Stephanie Nebehay Geneva (Reuters) – Myanmar’s security forces may be guilty of genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority and more of them are fleeing despite a deal between Myanmar and Bangladesh to send them home, the top U.N. human rights…
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2018 cyber attacks to rely on vulnerabilities: Trend Micro
Changing technology landscape will require reliable patch management to block latest threats Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – December 6 – This year, cyberattacks continued to plague business leaders, with major breaches occurring due to known vulnerabilities. Trend Micro…
World food import bill set to rise this year, says FAO
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – The cost of importing food globally is set to reach USD 1.413 trillion in 2017, representing a 6 percent or USD 86 billion rise from last year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United…
Violence against women: Why the UN Scy-Gen got it wrong
Robert J. Burrowes In his remarks on the recent International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – see ‘Violence Against Women is Fundamentally About Power’ http://www.ipsnews.net/2017/11/violence-women-fundamentally-power/ – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres inadvertently demonstrated why well-meaning efforts being…
IBBL hosts Saudi Business Delegation
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited hosted a dinner in honour of Saudi Business Delegation to Dhaka on 5 December 2017 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.
Fall not autocracy in BD not yet complete, says Fakhrul
Dhaka – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday accused the ruling Awami League of hatching conspiracy to kill the country’s democracy by trampling it under its feet.
Ferry link of Dhaka with Barisal region snapped for accident
Pirojpur, Dec 6 – Ferry communications of the capital Dhaka with the southern districts of Bangladesh remained suspended since early Wednesday following a collision between a passenger ferry and a lighterage ship in the Kocha River near Bekutia Ferry Ghat…
Another 7 war crimes suspects sued in Jessore
Jessore, Dec 6 – A case was filed against seven people of Bagharpara Upazila for their alleged involvement in war crimes during the liberation war in 1971.
Dhaka for more int’l move: HR Council notes Burma HR violations
Dhaka, Dec 6 – The Human Rights Council, in a resolution, has condemned the alleged systematic and gross violations of human rights and abuses committed against persons belonging to the Rohingya Muslim community and other minorities in Myanmar.
Honoring soil scientists on World Soil Day
13 soil scientists to watch Danielle Nierenberg Soil performs a variety of vital functions, including supporting plant and animal life and filtering contaminants from water and the air. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) asserts that “soils need to…
Rohingya refugees face fresh ordeal in crowded camps
By Naimul Haq In this special series of reports, IPS journalists travel to the border region between Bangladesh and Myanmar to speak with Rohingya refugees, humanitarian workers and officials about the still-unfolding human rights and health crises facing this long-marginalized…
Yemen’s Ali Abdullah Saleh leaves behind grim legacy
Beirut – The killing of former longtime Yemeni president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, on December 4, 2017, underlines the need for governments to support the new United Nations expert panel to investigate abuses by all sides to Yemen’s war, Human Rights…
Country being run by ‘ruler’s law’: BNP
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday claimed that Bangladesh is now being run by ‘ruler’s law, not by the rule of law’.
BD allows maximum 15 SIM cards per user
Dhaka, Dec 5 – Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) secretary Sarwar Alam on Tuesday said that a user will now be allowed to use maximum 15 SIM cards with his/her national identity (NID) card. This is a three-time increase from…
Claims of war crimes by UK troops have ‘basis’: ICC
The chief prosecutor at the international criminal court in The Hague, Fatou Bensouda, has declared there is a “reasonable basis” to believe that UK soldiers committed war crimes against detainees during the Iraq conflict. The announcement on Monday means the…
PM for increasing connectivity among Asian nations
Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Dec 5 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday stressed the importance of increasing connectivity and cooperation among Asian nations in the interest of the people of this region.
Khaleda gets bail, finishes self-defence in graft case
Dhaka Dec, 5 – After securing bail from the lower court in two graft cases, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday concluded her self-defence statements in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Indigenous people guardians of Brazil’s threatened forests
By Mario Osava Rio De Janeiro, Dec 4 (IPS) – Indigenous peoples, recognised as the best guardians of the world’s forests, are losing some battles in Brazil in the face of intensified pressure from the expansion of agriculture, mining and…
When medicines don’t work anymore
By Martin Khor The crisis of antibiotic resistance has gotten worse, and a global action plan must be launched urgently, most appropriately at the World Health Assembly in May. PENANG, Malaysia, Dec 4 (IPS) – The growing crisis of antibiotic…
World gathers in Nairobi to tackle menace of pollution
Over 4,000 heads of state, ministers, business leaders, UN officials and civil society representatives gathered Monday at the third UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to tackle the global menace of pollution.
India’s Rahul Gandhi set to take over as Congress chief
New Delhi, Dec 4 (BSS/AFP) – Rahul Gandhi could be named the head of India’s opposition Congress Party within hours, a source said, shortly after he filed his candidacy for the role on Monday.
Plight of Rajshahi-Dhaka train passengers
We started a journey from Rajshahi station at 7:40 am by Silk City Express Train on Saturday 2, 2017 but when we reached Dhaka, it was about 3 and a half in the afternoon. It was a government holiday so…
ASP Mizan murder report deferred
Dhaka – A court of Dhaka on Monday deferred the date for submission of the probe report in the case filed in connection with the murder of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mizanur Ranman Talukder.
Report on Joy’s abduction attempt case deferred
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka on Monday deferred the date for submission of the investigation report in the case filed for plotting to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and her Information and Communication Technology (ICT)…
Int’l protest day against repression on women Tuesday
Naripokkho, a women’s rights activist group will observe the International Protest Day against repression on women on Tuesday. A programme is being organised at Rangs Nilu Square (4th Floor) House-75, Road-5/A, Satmosjid Road Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209 at 4 pm, said…
BNP slams EC for hurried whistle to hold Dhaka North City polls
Dhaka, Dec 4 – BNP on Monday termed indecent the Election Commission’s (EC’s) announcement about the by-election to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) just a day after its mayor Annisul Huq was buried.
One-third of $434m fund for Rohingyas raised so far
Dhaka, Dec 4 – Only 34 percent of the $434 million needed to provide assistance to 1.2 million people, including host communities in Cox’s Bazar district, has been raised when Rohingyas are still suffering from various problems, says a new…
PM accorded warm reception at Cambodian Peace Palace
Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Dec 4 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was accorded a warm reception as she arrived at the Peace Palace, the Prime Minister’s Office of the Cambodia, here on Monday morning.
Mahmoud Abbas warns Trump against Jerusalem nod
Ramallah, Dec 4 (AP/UNB) — The Palestinian president on Sunday warned that American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would jeopardize the White House’s nascent Mideast peace efforts. President Mahmoud Abbas’ comments came amid a diplomatic push by the Palestinian…
‘bkash’ mobile money transfer agents robbed of Tk 1m
Dhaka, Dec 4 – A gang of muggers snatched away Tk 9.40 lakh stabbing a ‘bKash’ agent in Khitibaria rail crossing area of Sadar Upazila of Jessore on Sunday.