Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) – The government continued to discriminate against religious minority groups in property disputes and did not adequately protect them from attacks, says a US report quoting minority groups here.
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Asian shares mixed after US indexes take small losses
Beijing, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday after U.S. indexes took small losses as Washington and North Korea indicated their willingness to reduce nuclear tensions.
Liverpool beats Hoffenheim 2-1, closes on Champions League
Dhaka, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) -In the absence of unsettled playmaker Philippe Coutinho, Liverpool turned to an 18-year-old right back making his European debut for some set-piece magic in its Champions League playoff win against Hoffenheim on Tuesday. Trent Alexander-Arnold didn’t…
England-West Indies test series begins with day-nighter
Dhaka, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) -Before this week, Stuart Broad only had one experience of bowling with a pink cricket ball — and that was sending down a delivery in a demonstration for a British TV channel in June.
Wonder woman should still be a UN Ambassador
By Felix Dodds New York, Aug 15 (IPS) – I realize it’s a lot easier saying this now after the film of the same name has come out and has taken over $400 million in US box office receipts. It…
Ganges basin brings unprecedented floods to BD
Humanshu Thakkar Ganga Basin, particularly Bihar is facing unprecedented floods, starting on Aug 12, 2017. Water levels of Major tributaries of Ganga, including Kosi, Mahananda, Rapti, Bagmati, Gandak and Kamlabalan are close to or above the historically highest flood levels…
Doa mohfil by BNP marks Khaleda’s birthday
Dhaka – The BNP on Sunday celebrated party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s birthday through holding doa and milad mohfil instead of cutting any cake. The former premier stepped into her 73 years on the day.
Suspected militant was Shibir activist: Police
A terror suspect killed in an anti-terror raid in Dhaka was a member of the Jamaat-e-Islami’s student wing and his father is a leader of the Islamist party in his native Khulna, police officers say. The man, who blew himself up…
BNP accuses AL of making fun of flood victims
Dhaka, Aug 15 – BNP on Tuesday alleged that Awami League is making fun of the flood victims as its leaders are busy changing the Supreme Court verdict on the 16th constitutional amendment instead of taking steps for easing their…
Flood situation worsens: Rivers around Dhaka swell
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Four more people have drowned in floodwater in Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon and Netrakona districts as the overall flood situation worsened in several districts while remained static in some others.
Suspected militant killed in Dhaka hotel operation
Dhaka, Aug 15 – A suspected member of Neo JMB was killed in a ‘suicide blast’ during an anti-militant drive at Hotel Olio International in the capital’s Panthapath area on Tuesday.
LAUNCHFood: New paradigm for healthy eating in the Pacific
Leaders from across the Pacific, including Julie Bishop, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, came together in the city of Suva, Fiji this week to discuss regional challenges and priorities. On Saturday, Bishop was joined by Fijian Minister for Health and…
Women build rural infrastructure in Bangladesh
By Shahiduzzaman Dhaka, Aug 13 (IPS) – Breaking all the social barriers and taboos, poor women in Bangladesh are now engaged in rural development works across the country as labourers.
RU celebrates Janmashtami amid festivity
Rajshahi – The Janmashtami, a religious festival of Hindu Community to mark the birth of Lord Krishna has been celebrated at Rajshahi University (RU) amid festivity and religious fervour on Monday.
No BNP program to celebrate Khaleda’s birth day Tuesday
Dhaka – The BNP has no formal programme, like the previous year, to celebrate its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s 72nd birthday on Tuesday, according to party sources. The former premier, who is now in London for the treatment of her eyes…
Rail link snapped: Bundhs collapse in Rangpur-Dinajpur floods
Dhaka, Aug – Rail communication of Dinajpur with Dhaka remained suspended since Sunday night as rail tracks in Sadar Upazila went under water. Dinajpur railway station master Monirul Islam told UNB that rail links of Dinajpur with Dhaka and Panchagarh…
Maldives airports prepare plan to cope with disasters
Singapore – Media OutReach – 14 August – Deutsche Post DHL Group and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will support the Maldives authorities in their efforts to build resilience against future natural disasters. The two partners will team up…
Islami Bank opens 326th branch at Mathbaria in Pirojpur
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited opened its 326th Branch at Mathbaria of Pirojpur.
School boy drown in Rajshahi
Rajshahi – A schoolboy drowned in the Padma River on the outskirts of Rajshahi city on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Piarul Islam (8) of Uzanpara area of Godhagari Upazila of the district.
HC asks to send stranded Hajj pilgrims in 48 hours
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday asked the government to take necessary steps to within 48 hours for sending the stranded Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
Pro-AL lawyers meet Chief Justice SK Sinha
Dhaka – Three pro-Awami League lawyers held a meeting with the Chief Justice (CJ) Surendra Kumar Sinha on Sunday noon at his office.
Verdict distorted history: Anisul Huq
Dhaka – Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anisul Huq on Sunday said that the court observation “no nation – no country is made of, or by one person” given in the judgment scrapping the 16th amendment to the…
Bangladeshi children attend international camp in Russia
Dhaka – Fifteen Bangladeshi children attended the “Rosatom School” International Children’s Camp ended on August 6 at the “Ocean” Children's Center in Vladivostok, Russia.
The new world order is leaving the US behind
American allies have decided Trump is simply not someone they can do business with. by James Gibney Of all the global consequences of President Donald Trump’s first half-year, surely one of the most surprising is the rise in multilateral diplomacy.
Devastating flood feared from Ganges-Brahmaputra
Dhaka – Bangladesh braces for even higher, unprecedented floods. The latest satellite imagery of accumulated rainfall by NASA and captured by Indian water expert Himanshu Thakkar shows that Assam Bangladesh, West Bengal and Bihar – already in spate – may…
Safe accommodation for working women far too little
Dhaka, Aug 13 – Women’s participation in outdoor jobs in the country is increasing at a faster pace than expected but having safe and secure living places for such single women in the capital still remains a distant dream. Private…
Virginia governor tells white supremacists: ‘Go home’
The governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, has said that his only message for the white supremacists who brought chaos to the city of Charlottesville is “Go home”.
China urges Trump not to worsen situation
China’s President Xi Jinping has urged Donald Trump and North Korea to avoid “words and actions” that worsen tensions, state media say.
Azhar-Qaiser appeals hearing on war crimes Sunday
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Saturday decided to hear appeals of convicted war criminals Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam and former Jatiya Party state minister Syed Mohammad Qaiser on Sunday.
N’ganj seven-murder death ref, appeal verdict Sunday
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on the appeals and death references in the case filed over the seven-murder of Narayanganj today (Sunday).