Dhaka, Jan 11– Expressing concern at surveillance of cybercrime, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday said the misuse of surveillance of cybercrime can lead to the risk of curbing freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
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Three suspected militants die in RAB raid in Dhaka
Dhaka, 12 Jan – Three suspected militants died and two RAB officials injured in a raid on a six-storey building in Dhaka’s Nakhalpara, on Friday night, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said.
Mohammad Bhai passes away
Mr. Mohammad Bhai, a pioneer industrialist in Bangladesh breathed his last at his Gulshan residence on Tuesday 9th January. He was 92.
IBBL business development conference begins
Dhaka, 11 Jan – A two-day business development conference of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was began at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka on January 11, 2018 Thursday.
BAU procession demands democratic environment
Mymensingh, 11 Jan – A procession followed by rally was organised by the Socialist Students’ Front demanding democratic educational environment at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Thursday.
Bangabandhu Square to be established in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, 11 Jan – Under a project worth Taka 59 Crore 28 lakh a ‘Bangabandhu Square’ is going to be established at the Talaimari intersection of Rajshahi by the Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) in soon.
SC withdraws bar on bank recruitment: Test Friday
Dhaka, 11 Jan – The Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Syed Mahmud Hossain on Thursday stayed the order of the High Court that postponed recruitment tests of state-owned Sonali, Rupali and Janata banks and now…
Khaleda’s lawyers for justice in graft case filed after 1/11
Dhaka, 11 Jan – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’a lawyer Barrisster Jamiruddin Sircar yesterday Claimed that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) failed to prove any allegations of graft against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust…
Making migration work for all
The Special Representative to the Secretary General (SRSG) forInternational Migration, Louise Arbour, has shared her report, Making Migration for All. The report which is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Russian.
Philippines most dangerous country in Southeast Asia for journalists
By Pascal Laureyn Manila, Jan 10 (IPS) – It’s not just suspected drug users and dealers at risk of targeted killing in the Philippines. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reported last week that the Philippines is the most dangerous…
US pumping weapons into Asia-Pacific , Russia tells Japan
By rt.com Washington is militarizing the Asia-Pacific, “pumping” weapons and kit into Japan and South Korea in an “absolutely disproportionate” response to the North Korean threat, the Russian Foreign Minister said. Tokyo won’t be calling the shots, he warned.
Fog halts Manikganj-Pabna river ferry services
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River remained halted from early Thursday due to dense fog.
Hasina again swipes at Khaleda for Padma Bridge remark
Dhaka, Jan 10 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia an ‘insane’ for her recent remarks over the Padma Bridge.
California mudslides death toll 17 – 13 still missing
Hundreds of rescuers are combing wreckage in Southern California for more than a dozen people missing after mudslides that have killed 17 people.
Myanmar army admits killings Rohingyas
Myanmar’s army has admitted for the first time its soldiers were involved in the killing of Rohingya Muslims in recent violence in Rakhine state.
সাবেক মন্ত্রী মতিউর রহমান এর মৃত্যুতে শোক প্রকাশ
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের সাবেক যোগাযোগ মন্ত্রী আলহাজ্ব এম. মতিউর রহমান এর আকাস্মিক মৃত্যুতে গভীর শোক প্রকাশ করেছেন বিশিষ্ট সমাজ সেবক ও রাজনীতিবিদ বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী গবেষণা কেন্দ্র’র প্রতিষ্ঠিতা চেয়ারম্যান, শের-ই-বাংলা এ কে ফজলুল হক রিসার্চ ইনস্টিটিউট’র প্রতিষ্ঠিতা ইঞ্জিনিয়ার একেএম রেজাউল করিম I
For democracy in Cambodia
Robert J. Burrowes A long-standing French protectorate briefly occupied by Japan during World War II, Cambodia became independent in 1953 as the French finally withdrew from Indochina. Under the leadership of Prince Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia remained officially neutral, including during…
Sweden warns against cutting US aid to Palestinians
‘It’s vindictive of US to deprive UN of money to feed, educate Palestinian children in order to blackmail PA’ Sweden, a big donor country that has recognized Palestine as a state, warned Tuesday that any US decision to withdraw funds…
Inequality in Europe
“Inequality is the defining issue of our time”. This is what then US President Barack Obama said about inequality at the end of 2013. Almost half a decade later we unfortunately have to conclude that it still is one of…
Trump named world’s no. 1 oppressor of press freedom
A journalism group named the president among repressive leaders who “have gone out of their way to attack the press” and undermine free speech. By Willa Frej President Donald Trump, who recently said he would announce the “MOST DISHONEST &…
Sketches of model of Obama Presidential Centre
Hello Mostafa Kamal, Over the past year, Michelle and I have been working with an extraordinary team to dream up a campus for active citizenship on the South Side of Chicago. And while this Presidential Center may have our name…
Policy support gap for “climate-smart” agriculture
By Busani Bafana Jo’burg, Jan (IPS) – Conditioned that ploughing is the sure way to produce crops, Zimbabwean farmer Handrixious Zvomarima surprised himself by trying a different method. He planted cowpea seeds directly without tilling the land. It worked.
Jahangirnagar University day Friday
Savar, Dhaka 10 Jan – The Jahangirnagar University (JU) is going to celebrate its 48th founding anniversary on Friday amid enthusiasm and festivity on the campus.
Khaleda for punishment against Trust Graft Case witnesses
Dhaka, 10 Jan – On behalf of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, a lawyer yesterday filed a petition seeking punitive action against six witnesses in Zia Orphanage Trust graft and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases on the charges of making fake…
Two awarded death for war crimes
Dhaka, 10 Jan – Two persons were awarded death sentence and three others given life in prison for crimes against humanity at Rajnagar of Moulvibazar district during the liberation war of 1971.
Dhaka needs to engage Delhi, Beijing on trade-investment
Dhaka, Jan 10 – Bangladesh needs to proactively engage the two economic powers – India and China – on trade and investment, said a leading economist on Wednesday.
Enough confusion for decades: Cauvery verdict in 4 weeks: Indian SC
New Delhi, Jan 10: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday said its judgement pertaining to Cauvery water dispute among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and others would be delivered within four weeks.
The #MeToo movement disrupts commodification of feminism
By Rangita de Silva de Alwis UN, Jan 8 (IPS) – As the 62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations in New York draws near, women from every corner of the world…
2017 was a year of record-breaking climate events
By Kelly Levin We’re only a few days into the new year, but it’s already off to an extreme start. Washington DC, Jan 6 2018 (IPS) – Parts of the United States are experiencing blizzard and record low temperatures, with…
How low-income Bangladeshis use loans
By Stuart Rutherford Washington DC, Jan 8 (IPS) – Bangladeshis have a long tradition of borrowing from family, neighbors and other informal sources. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have proliferated over the past three decades and offer a more formal loan service…