day ultimatum to remove corrupt persons from the positions of power including RU vice-chancellor and pro-vice-chancellors.
False declaration: 40 tons of fabrics seized at Ctg port
Chittagong, Jan 14 — About 40 tonnes of fabrics imported under false declaration were seized at the Chattogram Port by the Customs House on Wednesday.
Enduring 2nd impeachment, Trump stands largely silent, alone
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — His place in the history books rewritten, President Donald Trump endured his second impeachment largely alone and silent. For more than four years, Trump has dominated the national discourse like no one before him. Yet…
Renewable Energy Key to Addressing Climate Change Challenge
By Nalisha Adams BONN, Germany, Jan 13 2021 (IPS) – 2021 is going to be critical, not only for curbing the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic but also for meeting the climate challenge. But as Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of…
Trump impeached 2nd time for ‘inciting’ US Capitol riot
The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” at last week’s Capitol riot.
BD scientists submit 304 genome sequences of Covid-19
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Bangladesh has sequenced 304 genomes of Covid-19 so far and submitted to Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID).
IBBL card holders to get discount offer in Royal Tulip
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding discount offer with Royal Tulip, Cox’s Bazar at Islami Bank Tower on Wednesday, 13 January 2020.
Biden’s Challenge: Redeeming a US Role for Human Rights
Kenneth Roth After four years of a president who was indifferent and often hostile to human rights, the November 2020 election of Joe Biden to the presidency of the United States provides an opportunity for a fundamental change of course.
Windies relies on hunger to trump clear favourites Bangladesh
DHAKA – West Indies might be depleted by their first choice players’ decision to pull out of the Bangladesh tour but they won’t give up the hopes to win the series against hosts, said their coach Phil Simmons. By admitting…
Police, Ansar reach final of National Men’s Handball
DHAKA – Bangladesh Police Handball Club and Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defense Party reached final of the EXIM Bank 30th National Men’s Handball Championship eliminating their respective rivals in the semifinal matches held today (Wednesday) at Shaheed Captain M Mansur…
West Indies to start training from Friday
DHAKA – The visiting West Indies Cricket team is set to start their training in Bangladesh on Friday after the doubts regarding this were quelled. As per the training schedule sent by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BC), the visiting side…
AC explosion at UAE visa centre leaves one dead, 7 injured
Dhaka, Jan 13 – A man was killed and seven others were injured as an Air Conditioner (AC) went off at the UAE Visa Processing Centre in Gulshan area on Wednesday afternoon.
AL established ‘reign of robbery’ amid pandemic: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 13 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the government has established a ‘reign of robbery’ in the country by indulging in widespread ‘plundering’ even amid the coronavirus pandemic.