By Zofeen Ebrahim KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov 4 2020 (IPS) – October 13 began like any other day at the Lal house as Raja Lal and his wife Rita Raja left for work at 7:30 am. “I made the usual breakfast…
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Why Zimbabwe Women runners Want to Change Pol. Playing Field
By Ignatius Banda BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Nov 6 2020 (IPS) – “I have long given up on active politics,” Gertrude Sidambe, a 36-year-old member of one of Zimbabwe’s opposition parties, tells IPS.
The Problem Is Not Trump
By Joaquín Roy MIAMI, Nov 7 2020 (IPS) – The election tie, whatever the end result, that has been revealed is not a temporary phenomenon. The protagonist of Trump’s resistance is not the tenant of the White House of the…
Long-term displacement worries for Typhoon Goni hit families
7 November 2020 – The trail of devastation left by Typhoon Goni in the Philippines, runs straight through some heavily populated areas – including places where COVID-19 cases are high, and where returning migrants are concentrated – UN agencies reported…
Climate Action Superheroes empower children to save planet
7 November 2020 – Eight new animated characters on a mission to protect the planet, have been pressed into service by the UN to empower children worldwide and boost the drive towards sustainability by 2030.
After Historic Turnout, Counts to Show Will of People: HRW
US: Electoral Process Needs Time New York – The United States electoral process needs time to tabulate the vote in the November 3, 2020 general election, Human Rights Watch said today. News organizations and social media companies should be vigilant…
Dhaka South City Corpn starts drive to restore dead canals
Dhaka, Nov. 06 – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Friday started cleaning waste from Shampur canal while continuing its drive in Dhanmondi Lake.
Biden eases ahead in Georgia; Trump attacks election process
AP/UNB, Nov 06 – Democrat Joe Biden narrowly overtook President Donald Trump in the vote count in Georgia early Friday and was steadily gaining ground in Pennsylvania, with the presidency hinging on the outcome of tight contests in key battleground…
Fire at Demra light factory under control
Dhaka, Nov 06 – A fire that broke out at a light factory warehouse at Konapara of Matuail in Demra on Thursday afternoon was brought under control by firefighters after several hours of frantic efforts.
Georgia judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit
AP/UNB, Nov 06 – A judge in Georgia has dismissed a lawsuit by the state Republican Party and President Donald Trump’s campaign that asked him to ensure a coastal county was following state laws on processing absentee ballots.
US Election: Trump alleges ‘shenanigans’ as Biden urges calm
US President Donald Trump has accused Democrats of voting “shenanigans” as the result from Tuesday’s White House election hangs in the balance. His Democratic challenger Joe Biden earlier appealed for calm as the nail-biting count drags on in five states.
IBBL inaugurates its Darshana sub-Branch in Chuadanga
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Darshana sub-Branch under Jibon Nagar Branch, Chuadanga on 4 November 2020, Wednesday.
US formally exits Paris pact aiming to curb climate change
AP/UNB, Oct 04 – The United States on Wednesday formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
Case filed over abduction of journalist Golam Sarowar
Chittagong, Nov 04 – Journalist Golam Sarowar who was found in a severely debilitated condition in Sitakunda three days after he had gone missing, filed a case with Kotwali Police Station of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) on Wednesday.
World waits nervously, impatiently for US vote count
AP/UNB, Nov 04 – From Ford Model T cars that popped off the assembly line in just 90 minutes to 60-second service for burgers, the United States has had a major hand in making the world a frenetic and impatient…
Bangladesh’s Shaheen Akhtar gets Asian Literary Award 2020
Dhaka, Nov 04 – Bangladesh’s Shaheen Akhtar has won the 3rd Asian Literary Award for her novel “Talaash.” The novel paints the sufferings of Birangona women – survivors of sexual violence during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 1517 new cases 21 more deaths
Dhaka, Nov 04 – The number of deaths from Covid-19 in Bangladesh rose to 6,004 on Wednesday with the death of 21 more people in 24 hours. Besides, health authorities registered 1517 new coronavirus cases during the period, pushing the…
Sweet Potato Health Benefits: Organic Affordable Super Food
The second wave of COVID19 is knocking on the door. Many countries have already experienced an increased rate of viral infection. The authorized vaccine is yet to release. Now we must focus on healthy eating to strengthen our immunity system.…
Despite Pre-Election Anxiety, US Election Went Smoothly
Despite substantial pre-election anxiety, millions of Americans went to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president in a process that by most accounts went smoothly.
Vote Counting Continues in Close US Election
The winner of the U.S. presidential election remained in doubt Wednesday, with the outcome hinging on a handful of states where a flood of mail-in ballots sparked by the coronavirus pandemic remained to be counted.
নিত্যপ্রয়োজনীয় দ্রব্যের দাম জনগণের নাগালে রাখতে সরকার ব্যর্থ
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, করোনায় দেশের সাধারণ মানুষ যখন বিপর্য¯ত্ম, ঠিক সে সময় নিত্যপ্রয়োজনীয় জিনিসপত্রের আকশচুম্বি মুল্যবৃদ্ধি জনজীবনকে আরো দুর্বিষহ করে তুলবে।
অবিলম্বে ফ্রান্স সরকারকে নি:শর্ত ক্ষমা চাইতে হবে – হেফাজত
ফ্রান্সে সরকারী পৃষ্ঠপোষকতায় বিশ্বনবী হযরত মুহাম্মদ (সা.) সম্পর্কে ন্যাক্কারজনক ব্যঙ্গচিত্র প্রদর্শনের প্রতিবাদে হেফাজতে ইসলাম ঢাকা মহানগরীর আহ্বানে স্মরণকালের বিশাল মিছিলপূর্ব ঐতিহাসিক গণজমায়েতে নেতৃবৃন্দ বলেন, রাসূল (সা.)এর শানে ফ্রান্স সরকার যে জঘন্যতম বেয়াদবি করেছে, তা মুসলিম জাতি কোনভাবেই বরদাশত করতে পারে…
IBBL inaugurates its Senpara sub-branch in Mirpur, Dhaka
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated the Senpara Sub-branch under its Mirpur Branch in Dhaka on 2 November 2020, Monday.
Most crime cases against journos yet to be resolved: UNESCO
Even though 2020 saw a “slight decrease” in the rate of impunity for crimes against journalists, 87 percent of such cases worldwide were still not resolved, according to UNESCO, the UN agency tasked with defending press freedom, among other things.
Veteran Sports Journalist Hannan Khan passes away
Dhaka, Nov 03- Veteran Sports Journalist, commentator, former cricketer and senior sportsroom editor of ATN Bangla MA Hannan Khan died Monday evening during treatment at the Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University hospital.
Jail Killing Day observed on Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 03 – The Jail Killing Day is being observed today (Tuesday) with due solemnity. On November 3, 1975, four national leaders and heroes of the country’s Liberation War — Syed Nazrul Islam, Tajuddin Ahmad, Captain Mansur Ali and…
BNP slams EC for ‘unilateral’ move to formulate laws
Dhaka, Nov 03 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) has proposed the enactment of ‘Local Government Institutions Election Act-2020’ to give the ruling party an “absolute” power.
College student goes missing in Barisal Kirtonkhola River
Barisal, Nov 03 – A college student went missing as he fell into the Kirtankhola River in Barisal district from a trawler on Monday night. The victim was identified as Dipak Ghosh Dip, 16, son of Mintu Ghosh of Amanatganj…
In 2020 finale, Trump combative, Biden on offense
Pittsburg, AP/UNB, Nov 03 – In the closing hours of a campaign shadowed by a once-in-a-century pandemic, President Donald Trump charged across the nation Monday delivering an incendiary but unsupported allegation that the election is rigged, while Democratic challenger Joe…
Sundarbans open to visitors again after 7 months for corona
Dhaka, Nov 03 – The Sundarbans, a Unesco World Heritage Site, reopened its door to tourists on Sunday after a seven-month closure because of the ongoing pandemic. On the first day of reopening, 700-800 visitors entered the world’s largest mangrove…