Chattogram, May 18 (UNB) – Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said the government is working to bring online media under discipline and sought cooperation from journalist unions and press clubs to this end. “One opens an online portal…
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Student Nusrat’s story: Family says ‘No’ to celluloid
Feni, May 18 (UNB) – The family of Nusrat Jahan Rafi, whose last days formed one of the most cruellest and ultimately heartbreaking episodes the nation witnessed in recent memory, has categorically rejected any notion of a film or other…
Floating houses project of BD wins RISK Award for resilience
Dhaka, May 18 (UNB) – A project that pioneers floating houses in Bangladesh has won the prestigious RISK Award 2019. It has been designed in a way so that it can house a family of six, and they can survive…
Managing Dhaka’s congested traffic remains a distant cry
Dhaka, May 19 (UNB) – Road discipline in the capital remains as bad as ever even after observing many traffic weeks and awareness campaigns, and carrying out drives by law enforcers. Transport sector experts have identified poor traffic and bus management…
Govt pushing Khaleda towards tragic consequence: BNP
Dhaka, May 18 (UNB) – BNP on Saturday alleged that the government is pushing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia towards a tragic consequence through “torturing’ her both physically and mentally”. Speaking at a press conference, party standing committee member Barrister Jamiruddin…
6 killed in BD as bus hits tree in Bagerhat
Bagerhat, May 18 (UNB)- At least six people were killed and nine others injured after a bus crashed into a roadside tree in Fakirhat upazila on Saturday morning. Police identified five of the victims as Hekmat 50, Farhad, 50, bus…
Dog rescues baby buried alive in field in Thailand
Dhaka, May 18 (UNB/BBC) -A dog in northern Thailand has rescued a newborn baby after it was buried alive, allegedly by its teenage mother, reports BBC. The baby boy is said to have been abandoned by his mother, 15, to…
BCL Pabna college unit chief detained for assaulting teacher
Pabna, May 18 (UNB)- Police detained the head of Bangladesh Chhatra League’s Government Shahid Bulbul College unit on Saturday morning for assaulting his teacher. Shamsuddin Junnun, 24, a resident of the municipality’s Shalgari area, was detained from the town, Additional…
Mymensingh medical students protest sexual harassment
Mymensingh, May 18 (UNB) – Mymensingh Medical College (MMC) students protested for a third consecutive day on Saturday against the alleged sexual harassment of a female student by a rickshaw puller on the campus. They gathered in front of the…
Global convention on principles for building peace needed?
STOCKHOLM, May 17 2019 (IPS) – When the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) concluded a three-day forum on “Peace and Development” on May 16, the primary focus was the daunting challenges threatening global security, including growing military interventions, spreading humanitarian…
Authoritarianism, social inequalities a prelude to conflict
STOCKHOLM, May 17 2019 (IPS) – I want to talk about peacebuilding and inclusive peace. My main point is that peace begins in the minds of people, and people, communities, societies must be allowed to participate in peace for it to…
Bangladesh beat Windies win maiden tri-nation series title
Dhaka, May 17 (UNB)- Bangladesh national cricket team created history on Friday at Dublin winning their maiden title in a multinational cricketing event beating West Indies by five wickets. Bangladesh chased a target of 210 runs in 24 overs, set following…
Some people against BD Ex-PM Khaleda’s release: Oli
Dhaka, May 17 (UNB) – President of Liberal Democratic Party LDP Oli Ahmed on Friday alleged that some people do not want BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia to be freed from jail to gain their personal interests. “Plots are on by…
Kim Kardashian West reveals Psalm as new baby’s name
New York, May 18 (AP/UNB) — To messages of support and puzzlement, Kim Kardashian West has, seemingly, revealed her newborn’s name: Psalm West. The beauty mogul, reality star, law student and wife of Kanye West took to her social streams…
First Bangladeshi expedition to Mt Pharchamo on May 21
Dhaka, May 17 (UNB)- Four Bangladeshi youths, led by veteran mountaineer MA Mohit, will go on an expedition to scale Mount Pharchamo in the Himalayas. The team will leave Dhaka on May 21, Bangla Mountaineers and Trekking Club (BMTC) told…
Wrong policies depriving farmers of fair prices: BNP
Dhaka, May 17 (UNB) – Senior BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday claimed that wrong government policies are denying farmers fair prices of their products. “Why is the government not procuring paddy directly from farmers with fair prices?” the…
Ensure technologies not used to mislead public: UN chief
Dhaka, May 17 (UNB) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged everyone to work together to ensure that the digital economy delivers for all. “We must also recognise our shared responsibility to ensure that these technologies are not used…
Largest freshwater lake in BD inching towards death
Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 17(UNB/IPS) – Kaptai Lake, the biggest manmade lake in Bangladesh, is heading for a tragic end as sediments fill up its bottom and waste materials continue to pollute it every day. The 688-square-kilometre lake, created by damming…
Farmers’ nationwide sit-in on May 23 seeking fair prices
Dhaka, May 17 (UNB)- Bangladesh Krishak Samity (BKS) on Friday called a nationwide sit-in protest for May 23 in front of deputy commissioners’ offices seeking fair prices for farm produces. “We’ll call non-stop sit-in and nationwide road blockades next month if…
Don’t let war criminals return to power: PM
Dhaka, May 17 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday urged all to remain alert so that anti- liberation forces and war criminals cannot return to power. “We all have to remain alert so that anti-liberation and war criminals…
Saudis blame Iran for drone attack amid calls for US strikes
Dubai, May 17 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia accused Tehran of being behind a drone strike that shut down a key oil pipeline in the kingdom, and a newspaper close to the palace called for Washington to launch “surgical” strikes on…
Sheikh Hasina’s 39th Homecoming Day today
Dhaka, May 17 (UNB) – The 39th Homecoming Day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being observed on Friday. On May 17, 1981, Sheikh Hasina returned home from India after nearly six years in exile following…
Dhaka’s supply water contaminated in 59 city areas: Report
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB) – Water supplied by Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) is contaminated in 59 areas under its 10 zones, according to a report submitted to the High Court on Thursday. Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD)…
Women HR defenders face greater risks for their gender
JOHANNESBURG, May 16 2019 (IPS) – Does the name Ihsan Al Fagiri ring a bell? How about Heba Omer or Adeela Al Zaebaq? It’s likely that these names, among countless others, are not known to the average news consumer. But their…
Inclusive citizenship laws tend to foster economic growth
WASHINGTON DC, May 16 2019 (IPS) – The notion of citizenship has evolved over time. Historically, allegiance was typically to an ethnic group or a feudal lord. With the birth of the nation-state in the 19th century came the need to…
Eid festival Bus tickets on online bdtickets.com platform
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB)- The online ticketing platform, bdtickets.com, will start selling advance bus tickets for the Eid vacation from tonight (12am). Airtickets for all domestic airline routes from all the airline operators is also available in the website, said…
Saudi King invites Hasina to attend OIC summit
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB) – Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to attend the 14th Islamic Summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to be held at Makkah at the end of Ramadan.…
Demo in Dhaka demand fair prices for farmers
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB) – Speakers at a human-chain programme here on Thursday urged the government to take steps enabling famers to get the fair prices of their produces as they are struggling with low prices. Students of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural…
Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk 70
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB) – This year’s minimum Fitra has been fixed at Tk 70 per person. The maximum Fitra has been set at Tk 1,980, said Mohammad Nizam Udin, assistant director of Islamic Foundation. The Islamic Foundation fixed the…
UNDP, Norway sign deal to promote harmony in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB) – The Norwegian government on Thursday signed an agreement with UNDP for the period 2019-2021 showing its strong commitment to foster peace and harmony in Rohingya camps and host communities in Cox’s Bazar district. Sidsel Bleken,…