By Thalif Deen UN, Nov 25 (IPS) – The United Nations is fighting a losing battle against the widespread – and continued – sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by UN peacekeepers and civilian staff resulting in relatively few convictions amidst…
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Egypt raises death toll in Sinai mosque attack to 305
Ismailia, Nov 25 (AP/UNB) — Egypt on Saturday said an attack on a mosque by militants in the country’s troubled region of northern Sinai has killed 305 worshippers, including 27 children, a dramatic increase in the death toll previously announced,…
’80pc BD married women face violence from partners’
Dhaka, Nov 25 – Over 80 percent of the currently married women in Bangladesh have experienced violent behaviour from their partners at least once and such violence include, among others, physical, sexual, economic, and controlling, says a report.
BNP questions justification of MoU on Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Nov 25 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday questioned the justification of hurriedly signing the Rohingya repatriation instrument with Myanmar without involving the United Nations and other international stakeholders.
Female police SI found hanging in Savar staff quarters
Savar, Nov 25 – A female sub-inspector of police of Savar Model Police Station was found hanging at her staff quarters on Saturday night.
Easy narcotics access in BAU dormitories
Mymensingh – Ganja (marijuana), puria (heroin), Daill (phensidyl) and pathedine injection now easily available at 9 male hall dormitories of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) as these narcotics are low-priced and with no trouble access to hand. It is alleged that…
BAU observes March 7 speech recognition
Mymensingh – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) celebrated UNESCO declaration of the historic 7 th march speech as part of the world’s documentary heritage of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with much enthusiasm and in a befitting…
How billionaires become billionaires
By Prof. James Petras America has the greatest inequalities, highest mortality rate, most regressive taxes, and largest public subsidies for bankers and billionaires of any developed capitalist country.
Bhashani’s 41st death anniversary observed in NY
New York – The 41st death anniversary of Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani was observed in New York, USA on 19 November. A seminar in this connection was organised by the Bhashani Foundation.
‘Explosion’ dashes Argentine sub crew survival hope
Hopes that the 44 crew of a missing Argentine submarine might still be alive have been dashed after the navy said an event consistent with an explosion had been detected.
One killed in Khilgaon police firing
Dhaka, Nov 24 – A man was killed in police firing in the city’s Khilgaon area early Friday.
Left parties call hartal on Nov 30 against power tariff hike
Dhaka, Nov 23 -The left-leaning parties on Thursday called an eight-hour hartal for November 30 protesting the fresh power price hike.
Power tariff hike for scope to plunder public money: BNP
Dhaka, Nov 23 – BNP on Thursday strongly criticised the government for raising the power tariff saying that the move has been taken to create a further scope for its party men to plunder public money.
A Cop cut at COP23?
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Nov 23 (IPS) – Despite a few victories, the UN’s annual climate change conference ended without achieving its goals or injecting a sense of much needed urgency.
The age of robots could be a new renaissance
by Leonardo Quattrucci Why have humans created machines? Technology is born from the human desire to save time in order to invest it in fantasy. Technology generates time and space for the activities that make us quintessentially human: creativity and…
Trees should be planted beside Rajshahi-Dhaka highway
There are no plants at many places on the sides of the Rajshahi-Dhaka highway and railway line but plants can be planted under a plan.
Stop BATB’s ‘Battle of Mind 2017’ Grand Finale: Progga
The Grand Finale of Battle of Minds (BoM) 2017 is set to be held on December 06, 2017 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden hotel in Dhaka with the sponsorship of British American Tobacco Bangladesh. Despite terming it as recruitment…
IBBL Shariah Supervisory Committee meeting held
Dhaka – A meeting of the Shariah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 23 November 2017, Thursday at Islami Bank Tower. Mufti Sayeed Ahmad, Vice Chairman of the Committee presided over the meeting.
Madrasa student murder accused Bakr confesses
Dhaka – Suspected killer of Madrasa student Zidan yesterday made confessional before a Dhaka court admitting his involvement in the murder.
Banghabandhu scholarship launched in RU
Rajshahi – The department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) of Rajshahi University (RU) launched two scholarships “Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman scholarship and Habibur Rahman Milon-Ahmedur Rahman scholarship” respectively yesterday. The scholarships were approved at the university academic council meeting…
I am innocent, vested quarter influenced graft case IO: Khaleda
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday accused Harun-or-Rashid, Investigative Officer (IO) in her case of giving untrue and baseless report against her. The Investigative Office influenced by vested quarters and being angered has given an untrue statement before…
The Trump Presidency
By Noam Chomsky [Editor’s note: This interview has been excerpted from Global Discontents: Conversations on the Rising Threats to Democracy, the new book by Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian to be published this December.] David Barsamian: You have spoken about…
Light pollution: Night being lost in many countries
By Victoria Gill A study of pictures of Earth by night has revealed that artificial light is growing brighter and more extensive every year. Between 2012 and 2016, the planet’s artificially lit outdoor area grew by more than 2% per…
Dhaka’s energy planning after Bonn climate alignments
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The climate change conference that concluded late last week in Bonn, Germany, upheld the global alliance of nations, environmental workers, activists and scientists to remain committed to Paris Climate Agreement despite US President Donald Trump’s rejection of…
Conclusions adopted to advance Paris Deal work programme
Kathmandu, 22 Nov (Prerna Bomzan and Meena Raman) – The meeting of UNFCCC’s Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA) eventually closed after 1 am, early morning of 18 Nov, with the adoption of conclusions to advance the…
Eskaton Double-murder: Cross-exam of IO shifted
Dhaka – Judge Abdullah Al Mamun, in-charge of Second Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Wednesday once again deferred the cross-examination of Dipak Kumar Das, the Investigation Officer of the case to November 29.
Seven DU students on remand
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday placed seven Dhaka University students on a one-day remand on the charge of fraudulence during admission tests.
Students, shop owners clash at RU, 2 held
Rajshahi – Students and shop owners at Rajshahi University (RU) met in a clash centring on the eviction of illegal establishment on the campus on Wednesday.
World Philosophy Day observed at RU
Rajshahi – The World Philosophy Day was observed at Rajshahi University (RU) on Wednesday with the theme ‘mutual sympathy to overcome the crisis of civilization’ amid festivity and fanfare on campus. Over three hundred teachers and students of the RU…
Myanmar must find solution to Rohingya crisis: PM
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Reiterating that Myanmar has to find a solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said her government is committed to taking steps for sending back the forcibly displaced Myanmar citizens to…