Dhaka, Jul 7 – Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Friday said that Bangladesh is a non-communal country and it never tolerates religious extremism.
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125 young cobras found and killed in Rajshahi mud house
Dhaka, Jul 7 – At least 125 cobras were found in the kitchen of a mud house and killed in Tanore municipality of Rajshahi district in northwestern Bangladesh on Thursday night.
Saima Wazed made WHO goodwill envoy for autism
Dhaka, July 7, – Saima Wazed Hossain, Chairperson of Bangladesh National Advisory Committee for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, has been made the Goodwill Ambassador of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for autism in South-East Asia Region.
US ethics chief, Walter Shaub, quits amid Trump tensions
The US government’s top ethics watchdog has announced his intention to resign, after repeatedly clashing with President Donald Trump.
Thai support for BD to join Mekong-Ganges Forum eyed
Dhaka, July 6, – Thailand on Thursday assured Bangladesh of extending support in its race to become a member of the regional bodies including Mekong-Ganges Cooperation Forum and East-West Economic Corridor.
Gazipur City Mayor Mannan suspended for third time
Gazipur, July 6– Barely 19 days after resuming the office following a court order, the government on Thursday again suspended Gazipur City Corporation Mayor MA Mannan.
TIB seeks review of Nat’l Online Mass Media Policy
Dhaka, Jul 6– Voicing concern over some provisions of the newly approved National Online Mass Media Policy 2017, the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the government to suspend the implementation of the policy until the review of its some…
Unesco withdraws objection from Rampal power project
Dhaka, Jul 6 – The World Heritage Committee of Unesco has withdrawn its earlier objection over the construction of Rampal power plant project at its current location. It has also spared the Sundarbans from being relegated to the List of…
Country passing thru’ ‘disastrous’ situation: Ershad
‘Only JP can change people’s fate if voted to power’. Country passing thru’ ‘disastrous’ situation: Ershad ‘Only JP can change people’s fate if voted to power’ Dhaka, Jul 6– Mentioning that the country is now going through a ‘disastrous’ situation,…
HC asks for criminal case against bail with forged docs
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday rejected the bail of an accused of an arms case. The apex court also asked Humayun Kabir Jonu, another accused in an arms case to surrender before the trial…
Killings – enforced disappearances up astronomically: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP on Thursday alleged that the incidents of extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearance and abduction are increasing astronomically.
Trust graft case against Khaleda: Court summons bank docs
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday summoned the statement and ledger books of Zia Charitable Trust and seven other bank accounts registered by BNP in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
RU celebrates its 65th founding anniversary
Rajshahi – The 65th founding anniversary of the University of Rajshahi was celebrated o Thursday amid festivity and fanfare on the campus. RU Vice Chancellor Prof M Abdus Sobhan inaugurated the programs at 10 am in front of the administrative…
RU celebrates its 65 th founding anniversary
Rajshahi – The 65th founding anniversary of the University of Rajshahi was celebrated o Thursday amid festivity and fanfare on the campus. RU Vice Chancellor Prof M Abdus Sobhan inaugurated the programs at 10 am in front of the administrative…
Home Minister Khan rejects HRW’s secret detention report
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has rejected a report by Human Rights Watch or HRW that condemns “secret detention of hundreds of people” in Bangladesh. The claim that Bangladesh’s law-enforcement authorities have illegally arrested and detained hundreds of people in secret…
End disappearances and secret detentions: HRW
New York – Bangladesh law enforcement authorities have illegally detained hundreds of people since 2013, including scores of opposition activists, and held them in secret detention, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Thursday. The Bangladesh government should…
€1.5 million for Cyclone Mora victims in BD and Myanmar
Dhaka, 6 July – The European Commission is providing € 1.5 million in humanitarian aid funding for emergency relief assistance to populations affected by Tropical Cyclone Mora, which ripped through parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar in late May. The aid…
Mud bricks best for cool, green houses, says study
Simple mud concrete bricks provide the most affordable and sustainable houses in the tropics, a Sri-Lankan study suggests.
Anti-militancy drive on in 4 northern districts
Dhaka, Jul 6 – Law enforcers have started a drive against militancy and terrorism in the remote char areas of four districts for the third consecutive day on Thursday.
Hill District pry schools closed fearing landslide
Dhaka, July 6 – Dighnala Upazila Administration in Khagrachhari on Wednesday closed three government primary schools for indefinite period apprehending landslide due to incessant downpour.
US warns North Korea: Diplomatic window is closing
Washington, Jul 06 (AP/UNB) – The United States warned Wednesday that North Korea was “quickly closing off” the prospect of a diplomatic resolution to its provocations, as the Trump administration launched a government-wide effort to identify options for confronting Pyongyang…
Two books by Abdullah Shibli published
The publication ceremony of two books – Economics and policy in the public arena, and Nightfall (a collection of short stories) by Abdullah Shibli, university teacher and researcher based in Boston, USA was held at the Policy Research Institute, Dhaka…
Water use innovations ‘crucial’ to face climate change
By IPS World Desk Rome, Jul 5 (IPS) – In the Near East and North Africa region, the per capita renewable water availability is around 600 cubic metres per person per year –only 10 per cent of the world average-…
27 young cobra snakes killed in Rajshahi house
Dhaka, Jul 5 – At least 27 young cobra snakes have been killed at a house of Rajshahi city’s Budhpara area. House owner Majdar Ali said he spotted a baby snake in the floor of his mud house around 9:30…
China invites foreign docs to treat dissident Liu Xiaobo
China has invited medical experts from the US and Germany to help treat Chinese Nobel peace laureate Liu Xiaobo, who has terminal liver cancer.
Book on Ziaur Rahman published on Wednesday
Dhaka, July 5 – A book on the life and works of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman was launched on Wednesday night by Zia Parishad.
Greens blame city Govts, Health Deptt for chukungunia spread
Dhaka, July 5 – Environmentalists are blaming the two Dhaka city corporations and the Health Department of the government for their late response to the attack of chikungunya virus, by which time it had already grown to endemic proportions.
RU celebrates its 65th anniversary Thursday
Rajshahi – The Rajshahi University is the highest seat of learning in the northern region of Bangladesh. Over last glorious 6 decades, a large number of students and teachers from this university have displayed their ingenuity and intellectual potentiality in…
Farhad Mazhar has not overcome trauma, panic
Dhaka – Farhad Mazhar is still appears to be traumatized and panic-stricken. He often shivers after opening his eyes in his bed at a cabin of Birdem hospital, said his hospital attendant.
Joint anti-militancy drive begins in Gaibandha
Dhaka, July 5 – Joint forces have launched anti-militancy operations in the remote char areas of three upazilas of Gaibandha district early Wednesday.