Yangon, Feb 05 (Kyodo/UNB)-About 70 members of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party convened their own version of parliament Thursday in defiance of a military coup that prevented newly elected lawmakers from sitting, local media said.
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China and Russia Throw Protective Arms Around Myanmar
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Feb 4 2021 (IPS) – When million-dollar arms sales knock on the door, human rights violations and war crimes fly out of the window. As the United Nations grapples for a reaction to the military…
Blogger Avijit murder case, verdict on Feb 16
Special Correspondent Dhaka, Feb 04 – The Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal of Dhaka on Thursday fixed February 16 to deliver the judgment in the blogger and writer Avijit Roy murder case.
Sedition case against Hefazat chief, report submission deferred
Special Correspondent Dhaka, Feb 04 – A Dhaka court on Wednesday asked the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit a report on 3 March, after investigating a sedition case filed against Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh chief Junaid Babunagari in connection with…
Al Jazeera on Bangladesh: BNP seeks explanation from govt
Dhaka, Feb 4 – Expressing deep concern over the report aired by Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera on Bangladesh, BNP has sought an ‘acceptable and credible’ explanation from the government over it.
Tarique Rahman given 2years in prison in Defamation case
Narail, Feb 4 – A court in Narail has sentenced BNP’s Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman to two years in jail for making a derogatory statement against Bangabandhu in 2014.
21 named for Ekushey Padak
Dhaka, Feb 4 – Twenty-one eminent personalities will get the country’s second-highest civilian award, the Ekushey Padak, this year in recognition of their contributions to various fields.
Dhaka-Nay Pyi Taw talks on Rohingya repatriation deferred
Dhaka, Feb 4 – The long-awaited working committee meeting on Rohingya repatriation between Bangladesh and Myanmar has been deferred due to the changed situation in Myanmar.
Myanmar Looks Back in Fear and Anger after Military Coup
Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 3 2021 (IPS) – As night fell on Tuesday, the second day of the military coup in Myanmar, two familiar scenes were being played out on opposite sides of the world.
Prosecution seeks capital punishment in Avijit murder case
Special Correspondent The prosecution on Wednesday completed their closing arguments and sought capital punishment for all six Ansar al Islam leaders and activists in the case filed over killing blogger and writer Avijit Roy in February 2015.
Sagar-Runi murder report submission deferred for 78th time
Special Correspondent Dhaka, Feb 03 – A Dhaka court on Wednesday asked Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to submit the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi by March 11.
BNP leader Salauddin sent to jail
Special Correspondent Dhaka, Feb 03 – A Dhaka court on Wednesday refused bail to Md Salauddin Ahmed, former BNP lawmaker from Demra, and sent him to the jail in a case filed over torching a bus in 2015.
রেস্তোরাসহ পর্যটন এলাকাকে ধূমপানমুক্ত করতে আইন সংশোধন প্রয়োজন
রেস্তোরাসহ পর্যটন এলাকাকে শতভাগ ধূমপানমুক্ত করতে আইন সংশোধন প্রয়োজন বলে অভিমত প্রকাশ করেছেন এভিয়েশন এন্ড ট্যুরিজম জার্নালিস্ট ফোরাম অব বাংলাদেশ (এটিজেএফবি) ও ঢাকা আহ্ছানিয়া মিশন।
জনগণের অধিকার প্রতিষ্ঠায় রাজনীতিতে গুণগত পরিবর্তন চায় আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের কেন্দ্রীয় প্রচার ও দাওয়াহ বিষয়ক সম্পাদক মাওলানা আহমদ আবদুল কাইয়ূম বলেছেন, ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ জনগণের অধিকার প্রতিষ্ঠায় রাজনীতিতে গুণগত পরিবর্তনের জন্যে কাজ করে যাচ্ছে।
ভূমি সংক্রান্ত মামলা অনলাইনে মনিটরের ব্যবস্থা গ্রহণ করা হচ্ছে
ঢাকা, ২ ফেব্রুয়ারি – ভূমি সংক্রান্ত দেওয়ানি মামলার সহজ, স্বচ্ছ ও সুষ্ঠু ব্যবস্থাপনা এবং অনলাইনে মনিটরের জন্য সিভিল স্যুট ম্যানেজমেন্ট সিস্টেম (সিএসএমএস) স্থাপনের উদ্যোগ নিয়েছে ভূমি মন্ত্রণালয়।
Indigenous People critical to sustainable post-pandemic era
Rome, 2 February 2020 – Indigenous Peoples have suffered disproportionately from the economic impacts of COVID-19, yet they hold essential knowledge for rebuilding a more sustainable and resilient post-pandemic world, free of poverty and hunger, said Gilbert F. Houngbo, President…
IBBL Hajiganj Branch now in new location
The Hajiganj Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has been shifted to Mukim Uddin Shopping Center, Hajiganj, Chandpur on 31 January 2021 Sunday.
RU Teachers demand early disposal of Prof Taher murder case
Rajshahi, Feb 02 – Rajshahi University Geology and Mining department teachers on Tuesday demanded quick disposal of the case filed in a connection with the murder of Professor S Taher Ahmed as 15 years have already passed since the killing.
Myanmar Coup’s ‘Message: Military won’t Tolerate Dissent’
by Nalisha Adams BONN, Germany, Feb 1 2021 (IPS) – Responding to reports this morning that Myanmar’s military has seized control of government in a coup on the eve of the country’s opening session of its new parliament, rights group…
A decade after junta’s end, Myanmar military back in control
Bangkok, Feb 2 (AP/UNB) — The man installed by army leaders as Myanmar’s president after Monday’s military coup is best known abroad for his role in the crackdown on 2007 pro-democracy protests and for his ties to still-powerful military leaders.
Myanmar coup: Int’l response, sanctions, arms embargo urged
Dhaka, Feb 2 – A UN human rights expert on Monday condemned the military coup in Myanmar, urging a strong and unequivocal condemnation and action by the international community.
Dhaka rejects instigated ‘desperate smear campaign’
‘Al Jazeera becomes an instrument for malicious political designs aimed at destabilising Bangladesh’ Dhaka, Feb 1 – The government of Bangladesh has rejected the desperate “smear campaign” instigated by extremists and their allies, working from London and elsewhere.
Military takes control of Myanmar; Suu Kyi reported detained
Naypyitaw, Feb 1 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar military television said Monday that the military was taking control of the country for one year, while reports said many of the country’s senior politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi had been detained.
BNP calls PM’s democracy remarks ridiculous
Dhaka, Feb 1 – BNP on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina “made a mockery” with her comment that a strong opposition in the country is a must for democracy as she herself ‘buried democracy’.
টিআরপি নির্ধারণ এবং বিদেশি চ্যানেলের ক্লিনফিড পেতে সহায়তায় প্রস্তুত
ঢাকা, ১ ফেব্রুয়ারি – টিআরপি নির্ধারণ এবং বিদেশি চ্যানেলের ক্লিনফিড পেতে কারিগরি সহায়তায় বাংলাদেশ স্যাটেলাইট কোম্পানি লিমিটেড-বিএসসিএল প্রস্তুত রয়েছে, বলেছেন তথ্যমন্ত্রী ও আওয়ামী লীগের যুগ্ম সাধারণ সম্পাদক ড. হাছান মাহ্মুদ।
IBBL Contact Center holds Performance Recognition Program
The Contact Center of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized Annual Performance Recognition Program on 31 January 2021, Sunday.
Petrapole port suspension halts trade thru Benapole
Benapole, Jan 31 – Trade at Petrapole-Benapole border checkpoint remained suspended all day on Sunday as Petrapole port halted operation protesting different ‘harassments’ by the Border Security Force (BSF).
Legal notice on Khulna University for sacking teachers
Khulna, Jan 31 — A legal notice was served on the Khulna University (KU) authorities on Sunday for rescinding the suspension a teacher and sacking of two others.
13 bridges to be rebuilt for circular waterway around Dhaka
Dhaka, Jan 31 – Md Tazul Islam, Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister on Sunday said that 13 low height bridges will be rebuilt after demolition to keep the water vessels’ movement normal on the rivers around the capital.
Curriculum being overhauled to improve education quality
Dhaka, Jan 31 — The government is overhauling the curriculum apart from emphasising vocational and ICT education, infrastructural development and teacher training to improve the quality of education, Dr Dipu Moni said Sunday.