The Shampadak Parishad (Editors’ Council) on Saturday expressed its deep regret at the passage of the Digital Security Act 2018, which it considers to be against the freedom guaranteed by the constitution, media freedom and freedom of speech.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
Urban poor has less access to maternal, child health care
Comparing to their non-slum urban and village counterparts, community living in urban slums in Bangladesh get far less access to maternal and child health service.
Canada declares Myanmar treatment of Rohingya genocide
Canada’s Parliament has unanimously adopted a motion declaring crimes committed against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar to be genocide.
People skeptical about process of grenade attack case: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday expressed doubt whether the trial of August-21 grenade attack case is being held as per directives of the government.
Experts call for global momentum on gender parity
The world’s most important meeting is underway in New York, providing yet another opportunity for world leaders to discuss a wide array of issues such as peace, security and sustainable development. And experts stress that the role of women in…
‘Grenade attack case verdict: Tough action against anarchy’
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit chief Monirul Islam on Saturday warned that law enforcement agencies will go tough if any attempt is made to create anarchy centering the verdict in the grenade attack case to be delivered on…
BNP leaders, B Chy, Dr Kamal share stage to gear up ‘unity’
BNP leaders on Saturday participated in the Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikya Prokriya rally at Mahanagar Natya Mancha in the city to create a greater national unity to ensure a ‘functional democracy’ in the country through holding a credible national…
2 UPDF men shot dead in Rangamati
Two activists of United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), a Chittagong Hill Tracts-based political group, were killed in a reported gunfight between two rival groups at Ramsuparipara along Betchhari-Mahalchhari bordering area in Nanierchar upazila early Friday.
Boat procession to save Bhairab river held in Jessore
A boat procession was held in the Bhairab river on Friday to create awareness in saving the river from pollution and grabbing.
Tazia processions brought out marking Holy Ashura
Shia community people brought out Tazia processions in the city on Friday amid tight security, marking the Holy Ashura.
Derailment halts train services on Dhaka-Ctg, Sylhet-Ctg routes
The rail communication between Chittagong and other parts of the country was halted as a container train derailed in Kasba upazila on Friday noon.
Digital Security Act not to obstruct journalism, says Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the ‘Digital Security Act’ will not create any obstacle to journalism.
Over 100 dead after Tanzania ferry sinks on Lake Victoria
The death toll rose above 100 on Friday after a ferry capsized and sank on Lake Victoria, Tanzania state radio reported.
Election being made uncertain by filing ‘false’ cases: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the government is making the next general election ‘uncertain’ by filing ‘ghostly’ cases against their leaders and activists.
“Brexit: Trading in choppy waters” by Lorand Bartels
There’s no better trade deal for the UK than being in the EU but the Chequers ‘sticky tape’ may just help the UK Brexit if it still wants to.
Level playing field for persons with disabilities in the US
When it was time for Joe Lupinacci to graduate from his high school in Stamford, Connecticut, he knew he wanted to go to college. While other students were deciding which college to apply to, the choice required more thought and…
Indigenous peoples link their development to clean energies
Achuar indigenous communities in Ecuador are turning to the sun to generate electricity for their homes and transport themselves in canoes with solar panels along the rivers of their territory in the Amazon rainforest, just one illustration of how indigenous…
Unity among leaders cannot influence people: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the unity among leaders and parties cannot have any influence on people’s unity.
Bangladesh under mild heat wave
A mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Madaripur, Chattogram, Rangamati,Cumilla,Chandpur, M. Court, Feni, Khulna, Satkhira, Jashore, Chuadanga, Bhola and Patuakhali and it is likely to abate by today.
Pak PM Imran Khan positive in responds to Modi
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has written a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for the resumption of the peace dialogue between the two countries, reports The Dawn; citing Times of India.
Journos awarded for promoting peace, tolerance
Speakers at an award function on Thursday called for wider media focus on the concerns regarding extremism so that all stakeholders in the society can help promote peace and tolerance.
Under-5 mortality rate marks sharp fall in BD: UN report
Under-five mortality rate in Bangladesh is 32 per 1000 live births, according to new mortality estimates released by Unicef, the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Population Division and the World Bank Group on Thursday.
Internet users in Bangladesh hit 90mn: BTRC
The number of the country’s total internet users is now 9.05 crore, according to statistics published on Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)’s website on Thursday.
Hasina to get 2 awards for leadership over Rohingya issue
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be honored with two awards for her role over Rohingya issue appreciated by the international community.
BNP slams govt for passing Digital Security Bill
Branding the Digital Security Bill 2018’ as an ‘evil spirit of Baksal’, BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has enacted the law to hide its ‘massive corruption’ and gag the media and people’s voice.
Graft case trial to be on at old jail in Khaleda’s absence
Dhaka. Sept 20 – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka Thursday ordered that the trial proceedings in Zia Charitable Trust graft case will continue at the abandoned Old Central Jail in the absence of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Police foil left alliance’s attempts to lay siege to EC
Police on Thursday foiled an attempt of the Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) to lay siege to the office of the Election Commission.
Europe must target demand to fight sex trafficking
Sex trafficking is big business. The ILO estimates that global sex trafficking generates $99 billion in profits every year for traffickers. It’s an exploitation industry that has grown rapidly in the past few decades. Sex trafficking, as understood by the…
BHBFC offers loan at 9pc interest in Dhaka, Ctg
Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) is going to offer 9 percent interest for Dhaka and Chattogram areas instead of existing 9.5 percent.
‘False’ cases govt’s main weapon against BNP: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the government is trying to use ‘false and ghostly cases’ as its main weapon to keep BNP and its alliance away from the next election.