The humanitarian community has welcomed the ceasefire agreed in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel but warned that the destruction in Gaza will take years, if not decades, to fix.
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US Casts 45 Vetoes – & Counting—In Protecting a Client State
The UN Security Council (UNSC), the most powerful political body at the United Nations, has largely remained silent or ineffective in resolving one of the longstanding military conflicts in the Middle East involving Israelis and Palestinians.
How the UN Can Help End Israeli Apartheid and Persecution
As usual, Israeli airstrikes in heavily populated areas of Gaza have claimed the most victims, although Hamas rockets launched into Israel have also killed and injured civilians.
Nuclear Science Utilized to Protect the African Rhino
On May 13th the innovative anti-poaching “Rhisotope Project” was launched. The project which is based on nuclear science has the potential to drastically reduce Rhino poaching.
Amidst so-called civilized society
An uncommon narrative on the tribes’ emotional conflict with changing reality
Presenting the lives of the members of six tribes with exquisite specificity and empathy, White as Milk and Rice places the discerning reader amid the Halakkis, Kanjars, Kurumbas, Marias, Khasis and the Konyaks.
When the Sky poured acid
Innocent people invariably bear the cost of being nature’s custodians at the hands of the colonial design.
Climate Crisis: Elephants in the Room are Getting Nastier
The year 2020 will forever be notorious for the COVID-19 pandemic but it might also be known by historians for a precipitous rise in second order climate change consequences — a new elephant in the room.
Virtual Ocean Dialogues 2021: Focus on Climate, Food, Nature
A resilient and abundant ocean is essential to tackling climate change and key to providing sustainable food and jobs that boost recovery around the world.
বৃষ্টি বন্দনা দিয়ে আত্মপ্রকাশ করলো গানের দল ৎ
‘বৃষ্টি বন্দনা’ দিয়ে আত্মপ্রকাশ করলো গানের দল ৎ। বৃষ্টি বন্দনা দুই বাংলার লোকগানের জনপ্রিয় কন্ঠশিল্পী অমর পালের গাওয়া স্বল্পশ্র“ত একটি লোকগান।
পরিবহনে নিরাপদ আসন চাই – দাবি শিশুদের
“Streets for Life” এই স্লোগানকে সামনে রেখে এবছর সপ্তাহব্যাপী (১৭-২৩ মে) UN Global Road safety week ৬ষ্ঠ বারের মত পালিত হচ্ছে বিশ্বব্যাপী।
Efface bloodstain in Palestine
Royal iris
Trampled under the boots
Of brutal Israeli soldiers!
Their only errand
Is to staining hands
With fresh bloods of-
People and children of Palestine!
১০ জন রোহিঙ্গার দেহে করোনা শনাক্ত
শনিবার শনাক্ত হওয়া ২৫ জন করোনা রোগীর মধ্যে ১ জন আগে আক্রান্ত হওয়া পুরাতন রোগীর ফলোআপ টেস্ট রিপোর্ট। বাকী নতুন শনাক্ত হওয়া ২৪ জন রোগীর সকলেই কক্সবাজারের রোগী। তারমধ্যে, ১০ জন রোহিঙ্গা শরনার্থী।
Royal Title on Meghan’s Book
Meanwhile, in order to sell her book, Meghan has used her royal title as inscribed on the cover—“The Bench By Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex”.
Rich countries drained 152 tn from global South since 1960
The drain takes place subtly and almost invisibly, without the overt violence of colonial occupation and therefore without provoking protest and moral outrage.
China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from Nepal
China has cancelled attempts to climb Mount Everest from its side of the world’s highest peak because of fears of importing COVID-19 cases from neighbouring Nepal, state media reported.
US Casts 45 Vetoes While Protecting a Client State
The UNSC, the most powerful political body at the United Nations, has largely remained silent or ineffective in resolving one of the longstanding military conflicts in the Middle East involving Israelis and Palestinians.
Myanmar Military And Its Crimes against Children?
In one particularly bloody day in March, Myanmar’s security forces shot and killed at least ten children, some as young as 6, in violent crackdowns against peaceful protests.
Russia’s Sputnik Diplomacy
While Western countries were busy with their own vaccination campaigns, Russia has filled the leadership vacuum in developing countries.
Islami Andolon BD demo against Israeli aggression in Palestine
Islami Andolan Bangladesh staged a protest Friday against the recent Israeli attacks on Palestinians in East Jerusalem that killed more than a hundred people.
Putin, UN urge Israel, Palestinians to halt fighting
Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday jointly called for an end to fighting between Israel and Palestinians.
Body of missing microbus driver of recovered in Daulatdia
The body of a missing driver of a microbus that fell into Padma River on Monday was recovered on Thursday morning, around 45 hours after an accident.
5 Eid jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram Mosque
A total of five Eid jamaats will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque tomorrow on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul Fitr.
16 Resources for Eating Seasonally Around the World
Eating seasonally is not a magic solution to this injustice, but it certainly can be more nutritious, fresh, and economically vibrant for everyone.
Mitu murder case: Another prime accused arrested in Chattogram
A day after former Chattogram police superintendent Babul Akter was arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of his wife, RAB on Thursday claimed to have apprehended another prime accused in the case.
Covid Exposes Africa’s Deficits, but Future Lies in Youths
Africa must keep its eye on long-term development needs. IITA will play its role in equipping the next generation to advance agriculture and feed the people of Africa.
Youth with Social-Emotional, Tech Skills good in Agriculture
“Input supplies should go beyond basic inputs like seeds and fertilisers, we should also encourage the use of digital tools across the agricultural value chain,” Amolegbe added.
Study on biodiversity loss calls for global economy rethink
New research examining the major causes of the world’s biodiversity loss calls for an urgent and profound re-organisation of the global post-pandemic economy to prevent further planetary harm.
Door opens for TRIPS waiver textual negotiations
all eyes are now on Europe and Japan among others as momentum grows for text-based negotiations on the temporary TRIPS waiver for combating the Covid-19 pandemic.
Should WHO Members Pursue a Pandemic Treaty amidst Covid-19
A draft decision on the negotiation modalities of a pandemic treaty for consideration of the 74th World Health Assembly has been circulated to WHO Members as most governments are struggling to contain COVID-19.
Jerusalem to Gaza, Israeli Authorities Reassert Domination
Latest Escalation Highlights Reality of Apartheid, Persecution for Millions of Palestinians
Omar Shakir Israel and Palestine Director