Dhaka – Principal Moulana Yunus Ahmed, secretary general of Islami Andolan Bangladsh said on Saturday that his party would be compelled to take up a strong programme of movement is the ‘conspiracy’ to drop ‘State Religion Islam’ from the Constituting…
A new organisation named ‘Nutrition Club’ was launched at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Saturday. The club started with the motto of ‘Engage youth in nutrition’ to ensure health and nutrition of women & children and promote smart…
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited opened service center ‘Seba Ghor’ at South Banosree, Dhaka on March 12, 2016. Engr. Md. Eskander Ali Khan, Chairman, Executive Committee, inaugurated the center as chief guest while Muhammad Abul Bashar, Deputy Managing Director, was present…
The Statistics department of Rajshahi University has celebrated its 50 years by organising the 2nd alumni re-union amid festivity on the campus. Economic affairs adviser to the PM Dr. Mashiur Rahman attended the function as chief guest the programme was…
by Naomi Lane In the nuttiest double-whammy, mother-daughter rumor news today, Kim Kardashian and mom Kris Jenner are resorting to drastic measures to get thin, according to Radar Online. Kim has discussed her struggles to lose weight after giving birth…
Dhaka –The High Court on Sunday rejected a writ petition filed seeking an order to stop collection of tenants’ information through the owners of rented apartments. An HC bench compromising Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury and Justice Md Iqbal Kabir passed…
Is there a hair color Kylie Jenner can’t rock? The reality star and hair chameleon sported a new shade on her tresses when she attended the Sugar Factory Orlando grand opening on Friday. She dyed her hair navy! Jenner, 18,…
Saudi Arabia has told the United Nations Human Rights Council that it would not accept any recommendations that contravene Islamic law. Faisal bin Hassan Trad, Saudi ambassador to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, made the comments…
By Joost Oliemans and Stijn Mitzer Imagery released by North Korean state media on February 27 shows Kim Jong Un reviewing the testing of an upgraded type of anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) and its effects on a main battle tank,…
North Korea says its military is ready to pre-emptively attack and ‘liberate’ the South if it sees signs that American and South Korean troops involved in annual joint military drills are attempting to invade the North A North Korean submarine…
United Nations — The U.N. Security Council on Friday approved its first-ever resolution tackling the escalating problem of sexual abuse by U.N. peacekeepers who act as predators when sent to protect vulnerable civilians in some of the world’s most volatile…
Noakhali – A mob beat four suspected robbers to death and injured two others foiling their bid to escape police custody at Chairman Ghat in Hatiya upazila early Saturday. Additional superintendent of police AKM Asaduzzaman said a gang of robbers…
Bagerhat – Bangladesh Forest Department has introduced community patrolling involving locals to protect forest resources and check wildlife poaching in the Sundarbans, the lone natural habitat of Bengal tigers. “The Forest Department has gone for its first-ever community patrolling in…
Donald Trump has called off a rally in Chicago after protests against the Republican presidential front-runner led to violent clashes. Hundreds of protesters gathered at the venue at the University of Illinois at Chicago hours before Mr Trump was due.…
Investigators suspect unknown hackers managed to install malware in the Bangladesh central bank’s computer systems and watched, probably for weeks, how to go about withdrawing money from its U.S. account, two bank officials briefed on the matter said on Friday.…
Taylor & Francis and the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (JA&WMA) have announced Drs. Judith C. Chow, John G. Watson, L.-W. Antony Chen, M.C. Oliver Chang, Norman F. Robinson (Posthumously), Dana Trimble, and Steven Kohl of Desert…
The profession of Journalism involves risk and certain liabilities. It is frequently urged that Journalists should do objective journalism. But the objectivity in journalism fluctuates from society to society. Journalists in the journalism profession often present biased report or strongly…
High yield variety of rice seeds and sewing machine were distributed to female farmers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensing on Friday. BINA-11 and BINA-12 dhan of Aman rice variety distributed at free of cost under project ‘Production and…
The BNP on Friday demanded resignation of Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith and Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr Atiur Rahman over the stealing of money from a Bangladesh Bank’s account with US Federal Reserve Bank in New York. “They…
FireEye Inc’s Mandiant forensics division is helping investigate a cyber heist at Bangladesh’s central bank last month that netted more than $80 million, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The two sources said Silicon Valley-based FireEye, which…
The law ministry has finalised the draft of a new law on the removal process of Supreme Court judges, with ample provision for upholding their rights and to defend themselves. This has been named the Misconduct and Inability (Investigation and…
Suspended Russian tennis champ Maria Sharapova admits she made a “huge mistake” by taking a banned performance-enhancing drug called meldonium. But what is it? For what medical reasons would an athlete take it? And why is it banned? The drug,…
A solo painting exhibition titled ভঙ্গুরতায় পথচলা-২ (Journey with Wreckage 2) by artist Bipul Shah has begun at Alliance Française de Dhaka, La Galerie. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition took place on Friday, 11 March 2016. There are thirty…
The news “Fasting program for protecting school” has drawn my attention. The last Friday, present and ex-students of Chandra Prova government primary school at Iswardi under Pabna district had to do a fasting program to protect the said school. We…
Brussels – The European Union outline deal with Turkey announced on March 8, 2016, contradicts EU principles guaranteeing the right to seek asylum and against collective expulsions. EU and Turkish leaders meeting in Brussels announced an agreement in principle to…
By Thalif Deen In recent days, some countries are building barriers to limit the flow of refugees to Europe. Credit: Ashfaq Yusufzai/IPS United Nations (IPS) – When the United Nations commemorated “Zero Discrimination Day” on March 1, there was an…
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) — The uneasy calm that had reigned in the financial markets in late 2015 gave way to a turbulent start this year, witnessing one of the worst stock market sell-offs since the 2008 financial crisis, the Bank…
Cross-land launch a message to South, displays confidence in missile system, researchers says JH Ahn North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM), presumed to be Hwasong-6 (Scud-C/D), into the East Sea (Sea of Japan) Thursday morning. “North Korea today…
Two US teams are likely to be here in Dhaka this month to discuss various issues, including airport and cyber securities, and future collaboration in these areas. A delegation, led by Alan Bersin, assistant secretary for international affairs and chief…
Voicing concern over the suspension of carrying cargo on direct flights from Dhaka to the UK by the British government, BGMEA leaders on Thursday urged the government to initiate an immediate government-level negotiation to have the restriction relaxed. President of…