By Jeffrey D. Sachs Thanks to the World Bank’s flawed and corrupt investment arbitration process, the rich are making a fortune at the expense of poor countries. The latest shakedown is a $5.9 billion award against Pakistan’s government in favor…
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Padma Boat capsize: Bride’s body recovered; death toll 9
Dhaka, March 09 – The body of the missing bride who drowned after two boats capsized in the Padma River on Friday were found on Monday morning, raising the death toll from the incident to nine.
Coronavirus: Bangladeshis asked to avoid public gathering
Dhaka, March 09 – The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has suggested all to avoid unnecessary public gathering to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Virus in BD: School-college closure depends on expert advice
Dhaka, March 09 – Mentioning that they are yet to decide whether educational institutions will be closed down following the detection of coronavirus in Bangladesh, Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel on Sunday said steps will be taken…
BNNRC recognized for 4th time Champions UN WSIS Prizes 2020
The Media development-related initiative of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been recognized for 4th time as Champions in UN World Summit on the Information Society (UN WSIS) Prizes 2020.
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস ২০২০ নারীপক্ষ’র অনুষ্ঠান বাতিল
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস উপলক্ষে ১০ মার্চ রবীন্দ্র সরোবরে অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করেছিলাম কিন্তু অনুষ্ঠান স্থলে মেরামতের কাজ শুরু হওয়ায় রবীন্দ্র সরোবর কর্তৃপক্ষ বরাদ্দ বাতিল করেছে। নারীপক্ষ আগামীকাল ১০ মার্চ ২০২০ পল্লবী ঈদগাহ মাঠ, মিরপুরে একটি অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করেছে কিন্তু বর্তমানে করোনা…
Manu Chao Concert: ‘Sibérie m’était contée’ Asian Tour Mar 11
Alliance Française de Dhaka cordially invites you to a concert by renowned French- Spanish Artist Manu Chao on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 6.30 pm at National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
GK Shamim granted bail
Dhaka, March 08 – The High Court has granted bail to Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, arrested during the anti-casino drive, in arms and drugs cases.
Dhaka’s air very unhealthy for all residents, worst in the world
Dhaka, March 08 – Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked the worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI and it was classified as hazardous on Sunday morning.
BNP’s countywide demo March 11 seeking Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, March 08 – BNP on Saturday announced to stage demonstrations across the country on March 11 (Wednesday) demanding release of Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
International Women’s Day Sunday
Dhaka, March 08 – The International Women’s Day is being celebrated in the country, as elsewhere across the globe, on Sunday highlighting women’s rights and equality.
On 8th March – and all the other days: Each for equal
By Prof. Margaret Kobia, Amb. Aline Kuster-Ménager, Amb. Erasmo Martinez Martine and Siddharth Chatterjee Gender equality is a basic human right and a prerequisite for sustainable development, so why does inequality persist in so many countries, and what can we…
৭ মার্চ গণফোরাম সাইয়িদ-মন্টু আলোচনা সভা , কমিটি ভেঙ্গে দেয়া যায় না
ঐতিহাসিক ৭ মার্চ উপলক্ষে গণফোরাম কেন্দ্রীয় কার্যালয়ে এক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। সভায় সভাপতিত্ব করেন নির্বাহী সভাপতি ড. আবু সাইয়িদ, প্রধান বক্তা গণফোরামের অন্যতম প্রতিষ্ঠাতা, সাবেক সাধারণ সম্পাদক বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা মোস্তাক মহসীন মন্টু, প্রধান বক্তা নির্বাহী সভাপতি এডভোকেট সুব্রত চৌধুরী।
ECB under pressure to cut rate over coronavirus after Fed move
The European Central Bank (ECB) is under pressure to follow the US Federal Reserve and cut interest rates when it meets on Thursday, economists said.
First set of steam generator vessels for Rooppur NPP soon
A set of four steam Generator Vessels for unit-1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project are being manufactured at Volgodonsk Branch of AEM-Technology in Russia. The first steam generator will be ready soon for installation of primary circuit header. The other…
Strong children, strong democracy
by Heinz Sünker on 3rd March 2020 Educational research models children as autonomous actors. Education policy, notably in Germany, still, however, aims to guide innate capacities into adulthood.
Curiously, for once everything about it is French!
Sudhirendar Sharma I have come to realize that my connection with the French goes beyond the gust of wind and the burst of fire, the proverbial reference to the deadly Mirage and the destructive Rafale. Perhaps, fashion and wines have…
Historic March 7 Saturday
Dhaka, March 7 – The historic March 7, a memorable day in the history of Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, is being observed across the country on Saturday in a befitting manner.
Video: I am generation equality: Realizing women’s rights
Mar 6 2020 (IPS) – The narrative surrounding women’s rights in 2020 carries much hope and possibility. This year’s International Women’s Day, bearing the theme “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights,” falls on the celebration’s 110th anniversary.
ভারতের সাম্প্রদায়িক দাঙ্গার ঘটনায় বাংলাদেশের সাম্যবাদী দল উদ্বিগ্ন
ভারতের সাম্প্রতিক ঘটে যাওয়া সাম্প্রদায়িক দাঙ্গার ঘটনায় বিশ্ববাসীর সাথে আমরাও উদ্বিগ্ন। নিরীহ মুসলিম নারী পুরুষ ও শিশুদের উপর অমানবিক নির্যাতন, খুন, পাশবিক অত্যাচার এবং তাদের ঘরবাড়ী দোকানপাট সহ মসজিদ জালিয়ে দেয়া একবিংশ শতাব্দির এক ন্যক্কারজনক ঘটনা ।
Interview: Libya’s chaos explained
Civilians Bear the Brunt of Renewed Fighting Hanan Salah Senior Libya Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division Amy Braunschweiger Senior Web Communications Manager Extensive fighting in Libya re-ignited last April when an armed group based in eastern Libya launched…
Azelio inaugurates its renewable energy storage in Morocco
Azelio has completed the installation of its renewable energy storage with 24h clean power production at Noor Ouarzazate solar complex in Morocco. An inauguration ceremony was held on March 5, 2020 together with the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen)…
2020: Bangladesh celebrates three New Years
Sir Frank Peters 2020 will be a year full of fun, celebrations, and joyful activities. It will be written in the annals of history, as the year Bengalis celebrated not one, not two, but three New Years! Yes, three! It…
How have women’s legal rights evolved over the last 50 years?
Tea Trumbic Today, women have just three-quarters of the legal rights of men. In 1970, it was less than half. The Women, Business and the Law 2020 report presented results from our recent effort to document how laws have changed…
Islamic University student beaten up on Rajshahi University campus
Rajshahi, March 06 – An Islamic University (IU) student faced hijacking and beating at Rajshahi University campus allegedly by Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL) activists on Thursday night.
14 killed in Habiganj, B’baria road accidents
Dhaka, March 06 – Fourteen people were killed and nine others injured in road accidents in Habiganj and Brahmanbaria districts on Friday.
Slavery modernises, adapts to stay alive in Brazil
By Mario Osava RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar 5 2020 (IPS) – “Slave labour is not declining; it has taken on new forms and is growing; it expanded to new sectors where it did not previously exist,” said Ivanete da Silva…
There can be no green peace without gender equality
By Jennifer Morgan AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, Mar 5 2020 (IPS) – Gender inequality – like the climate emergency – is not inevitable, but is kept in place by the poor choices too many cis men make on a daily basis.…
HR Commission of Sri Lanka statement to UN HR Council
Madame President, Distinguished Delegates and Friends, Our Commission acknowledges the continuing human rights obligations of Sri Lanka, As in the previous year, we are encouraged by the High Commissioner’s recognition of the role played by the 19th Amendment to the…
Developing countries spurn US proposal on differentiation
Geneva, 4 Mar (D. Ravi Kanth) — India, South Africa, China, and several other countries have spurned the controversial proposal from the United States to bring about differentiation for availing of special and differential treatment (S&DT) among developing countries in…