Dhaka, Sep 27 – Bangladesh will play India in the final of the 14th Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
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GWP annual network meetings held thru video conferences
Dhaka, Sept 27 – The Global Water Partnership had its annual network meetings with regional partners through video conferences on Thursday to decide on its strategy.
MP Rana refused bail
Tangail, Sept. 27: Maksuda Khanom First and Additional District Judge of Tangail refused the bail to AL leader and MP of Tangail -3 Ghatail constituency charged in FF and AL leader Farook Ahmed murder case on Thursday. The court recorded the deposition of…
Dhaka Education Board punishes 233 expelled HSC examinees
Dhaka Sept 27 – The discipline committee of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka, has taken stern steps against 233 expelled examinees for adopting unfair means in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations in 2018.
Modern tech turns agricultural livelihoods in BD commercial
Dhaka, Sept 27 – Livelihood of people based on agricultural productions has turned commercial due to the introduction of modernized technology from traditional production system in the country, Matia Chowdhury has said.
BNP to hold public meeting at Suhrawardy Udyan Sunday
Dhaka, Sept 27 – The BNP will hold its public meeting at Suhrawardy Udyan on Sunday as it refused to take permission for Saturday, according to party sources.
Missing businessman found dead in Ctg; two held
Chittagong, Sept 27 – Police recovered the body of a businessman, who went missing on September 17, from Boba Colony in New Mooring area of the port city on Wednesday night.
Family farming, right to food must get high priority: Expert
Geneva, 25 Sep (Kanaga Raja) — The Government of Argentina should promote family farming as a high priority in order to achieve the goal of adequate and healthy food for all Argentinians, a United Nations human rights expert has said.
Global Compact for Migration to be adopted at 73rd UNGA
By International Organization for Migration Sep 25 2018 (IOM) – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s 73rd session will run from September 2018 to September 2019. Its high-level segment, which started on 24 September 2018, will be a key defining…
A call for justice and action for Myanmar
1. The judgment of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on Myanmar: genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity One year ago, on 22 September 2017, the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on Myanmar, after hearing persuasive witness and expert testimony at its session…
Glorious victory against Pak put Tigers to Asia Cup final
Mushfiq, Mithun spur Bangladesh’s post 239 /10 Dhaka, Sept 26 – Bangladesh recorded a glorious win against Pakistan and qualified for the Asia Cup Cricket on Wednesday night by a margin of 37 runs.
Doers of crimes against Rohingyas must face justice: US
Dhaka, Sept 26 – Chairman of US House Committee on Foreign Affairs Ed Royce said military leaders and security forces responsible for atrocities against Rohingyas must face justice.
World Tourism Day Sept 27
Dhaka, Sept 26 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on governments to support digital technologies that can transform the way people travel, reduce the environmental burden of tourism and bring the benefits of tourism to all.
Govt urges editors to postpone Saturday’s human chain
Inu invites them to sit with them Sunday to discuss Digital Security Bill Dhaka, Sept 26 – Urging the Sampadak Parishad (Editors’ Council) to postpone its Saturday’s human chain protesting against the Digital Security Bill, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu…
Investigation report date in quota reform case deferred
Dhaka, Sept 26 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday deferred the date for submission of investigation report in the case filed for provocative propaganda in connection with quota reform movement.
Khaleda’s bail extended up to Sept 30
Dhaka, Sept 26 – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka on Wednesday extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia till September 30 in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Maintaining Asian stability amid heightened uncertainty: ADB
Developing Asia’s gross domestic product is forecast to expand by 6.0% in 2018 and 5.8% in 2019. Consumer prices for 2018 and 2019 are projected to rise by 2.8%, says Asian Development Bank in its latest forecast.
DSE has potential to be a top bourse in Asia: SZSE vice director
Dhaka, Sep 26 -Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has potential to be one of the top ranking stock exchanges in Asia by the year 2041 and as a strategic partner Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has started preparing a working plan to…
Suspected drug trader killed in Munshiganj gunfight
Munshiganj, Sept 26 – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Mirkadim in Munshiganj Sadar Upazila early Wednesday.
First ever visit to Bangladesh by top Russian bloggers
To project Bangladesh’s tourism potential among Russians Dhaka, September 25, 2018- To project Bangladesh, its tourism potentials in Russia and to impart a new dimension in bilateral relations, four top Russian bloggers arrived in Dhaka on Monday.
‘We need to rethink the way we produce our food’
With over 550 million people in Asia-Pacific predicted to move to cities by 2030, the food industry faces immense pressure to provide affordable and nutritious food that doesn’t cost the Earth.
‘Parties not in two consecutive general polls may lose reg’
Dhaka, Sept 25 – A registered political party that would not participate in parliamentary polls for two consecutive elections would face the risk of losing registration, Election Commission (EC) said on Tuesday.
Myanmar military led ‘extreme’ violence against Rohingya: US
UN, Sep 25 (AP/UNB) — A U.S. government investigation has found that Myanmar’s military targeted Rohingya civilians indiscriminately and often with “extreme brutality” in a coordinated campaign to drive the minority Muslims out of the country.
Drivers’ work stoppage causes traffic jam at Mohakhali
Dhaka, Sept 25 – Long-route bus services from Mohakhali terminal was resumed after five hours of suspension on Tuesday. Transport workers suspended the service around 6 am protesting the assaulting of a fellow driver.
Truck rams into Chittogong autorickshaw stand: 5 killed
Chattogram, Sept 25 – Four auto-rickshaw drivers and a passenger were killed while two others injured as a speeding truck rammed a crowd at an auto-rickshaw stand in Thakurdighi area of Mirsharai Upazila on Tuesday morning.
Settle disputes, prevent conflicts, invest in Burma too: PM
UN, Sept 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said world leaders must commit to settle all the international disputes and prevent conflicts to ensure global peace which is eluding.
Briefing at IUB: Respect, protect disabled peoples’ rights
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Bangladesh Protibandhi Kallyan Somity (BPKS) with the cooperation of independent university, Bangladesh organized an event at IUB “contribute to change life” focusing on disabled persons’ rights and development. In the program Mazeda Akter, a disabled girl…
IBBL opens Agent Banking outlet at Chowdhuribari Narayanganj
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Agent Banking outlet at Chowdhuribari Bus Stand, Narayanganj on 16 September 2018 Sunday. AKM Shamim Osman, MP of Narayanganj-4 Constituency inaugurated the outlet as chief guest. Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, Deputy…
‘ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা আইন স্বাধীন সাংবাদিকতা বাধাগ্রস্ত করবে’
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ বলেছেন, ‘ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা আইন-২০১৮’ স্বাধীন সাংবাকিতা ও মতপ্রকাশকে বাধাগ্রস্ত করবে। এ আইনের বিধান অনুসারে, পুলিশ কর্মকর্তারা কোনো গ্রেফতারি পরোয়ানা ছাড়াই যেকোনো লোককে তল্লাশি ও গ্রেফতার করতে পারবে।
Hilsa output expected to exceed 5 lakh MT in FY 2017-18
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda on Monday expected the Hisha production to exceed five lakh metric tons (MT) in the last financial year (2017-18). The contribution of Hilsa in country’s total fish production is…