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India mourns one of its oldest elephants, Indira
One of the world’s oldest elephants, Indira, has died in her eighties in southern India, forest officials say. She had been unwell and stopped eating earlier this month.
Philippine drug war killings, crimes against humanity: Amnesty
Amnesty International has accused the Philippine police of “systematically planning” extrajudicial killings in the controversial war against drugs.
Two alleged robbers killed in Rangpur ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 1 – Two alleged robbers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Jigatala on Rangpur-Sayedpur highway in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur district early Wednesday.
Youngman gets life term in Chapainawabganj arms case
Dhaka, Feb 1 – A tribunal in Chapainawabganj, northwest Bangladesh, has convicted a young man and sentenced him to life term imprisonment for possessing illegal arms.
Four suspected JMB men held in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Feb 1 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested four suspected militants of JMB outfit from Dhonia in Jatrabari area of Dhaka City early Wednesday.
Bold US voices against Trump’s Immigration Order
As the impact of US President Donald Trump’s new immigration rules is being felt by tens of thousands of people in the US and around the world, two bold voices have emerged from the US against the same. Acting Attorney…
Nearly 60 percent of children like reading for fun
New York — Nearly 6 out of 10 young people ages 6-17 say they read for fun, according to a new study from Scholastic and YouGuv, a percentage that has dipped slightly since a 2010 report.
Daily Observer editor Iqbal Sobhan Chy sued
Dhaka – Two cases were filed on Tuesday against Prime Minister’s Media Adviser and the Daily Observer Editor Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury for publishing a report in his daily.
EC search body shortlists 20 out of 125 names received
Dhaka – A total of 25 registered political parties including the ruling Awami League and its arch rival BNP yesterday submitted names for the posts of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners to reconstitute the next EC.
Dhaka ‘pushes on with Rohingya island plan’
Critics call plan to relocate Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to 6,000-acre island “terrible”. Bangladesh is pushing ahead with a controversial plan to relocate tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to a remote island despite warnings it is uninhabitable…
Immigration order: US Acting Attorney General sacked
Trump fires acting attorney general Sally Q. Yates for refusing to defend immigration order President Donald Trump fired the acting attorney general late Monday night following her public declaration that the department would not legally defend the president’s controversial immigration…
Suspect in attack on Quebec City mosque identified
Alexandre Bissonnette was charged with six counts of murder in the Quebec City mosque shooting The lone suspect in the deadly shooting at a mosque in his hometown of Quebec City has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder…
Nearly 60 percent of children like reading for fun
New York — Nearly 6 out of 10 young people ages 6-17 say they read for fun, according to a new study from Scholastic and YouGuv, a percentage that has dipped slightly since a 2010 report. Fifty-eight percent of those…
We must rethink globalization, or Trumpism will prevail
By Thomas Piketty Let it be said at once: Trump’s victory is primarily due to the explosion in economic and geographic inequality in the United States over several decades and the inability of successive governments to deal with this. Both…
BSMR Maritime University distributes warm clothes
Dhaka -The sole specialized maritime university of the country, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh distributed warm cloths among the poor and homeless people at the temporary campus located at Pallabi, Dhaka. Honorable Vice Chancellor of the University, Rear…
Inter-Department Badminton, Handball Finals held at BUP
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) organized Inter Department Badminton & Handball Competition kicked off on 8 January 2017 and Final Matches were held on 30 January 2017 amidst much verve and fervor by the contestants and students. In the Badminton…
Training for DU teachers inaugurated at BAU
Mymensingh – A four-day long training, titled “Teaching-Learning Methods and Techniques” was inaugurated at Graduate Training Institute (GTI) of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Monday for the lecturers of University of Dhaka.
Zia Orphanage case, next hearing on Feb 2
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka on Monday adjourned the hearing of the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case against BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia, the party’s Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman and four others till February 2.
US says green card holders exempted from travel ban
Washington, Jan 30 – President Donald Trump’s administration stressed Sunday that permanent residents get a reprieve from his ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries, after the order triggered confusion over its implementation.
Three of a family suffer burn injuries in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Jan 30 – Three members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire in the city’s Bhatara area on Sunday night.
Miss France crowned Miss Universe in Philippines
Philippines, Jan 30 (AP/UNB)- A 23-year-old dental student from France won the Miss Universe crown Monday in the annual pageant held this year in the Philippines.
Five confirmed dead in Quebec City mosque shooting
At least five people have been killed in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada.
Top Nazi propagandist Goebbels’ secretary dies at 106
Brunhilde Pomsel, the former secretary to Nazi Germany’s propaganda boss Joseph Goebbels, has died aged 106. Her job brought her into close contact with Goebbels – one of the worst war criminals of the 20th century.
For a website where eligible job-seekers can register!
A news item makes me happy along with others. Imam Sheikh, a van Driver, has been given a job in the air force. A few days ago, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members rode Imam’s van in Tungipara.…
Work together to develop Primary education: PM
Dhaka, Jan 29 – Stressing the importance of modern primary education, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the people of all classes and professions, including teachers, public and private organisations, to work together for the development of the country’s…
British PM does ‘not agree’ with Trump immigration policy
London, Jan 29, – British Prime Minister Theresa May does “not agree” with the restrictions on immigration imposed by US President Donald Trump and will intervene if they affect UK nationals, Downing Street said Sunday.
Khaleda goes to court on Monday: Warrant against MK Anwar
Dhaka – BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia will appear in a Dhaka court on Monday in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case filed in 2008 against six persons, including her and her son Tarique Rahman.
Princes commission statue of Diana 20 years after her death
A statue of Princess Diana has been commissioned by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, 20 years after her death. The two princes said that “the time is right to recognise her positive impact” with a permanent statue.
NYC airport becomes scene of anguish after Trump travel ban
New York, Jan 29 (AP/UNB)— New York City’s Kennedy airport became a scene of anguish and desperation Saturday for the families of people detained after arriving in the U.S. from nations subject to President Donald Trump’s travel ban.