Dhaka, Aug 17 – On-demand ride-sharing platforms have seen a dramatic rise since 2016 as a means of living for many and a support for a faster commuting across the capital until Covid-19 pandemic hit the country hard in March.…
Author: editor
‘Make transit for India conditional on water-sharing deal’
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Describing the government’s “Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100” as totally confusing, initiator of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) Dr Nazrul Islam on Sunday said the actual plan needs to be clarified to protect the country’s environment and save…
Sinha murder: Writ against posting Shipra’s photo on FB
Dhaka, Aug 16 – A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking action against the two policemen who had posted Shipra Rani Devnath’s personal photos on Facebook with provocative comments.
AL trying to belittle BNP’s founder Zia, says BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the ruling party is trying to belittle their party founder Ziaur Rahman by resorting to a ‘false’ campaign against him.
Dhaka reports 32 Covid-19 deaths; 2024 new cases on Sunday
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Health authorities in Bangladesh on Sunday reported the death of 32 patients from Covid-19 spiking the total deaths to 3,657 on the 150th day after the country reported the first death from the disease on March…
Biman to reissue tickets for trips halted over Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to reissue tickets to those passengers who had bought return tickets on Dhaka-Dubai and Dhaka-Abu Dhabi routes but could not travel due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Cops who fail dope test will lose jobs: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka, Aug 16 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam on Sunday said the suspected police personnel will have to undergo dope tests and those who fail it will lose their jobs.
Sherpur beggar gets house as gift from Prime Minister
A beggar in Sherpur, who set a rare example by donating his savings to the government relief fund during the coronavirus pandemic, got a new house on Sunday as a gift from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Cox’s Bazar tourist spots, facilities to reopen Monday
Sea beaches, tourist spots and hotels-motels in Cox’s Bazar municipality area will reopen on a limited scale for tourists on Monday after about a five-month closure due to COVID-19 pandemic, official News Agency BSS reported on Sunday.
14 sailors rescued as lighter vessel with wheat sinks in Bay
Chittagong, Aug 16 – Fourteen crew members who remained missing since a lighter vessel carrying 2000 tons of wheat sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday morning were later rescued by a fishing boat. Zahid Hossain, manager (operation) of…
Corona test must for travellers in Dhaka not accepted abroad
Monowara Begum Moni If you want to travel abroad from Bangladesh you have to take a covid-19 test, it’s a new rule of the Bangladesh Government which has been implemented after a travel scandal during the corona pandemic.
Epic Games sues Google and Apple over app store bans
Fortnite-maker Epic Games is taking legal action against Google after being banned from the Google Play app store, hours after doing the same with Apple. Apple and Google both removed the hit game from their app stores after Epic Games…
Understanding of De facto one party state with corporatocracy
Dr. Sinha MA Sayeed Nature, contents and contexts of politics, political science and government(s) evolve and move in various and varied moods and modes in the settings of time-space and dimension. All these are topics of social science and necessarily…
PM donating house to beggar who gave his savings for others
Dhaka, Aug 15 – The Sherpur beggar, who has earned praise for providing his savings for helping Covid-19-hit people, has drawn the attention of the Prime Minister and is going to receive a modern house as a gift from her…
BNP marks Khaleda’s birthday with doa and milad mahfil
Dhaka, Aug 15 – BNP on Saturday arranged a doa and Milad mahfil seeking early recovery and long life of its chairperson Khaleda Zia on her 76th birthday.
Gonoshasthaya plasma centre opens
Dhaka, Aug 15 – A plasma and blood donation centre set up by Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital in memory of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was opened on Saturday.
Ekushey Padak winning artist Murtaja Baseer dies of Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Renowned artist Murtaja Baseer died after contracting coronavirus at a private hospital in the capital on Saturday morning. He was 88.
Mourning Day: PM pays homage to Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday paid rich tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking the 45th anniversary of his martyrdom and the National Mourning Day.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 21 mln; deaths 764,683
New York, Xinhua/UNB, Aug 15 – Global COVID-19 case count has reached 21,159,730 as of Saturday morning, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University, reports Xinhua.
Reform of the United Nations Organization
By Saber Azam GENEVA, Aug 14 2020 (IPS) – The US detains essential keys to the political and economic stability of the planet. The last four years have been challenging for Americans, their allies, and the rest of the world.
No More Lost Generations: Fund for Education of Children in Crisis
By Stella Paul HYDERABAD, India , Aug 14 2020 (IPS) – 15-year-old Humaira* sits on the mud floor of her hut in Ukhiya camp, Cox’s Bazar, listening as the rain beats down on the tarpaulin roof. Three years ago, Humaira…
UN and partners launch $565 million appeal for Lebanon
14 August 2020 – The UN and aid partners are seeking $565 million to address the overwhelming needs in Lebanon following the deadly explosions that flattened large areas of the capital, Beirut, nearly two weeks ago.
What is Next for Palestinian Popular Resistance in Gaza?
Speaking to Journalist Wafaa Aludaini By Ramzy Baroud Co-Written by Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo Wafaa Aludaini is a witness to many of Gaza’s recent tragedies and also never-ending resistance. She experienced the violent Israeli occupation, the subsequent blockade on…
বংগবন্ধুর প্রতি বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে তাঁর আত্মার শান্তি কামনা – ঐক্য ন্যাপ
জাতির জনক বংগবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের এর শাহাদত বার্ষিকীতে এর সভাপতি বর্ষীয়ান রাজনীতিবিদ পংকজ ভট্টাচার্য ও সাধারণ সম্পাদক এডভোকেট আসাদুল্লা তারেক এক যুক্ত বিবৃতিতে বংগবন্ধুর প্রতি বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে তাঁর আত্মার শান্তি কামনা করেন । নেতৃবৃন্দ ঐ দিন বংগবন্ধুর পরিবারের…
গণপরিবহনে ৬০% বর্ধিত ভাড়া প্রত্যাহার করে আগের ভাড়া বহাল করুন
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ করোনা সংকটের কারণে গণপরিবহনে ৬০ শতাংশ বর্ধিত বাসভাড়া প্রত্যাহার করে আগের ভাড়া বহাল রাখার দাবি জানিয়েছেন।
Khaleda turns ‘76’ Saturday
Dhaka, Aug 14 – BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia turns ‘76′ on Saturday. BNP has no scheduled programme to celebrate the day. However, the party will arrange doa mahfils across the country on Saturday seeking long life…
World reacts to ‘historic’ Israel-UAE deal
DUBAI, Aug 14 – Israel and the UAE agreed Thursday to normalise relations, a historic shift making the Gulf state only the third Arab country to establish full diplomatic ties with the Jewish state.
Digital Security Act govt’s weapon to cling to power: BNP
Dhaka, Aug 14 – Accusing the government of using the Digital Security Act as a weapon to hang onto power, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday demanded the withdrawal of all the cases filed under the law.
Stamp marking Bangabandhu’s studentship restoration released
Dhaka, Aug 14 – Bangladesh Post Office has released a Tk 10 postage stamp, a Tk 10 opening day cover and a Tk 5 data card, commemorating reinstatement of the studentship of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
National Mourning Day Saturday
Dhaka, Aug 14 – National Mourning Day will be observed on Saturday, marking the 45th anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members were brutally…