Dhaka, Jan 18 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday filed an appeal petition against a Dhaka court order that had acquitted BNP mayoral candidate of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Engineer Ishraque Hossain.
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Suspected robber beaten to death in Sitakunda
Chattogram, Jan 18 – A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob-attack in Barabkunda in Sitakunda upazila of Chatogram district early Monday.
Dhaka to receive Covid-19 vaccine 1st consignment Jan 25-26
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said Bangladesh will receive the first consignment of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine on January 25-26.
‘Incentive still inaccessible for most migrant workers’
Dhaka, Jan 18 – The migrant workers are among the most affected people of Bangladesh due to the ongoing pandemic but got less attention when it came to incentive disbursement.
N’ganj mosque AC blast: 22 accused get bail after surrender
Narayanganj, Jan 18 – Twenty-two charge-sheeted accused in Narayanganj mosque blast case secured bail for one month after they surrendered at a court on Sunday.
Germany: Virus mutation force harder lockdown amid snowfall
Monowara Begum Moni from Stuttgart From next week German chancellor Angela Merkel is going to introduce harder lockdown. The coronavirus mutation is spreading quickly. Most of the Germans are scared of it.
মানববন্ধন: কোহেলিয়া নদীর বুক চিরে রাস্তা নির্মাণ বন্ধ কর
মহেশখালী উপজেলাস্থ প্রসিদ্ধ কুহেলিয়া নদীর দখলমুক্ত, খনন ও বাঁধ নির্মাণ এবং কক্সবাজার সমুদ্র সৈকতের প্যারাসেলিং পয়েন্টেরসহ সকল স্থাপনা ও বাঁধ সরিয়ে নেয়ার দাবিতে মানববন্ধন করেছে পরিবেশবাদী সংগঠন গ্রীন ভয়েস কক্সবাজার জেলা শাখা। রবিবার (১৭ জানুয়ারী) বিকেল ৪ টায় গ্রীণ ভয়েস…
Chinese city reports coronavirus found on ice cream
BEIJING Jan 17 (AP/ UNB) — The coronavirus was found on ice cream produced in eastern China, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch, according to the government.
AL snatched victory in municipal polls: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 17 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that Awami League (AL) candidates snatched the victory in Saturday’s municipal polls by indulging in ‘vote robbery ‘.
Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call
WASHINGTON (AP/UNB) — By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops were pouring into the US capital on Saturday, as governors answered the urgent pleas of U.S. defence officials for more troops to help safeguard Washington even as they keep…
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.
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.