A powerful cyclone carrying winds of up to 263km/h (163 mph) has made landfall in Queensland, Australia. Cyclone Debbie, a category four storm, has left at least 45,000 homes without power and damaged buildings, although it is too early to…
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IBBL sponsored documentary film on 1971 opened
Dhaka – Archive 1971 with sponsorship of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated the documentary film on liberation war on 27 March 2017, Monday at the National Theater Hall of Bangladesh Shilpokola Academy, Dhaka. Dr. Moshiur Rahman, Economic Adviser to Prime…
CJ assigns HC bench to hear Ershad’s case
Dhaka – Chief Justice SK Sinha yesterday (Monday) assigned a High Court bench to hear three appeals in a 25-year-old corruption case filed against Jatiyata Party Chief HM Ershad.
Hearing on FBCCI election on Mar 30
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on a petition filed about the process of holding election to the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) till 30 March.
Amari Dhaka celebrates Earth Hour 2017
Dhaka – On Saturday, March 25 between 8:30 to 9.30 pm, as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, Amari Dhaka had taken part in Earth Hour – the world’s largest global climate change event.
Declare March 25 as global Genocide Day!
Calling upon the United Nations and the global community to declare March 25 as Genocide Day globally in remembrance of the atrocities carried out by the Pakistan Army on the day in 1971 doesn’t need any lobbying. What is needed…
That red form of ICRC!
I am moved to read in a published feature a real-life story of a Bangalee 17-year-old Tracing Officer of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1971—a time of profound uncertainty. It is a matter of great pride…
Blasts, shots near Sylhet ‘militant den’ on: 6 killed
Sylhet, Mar 26 – Sound of big explosions and sporadic gunshots was heard from militant den Atia Mahal at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila from Sunday morning to afternoon amid joint forces’ operation that began on Saturday afternoon.
Nation celebrates Independence Day
Dhaka, Mar 26 – The nation celebrated the 47th Independence and National Day on Sunday with a fresh vow to root out militancy from the country and build a happy prosperous ‘Sonar Bangla’ free from poverty.
BNP to unveil ‘Vision 2030’ proposal this March
Dhaka, Mar 26 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to place her party’s elaborate development plan, ‘Vision 2030’, before the nation by this month while the election-time ‘supportive government’ by next month, prior to going for mobilising public support.
Iran sanctions 15 U.S. firms, citing HR, Israel ties
Iran has imposed sanctions on 15 U.S. companies for alleged human rights violations and cooperating with Israel, the state news agency IRNA reported on Sunday.
Ohio nightclub shooting kills one injures 15
One person was killed and 15 other people were wounded in a shooting at a crowded nightclub early Sunday in Cincinnati, in U.S. Midwestern state of Ohio, officials said.
NOVOAIR will fly daily to Kolkata
Dhaka: Country’s leading private airline, NOVOAIR will operate daily flight on Kolkata route from April 1 to meet the increasing demand from the valued passengers. NOVOAIR also rescheduled its Kolkata flight time considering convenience for passengers. The flight will depart…
AFC Health Fortis Heart Institute starts functioning in port city
Chittagong: AFC Health Limited, in collaboration with renowned Indian Cardiac Chain Fortis Escorts Heart Institute opened its second specialised cardiac hospital –AFC Health Fortis Heart Institute in Chittagong on March 25. The first such institute was opened in Khulna earlier.…
Two cops among 3 killed in blast near Sylhet ‘militant den’
Sylhet, Mar 25 – Two policemen and an activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were killed and 16 people injured in a bomb blast in front of Gotatikor Madrasah adjacent to militant den Atia Mahal in Dakkhin Surma upazila on…
Integration key to quelling fear of migrants: Pope Francis
By Elise Harris Vatican City, Feb 17 (CNA/EWTN News) – On Friday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s “Roma Tre” university, stressing to students the importance of dialogue, listening and integration in putting an end to the fear that…
28 families rescued from ‘Sylhet militant den’
Sylhet, Mar 25 – Army commandos rescued 69 members of 28 families trapped in the ‘den of militants’ in a building at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila on Saturday.
Ramadan will begin on May 27: Al-Manie
Riyadh – The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, May 27, an Islamic scholar has been quoted as saying. Saudi publication “Al-Madina” cited Sheikh Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al-Manie, a member of the country’s Council of Senior Scholars,…
Trump blames Democrats for failed healthcare bill
US President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats for the failure of his healthcare bill. The bill was withdrawn on Friday because it did not have enough support to pass in Congress. Speaking to the Washington Post, Mr Trump said “We…
Joint forces raid on Sylhet ‘den of militants’ begin
Sylhet, Mar 25 – oint forces started their operation at a ‘den of militants’ at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila on Saturday morning. Additional Deputy Police Commissioner (Media) Jedan Al Musa said the law enforcers had asked the militants to…
Solo painting show ‘Emotion of Sufi Music’ at AF Dhaka
A solo painting exhibition titled ‘Emotion of Sufi Music’ by artist A. Z. Shimul has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition was held on Friday, 24 March.
Disabled Caribbeans find freedom in technology
By Jewel Fraser Port of Spain, Trinidad, Mar 23 (IPS) – Visually impaired Kerryn Gunness is excited about the possibilities offered by a new free app that would serve as his eyes and enable people like him to enjoy greater…
New tuberculosis drugs may become ineffective: Study
By Lyndal Rowlands UN, Mar 24 (IPS) – New antibiotics that could treat tuberculosis may rapidly become ineffective, according to new research published by the Lancet ahead of World Tuberculosis Day. The rise in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, which affected 480,000…
A carbon law to protect the climate
By Stephen Leahy Uxbridge, Canada, Mar 24 (IPS) – The Carbon Law says human carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions must be reduced by half each decade starting in 2020. By following this “law” humanity can achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by mid-century…
Pro-BNP panel sweeps Supreme Court Bar polls
Dhaka – Once again, pro-BNP lawyers have regained control of the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) as they won eight posts including president and secretary out of 14 posts in the SCBA election.
Major Indian airlines ban Shiv Sena MP who beat AI official
A Shiv Sena MP who beat an airline employee repeatedly with a slipper has been banned on five major Indian airlines. Ravindra Gaikwad said he “hit him 25 times with my sandal” for “arrogance” after failing to get a business…
Qatar gets until November to improve its HR record
Doha – A UN agency has granted Qatar even more time to address allegations of “forced labor” before deciding whether the country should be sanctioned.
London defiant as IS claims attack by Briton
London, Mar 24 (AP/UNB) — Authorities on Thursday identified a 52-year-old Briton as the man who mowed down pedestrians and stabbed a policeman to death outside Parliament in London, saying he had a long criminal record and once was investigated…
Public stocks for food security must in all developing countries
Geneva, 20 Mar (D. Ravi Kanth) – The G33 farm coalition led by Indonesia has called for a permanent solution for public stockholding programs to address the concerns of all developing countries, instead of any one country-specific solution, at the…
Discrimination compounds global inequality: UN report
By Lyndal Rowlands UN, Mar 22 (IPS) – Despite 25 years of impressive global development, many people are not benefiting from progress due to persistent discrimination, according to a UN report released Tuesday.