he root causes for the violence by Burmese Buddhists against Muslims in Myanmar are complex. Contrary to the simplified narratives carried by the international media, a nuanced understanding of the situation is needed to attain a viable solution.
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Ukrainian president and protesters agree early election
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition protesters have agreed to an early presidential poll before the end of the year.
Obama hosts Dalai Lama at White House
US President Barack Obama will meet exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday, US officials say.
Sochi 2014: Sotnikova is first Russian woman to take skating title
Adelina Sotnikova became the first Russian to win gold in the Olympic women’s figure skating with a superb performance in the free programme.
Serena and Jankovic have another spat
Dubai – World number one Serena Williams’ comeback trail endured further feisty moments with Jelena Jankovic, the former world number one from Serbia, On Thursday before she reached the semi-finals of the Dubai Open.
New online tool tracks tree loss in ‘near real time’
A new global monitoring system has been launched that promises “near real time” information on deforestation around the world.
Winter in UK wettest on record
With a week still to go in the winter, the UK’s rainfall record for the season has already been broken.
Defeated Ashley Wagner slams Olympic figure skating judges
SOCHI, Russia — Ashley Wagner launched a withering attack on figure skating’s hierarchy and the Winter Olympics judges on Thursday night after being pushed down to seventh in the ladies’ individual competition.
9 ways “American Idol” sucked me back in
I was once a very passionate American Idol watcher.
Female tiger dies 10 days after surgery
A female Bengal tiger, recovered with wounds in its right leg from the Sundarbans on February 7, died at Bangabandhu Safari Park in Gazipur on Wednesday night despite a ‘successful’ surgery.
Another Shaheed Minar damaged in Kushtia
Unidentified miscreants vandalised a Shaheed Minar on the compound of Mahendrapur High School in Kurmarkhali upazila early Friday, a day after damaging another Shaheed Minar in the same upazila.
Jobs in Korea: Skill test for BD workers begins
The skill test for Bangladeshi job seekers in South Korea started at the Bangladesh-Korea Technical Training Centre here on Friday with some 571 Bangladeshi job seekers taking part in it.
One killed, 20 injured in Gazipur road crash
A man was killed and 20 others were injured in a road accident at Chaydana in Sadar upazila on Friday noon.
Huge Yaba tablets recovered in Cox’s Bazar
Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive recovered 35,000 pieces of contraband Yaba tablet, worth Tk 1.75 crore, from a village in the vicinity of the Naf River in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar early Friday.
Construction worker slaughtered in Noakhali
A construction worker has been slaughtered by miscreants at Char Purba Shullukia village in Sadar upazila.
RCC launches new health services to reduce maternal, child deaths
A new health service programme was launched in the city on Thursday afternoon under the Urban Primary Healthcare Services Delivery Project with the main objective of reducing maternal and child death rates.
1 killed, 15 injured in Ctg road accidents
An unidentified minor boy was killed and 15 others were injured in separate road accidents in the city and district on Friday.
Is e-waste an untapped treasure?
In a hall of the Africa Innovation Summit in Cape Verde, the smell of melting plastic permeated the air. A crowd had gathered around a small stand to watch a special kind of machine go to work.
Facebook to buy messaging app WhatsApp for $19bn
It is the social networking giant’s biggest acquisition to date.
Samsung sues Dyson for ‘copycat claims that hurt image
Samsung is suing Dyson in the South Korean courts for 10 billion won (£5.6m), claiming that legal action taken by the UK company for copyright infringement hurt its corporate image.
Tokyo Varsity students on visit to Bangladesh
A team of 10 students of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) is now visiting Bangladesh. The participants arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday night under the “Visit Bangladesh Programme” of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They will stay in…
For kind attention of the Communication Minister
The news item – “The government is going to be strict to control private cars” said Obaidul Kader, communication minister – has drawn my attention. He also has said, it is seen that 8-10 private cars belong to a single…
I know I’m not confused
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Crop research instt (ICRISAT) chief gets biotech special award
Hyderabad, India – In recognition of his relentless efforts to improve the livelihoods of poor smallholder farmers is Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, Dr William Dar, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), was conferred…
UN should act on atrocities report on North Korea: HRW
Geneva – A new United Nations report has found that crimes against humanity are occurring in North Korea and calls for an international tribunal to investigate and hold perpetrators to account, Human Rights Watch said Thursday. The report, by a…
107 new books hit Book Fair Thursday
A total of 107 new books hit the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on the 20th day of the show on Thursday. Among the new books, the collections of poetry with 25 titles lead the tally, followed by 16 novels, 8…
Sri Lanka win series 2-0 beating B’desh by 61 runs in 2nd ODI
Touring Sri Lanka clinched the three-match ODI series 2-0 with one match to spare beating hosts Bangladesh by 61 runs in the 2nd ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday. With the day’s feat, Islanders Sri…
3 Inqilab journalists granted bail
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Thursday granted bail to three journalist of the Daily Inqilab in a case filed with Wari Police Station under the Information and Communication Technology Act. Magistrate MA Salam of the CMM…
Mozena talks tough against defiant RMG owners
US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan W Mozena on Thursday said the defiant owners of the readymade garment (RMG) who are ‘unwilling’ to meet the international safety and labour rights standards should ‘close and leave’ their businesses to keep the vibrant…
Farashuddin’s status as PSC chairman elevated
Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Mohammad Farashuddin will enjoy the status of a judge of the Appellate Division as head of the Pay and Services Commission. A government circular stated that he had been appointed on a six-month contract.