The proposed cooperation deal between Iran and China is partly a result of Tehran’s disappointment at the EU’s failure to stand up to the United States. But not all Iranians think the agreement is a good idea.
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US for nuclear non-proliferation treaty with Russia: Trump
Washington, Aug 1 – The United States is working on signing a new nuclear non-proliferation agreement with Russia, US President Donald Trump said.
Dhaka North City uses mobile app for animal waste disposal
Dhaka, Aug 01 – The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has introduced a mobile app to expedite the process of cleaning up the city following the blood and gore spilled during the ritual of sacrifice and urged city dwellers to…
Nike’s ‘You can’t stop us’ wins the internet
Nike has released a new 90-second commercial on the enduring power of sports with messages of inclusiveness and perseverance at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has forced cancellation or postponement of sporting events.
Covid-19 testing halved in a month despite rise in cases
Dhaka, Aug 01 – The health authorities reported 21 new deaths from coronavirus and 2,199 new cases on Saturday as the country celebrated Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of Muslims.
Take immediate steps to tackle floods, help victims: BNP
Dhaka, Aug 01 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday called upon the government to take immediate steps to tackle the floods shunning its “attitude of negligence” towards the miseries of victims.
Trump To Ban Chinese TikTok
President Donald Trump says he intends to ban the operation of TikTok in the U.S. Trump said Friday he could take action as soon as Saturday to stop the operation of the popular video-sharing social media app in the U.S.
গিরিদর্পণ সম্পাদক এ কে এম মকছুদ আহমেদের সাংবাদিকতায় ৫০ বছর
মনসুর আহম্মেদ: পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রামের সাংবাদিকতার প্রতিকৃত,চারণ সাংবাদিক, নতুন সংবাদকর্মী তৈরির কারিগর যাই বলা হোক না কেন, সব কিছুকেই ছাড়িয়ে পাহাড়ের সাংবাদিকদের কিংবদন্তি হয়ে উঠেছেন রাঙ্গামাটির প্রবীণ সাংবাদিক রাঙ্গামাটি প্রেস ক্লাবের সাবেক সভাপতি, দৈনিক গিরিদর্পণ পত্রিকার সম্পাদক একেএম মকছুদ আহমদ। পার্বত্য…
Murdoch’s son resigns from News Corp’s board
Ap/UNB, August 01 – News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch’s son James resigned from his family-controlled publisher’s board on Friday citing “disagreements over editorial content” appearing in its newspapers, which include the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post.
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in Bangladesh
Dhaka, August 01 – Eid-ul-Azha, the festival of sacrifice, is being celebrated in Bangladesh as the country grapples with the Covid-19 outbreak and floods inflict untold sufferings to hundreds of thousands of people.
এতিম গরিবদের বঞ্চিত করে দাম নির্ধারণ: চামড়া শিল্প ধ্বংসের মুখে
– ইসলামী আন্দোলন ঢাকা মহানগর দক্ষিণ ঈদুল আযহা উপলক্ষে কোরবানির পশুর চামড়ার দাম গত বছরের চেয়ে ২৩ থেকে ২৯ শতাংশ কমিয়ে নির্ধারণ করায় গভীর উদ্বেগ ও ক্ষোভ প্রকাশ করে ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ ঢাকা মহানগর দক্ষিণ সভাপতি মাওলানা মুহাম্মদ ইমতিয়াজ, সেক্রেটারী…
27,000 sacrificial animals sold online ahead of Eid
Dhaka, July 31 – A total of 27,000 sacrificial animals have been sold online across the country. The information was revealed through a joint online press conference of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh on Friday.
Online Course Assessment during Corona Leave
M Zahidul Haque IT is much difficult to assess student’s performance on completion of an online course. A question naturally arises-“Would the Universities award a degree without taking at least a final examination?” This author remembers a popular saying—“Student life…
The enduring vulnerability of Indian scribes
by Nava Thakuria The vulnerability of working journalists in India is no way an alien issue as the populous country loses a number of working journalists to assailants and also medical emergencies every year. Even though there was only one…
Lower courts, tribunals to resume regular work from Aug 5
Dhaka, July 31 – The Supreme court on Thursday announced the restoration of regular activities with physical presence of stakeholders at all lower civil and criminal courts and tribunals from August 5.
Eid celebrated in Jhenaidah, Lalmonirhat, Laxmipur Villages
Dhaka, July 31 – In keeping with Saudi Arabia time, residents of a number of villages in Jhenaidah, Laxmipur and Lalmonirhat are celebrating the Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of the Muslims.Saudi Arabia and a number of countries across the…
Statue smashing – Heroes, values and racism
By Jan LundiusSTOCKHOLM / ROME, Jul 29 2020 (IPS) – On Friday the 24th of June, President Trump announced he was skipping a weekend at his New Jersey golf resort to ”ensure law and order in Washington”, tweeting:I just had…
Food Security Threats: Now a Warning and Later May Be Too Late
By Mario LubetkinROME, Jul 29 2020 (IPS) – Recent world reports confirm that the goals set by the international community to end poverty and hunger and create a more balanced, sustainable and fair world by 2030, are currently in danger.…
Only govts can prevent covid-19 recession turning depression
By Jomo Kwame SundaramKUALA LUMPUR, Jul 30 2020 (IPS) – Covid-19 threatens economic life the world over. The most urgent and important need is for governments, businesses and families to survive. Governments must revive economies and livelihoods to prevent Covid-19…
Why all in Sierra Leone are not celebrating the new media law
By Mohamed FofanahFREETOWN, Jul 30 2020 (IPS) – Last week, Sierra Leone’s parliament voted to repeal the country’s 55-year-old libel law, which criminalised the publication of information that was deemed defamatory or seditious, and which had been used by successive…
Anything, but not about future
Sudhirendar SharmaWater future is in the hands of an archaic water sector, predominantly under government control, and afflicted by business-as-usual approach.Cape Town achieved ‘Day Zero’ not too long ago, sending alarm bells ringing across the urbane world to set in…
IBBL inaugurates its Motkhola Bazar Sub-branch in Kishoreganj
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Motkhola Bazar sub-branch under Kotiadi Branch on 26 July 2020, Sunday. Nur Mohammad, Member of Parliament, Kishoreganj- 2 inaugurated the sub-branch as chief guest.Muhammad Solaiman, Executive Vice President and Head of Mymensing Zone of…
Floodwater rises again: River erosion washes away joy of Eid
Flood situation in the Brahmaputra and the Ganges basis deteriorated was water levels started rising afresh. While hundreds of thousands of people have been marooned in floodwater, many homes have been washed away by riverbank erosion and strong currents of…
Dhaka Pallabi Police Station blast: Three on 14-day remand
Dhaka, July 30 – Three people arrested in connection with an explosion inside the Pallabi Police Station that left four cops injured, were put on 14-day remand by a Dhaka court on Thursday.The accused Rafikul Islam, Shahidul Islam and Mosharraf…
COVID-19: Arab region’s economy to shrink by 5.7%
Geneva, 29 Jul (Kanaga Raja) – The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the Arab region are likely to be deep and long-lasting, with the economies in this region expected to contract by 5.7 percent, according to a United Nations…
Bangladesh’s health system has collapsed: Fakhrul
Dhaka, July 30 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that people now cannot have their confidence in the country’s health system as it has completely collapsed.“Babu’s (Shafiul Bari Babu’s) death in such a way has exposed…
Bangladesh 4th worst-hit in lead-exposure child deaths
UNICEF, Pure Earth call for urgent action to abolish dangerous practices, informal recycling of lead acid batteriesBangladesh is the fourth most-seriously hit in terms of the number of children affected as lead poisoning is affecting them on a massive and…
How digitalisation must be harnessed to save jobs
by Esther Lynch on 29th July 2020A framework agreement between the social partners should ensure job security and worker involvement are prioritised across the European Union.The announcement of jobs losses around Europe as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has…
Hajj authorities ready to receive pilgrims on Arafat
JEDDAH: The Saudi Health Ministry has completed its preparations to provide medical care for pilgrims who will gather on the plains of Mount Arafat to perform the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage on Thursday, the ninth day of Dul-Hijjah.Health facilities…
Periodic Bay fishing ban gives higher yields, stock recovery
For the second year in a row, the 65-day ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal imposed by the government has ushered in a boom for commercial fishing, besides making it more sustainable in the long term.Over the past…