Israeli forces’ repeated use of lethal force in the Gaza Strip since March 30, 2018, against Palestinian demonstrators who posed no imminent threat to life may amount to war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. Israeli forces have killed more…
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Don’t blame victims for EU’s migration crisis
In the pre-9/11 period, there was a Development Aid System (DAS) of transferring capital from rich to poor countries to encourage economic and social transformation. It was designed to take capital to labour. Its effect was to retain labour in…
BNP deplores attack on quota protest leaders
BNP on Sunday strongly condemned Saturday’s “barbaric” attack on the leaders of anti-quota movement by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Dhaka University campus.
Overcrowded bus plunges into gorge in India, killing 30
Officials say at least 30 people have been killed when an overcrowded bus plunged off a mountain road into a gorge in northern India.
Joint convener of quota reform movement held
The Detective Branch (DB) of Police on Sunday arrested Rashed Khan, joint convener of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Forum, from Bhasantek area in the city.
Jatri Kalyan’s road crash report not authentic: Govt
The Road Transport and Bridges Ministry on Sunday claimed that the report of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity stating that a total of 339 people were killed in road accidents across the country during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays was not authentic.
Tributes pour in for Dhaka café attack victims
People from all walks of life, including Bangladesh’s foreign friends, on Sunday paid their deep respect to those who lost their lives in the Gulshan Holey Artisan Café terror attack on July 1, 2016.
Brutality against students unexpected: B Chy
Condemning attacks on the leaders of anti-quota movement, Prof AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury-led Jukta Front on Sunday said the brutality against students is unexpected.
UN to put more pressure on Myanmar: Guterres
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said they will put more pressure on Myanmar to make them understand what they should do over the Rohingya issue.
ICRC President in Dhaka – Rohingya camp visit soon
President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer arrived here on Saturday afternoon to observe ICRC’s work in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar.
Help carry on anti-drug drive, PM asks AL workers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday sought cooperation from her party’s grassroots leaders and activists in carrying out the government’s ongoing drive against drugs effectively.
10 hurt in BCL infighting at Habiganj college
At least 10 students were injured during a factional clash between two groups of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) over establishing supremacy at Brindaban Government College in the district on Saturday.
Ex-mayor Puthia municipality held in sabotage case
A former mayor of Puthia municipality was arrested in a sabotage case from his house in Puthia upazila on Saturday.
Barking Deer rescued in Shrimangal
A barking deer (Maya Horeen) was rescued from a pond in Bhurbhuria Tea Estate in Shrimangal of Moulvibagar on Saturday.
6 quota protest leaders injured in ‘BCL attack’ at DU
At least six leaders of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council, the platform of students that led the quota reform movement,were injured in an attack allegedly by some Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)activists on Dhaka University campus on Saturday.
GCC election results show path of AL victory: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the victory of Awami League’s candidates in the recently-concluded Gazipur City Corporation election is showing the path for the party’s victory.
Quader urges diplomats not to make adverse comments
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today urged foreign diplomats not to make any comments that could create adverse reactions among the people.
‘Social business can be best tool for doing CSR’
Speakers at a Social Business Day 2018 forum on Friday said social business can be the best tool for companies to implement their corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ensure equity in society using the potential of individuals.
EU leaders hail migrant plan
European Union leaders declared victory Friday, claiming to have set aside major differences over how best to handle migrant arrivals as they commissioned new plans to screen people in North Africa for eligibility to enter Europe.
Non-govt teachers threaten tougher movement
Teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions threatened tougher movement if their demand for nationalsation of non-govt educational institutions is not met.
Bangladesh women cricketers clinch Ireland series
Bangladesh women’s cricket sealed a three-match T20I series by 2-0 with another four-wicket victory against host Ireland in the second game at The Village, Malahide in Dublin on Friday.
‘Countdown for farewell to govt has begun’: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said the next general election must be held under a non-party neutral administration as the ‘countdown for farewell to the government has begun’.
Beijing assures Dhaka of facilitating Rohingya return
China has assured Bangladesh of facilitating the return of Rohingyas from Bangladesh as Dhaka sought active support from Beijing to this end.
Road crashes claim 339 lives during Eid holidays
A total of 339 people were killed and 1,265 others injured in 277 road accidents across the country during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays this year, Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers’ welfare platform, said on Friday.
The long and short of the digital revolution
Digital platforms are recasting the relationships between customers, workers, and employers as the silicon chip’s reach permeates almost everything we do—from buying groceries online to finding a partner on a dating website.
Putin: New Russian weapons decades ahead of rivals
Russian President Vladimir Putin is boasting about his country’s prospective nuclear weapons, saying they are years and even decades ahead of foreign designs.
Chargesheet in café attack case in 10 days: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Commissioner Asaduzzaman Miah on Thursday said the chargesheet in Holey Artisan café attack case will be submitted within 10 days.
Govt to fall with forging of national unity: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said this government will not last for even three days if there is a national unity they are looking for.
Dr Yunus urges all to get out of civilisation based on greed
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged everyone to get out of the civilisation based on greed and move on with a farsighted vision addressing global issues.
EWG finds irregularities in 46.5pc Gazipur polling centres
Election Working Group (EWG), an alliance of election observing bodies, has found irregularities in 46.5 percent of the polling centres during the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections.