Dhaka – An official in Dhaka as described Pakistan’s reaction to execution of Mir Quasem Ali as “totally unacceptable” and “brazen” interfere in Bangladesh’s internal affairs, UNB news agency reported.
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Hanged Mir Quasem buried in Manikganj
Manikganj – Mir Quasem Ali who was hanged on Saturday night for the crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, was buried at Chala village in Harirampur upazila of Manikganj district early Sunday, UNB news agency reported.
Jamaat calls half-day hartal Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has called an eight-hour countrywide hartal for Monday protesting what it called the ‘planned killing’ of its leader Mir Quasem Ali for war crimes, UNB news agency reported.
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Mir Quasem hanged at Kashimpur Jail Saturday night
Gazipur – Mir Quasem Ali was hanged on Saturday night for crimes he had committed against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971. The was convicted for the crimes by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and the conviction confirmed by…
FBI releases Hillary Clinton email report
Washington (CNN)Hillary Clinton repeatedly told the FBI she couldn’t recall key details and events related to classified information procedures, according to notes the bureau released Friday of its July interview with the Democratic presidential nominee, along with a report on…
Farrakka has wreaked environmental disaster in Bangladesh: IFC
Dhaka, 02 September – Leaders of the International Farakka Committee (IFC), an environmental and water rights watch group, have extended their support to the recent demand made by Mr. Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, India, to decommission the…
Millions of bees in traffic accident near Kansas City
Kansas City (AP/UNB) — Drivers along an interstate north of Kansas City were told to be on the lookout for an unusual traffic hazard after a semi-trailer truck loaded with honeybees overturned.
Deer interrupts surfing tryouts in California
Santa Ana (AP/UNB) — Surfing team tryouts in California were interrupted by a four-legged friend who apparently wanted to get in on the fun.
China ratifies Paris deal, US action awaited: Emissions to fall
Beijing (AP/UNB) — China announced on Saturday that it has ratified the emissions-cutting agreement reached last year in Paris, giving a big boost to efforts to bring the accord into effect by the end of this year. The United States…
Railway bridge over Jamuna in BD mulled for greater connectivity
Dhaka – As the Bangabandhu Jamuna Bridge looks to be unable to provide smooth and speedy rail communication, the government is mulling the construction of a parallel railway bridge over the river, UNB news agency reported. Currently, goods or passenger…
Obama, Xi aim to join Paris climate pact ahead of G-20?
By Andrew Restuccia and Eric Wolff President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to formally commit their nations to last year’s Paris climate change agreement in the coming days, a move that would increase pressure on other…
“They don’t want me to live!” Bangladeshi women said before death
Jamaica Hills (NY) — The aunt of my neighborhood was fatally stabbed as she walked home with my uncle (husband) in Queens on Wednesday night.
BD road accidents fall 31 pc: 2,376 killed till Aug
Dhaka – The country witnessed a 31 percent decrease in road accidents and casualties in eight months of this year 2016 compared to the same period in last year, according to a survey carried out by a non-government rights body,…
Gulen movement founded by CIA: Turkish prosecutor
Fethullah Gulen’s movement was founded by the US special services, claims a Turkish prosecutor. Authorities in Ankara have accused the US-based cleric of masterminding the attempted military coup on July 15. The Gulen movement has the same structure as the…
US biological research not entirely peaceful: Lavrov
The US may be conducting biological research that is “not entirely peaceful,” as Washington opposes the idea of tightening international control over biological weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. America’s staunch opposition to Russian efforts to create a…
Kenya’s ‘disappeared’ deserve justice: HRW
President Should Order Investigations, Not Just Blame Al-Shabab Otsieno Namwaya Africa researcher A few months ago, I listened to a Kenyan man talk about his brother who has been missing since April 2015. “To see the dead body of your…
Rights activists honored
New York – Four courageous and tireless advocates for human rights are the 2016 recipients of the prestigious Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism, Human Rights Watch said today.
US biotech giant Monsanto on the dock
A campaign has been launched seeking support support for the International Monsanto Tribunal which is scheduled for 14-16 October in The Haque. A statement has been floated as under for registering support to the initiative.
22 inspiring reads for Labor Day 2016
Danielle Nierenberg Food Tank is thrilled to highlight a selection of educational, thought-provoking, and inspiring books for eaters, farmers, chefs, and policymakers who are craving more information about food and agriculture. You can also check out our past reading lists:…
ASAAL protests NY murder of Bangladeshi women
New York – The Alliance of South Asian American Labor (ASAAL) stands in solidarity with hundreds of Bangladeshis and millions of Americans to mourn the pre-planned stabbing death of Nazma Khanam (60) only a few feet from her home, in…
China air force says developing new long-range bomber
Beijing (AP/UNB) — China’s air force is developing a new type of strategic bomber, state media reported Friday, adding to recent progress in large aircraft production and further expanding the range of the country’s increasingly sophisticated military.
‘Robber’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with police in Jhenidah
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Pirojpur Karaitala on the Jessore-Jhenidah highway in Kaliganj upazila of Jhenidah early Friday, UNB news agency reported. Identity of the deceased could not be known immediately.
Airport secreening as 10 Bangladeshis get Zika in S’pore, one at home
Dhaka – Health Minister Mohammad Nasim said on Thursday the government has strengthened airport screening for the passengers coming from Singapore following Zika virus outbreak in the city state. The minister on Thursday said they had already asked the authorities…
Bangabandhu discussion programme held at BAU
A discussion programme on father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib was held on Tuesday at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensing on the occasion of National Mourning day and the 41st martyrdom anniversary of…
Campus cleaning drive of JU BNCC launched
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Cadet Core (BNCC) of Jahangirangar University (JU) chapter launched a drive to clean the JU campus yesterday (Thursday) amid fanfare and festivity.
RU Assoc of Law Finders gets new executive committee
A new executive committee of RUALF (Rajshahi University Association of Law Finders), a student’s association of Law Faculty of Rajshahi University (RU) has been formed making Ifthekar Shahriar president and Matiur Rahman Ripon general secretary for the 2016-17 session.
Khaleda opens twitter account on BNP’s founding anniversary
Dhaka – The BNP chairperson has inaugurated an official twitter account with party’s founding anniversary call “Let us unite to defeat authoritarianism, win democracy and freedom.”
Police ASI accused of asking for bribe sent to jail
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Thursday sent Police ASI Sadequl Islam of the Special Branch to the jail on the charge of asking for bribe from the wife of a High Court judge.
Risha murder accused Obaid on 6-day remand
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Thursday placed Obaidul Khan, the accused in Suraiya Akhter Risha murder case, on a six-day remand.