Makkah, Jun 1 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday sought support from the OIC member states to launch the Rohingya case at International Court of Justice with voluntary funding and technical help to ensure the legal rights of…
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58 Rohingyas rescued while being trafficked to Malaysia
Chattogram, May 31 (UNB)— Bangladesh Coast Guard on Thursday rescued 58 Rohingyas, mostly women and children, from the deep sea while they were being trafficked to Malaysia. Two suspected traffickers were also detained from the South of St Martin’s Island.…
Khaleda’s release depends on govt goodwill: Moudud
Dhaka, May 31 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said their party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail depends on goodwill of the government since the judiciary is unable to work independently. “Khaleda Zia isn’t getting bail…
Jumatul Wida observed across Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 31 (UNB) – Muslims across the country observed Jumatul Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan, with due religious zeal and reverence. A large number of fasting devotees attended the Jum’a prayers at mosques across the country with special…
Hasina arrives in Jeddah to attend Makkah Summit
Jeddah, May 31 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday afternoon arrived here in Saudi Arabia, the second destination of her tri-nation tour, from Tokyo wrapping up her four-day visit to Japan. A special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines…
Dhaka waits to see Teesta issue resolved: Hamid tells Modi
New Delhi, May 31 (UNB)— The people of Bangladesh have been waiting for years to see the Teesta River water sharing issue settled, President Abdul Hamid told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. “I believe an agreement will be…
Big win over South Africa justifies England’s favourites tag
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB) — After posting a big total of 311 for eight, England packed up the South African innings for just 207 to register a thumping win by 104 runs in the first match of the ICC World…
Couture Council to honor Louboutin and his red-soled shoes
New York , May 30 (AP/UNB) — From a tiny bottle of nail polish, a luxury fashion empire was born. Designer Christian Louboutin says he was experimenting in his factory one day when he suddenly seized his assistant’s bottle of…
Saudi King Salman urges international effort to thwart Iran
Saudi Arabia, May 31 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman opened an emergency summit of Arab leaders in Islam’s holiest city of Mecca on Friday with a call for the international community to use all means to confront Iran, but…
Unfit motor Launch back to service makes Eid trips risky
Keraniganj, May 31 (UNB) – Workers of some 30 dockyards in and around Keraniganj are passing a busy period in their respective dockyards in refurbishing the old and unfit launches to earn extra money ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr. One of…
Bd Man suffers in Rajshahi jail for sins of his brother
Rajshahi, May 30 (UNB) – An innocent man has been languishing in jail reportedly for 3 years, for a crime committed by his elder brother in Sotobongram area of the district town. The victim was identified as Sajal Mia, younger…
Satkhira Press Club attacked; 10 journalists injured
Satkhira, May 30 (UNB) – At least 10 journalists were injured in an attack by criminals on the press club on Thursday noon. Press club President and freedom fighter Abu Ahmed, former president and district correspondent of channel I Abul…
Pneumonia kills 2 children per hour in Bangladesh: Report
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB)- Pneumonia is still the leading cause of death among children under five in Bangladesh killing two children on average every hour, according to a report published Wednesday. The third annual launch of ‘Global Childhood Report 2019’…
Dhaka University suspends 42 students for exam cheating
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB)— The Dhaka University (DU) has suspended 42 students from different departments and affiliated colleges for offences including cheating in exams. The decision was taken on Wednesday night’s syndicate meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman,…
Bangladesh to export 10-15 lakh tonnes rice: Minister
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB) – Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Thursday said the government has decided to export 10 to 15 tonnes of rice, aiming to save famers from losses. Dr Razzaque disclosed the decision at a press conference…
Dhaka proposes new platform for Ulema to counter extremism
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB) – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday emphasized that the Muslim nations should be able to resolve their own issues within Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and proposed a new platform for the Ulema to work…
At least 21 dead, 30 injured after tour bus crash in Mexico
Xalapa, May 30 (AP/UNB) — A tour bus and a semi-trailer collided Wednesday on a mountain road in the Mexican state of Veracruz, and the bus rolled over and caught fire, killing at least 21 people and injuring 30, officials…
Asia can dominate world if all work together: PM
Tokyo, May 30 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Asia can dominate the world if all countries of this continent can work together. “There’re developed, developing and least developed countries in Asia. if all the countries in Asia…
7 dead, 21 missing after sightseeing boat sinks in Hungary
Budapest, May 30 (AP/UNB) — Seven people were confirmed dead and 21 remained missing early Thursday after a sightseeing boat carrying 33 South Korean passengers and two crew members collided with another vessel and sank in the Danube River in…
BD Chhatra League trying to kill me, says Ducsu VP Nur
Dhaka, May 29 (UNB)— Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) Vice-President Nurul Haque Nur on Wednesday accused Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists of making an attempt on his life in Bogura. “They’re continuously attacking me as part of their plot…
Khaleda’s condition now much better: BSMMU
Dhaka, May 29 (UNB) – Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) authorities on Wednesday said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition is now much better than before. “Her (Khaleda’s) condition is gradually improving and she’s now much better than before,”…
Nusrat murder: Charge-sheet submitted against 16
Feni, May 29 (UNB)— Charges were pressed in court on Wednesday against 16 people, including madrasa principal SM Sirajuddoula and Awami League leader Ruhul Amin, over the killing of Nusrat Jahan Rafi. Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) submitted the 722-page…
Dhaka signs US$ 2.5bn ODA deal with Tokyo
Tokyo, May 29 (UNB) – Bangladesh and Japan on Wednesday signed their 40th ODA deal involving US$ 2.5 billion for implementing four projects to bolster ties between the two countries. Economic Relations Division (ERD) Secretary Monowar Ahmed and Japanese Ambassador…
Confusion, anger grips BNP rank and file: Moudud
Dhaka, May 29 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said deep anger and confusion have gripped their party rank and file as its MPs joined the current ‘unelected and illegal’ parliament. Speaking at a discussion of BNP,…
Mamata refuses to join Indian PM Modi’s oath invite
New Delhi/Kolkata, May 29 (UNB) – Mamata Banerjee, after claiming she would try to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s oath ceremony in Delhi on Thursday as a constitutional duty, pulled a 180-degree today saying: “Please excuse me”. The Bengal Chief…
Summit Group signs MoU with Japan’s Energy for New Era
Tokyo, May 29 (UNB) – Summit Group of Bangladesh and Japan’s Energy for New Era (JERA) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to initiate a mega energy infrastructure project. The project will have the capacity to handle 20 million…
Kit Harington checks into wellness center post-‘Thrones’
Los Angeles, May 29 (AP/UNB) — “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington has checked into a wellness retreat to work on what his representative says are “personal issues.” A representative for Harington said Tuesday the British actor was utilizing a…
Amnesty Int’l charges Myanmar military with new abuses
Bangkok, May 29 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar’s military, accused of massive human rights violations against the Muslim Rohingya minority less than two years ago, is committing war crimes and other atrocities as it engages in new military operations in the western…
Huawei asks court to deem US security law unconstitutional
Shenzhen, May 29 (AP/UNB) — Chinese tech giant Huawei filed a motion in U.S. court Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecom equipment, the latest action in an ongoing clash with the U.S. government.…
Female police contingent leaves for DR Congo on rotation
Dhaka, May 28 (UNB) – A female contingent of Bangladesh Formed Police Unit-1 comprising 180 members left Dhaka on Monday night to join the UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo. Superintendent of Police (SP) Salma Sayed Poly is leading the…