Dhaka – Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha yesterday left Singapore for Toronto in Canada to see his younger daughter Asha Sinha, who lives in Toronto.
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“Refugees are nothing but commodities”
By Daan Bauwens Follonica, Italy, Nov 9 (IPS) – As countless refugees arriving on Italy’s shores report torture, extortion and forced labour in Libyan detention centers, many say they never intended to make the journey to Europe until the chaos…
Will policymakers listen to climate change science this time?
By Busani Bafana Bremerhaven, Germany (IPS) – Climate change is altering the ecosystem of our oceans, a big carbon sink and prime source of protein from fish. This is old news.
Two siblings hacked to death in Faridpur
Faridpur, Nov 10 – Two siblings were hacked to death by miscreants at Swashan Ghat near Alfadanga Bazar on Thursday night.
Iran’s Missiles: Macron heads to Riyadh from UAE
Dubai, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise trip on Thursday night to Saudi Arabia, saying he wanted to speak to the kingdom’s young, assertive crown prince about Iran and the war in Yemen. Macron said…
UN, aid groups warn of ‘starvation and death’ in Yemen
Sanaa, Nov 09 (AP/UNB) — The United Nations and more than 20 aid groups said Thursday that the Saudi-led coalition’s tightening of a blockade on war-torn Yemen could bring millions of people closer to “starvation and death.”
Scores more Saudis detained in $100 billion graft sweep
Riyadh, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — Dozens more people have been taken into custody by Saudi authorities, the kingdom said Thursday, bringing to 201 the number detained in a sweep that investigators say has uncovered at least $100 billion in corruption.
BD Denim expo in Dhaka attracts large No. of visitors
Dhaka – To emphasize the country’s role in shaping the denim scene and to explore Bangladesh’s position and future progress, the seventh edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo was started with a theme ‘Transparency’ at the International Convention City Bashundhara in…
18 Veterans programs feeding the food movement
Danielle Nierenberg This Veterans Day, Food Tank brings you 18 initiatives from around the United States that are working to help veterans transition to healthy, productive civilian lives through farming and agriculture.
Developed countries oppose pre-2020 actions in COP23 agenda
Bonn, 9 Nov (Meena Raman) — Developed countries opposed the inclusion of an agenda item dealing with implementing pre-2020 actions onto the agenda of the 23rd meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 23) taking place in…
‘Jungle of Humanity’ art exhibition at Shilpakala Friday
Dhaka – ARTCON in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is organising a two week-long solo art exhibition of artist Mahbub Zamal Shamim titled ‘Jungle of Humanity’ on Friday, 10 November 2017 at 4:30 pm at the ‘Gallery-2’ of National Art…
Special court rejects Khaleda’s permanent bail plea
Dhaka – A special court has rejected the permanent bail plea submitted by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in connection with Zia Orphanage Trust graft and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases.
Hasina-Modi open Khulna-Kolkata train service, two railway bridges
Dhaka, Nov 9 – In yet another move for greater connectivity with neighbours, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to jointly launch Thursday with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi the Khulna-Kolkata train service and open two bridges on railway routes…
No militant attack threat: Police chief’s response to Aus alert
Dhaka – The Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Shahidul Haque has categorically said there is no threat of militant attack in Bangladesh.
52 Rohingyas enter BD by veritable Noha’s Arch from Burma
Dhaka, Nov 8 – Some 52 Rohingyas including 22 children, 17 women and 13 men entered Bangladesh through Shah Porir Dwip point in Teknaf upazila of Cox,s Bazar on Wednesday, crossing Naf River by a raft made of plastic bottles…
BD biometrically registeres 450 thousand Rohingyas
Dhaka, Nov 8 – Some 450,000 (4.5 lakh) Rohingyas have so far been biometrically registered in 12 makeshift shelter camps in Ukhia and Teknaf upazilas of Cox’s Bazar.
Democrats score key poll victories in Virginia and New Jersey
Democrats have scored two significant victories in the US – in the first statewide elections since President Donald Trump came to power in January.
The gang rape and murder of Jyoti Singh
It was 84-minutes of horror. A young woman and her male friend horrifically attacked on a New Delhi bus. The woman, Jyoti Singh, gang-raped, tortured, brutalised, her friend beaten unconscious. At the end of that 84-minute bus journey from hell,…
HC commutes Nazmul Huda’s jail term by three years
Dhaka – The High Court on Wednesday commuted the jail term of former minister Nazmul Huda to four years from seven years on a bribery case filed during the 2007-2008 military-backed caretaker government. The HC also directed Nazmul Huda to…
Why Basic Bank scam accused not held: HC asks
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for being sluggish and raised a question for not arresting any of beneficiaries of the Basic bank loan scam.
‘BNP plans showdown at its November 12 rally’
Dhaka – BNP wants to stage yet another showdown at its November 12 rally at Suhrawardy Udyan to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day that the party observes on November 7.
IBBL awarded highest tax payer in Banking sector
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has been awarded as the highest taxpayer in the banking sector in the 2016-2017 tax year.
When climate leaders protect dirty investments
Nathalie Bernasconi – Osterwalder , Jorg Haas In 2016, global spending on oil and gas projects was more than double the total spent on renewables. That imbalance can be addressed only by restructuring the mechanisms, particularly existing trade treaties, that govern…
Test tells Zika and Dengue infections apart
Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade Sao Paulo – A fast and cost-effective test developed by an international team of researchers could make it easier to diagnose the Zika and dengue viruses.
Mild tremor shakes Dhaka, rest of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Nov 8 – A mild tremor jolted different parts of the country including the capital Dhaka on Wednesday morning.
La Nina rains, winter to reduce global supply of natural rubber
Bangkok, Thailand – 8 November – The International Rubber Consortium (IRCo) — comprising representatives from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia — has forecast a reduction in the supply of natural rubber (NR) for the global market amidst strong sentiments for its…
Developing countries raise concerns over ‘finance’ issues
Bonn, 8 Nov (T Ajit) — On the 2nd day of the ongoing climate talks in Bonn, developing countries called for emphasis to be given to a particular finance issue dealing with quantitative and qualitative information on projected levels of…
Loss, damage linked to climate change impact in focus
Bonn, 7 Nov (Jade Chiang and Meena Raman) – Developing countries raised several key concerns at the opening of the 47th session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 47) on 6 Nov., which was held after the official opening…
Build polytechnic Instts in each Upazila
There are 327 government colleges across the country and the government is planning to nationalize another 285 colleges.
IBBL performance review meeting held
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a performance review meeting at Islami Bank Tower on November 7, 2017, Tuesday. Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the program as chief guest. Md. Mahbub-ul- Alam,…