When thinking about Brexit and Europe, we should remember the words of Hans Magnus Enzensberger: short term hopes are futile – long term resignation is suicidal.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
New trade realities cause concern
Trade liberalization, a key dimension of recent globalization, has failed to promote broad structural transformation in developing countries and has instead contributed to increased worldwide inequality, a new United Nations report shows.
Without food security, there is no peace
Reversing years of progress, global hunger is on the rise once again and one of the culprits is clear: conflict.A high-level side event during the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly brought together, U.N. officials, governments, and civil…
Mega plan taken to make BD attractive tourist destination
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister AKM Shahjahan Kamal on Thursday said the government has been working sincerely to turn Bangladesh as one of the attractive tourism destinations of the world by utilizing its potential and natural beauty.
Diplomats voice concern over Digital Security Act
Heads of missions of the European Union (EU) Member States, the European Union Delegation and the heads of missions of Norway and Switzerland on Thursday reiterated their concerns around several provisions of the Digital Security Act.
Khaleda’s message to oust govt thru’ unity: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Thursday said their party chairperson Khaleda Zia sent out a massage from jail to ensure the Awami League-led government’s fall through a movement by forging a national unity.
3 youths to die for killing schoolgirl after rape in Sherpur
A court here on Thursday sentenced three youths to death in a case over killing a minor girl after rape at Bakakura village in Jhenaigati upazila in 2016.
Google Doodle celebrates search giant’s 20th birthday
The tech giant is celebrating its 20th birthday with a new Google Doodle marking the special occasion on Thursday.Founded 20 years ago, the company is marking the occasion with a Google Doodle around the world.
Adultery is no longer a criminal offence: Indian SC
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday unanimously struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code that makes adultery a punishable offence for men.
Passengers’ demo at Ctg airport over schedule collapse
The passengers of a Muscat-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines staged demonstrations at Shah Amanat International Airport on Thursday following its flight schedule collapse.
2 Bangladesh Navy men killed in cannonball blast in Bay
Two members of Bangladesh Navy were killed and six others injured in a cannonball explosion during a test firing at a ship in the Bay of Bengal in Chattogram on Thursday.
Juggling duties, New Zealand leader brings baby to UN
Jacinda Ardern knows all about juggling her role as a mother with the requirements of her job.
UN chief blasts lack of ‘strong leadership’ on climate
The head of the United Nations blamed lack of leadership Wednesday for the world’s failure to take tough decisions needed to stop global warming, warning that a key goal of the Paris climate accord is at risk.
Politicisation number one disease’: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikya Prokriya convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday said ‘politicisation is now the number one disease’ in the country as people are being deprived of their due rights for the menace.
The revolutionary ambition of AGRF 2018 must be sustained
In early September 2018, about 2,800 delegates from 79 countries and high-level dignitaries, including current and former heads of states, international agencies, CEOs of global corporations and youth entrepreneurs, and techies involved in agriculture gathered in Kigali for this year’s…
An uncertain future ahead for Rohingyas in Bangladesh
Over one year ago, Bangladesh opened its doors in response to what is now the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis. But questions still remain on how to rehabilitate the steadily growing population.
Break cycle of malnutrition, stakeholders say
Speakers at a discussion in the city on Wednesday called for breaking the cycle of malnutrition by stamping out the menace of girls’ getting married early in Bangladesh.
Amend controversial sections of Digital Security Act: TIB
Expressing deep concern over the passage of the Digital Security Bill 2018, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Wednesday demanded that the government bring change to its ‘controversial’ sections.
Temp rise to affect living standards of 134m in BD: WB
Nearly half of South Asia’s population, including more than three-quarters of Bangladesh’s population, is at risk of declining living standards due to rising temperature and erratic rainfall from climate change, says a new World Bank Report.
Liaison body of greater national unity after Saturday: B Chy
Jukta Front President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Tuesday said they will form a liaison committee after Saturday to intensify the national unity process.
Reform should make peacekeeping more fit for purpose: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the importance of UN peacekeeping reform with adequate authorisation of peacekeepers and making them better equipped as they are facing growing unconventional threats from non-state actors.
BNP to unveil next course of action at Saturday rally
BNP will unveil its future course of action and strategy at its planned Suhrawardy Udyan public rally here on Saturday.
NID must not be mandatory for bank Ac cell phone: Indian SC
India’s top court has upheld the government’s policy of issuing a 12-digit identification number to every Indian, but says it can’t be made mandatory for services such as bank accounts, cellphone connections or school admissions.
KSA opens high-speed railway linking Mecca-Medina
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the Haramain High-Speed Railway, the biggest electric speed train project in the Middle East, at Jeddah’s Al-Sulaymaniyah station on Tuesday.
US-Bangla plane makes emergency landing in Chattogram
An aircraft of US-Bangla Airlines narrowly escaped an accident as it was forced to make an emergency landing at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram due to its non-functional nose gear.
New ambulance fleet to serve Rohingya refugees in BD camps
The UN Migration Agency (IOM) has deployed a fleet of ten new ambulances fitted with critical medical equipment to support emergency health services for Rohingya refugees and local host community residents in the Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh.
Justice Sinha tarnished image of judiciary: AG
Attorney general Mahbubey Alam Tuesday said that the former chief justice SK Sinha tarnished the image and dignity of the judiciary by making adverse comments on the Supreme Court judges in his book published recently across the world.
China: Talks impossible with a US knife to Beijing’s neck
A Chinese trade envoy says talks with Washington are impossible while the United States “holds a knife” to Beijing’s neck by imposing tariff hikes.
11 crude bombs recovered in Habiganj
Police in a drive recovered six crude bombs and five petrol bombs from Rakhi village in Chunarughat upazila early Tuesday.
Dior and Gucci theatrically kick off Paris Fashion Week
Dance and theatricality were at the heart of Paris Fashion Week’s first day of spring shows, as American stars Blake Lively and Shailene Woodley gushed over Dior’s balletic presentation at the famed Longchamps racecourse.