In Bangladesh, 35 per cent students aged 13 to 15 years reported being bullied one or more days in the past 30 days and/or involved in a physical fight at least once in 2014, reports Unicef.
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Bangladesh now a ‘repressive state’: BNP
Claiming that its 1,500 leaders and activists were arrested and 80,000 unidentified people were made accused across the country in 12,000 cases over the last two weeks, BNP on Thursday said Bangladesh has now become a ‘repressive state’.
Bangladesh alert about Brahmaputra’s likely swell-up
Bangladesh is alert about the release of excess water by China which may cause floods in the downstream of the Brahmaputra River casting a possible impact on Bangladesh, too.
The world Is digitalising – so too should regulators
Governments, including the Swedish government, are beginning to explore how legislating could be improved in light of digital technologies. This is welcome but something that businesses and business leaders have known for some time: the data being generated by our…
Parliamentary polls most likely on Dec 27, says Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said there is a great possibility that the next general election will be held on December 27 next.
Punish those behind a massacre or the people who expose it?
Monday September 3 was a black day for freedom of the press and the rule of law in Myanmar. A court in Yangon sentenced Reuters journalists Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, to seven years in prison for…
Next election an internal matter of Bangladesh: Shringla
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday said the next national election is an internal matter of Bangladesh and India will not make any comment on that.
Khaleda sees no justice: Court begins graft hearing in jail
Dhaka, Sept 5 – The trial proceedings of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case began around 12:15 pm while the judge reached the court at 11.07am yesterday Wednesday at a makeshift court set up inside…
About the growth of right-wing radicalism in Germany
It was a horrible evening for Karl Marx. Resting on his pedestal in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, he had to witness one of the biggest crowds shouting fascist chants in post-war Germany. The square where the sculpted giant…
Williams puts aside shaky start to beat Pliskova at US Open
Serena Williams began her U.S. Open quarterfinal tentatively. Her shots lacked their usual sting, her attitude its usual conviction.
Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi, Sylhet sworn in
Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporations AHM Khairuzzman Liton and Ariful Haque Chowdhury took oath of office on Wednesday.
Highway overpass collapses in Kolkata; 1 killed, 23 hurt
Rescuers using huge cranes, iron cutters and drills worked overnight to clear the wreckage of a highway overpass that collapsed Tuesday in the crowded Indian city of Kolkata. The concrete segment that slammed to the ground killed at least one…
BNP announces 2-day programme for Khaleda’s release
BNP on Wednesday announced a two-day countrywide programme demanding its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Tight security at old central jail ahead of Khaleda’s trial
Security has been beefed up in and around the Old Dhaka Central Jail as the trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case is scheduled to be held in a makeshift court inside the jail.
Govt ensured voting rights of people: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said democracy is now established on a strong base in the country as her government has ensured the voting rights of people.
Dhaka hopeful of beginning Rohingya repatriation soon
Bangladesh has expressed hope that Rohingya repatriation will begin soon with the return of over 3,000 Rohingyas—though no specific date has been set to begin the process.
“We should not wait” — Action needed on Myanmar
After the release of a scathing report on Myanmar’s human rights violations, next steps to achieve accountability and justice remain elusive and uncertain.
Zia Charitable Trust case trial at Dhaka old central jail
The government has decided to hold the trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case at central jail in old part of the city after setting a temporary court there.
HC judge embarrassed to hear Shahidul’s bail plea
One judge of a two-member High Court bench on Tuesday felt embarrassed to hear a bail petition filed by photographer Shahidul Alam arrested in a case filed under the ICT Act.
Salam Murshedy elected MP uncontested
Awami League candidate Abdus Salam Murshedy has been elected MP uncontested as there was no other contender for the by-election to Khulna-4 constituency.
Bangkok climate conference sounds alarm ahead of UN summit
Time is running out to save the Paris Agreement, UN climate experts warned Tuesday at a key Bangkok meeting, as rich nations were accused of shirking their responsibility for environmental damage.
Man killed in clash over land dispute in Gopalganj
A man was killed in a clash over land dispute in Dakhshin Fukra village of Kashiani upazila on Monday.The deceased was identified as Hingul Sarder, 45, son of Irful Sardar of the village.
Govt approves BD Delta Plan 2100 to tap huge potentials
The government on Tuesday approved the Delta Plan 2100 aiming to harness the huge potentials of Bangladesh as a Delta country through water resource management, ensuring food and water security and tackling disasters.
No human-hauler to run in capital: Dhaka Police chief
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia on Thursday said no human-hauler, locally named as Leguna, will be allowed to ply the streets of the capital.
Contempt rule served on Du authorities on DUCSU polls
A contempt of court rule notice has been served to Vice-chancellor, Proctor and Treasurer of Dhaka University for not taking any steps to hold Dhaka University Central Student’s Union (DUCSU) elections despite High Court directives to hold it within six…
Female cop, father jailed for using fake FF certificate
A female constable and her father were sent to jail on Monday on charges of using fake certificates of freedom fighter (FF) to get police constable’s job.
Govt conspiring to create communal gap: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government is conspiring to create a communal division in the country to fish in troubled waters.
No avenue for you Donald
The American Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation led by Robert Mueller into possible collusion with the Kremlin by Donald Trump in 2016 has an uncertain outlook. Like President Clinton before him, however, the President confronts dangers unrelated to the Special…
Bangabandhu Satellite-1 starts transmission
Bangabandhu Satellite-1, the first commercial satellite of the country, will begin its experimental operation by facilitating Bangladesh Television (BTV) air live the matches of the 12th South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship Cup beginning on Tuesday.
UN demands release of 2 Reuters journalists
The United Nations has expressed disappointment over Myanmar’s court decision saying two Reuters journalists should be allowed to return to their families and continue their work as journalists.