By Kristen Gelineau Ukhiya, Bangladesh (AP) — Tucked away in the shadows of her family’s bamboo shelter, the girl hid from the world. She was 13, and she was petrified. Two months earlier, soldiers had broken into her home back…
Author: Naim
Toothpaste, handwash causing antibiotic resistance
A common ingredient in toothpaste and handwash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to research from the University of Queensland. The team of scientists has found that triclosan a compound used in more than 2000 personal care products induces…
Protests continue at Dhaka and Rajshahi Universities
Dhaka, July 5 – Female students from different halls of Dhaka University organized a protest rally and human chain on Thursday morning, in continuation of the agitation that began at female the dorms Tuesday night, demanding a campus safe for…
Khaleda’s bail pleas in two cases rejected in CMM court
Dhaka, July 5 – Two separate courts here on Thursday rejected the bail petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two cases — one for celebrating ‘fake’ birthday and the other for undermining the country’s map, national flag and…
‘BCL men’ beat up RU student
Rajshahi, July 4 – Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men beat a student at Rajshahi University on Wednesday allegedly after finding derogatory contents about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in his mobile phone.
Refer Myanmar to ICC for crimes against Rohingya: UNHCR
Dhaka, July 4 – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to immediately refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court (ICC) so that all allegations of crimes against humanity and…
Save us from stalkers – Twin sisters to Charbhadrasan UNO
Faridpur, July 5 – Following weeks of harassment by a group of stalkers enjoying the protection of local influentials, a pair of twin sisters submitted their written allegations in letter form to the Charbhadrasan Upazila Nirbahi Officer, after fleeing an…
Elephant dies of indigestion in Sherpur?
Sherpur, July 5 – Forest officials recovered the body of a male elephant from Gurucharan-Dudhnoi area in Jhenaigati Upazila of Sherpur district on Thursday.
Food cooked live at Amari Dhaka’s interactive kitchens
Dhaka, July 2018 – Fully Interactive Kitchens at Amaya Food Gallery at Amari Dhaka is a one-of-a-kind concept where food is cooked live for customers as they order. This is an addition to the already bountiful dinner buffet where over…
Alleged drug seller couple sent to jail
Dhaka, July 4 – A Dhaka court on Wednesday sent a couple to the jail on the charge selling the drug. Earlier, on Tuesday they were arrested from Rajabari area under Turug Thana of the capital Dhaka.
Court defers report on ‘propaganda’ in quota reform movement
Dhaka, July 4 – A Dhaka court on Wednesday deferred submission of the report in the case filed in connection with provocative propaganda in quota-reform movement.
Clean water access to all, a must to defeat superbugs
A medical microbiologist working in developing countries says that a major obstacle in tackling antimicrobial resistance is a lack of access to clean water.
Solo painting show ‘Ruposhi Bangla’ opend at AF Dhaka Friday
The inaugural ceremony of a solo painting exhibition by Golam Mohammed Joarder titled ‘Ruposhi Bangla (The Beauteous Bengal)’. will be held at AF Dhaka on Friday, 6 July 2018 at 5 pm.
39 RU students to receive gold medals
Rajshahi, July 4 – A total of 39 former students of the Rajshahi University (RU) are going to receive gold medals and certificates in different categories for their outstanding results in the academic career at the graduate and post-graduate levels.
দলীয় সরকারের অধীনে সুষ্ঠু ও নিরপেক্ষ নির্বাচন সম্ভব নয়
ইসলামী আন্দোলন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ বলেছেন, আমরা জনগণের কল্যাণ এবং ভোটাধিকার ফিরিয়ে দেয়ার জন্য রাজনীতি করি। তিনি বলেন, রাজনীতিতে মানুষের কল্যাণের জন্য, যে রাজনীতিতে মানুষের কল্যাণ নেই, জনমনে সংশয় ও শঙ্কা বিরাজ করে সেই…
Colombia coach laments fouls against England at World Cup
Moscow, Jul 4 (AP/UNB)— Eight yellow cards. A head-butt. Yelling players surrounding the referee. Gamesmanship and spikiness across the pitch. Decided on a penalty shoot-out, the World Cup drama of England vs. Colombia would have been better without the ugliness.…
Suspected drug trader killed in Mymensingh ‘gunfight’
Mymensingh, July 4 – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Habirbari in Bhaluka early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Jalal Uddin, 38, of the village.
Three of a family killed in Pabna ‘by mentally retarded man’
Pabna, July 4 – A young man allegedly hacked three of his family members to death at Shona Padma village in Bera Upazila early Wednesday.
The Rohingya villages UN investigators can’t visit
Nearly 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fled last year’s brutal military crackdown in the northern Rakhine province of Myanmar. Hundreds of villages were burnt to the ground, and there were widespread rape and murder.
Declining birth rates not exclusive to wealthy nations
By Ranjit Devraj New Delhi, Jul 2 2018 (IPS) – Countries do not have to be economically prosperous to move from a situation of high birth and death rates to low fertility and mortality rates.
IBBL Academy inaugurates internship programme
Dhaka, July 3 – The Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) inaugurated its Internship Program on 3 July 2018 Tuesday at academy premises.
Dipon murder case report on July 31
Dhaka, July 3 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday fixed July 31 for submission of the probe report in the case filed over the murder of Jagriti Prokashoni publisher Faisal Arefin Dipon.
Manarat University student murder report deferred
Dhaka, July 3 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday deferred the submission of the investigation report of Manarat International University student Nasim Ahmed murder case to August 01.
Quota protest leader Faruk, 2 others sent to jail
Dhaka, July 3 – A Dhaka court on Tuesday sent three people including Joint Convener of Sadharon Chhatra Odhikar Songrokhon Parishad Faruk Hossein, to jail in two cases filed on charges of attack on Dhaka University VC’s residence, torching vehicles…
ICRC for responsible leadership to resolve Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, July 3 – Recognising the progress made so far, ICRC President Peter Maurer on Tuesday laid emphasis on “responsible leadership” to resolve the Rohingya crisis and help Rohingyas go back to their homeland with all their rights.
2 workers go missing while lifting stones from Teesta
Nilphamari, Jul 3 – Two workers went missing while lifting stones from the Teesta river in Keba Khoribari union of Dimla Upazila Tuesday morning.
Devastated Japan coach blames himself not his players
Rostov-On-Don, Jul 3 (AP/UNB) — Japan came so close to reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time but it was not to be, and coach Akira Nishino did not mince his words talking about how it feels to…
Two burn-injured in Gazipur factory fire
Gazipur, July 3 – Two people sustained burn injuries while dousing a fire at a foam factory and its warehouse in Borobari area in the city early Tuesday.
Finland develops piglet vaccine to reduce antibiotics use
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a vaccine, diluted into drinking water, to treat diarrhoea on piglets being weaned. The vaccine reduces the global resistance problem caused by excessive antibiotic use.
Mediterranean – over 200 migrants drown in 3 days
By International Organization for Migration Geneva, Jul 1 2018 (IOM) – This weekend, some 204 migrants have died at sea off Libya, pushing the total number of migrant drownings in the entire Mediterranean so far this year to over 1,000…