Dearborn, Oct 4 (AP/UNB) — A national Muslim-Jewish alliance formed to fight hate crimes and forge better ties between them is branching out to build on its mission.
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Youngman’s body recovered from Buriganga
Keraniganj, Oct 04 – Members of river police recovered decomposed body of an unidentified young man from the Buriganga river in South Keraniganj Upazila in Dhaka on Tuesday night.
Make Dhaka-Rajshahi train journey comfortable!
Recently, while I was travelling in an AC chair coach from Rajshahi to Dhaka by Padma Express, I found many men were standing in the corridor near the toilets and It was really hard for a person to go to…
Security guard sentenced to gallows in murder case
Dhaka – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-3 of Dhaka yesterday sentenced security guard Golam Nabi alias Robi to death and tenant Laily Akhter Labanya to life term imprisonment in the 64-year- old Monowara Sultana murder case. Judge Syed Ahmad of the…
Charge framed against Alal and 60 others in arson case
Dhaka – The Special Tribunal-7 of Dhaka yesterday framed charges against 61 BNP leaders and activists including the party’s Joint Secretary General Moazzam Hossain Alal in a case filed in connection with plotting subversive activities in October of 2014. Later,…
EU releases €1.2 million to support Bangladesh flood victims
Dhaka – 3 Oct — In response to the widespread floods that have swept across large parts of Bangladesh in recent weeks, the European Union is providing €1.2 million (BDT 114.2 million) in emergency relief funding to assist the most…
Women and girls: The hardest hit Rohingya refugees
By Paolo Lubrano Dhaka, Oct (IPS) – Of the nearly half a million Rohingya refugees who’ve fled across the border and have sought refuge in Bangladesh, women and girls are the most at risk, sleeping under open skies, roadsides, and…
Burma: US arms sales suspension call faces road block at UNSC
By Thalif Deen UN, Oct 3 (IPS) – When US Ambassador Nikki Haley called for a virtual arms embargo against the repressive and much-maligned military regime in Myanmar, she took a passing shot at two of her fellow veto-wielding, permanent…
New Bluetooth controller provides wireless, web-based access control
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – Oct 3, 2017 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology,…
Euro enlargement between convergence and (de)financialisation
The White Paper on the future of Europe presented five forward scenarios: (1) delivering a positive reform agenda, (2) focusing on the single market, (3) making additional arrangements for deepening cooperation, (4) focusing on selected policy reforms, and, (5) fostering…
Germany: What Happens Next?
Claus Offe The key question now is: What happens next? After the social democrats have (wisely, I think) opted for a role in the opposition, there will be an extended period of bargaining on coalition formation, with only one majority…
Sri Lankan monk remanded for attack on Rohingya Muslims
Colombo, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — A Sri Lankan court has remanded a Buddhist monk who, alongside other hard-line Buddhists, stormed a U.N. safe house for Rohingya Muslims, forcing the refugees to flee for protection.
US drug admin to encourage generic contest for complex drugs
Trenton, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is opening a new front in its efforts to reduce high drug prices by encouraging development of generic versions of hard-to-make medicines.
Suffering from diabetes? Eating broccoli can help
Eating broccoli sprouts may help diabetes patients manage their blood sugar, according to a new study which offers a much needed alternative to address the worldwide epidemic.Eating broccoli sprouts may help diabetes patients manage their blood sugar, according to a…
Biological clock discoveries give 3 Americans Nobel prize
New York, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — Three Americans won a Nobel Prize on Monday for discovering key genetic “gears” of the body’s 24-hour biological clock, the mechanism best known for causing jet lag when it falls out of sync.
Making an economic case for climate action
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Oct 2 (IPS) – Having faced a year of record temperatures and devastating hurricanes, the United States stands more to lose if it doesn’t take steps to reduce the risk and impact of climate change, according…
Training for university journalists begins at BAU
Mymensingh – An eight-day long training for the university journalists, titled ‘Training on Crime Reporting and Photo Journalism’ has begun on Monday to increase the efficiency and skills in reporting of the journalists working in different media houses.
‘CRYPTIC MONOLOGUE’ painting show begins in Capital
Dhaka – The Edward M Kennedy Centre and ARTCON have jointly organized a two-weeklong solo painting exhibition ‘CRYPTIC MONOLOGUE’ by artist JAVED JALIL, from 02 – 15 October 2017 at EMK Center, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
Syrian refugees being summarily deported from Jordan
Amman – Jordanian authorities have been summarily deporting Syrian refugees – including collective expulsions of large families, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The Syrians are not being given a meaningful chance to challenge their removal and…
‘Chief Justice on one-month leave – Acting CJ soon’
Dhaka, Oct 2 – Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Surendra Kumar Sinha, went on a one-month leave of absence from Monday on health grounds, Law Minister Anisul Huq said.
BNP against working group for Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Oct 2 – The BNP on Monday opposed the decision of Bangladesh and Myanmar to form a joint working group to start the repatriation process of all the Rohingyas staying in Bangladesh, saying it is an uncertain process to…
Govt has failed to prevent Rohingya influx: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP has accused the government of not taking a tough line against the forced migration of over half a million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. The government should have used ‘tougher language’ while addressing the crisis, said Mirza…
Minister of Suu Kyi’s office in Dhaka for talks
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s emissary has flown in Dhaka amid pressure over the situation in Rakhine State that has pushed over half a million Rohingyas into Bangladesh.
Making right to development a reality for everyone
Geneva(Kanaga Raja) – More than 30 years after the adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development, business-as-usual will not be sufficient to achieve progress, a United Nations human rights expert has said.
Egypt’s militants claim attack targeting Myanmar embassy
Egyptian militant group Hasm claimed responsibility on Sunday for a small explosion at Myanmar’s embassy in Cairo, saying it was in retaliation for that country’s military crackdown on Rohingya Muslims.
চট্টগ্রাম সিটি কর্পোরেশন কর ব্যবস্থাপনাকে জনবান্ধব করার দাবি
নতুন করে গৃহ কর পুনমুল্যায়নের নামে চট্টগ্রাম সিটি কর্পোরেশন এলাকায় গৃহ কর এর পরিমান এক লাফে ৮০ হাজার থেকে ১ লক্ষ আশি হাজার টাকায় উন্নীত করা, গৃহ কর নির্ধারনে ভাড়া আদায়ের ভিত্তিতে গৃহ কর নির্ধারনের প্রক্রিয়ার কারনে সিটি কর্পোরেশনের হোল্ডিং…
Iran nuclear deal could win the Nobel Peace Prize
By Mikael Holter The main facilitators of the 2015 accord on Iran’s nuclear program, slammed as the worst deal ever by U.S. President Donald Trump, could be among the top contenders for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, according to researchers…
Six injured in northern Bangladesh helicopter crash
Dhaka, Oct 1 – At least six people were injured on Sunday afternoon as a private helicopter crashed in Bhadra area of Chatmohar uUpazilaunder Pabna district.
Holy Ashura observed recalling the sacrifice of Kerbala
Dhaka, Oct 1 (UNB) – Ashura was observed across the country on Sunday, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), with due religious fervour and solemnity.
World Habitat Day Monday: Spotlight on affordability
Dhaka, Oct 1 – World Habitat Day is being observed in the country, as elsewhere across the globe, on Monday to remind the world of its collective responsibility towards the habitat of future generations.