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Agroecology, economic justice must to transform US farming
U.S. agriculture is contributing to climate change and exacerbating rural problems. The failure of industrial agriculture and the fact that the US is not feeding the world’s hungry is exemplified by the state of Iowa.
BD central bank sets target for credit growth of banks
Dhaka, July 31 – The Bangladesh Bank (BB) set the targets of credit growth in public and private sectors at 24.3 per cent and 14.8 per cent respectively for the fiscal year 2019-20 amid the shrinking demand for credit.
No requisitioning private cars CNG auto-rickshaws, taxis: HC
Dhaja, July 31 – In a verdict, the High Court on Tuesday issued 9-point directives over the requisition of vehicles including that police could not requisite private cars, CNG-run auto-rickshaws and taxis.
BD Agri Research Council finds no harmful substances in milk
Dhaka, July 31 – The scientists of Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council (BARC) didn’t find any harmful heavy metals, antibiotics and drugs in locally produced pasteurized milks.
HC rejects Khaleda’s bail plea in Zia Trust graft case
Dhaka, July 31 – The High Court (HC) on Tuesday summarily rejected a bail petition filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case in which she was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment.
6 amateur cleaners die of toxic gas entering septic tank
Joypurhat, July 31 – Six people died after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a septic tank at Zafarpur in Akkelpur Upazila of Joypurhat on Wednesday.
Wellness mobile application powered by Genetics and AI
Singapore – Media OutReach – 31 July 2019 – Genesis Healthcare Co., Japan’s leading genetic testing and research company, today announced the launch of its new mobile application in Singapore, empowering its new and existing GeneLife users to access personal…
CITIZEN introduces the NY009 series
An update to last year’s NY008 series – with new watches available on stainless steel bracelets and vintage inspired colours Singapore – Media OutReach – 31 July 2019 – While it is the case that receives the most attention for…
Bangla delicacy hilsa abundant in Bay after fishing ban
Khulna, Jul 31 – Bangladesh’s fishermen are overjoyed as they have returned to the Bay of Bengal after a 65-day ban to find an abundance of hilsa, their prized catch.
ভারতীয় দূতাবাস অভিমুখে আইএবি’র গণমিছিলে পুলিশের বাধা
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ভারতসহ বিশ্বের দেশে দেশে মুসলমানদের বিরুদ্ধে ষড়যন্ত্র ও চক্রান্ত চলছে। তাবৎ আল্লাহবিরোধী শক্তিগুলো ঐক্যবদ্ধভাবে মুসলমানদের নাম-নিশানা মুছে ফেলতে কাজ করছে। এদের এই ষড়যন্ত্র মুসলমানদের নস্যাৎ করে দিতে…
চিত্রজগত এ্যাওয়ার্ড পেলেন ১৩ জন তারকা
দেশের ঐতিহ্যবাহী বিনোদন ‘সাপ্তাহিক চিত্রজগত’-এর ৩২ বছর পূর্তি উপলক্ষে গতকাল ২৯ জুলাই সোমবার সন্ধ্যায় বাংলাদেশ শিল্পকলা একাডেমির জাতীয় চিত্রশালা মিলনায়তনে জমকালো অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করে সাপ্তাহিক চিত্রজগত পরিবার। সুস্থ বিনোদন সুন্দর সমাজ গঠনের সহায়ক শীর্ষক আলোচনার পাশাপাশি প্রদান করা হয় ‘চিত্রজগত…
‘পাঠ্যপুস্তকে ডারউইনের বিবর্তন তত্ত্ব ঈমান আক্বীদার সাথে সাংঘর্ষিক’
-মাওলানা মঞ্জুরুল ইসলাম আফেন্দী জমিয়তে উলামায়ে ইসলাম বাংলাদেশের যুগ্ম মহাসচিব ও ঢাকা মহানগর জমিয়তের সভাপতি মাওলানা মঞ্জুরুল ইসলাম আফেন্দী বলেছেন নবম-দশম শ্রেণী থেকে মাস্টার্স পর্যন্ত পাঠ্যপুস্তকে থাকা ডারউইনের বিবর্তন তত্ত্ব ঈমান-আক্বীদার সাথে সম্পূর্ণরূপে সাংঘর্ষিক। মুসলিম সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠ বাংলাদেশের শিক্ষা সিলেবাসে এ…
Five dengue deaths reported on Tuesday: It spreads across BD
Dhaka, July 30 – At least five people died of dengue on Tuesday, as the menace the of mosquito-borne fever spreads across Bangladesh. Two out of those five deaths happen outside of Dhaka.
Conflict over resources: 164 activists killed last year
Over 160 people were killed for trying to protect the environment in 2018, says NGO Global Witness. While the Philippines tops the list with 30 deaths, the number of killed activists nearly quintupled in Guatemala.
An inclusive Green New Deal: The EU must raise its ambition
by Kirsty Hughes on 30th July 2019 In our ‘Europe2025’ series, Kirsty Hughes argues that a Green New Deal can gel the domestic and neighbourhood policies of the union.
Want to resolve Rohingya crisis through talks: PM
Dhaka, July 30 – Mentioning that hosting over 1.1 million Rohingyas is a big burden for Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it wants to resolve the Rohingya crisis through discussions with Myanmar.
Incredible images show sea lion swallowed whole by humpback whale
Incredible photographs of a sea lion being swallowed whole by a humpback whale have been captured in what’s claimed to be a world first.
BD biodiversity platform launched, coordinated work urged
Dhaka, July 29 – The need for coordination of biodiversity conservation activities was emphasised at the launch of the Bangladesh Platform on Biodiversity Conservation by the Bangladesh National Committee of IUCN in Dhaka on Monday.
Drinking water for all the people of the country by 2030
Mymensingh, July 29 – Drinking water will be provided to the garment industry by 2030 as well as all people of the country. The Deputy Minister of Water Resources Ministry AKM Enamul Haque Shamim said this at a workshop titled…
Massachusetts State Senate Votes to Ban Child Marriage
State House of Representatives and Governor Baker Should Act Next Nesha Abiraj, Schuette Fellow, Global Health and Human Rights abirajnesha Yesterday, the Massachusetts State Senate unanimously voted in favor of Senate Bill S.2294 to ban child marriage in the state.…
Kids will go hungry during UK school holidays
Up to A Million Children Left Without School Meals Over Summer Alex Firth, Associate, Children’s Rights Division @alexwfirth The summer holidays have begun here in Britain. For many children of low-income families what should be a happy time is instead…
SC allows Milk Vita production and marketing for 8 weeks
Dhaka, July 29 – The chamber court of the Appellate Divisionon 0f Bangladesh Supreme Court Monday exempted Milk Vita from the ban on production, distribution and sale of pasteurized milk.
Probe injured schoolboy’s death for 3-hour late ferry
Dhaka, July 29 – The Shipping ministry on Monday formed a probe committee to investigate into the death of a sixth grader in an ambulance on a ferry.
AL to launch 3-day cleanliness drive for dengue awareness
Dhaka, July 29 – The ruling Awami League is going to launch a three-day long cleanliness drive across the country from July 31, in a bid to create awareness among the people about the outbreak of mosquito-borne disease dengue that…
Don’t fear the scooter
by Alon Tal Tel Aviv – Electric bicycles and scooters are taking a lot of heat. Concerns about traffic fatalities, terrorized pedestrians, and urban lawlessness have led a growing chorus of politicians and media commentators to conclude that the technology…
Was slavery the world’s first human rights violation?
By Thalif Deen UN, Mar 7 2019 (IPS) – The United Nations, which diligently monitors human rights violations worldwide, believes that centuries-old slavery still exists worldwide.
Video: World Day against trafficking in persons
By IPS World Desk ROME, Jul 25 2019 (IPS) – The darkest underbelly of human existence hides right in front of us – modern day slaves are the foundation of the third largest criminal economy on the planet.
ত্রিমূখী সমস্যা মোকাবেলায় সম্মিলিত প্রয়াস চাই -মাও নেজামী
ইসলামী ঐক্যজোটের চেয়ারম্যান ও নেজামে ইসলাম পাটির সভাপতি মাওলানা আবদুল লতিফ নেজামী দেশে বিরাজমান ত্রিমূখী সমস্যা—অপরাধী চক্রের বীভৎসতা, করালগ্রাসী বন্যা ও সর্বশেষ ব্যাপকারে ছড়িয়ে পড়া ডেঙ্গু সমস্যা সমাধানে ব্রতী হওয়ার চাইতে পারষ্পরিক বাকচাতুর্য্য ও বাগাড়ম্বরে গভীর উদ্বেগ প্রকাশ করে বাগযুদ্ধে…
Govt’s negligence behind dengue outbreak, says Fakhrul
Thakurgaon, July 28 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said dengue has turned into a serious problem due to the negligence of the government and city corporations in eradicating mosquitoes.