সাম্প্রতিককালে শিশু, নারী ধর্ষণ ও হত্যা আশঙ্কাজনক হারে বেড়ে গেছে। নির্যতনের শিকার হচ্ছে নারী-শিশু সকলেই। এতে অভিভাবকগণ উদ্বেগ উৎকণ্ঠার মধ্যে আছেন কলিজার টুকরো শিশুদের নিয়ে। ২০০০ সাল থেকে নারী ও শিশু নির্যাতন প্রতিরোধে মহিলা ও শিশু বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয়ের মাল্টিসেক্টোরাল প্রকল্পের…
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক উপদেষ্টা ও ইসলামী শ্রমিক আন্দোলনের কেন্দ্রীয় সভাপতি অধ্যাপক আশরাফ আলী আকন বলেছেন, কৃষি প্রধান বাংলাদেশে স্বাধীনতার ৪৭ বছর পরেও কৃষকরা ফসল উৎপাদন করে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হতে থাকলে দেশের সামগ্রিক উন্নয়ন সম্ভব হবে না। এতে বেকারত্ব দূর হবে…
বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগের স্থায়ী কমিটির অন্যতম সদস্য বর্ষীয়ান রাজনৈতিক নেতা অধ্যাপক আবদুল মোতালিব আখন্দ (৭৬) শানিবার ভোর ৫.৩০টায় বার্ধক্য জনিত রোগে বাড্ডাস্থ নিজ বাসভবনে চিকিৎসাধীন অবস্থায় ইন্তেকাল করেছেন। ইন্না লিল্লাহে ওয়া ইন্না ইলাইহি রাজীউন। তিনি গাজীপুরের কালীগঞ্জ উপজেলার ভাটিগাঁ গ্রামের…
Dhaka, Feb 01 – At a time when cancer is spreading at a disturbingly fast pace across the globe, an Israeli biotech company has claimed that they will have the cure for this deadly disease by 2020. Although different types…
Dhaka, Feb 1 – The 33rd edition of ‘Jatiya Kobita Utshab’ (national poetry festival) started on Friday at the Dhaka University’s Central Library square. This year’s slogan of the two-day festival is ‘Bangalir joy kobitar joy’ (the victory of Bangali…
From Danielle Nierenberg Greetings from Melbourne, where I’m speaking at festival21—a celebration of the potential for change in Australia’s future food system, joining food experts like Fabrice DeClerck, Science Director at EAT; David Nabarro, Strategic Director of 4SD and recipient…
মোতাহারহোসেন গত শতাব্দীর শেষের দিকে মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে সুপারম্যান চলচ্চিত্রটি মুক্তি পায়। মুক্তি পাওয়ার পর পরই অসম্ভব ব্যবসা সফল এ ছবি নিয়ে সারা দুনিয়ায় হইচই পড়ে যায়। কারন, ছবিটি তে অত্যাধুনিক ক্যামেরার অসাধারন সব কারুকলা দেখানো হয়েছে। গল্পের নায়ক আকাশ দিয়ে…
Dhaka, Jan 30 – In a historic verdict, the High Court on Wednesday declared the Turag River as a legal/juristic person or a living being to save the river from illegal encroachment. In its partial judgment, the HC bench of…
Central bank set to file case over its heist Wednesday night Dhaka, Jan 30 – Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday unveiled its monetary policy statement (MPS) for the second half (January-June) of the 2018-19 fiscal year. Central bank Governor Fazle Kabir…
Cities will develop Climate Action Plans that deliver on the objectives of the Paris Agreement, with support from C40 Cities and the UK government.Pledge made at meeting of city officials in Quito, Ecuador. Quito, Ecuador 29 January — Buenos Aires;…
Dhaka, Jan 29 – The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Tuesday forecast mild cold wave in late Magh is likely to sweep over the western parts of the country in the next 72 hours. The mild cold wave may be…
Geneva, 22 Jan (Kanaga Raja) – United Nations, Global FDI flows, fell by 19%. last year. In its latest Investment Trends Monitor (Issue 31 of Jan United Nations, Global FDI flows, fell by 19%. last yearly 2019), UNCTAD said the…
Report unilateral, did not mention ATC’s fault, says Bangladesh official Dhaka, Jan 28 – The US-Bangla Airlines aircraft was misaligned with the runway and its pilot was disoriented and tried to land in “sheer desperation” when it crashed last year…
Narayanganj, Jan 26 – Some youths attacked an on-duty policeman and snatched his revolver at Cholapara village in Rupganj Upazila on Saturday night. Witnesses said two groups of villagers locked into a fight following a football match among themselves in…
By Emma Ockerman Jan 26, 2019President Donald Trump went on national television, walked out of a meeting with key Congressional leaders, and incessantly tweeted, all to insist he wouldn’t reopen the government until he received $5.7 billion in funding for…
25 January 2019, Climate Change As climate change is increasingly recognized as a “threat multiplier” by scientists, political representatives, and civil society across the world, the United Nations Security Council held an open debate on Friday to discuss its concrete…
Dhaka, Jan 25 – Alliance Française de Dhaka hosted a piano recital event organised by the students of Piano Workshop at its Café la Véranda on Friday, 25 January from 6.15 pm to 8.10 pm. The students performed an exclusive…
Rajshahi, Jan 25 – A three-day fourth alumni reunion of Rajshahi University English department that began on the university campus on Thursday will conclude on Saturday. The English Department Alumni Association of the university is hosting the reunion where more…
Dhaka, Jan 25 – Terming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s address to the nation deceptive, BNP on Friday turned down her call for taking oath by MPs of the party to join the 11th parliament. “People’s verdict was not reflected in…
Dhaka, Jan 24 – For the first time in Bangladesh Army’s history, four female officers have been made commanding officers (COs) of as many as battalions following their promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel from Major. Of them, three…
The world is facing a learning crisisTeachers are the single most important driver of how much students learn. They have the responsibility to ensure that all children—each with their own challenges and potential—can learn effectively and have an enriching experience…
Dhaka, Jan 24 – Election Commission (EC) has appointed its observers and monitoring persons to closely oversee the parliamentary polls of Gaibandha-3 constituency scheduled on January 27. EC sources said the Commission on Wednesday appoint seven of its senior election…
Cape Canaveral, Jan 24 (AP/UNB) — Astronomers managed to capture the moment of an impact during this week’s eclipsed moon. Spanish astrophysicist Jose Maria Madiedo of the University of Huelva said Wednesday it appears a rock from a comet slammed…
By Chandra Muzaffar The decision of the Malaysian government not to allow Israelis to enter the country to participate in the World Para Swimming Championships in Sarawak in July-August 2019 is both politically correct and morally right. Tun Dr. Mahathir…
একাদশ জাতীয় নির্বাচনের মাধ্যমে যে কলঙ্কজনক অধ্যায় সৃষ্টি হয়েছে তা না ঘুচাতেই ফের উপজেলা নির্বাচনের মাধ্যমে দেশকে কলঙ্কৃত করার চক্রান্ত করছে সরকার বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মোহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই। এক প্রদত্ত বিবৃতিতে…
January 23, 2019: An ISO certified insurance company Prime Insurance Company Limited has bagged prestigious South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Award for its published accounts for the year 2017 in the insurance category.
The erosion of materials used in wind turbine blades due to the effect of weather conditions is a problem that applies to the whole wind energy sector. VTT’s antiAGE project found a functional solution to the material problem with the…
Rome, 23 January 2019 – Pope Francis will address heads-of-state, government ministers, and policy and development leaders during the opening ceremony of the 42nd annual Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), 14-15 February 2019 in…
Dhaka, Jan 22 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the High Court verdict that upheld a lower court judgement sentencing former Chief Conservator of Forest Osman Gani to 12 years’ imprisonment in a corruption case.
Dhaka, Jan 22 – The High Court yesterday felt ashamed over the grouping of Tablig Jamaat into the two factions for establishing control over the Ijtema Maidan on the bank of the Turag River in Tongi of Gazipur.