Myanmar security forces have committed widespread rape against women and girls as part of a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Thursday.
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Richest 1pc people own half of world’s wealth
The richest 1 per cent of people in the world now own half of the planet’s wealth, according to a new report that highlights breathtaking levels of global inequality.
World leaders gather in Germany to give climate talks a boost
World leaders arrived at global climate talks in Germany on Wednesday to give the negotiations a boost going into the final stretch, as campaigners called for a strong signal from rich countries on curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
BD in crisis over aid to Rohingyas: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh is now on the verge of an unprecedented crisis over providing humanitarian assistance to tens of thousands of Rohingyas and repatriating them to their own country. “The present situation is very much…
BD Man put on remand for derogatory renmark on Facebook
– A court here today placed Titu Roy on four- day remand in connection with a case filed under ICT act over derogatory post on social networking site facebook.
Army takes over in Zimbabwe: ‘Mugabe is safe’
After seizing state TV, an army spokesman announced it was targeting people close to Mr Mugabe. South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma later said he had spoken to Mr Mugabe who had indicated that he “was confined to his home but…
BD Election Commission not ready to use EVMs in next election
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday said the Commission is not ready to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the 11 parliamentary elections.
Court defers Dhaka’s Holey Artisan cafe attack probe report
A Dhaka court on Wednesday fixed December 28 for submission of the probe report in the case filed over Gulshan Holey Artisan Café attack. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Nurunnahar Yesmin passed the order as Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) inspector…
Seven SIBL directors resign
Four independent directors and three sponsor directors resigned on Monday during a board meeting, SIBL Chairman Anwarul Azim Arif said on Tuesday.
Smart City Week from Nov 22
The Smart City Week 2017 will be observed in the country on November 22-28 next, aiming to promote people-centric smart cities for all.
Investigation by Burmese Army eyewash: Amnesty
Human rights group Amnesty International described the Myanmar military’s internal investigation into violence against Rohingyas as a “whitewash” and called for giving UN and other independent observers unfettered access to the country. “With more than 600,000 women, men and children…
EC has not decided to deploy army in polls: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda today said the Commission took no decision to deploy army during the 11th Jatiya Samgsad elections. “The commission has not taken any decision in this regard (though) discussions are underway if the army…
HC clears graft inquiry against ex-SC judge
Clearing the way for investigation into corruption allegation against former Appellate Division Justice Md Zainul Abedin, the High Court on Tuesday observed that no one is immune from criminal prosecution. An HC bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice…
UN chief raises alarm over Rohingya before ASEAN leaders
The United Nations chief expressed alarm over the plight of Rohingya Muslims in remarks before Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders from a Southeast Asian bloc that has refused to criticize her government over the crisis. U.N. Secretary-General…
Per capita income in Bangladesh hits $1610
The per capita income rose by US$ 145 to US$ 1,610 in fiscal year 2016-17 from US$ 1,465 in FY16, according to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
GDP growth 7.28 pc breaking previous records
Breaking all the previous records, Bangladesh has finally registered the highest-ever 7.28 percent GDP growth in the last fiscal year (FY17). “The GDP growth finally stood at 7.28 percent in the last fiscal,” said Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal. The…
BD gets 125 thousand acres of land from sea in a decade
A total of 26 islands or chars emerged in the Bay of Bengal, near the coasts of three districts –Noakhali, Cox’s Bazar and Chittagong— in the last 10 years, Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sherif told Parliament on Monday.
Powerful quake kills 407 on Iran-Iraq border
An Iranian disaster management official says Iran’s death toll from Sunday’s powerful earthquake along the Iran-Iraq border has risen to 407.
Bangladesh-Myanmar guards hold border confce at Nay
The six-day border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Myanmar Police Force (MPF) started today at Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar today.
Khaleda’s speech contains no spite against Hasina: BNP
Trashing Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader’s allegation that Khaleda Zia expressed her rage against the Prime Minister at Suhrawardy Udyan rally, BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday said her demand for a neutral election cannot be spite…
President Trump’s bromance with Manila’s Duterte
The president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, seldom holds back. His antidrug crusade has led to the extrajudicial killings of thousands of people. He is fond of boasting about how he has personally killed criminals and even strangers. He unleashes…
Reshaping sovereignty in Catalonia and Spain
The Catalan events pose a challenge to the sovereignty of the Spanish state as well as casting light on sovereignty in the EU. At stake is a redefinition of the concept and practice of sovereignty in Europe and much of…
Climate change imperils one in four natural heritage sites
-Climate change imperils one in four natural World Heritage sites, including coral reefs, glaciers, and wetlands — nearly double the number from just three years ago, a report said Monday.
BD Election commission for more security around its offices
The alarm has been raised as the commission is gearing up to hold six city polls and the eleventh general elections due between Oct 30, 2018 and Jan 28, 2019.
CJ forced to resign, claims Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday alleged that Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha was forced to step down by sending government agency men abroad.
BNP blames govt for obstructing transports before its rally
BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has stopped public bus services to the capital from different adjacent districts in a planned way to prevent the gathering of people at its Suhrawardy Udyan rally.
Justice Sinha’s resignation causes no const void
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam today said the resignation of Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha caused no constitutional void in the country.
Buses go off Dhaka’s roads ahead of BNP’s rally
The BNP claims that police and Awami League activists are blocking them in an attempt to diminish the public gathering at the rally.
Rohingya women gang-raped by Myanmar army: UN
United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten on Sunday said they consistently heard about sexual violence from Rohingya survivors, including gang-rape of women by multiple soldiers.
Khaleda wants army with magistracy power during polls
Dhaka, 12 Nov – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday reiterated her call to the government to hold the next general elections under a neutral government to restore the voting rights of the people.