New York – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the detention of Lu Yuyu and Li Tingyu, who systematically document protests on social media websites. Police in Dali, Yunnan province, detained Lu and Li, who are romantic partners,…
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Stories key to informing, inspiring action to end malnutrition
Washington, D.C.—The costs of malnutrition—health, social, and economic—are staggering. However, the tools to improve nutrition are within our grasp. “Nourishing Millions: Stories of Change in Nutrition,” written by development leaders from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and other…
Toyota recalls 1.43 million vehicles for defective air bags
Tokyo, June 29 (AP/UNB) — Toyota is recalling 1.43 million vehicles globally for defective air bags, although it is not part of the massive recalls of Takata air bags, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. Toyota Motor Corp. said it does…
EU leaders push Britain to leave amid post-vote turmoil
Brussels, June 29 (AP/UNB) – European leaders pushed Britain toward the exit door Tuesday, warning Prime Minister David Cameron that there’s no turning back after his country’s unprecedented vote to leave the EU and pressing for a quick and clear…
Brexit vote likely to crush chances of T-TIP Transatlantic Trade Deal
Capitol Hill— President Barack Obama has made forging sweeping trade deals with the European Union and the Asia-Pacific region a top foreign and economic policy goal for the final months of his presidency. He has been a staunch advocate for…
69m children will die of preventable causes, says Unicef
UN children’s agency report highlights toll on youngsters by 2030 unless world leaders turn rhetoric into reality on fighting poverty Less than a year after the world promised to leave no one behind by signing up to an ambitious 15-year…
Biofortification pioneers win 2016 World Food Prize
Washington, D.C. – Four scientists responsible for improving the health of 10 million rural poor in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to receive $250,000 award. Drs. Maria Andrade, Robert Mwanga, Jan Low and Howarth Bouis were announced Monday as the…
The ethics of asylum in early Muslim society
By Sharifah Nazneen Agha The advent of the Islamic faith was set against such formidable themes as persecution, asylum and migration. The watershed of Muslim history known as the Hijra or migration in 622 AC signifies the passage to safety…
AL office set afire in Jessore
Dhaka – Miscreants torched the Awami League office of Zirangachha ward and an office of a locally-based cooperative firm in Sharsha upazila of Jessore district early Tuesday, Unb news agency reported.
Bombings claimed by IS killed 43 in southern Yemen
Yemen, (AP/UNB) – An Islamic State affiliate carried out a series of attacks in Yemen’s southern port city of Mukalla on Monday, killing at least 43 people and wounding several others, officials said. The attacks came as the government and…
JU suspends 3 BCL men for attacking journo
Dhaka – The Jahangirnagar University (JU) authority has suspended temporarily 3 leader and activists of Pro-Awami league Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) of JU unit yesterday (Monday) over beating up bdnews24.com journalist. The decisionwas taken at an emergency syndicate meeting, chaired…
Fans, Maradona want Messi to reconsider
Argentina (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Monday and avoided commenting on his abrupt resignation from the national team after losing the Copa America final to Chile. Dozens of emotional fans wearing the white and sky-blue striped…
Banking sector thriving on strong economy: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday the country’s banking sector is thriving on the strong national economy. “The banking sector is expanding day by day as the country’s economy has now got a strong ground,” she said.…
PEC, JSC exams to be held this year
Dhaka – The Primary Education Completion (PEC) and Junior School Certificate (JSC) examinations will be held this year as usual as a proposal of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education seeking cancellation of the PEC examinations of class V…
Mild tremor shakes southern Bangladesh districts
Dhaka – A mild earthquake shook Chittagong and adjacent districts in the country’s southern region on early Monday morning, Unb news agency reported.
Chile wins 2nd straight Copa America title as Messi misses
East Rutherford, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi still awaits his first title with Argentina’s national team. Messi put his penalty kick over the crossbar, Francisco Silva converted Chile’s shootout finale and La Roja won their second straight Copa America…
UK opposition Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn sacks Hilary Benn
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn fires Hilary Benn, shadow foreign secretary, for leading a coup, as another member resigns. Corbyn, who backed Remain, facing pressure after Britain voted to leave EU Shadow Foreign Minister Hilary Benn sacked for ‘leading ‘coup’ Shadow…
SP Babul Akhter released after questioning
Dhaka – Superintendent of Police Babul Akhter who was taken into police custody for interrogation was released on Saurday evening. Earlier Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday said Superintendent of Police Babul Akhter was taken into police custody for interrogation…
Moulana Muhiuddin Khan passes away
Islamic thinker and editor of largely circulated monthly Madina died at the LabAid Hospital in Dhaka City on late Saturday afternoon. The ailing Khan who was also the chairman of Islamic Oikya Jote, a component of the Bnp-led 20-Party Alliance…
Islami Bank Board meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held June 25, 2016 Saturday at the Board Room of Islami Bank Tower. Engr. MustafaAnwar, Chairman of the Bank presided over the meeting. Directors along with Mohammad…
London firms may lose ‘prized’ EU access, say eurozone leaders
London’s financial firms risk losing unrestricted access to the European Union, according to eurozone leaders. The head of the Eurogroup of finance ministers, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, said banks could move jobs outside the UK if it leaves the single market. It…
4 grenades, 117 bullets recovered in Munshiganj
Dhaka – Four hand grenades and 117 rounds of bullet, presumably dating back to the country’s Liberation War, were recovered during soil digging work by labourers in Keutchura area of Sadar upazila on Saturday afternoon, Unb news agency reported.
Bangladeshi shot by BSF near Satkhira border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi national sustained bullet injuries as members of the Border Security Force of India opened fire on him at Koijhuri in India near Boikari border of Sadar upazila of Satkhira district on Sunday morning, Unb news agency…
Man hacked dead over land in Madaripur
Dhaka – A man was hacked to death by his rival over a land-related dispute at Paschim Rastri village in Sadar upazila of Madaripur on Saturday night, Unb news agency reported. The deceased was identified as Saddam Bepari, son of…
Messi, Argentina face Chile in Copa America final Sunday
East Rutherford, (AP/UNB) – Another year, another final for Lionel Messi and Argentina on Sunday. They made it to the championship match at the 2014 World Cup – and lost 1-0 in extra time to Germany. They made it to…
UNSC slams North Korea’s missile tests as ‘grave violation’
Security Council calls for member states to ‘redouble’ implementation efforts John Power The UN Security Council (UNSC) condemned North Korea’s latest back-to-back ballistic missile launcheson Thursday, vowing to ramp up the enforcement of existing sanctions designed to thwart its nuclear…
Russia governor arrested over ‘large bribe’
Russian investigators have arrested a regional governor, saying they caught him red-handed taking a €400,000 (£325,000; $444,500) bribe. Kirov region governor Nikita Belykh was held in a Moscow restaurant.
Rare Spix’s Macaw seen in Brazil for first time in 15 years
A rare blue parrot which was believed to be extinct in the wild has been spotted in Brazil for the first time in 15 years. A solitary Spix’s Macaw was caught on video flying through trees in the state of…
Britons showed ‘losing mindset’, say Chinese media in swipe at Brexit
The Chinese people will ‘watch the consequence of Britain’s embracing of a “democratic” referendum’, says Communist party-run Global Times The vote to leave the European Union meant Britons were “showing a losing mindset” and becoming “citizens of a nation that…
EU governments pile pressure on UK to leave as soon as possible
Six founding member states demand earliest start to Brexit process, but they cannot compel UK to invoke article 50 EU governments have piled pressure on the UK to leave the union as soon as possible, saying talks on the exit…