Faridpur, Mar 28 (UNB) – At least seven bus passengers, including two women, were killed and 30 others injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch on Dhaka-Barishal highway at Kolabari in Madaripur Sadar upazila on Thursday noon. The…
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Keep human rights in mind in enforcing law: PM tells Rab
Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNB) – Stressing the importance of upholding human rights in enforcing laws, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked Rab members to be careful so that people are not unnecessarily harassed while taking actions against criminals. “Actions…
Corruption-free BD depends on politicians: B Chy
Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNB) – President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Thursday said Bangladesh lacks a pro-people and corruption-free administration. Speaking at a discussion, he also said the country will completely be free from corruption…
Worker dies falling off govt secretariat building in Dhaka
Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNB) – A construction worker died after falling from an under-construction building at the Secretariat here on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Ashraful Islam, 21, son of Joynal Abedin of Nilphamari district. Ashraful fell from the…
At least 19 dead in Banani FR Tower Fire in Dhaka
Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNB) – The death toll from the devastating fire at FR Tower in the city’s Banani area rose to 19 as 13 more bodies were recovered from the spot when the blaze was brought under control on…
Five Netrakona men awarded death for war crimes
Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNB) – The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday sentenced five war criminals of Netrakona, including Sheikh Abdul Mazid alias Mazid Maulana, to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971. A three-member…
BD govt to procure 12,50,000 tonnes paddy, rice, wheat
Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNB) – The government will procure 12,50,000 tonnes of rice, paddy and wheat during the upcoming Boro season. Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said the procurement will take place between April 25 and August 31. He came…
French Museum spotlights on immigrants’ musical impact
PARIS, Mar 26 2019 (IPS) – Amid the morass of Brexit and continuous debates on immigration, a French museum has launched a thought-provoking exhibition about music and migration.The massive show at Paris’ Musée de l’histoire d’immigration (National Museum of the History…
World Bank financializing development
KUALA LUMPUR and SYDNEY, Mar 26 2019 (IPS) – The World Bank has successfully legitimized the notion that private finance is the solution to pressing development and welfare concerns, including achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Agenda 2030. A recent McKinsey…
Necessity of election will end if people do not vote: CEC
Noakhali, Mar 27 (UNB) – Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday said the necessity of election will end if people do not participate in voting. “Ensuring people’s participation in elections is vital,” he said while addressing a…
US support to Israeli control over Golan Heights tenses Dhaka
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – Bangladesh has expressed its deep concern over the recent announcement of the US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. “This is a clear violation of the Charter of the United Nations,…
Rohingya relocation to Bhasan char unlikely if problem: FM
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said Bangladesh will not relocate Rohingya people to Bashan Char, an island in Noakhali district, if all concerned think that will be a problem for them. “We…
Circular bus service opens in Dhaka’s posh Dhanmondi areas
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – A circular bus service has been introduced on Dhanmondi-New Market-Azimpur route, aiming to bring back traffic discipline on the city streets. Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon inaugurated the service at Kalabagan…
Khaleda’s health deteriorates further: BNP
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – BNP has accused the prison authorities of neglecting the health of jailed party chief Khaleda Zia, saying her condition has deteriorated further. “The jail authorities are not paying the due attention to Khaleda Zia’s health…
People no longer independent in Bangladesh: BNP
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – BNP on Wednesday alleged that people are no longer independent in Bangladesh as the Awami League government has revived “one-party rule” in the country. “Though we achieved independence (in 1971), we don’t have freedom any…
BD High Court seeks detailed reports on unfit vehicles
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – The High Court on Wednesday asked the concerned authorities to submit a detailed report within April 30 on unfit vehicles plying on the roads across the country and drivers without a valid license. The Chairman…
Sylhet Bus driver, helper put on 5-day remand
Sylhet, Mar 27 (UNB) – A Moulvibazar court on Wednesday placed a bus driver and his helper on a 5-day remand in a case filed over the death of Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU) student Wasim in a road crash in…
India says it successfully test-fires anti-satellite weapon
New Delhi, Mar 27 (AP/UNB) — India successfully test-fired an anti-satellite weapon on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an unexpected announcement just weeks before a general election. Modi said in an address broadcast live that Indian scientists had…
BD youth del begins weeklong India visit Thursday
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB)— A 100-member Bangladesh youth delegation will embark on a seven-day visit to neighbouring India from Thursday. They will visit cultural and historical sites, and business centres. They will also interact with Indian youths at educational, business,…
Govt betrayed martyrs, says Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday alleged that the government has betrayed the martyrs of the Liberation War by “capturing power” without people’s mandate. “There’s no scope to exercise people’s right to franchise…
No more distortion of BD history: PM Hasina
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said no one can distort the country’s history and play ducks and drakes with the fate of the nation anymore. “Many generations read and learnt distorted history. Today, no…
Amsterdam bans red light district tours
(CNN) — Amsterdam has moved to end one of the city’s most popular travel activities.The city government has announced that it will end tours of the Red Light District in the Netherlands’ capital, citing concerns about people — in this case sex workers…
UK MPs plan to consider alternatives to May’s Brexit deal
London, Mar 27 (UNB) – MPs have set out details of their plan to consider other Brexit options, as Theresa May was warned more ministers could quit unless she changes course, reports BBC. The Commons will begin voting on alternatives…
Myanmar and China’s bride trafficking problem
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 22 2019 (IPS) – Women and girls from Myanmar are increasingly being trafficked as “brides” to China, a human rights group found. In a new report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) documented numerous cases of women and girls from Myanmar’s Kachin and…
Communication, a key tool for South-South cooperation
BUENOS AIRES, Mar 24 2019 (IPS) – Communication can be a key tool for the development of cooperation among the countries of the global South, but the ever closer relations between them do not receive the attention they deserve from the…
Dr Kamal for united movement to restore people’s rights
Dhaka, Mar 26 (UNB) –Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday stressed the need for a united movement of people for the restoration of their rights and a democratic governing system. “We’ve been on a movement and we must…
BGB Independence Day sweets for BSF in Panchagarh
Panchagarh, Mar 26 (UNB) – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) sent sweetmeat to Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday, marking the 49th Independence and National Day of Bangladesh. Commanding officer of BGB Battalion-18 Lt Col Ershadul Haque said they sent…
PM opens digital financial service ‘Nagad’
Dhaka, Mar 26 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday inaugurated Bangladesh Post Office’s digital financial service, ‘Nagad’, to meet the growing demand of mobile banking among people. At her official residence Ganobhaban in the afternoon, she also released a…
Mamata greets Bangladesh on Independence Day
Dhaka, Mar 26 (UNB) – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has greeted Bangladeshis on their 49th Independence Day. “Wishing all my brothers and sisters in Bangladesh a very happy Independence Day,” she wrote on her official Twitter handle. Bangladeshis…
China’s Xi meets European leaders on deal-filled trip
Paris, Mar 26 (AP/UNB) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting with the leaders of France, Germany and the European Commission, as European countries seek to boost relations with China while also putting pressure over its trade practices. German Chancellor…