Dhaka, June 26 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a High Court order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed under the Special Powers Act over the arson attack in Comilla on Feb 3,…
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Gaming disorder: New disease -experts say- hard to diagnose
By Carmen Arroyo and Emily Thampoe UN, Jun 2018 (IPS) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally added “Gaming Disorder” as a disease recognized by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) in its 11th revision of its official collection…
Biswajit murder convict surrenders
Dhaka, June 25 – Bangladesh Chhatra League’s ex- activist Tarique-Bin-Zohor alias Tamal on Monday surrendered to the court and the court sent him to the prison. He was on run for six years with life term sentence.
Islami Bank holds 35th AGM
Dhaka, June 25 – The 35th Annual General Meeting of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 25 June 2018 Monday at Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka. Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, PhD Chairman of the Bank presided over the meeting.
Russian scientists develop predictor of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), ITMO University, both Russian Academic Excellence Initiative (Project 5-100) participants, and the Institute of Experimental Medicine developed a unique program which can determine a form of Parkinson’s disease and predict…
Why Saudi Arabia lifts driving ban on women only now?
The Saudi regime still gets to decide which rights women should be afforded. by Hana Al-Khamri Starting today, women in Saudi Arabia are finally able to drive legally after a long-standing ban was lifted by a royal decree. The unexpected…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in estuaries threatens seafood
Antibiotic pollution and resistance genes released into the natural environment by human activity are causing local bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance in estuaries.
Much-hyped Gazipur City election Tuesday
Dhaka, June 25 – Election of the much-hyped Gazipur City Corporation is being held on Tuesday amid optimism from the government side about a free, fair and peaceful election and skepticism from the opposition BNP about the fair election, as…
Nigeria: ‘Deeply unfortunate killings’ as 86 reported dead
Lagos, Jun 25 (AP/UNB) — Nigeria’s presidency late Sunday announced a “deeply unfortunate killings across a number of communities” in central Plateau State as one report cited police as saying 86 people were dead in clashes between mostly Muslim herders…
SC order on Khaleda’s bail in another Comilla case Tuesday
Dhaka, June 25 – The Supreme Court on Monday fixed Tuesday for passing an order on a leave-to-appeal filed against a High-court order that granted bail to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed under the Special Powers Act…
5 labourers killed as truck plunges into ditch in Tangail
Tangail, June 25 – Five construction workers were killed and 29 others injured as a truck plunged into a roadside ditch in Kalihati Upazila headquarters early Monday.
The costs of trade war
by Mukhisa Kituyi Geneva – According to an old African proverb, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” The same is true for full-blown trade wars: when major economies clash, developing countries will be among the hardest hit.
Rediscovering the promise of nuclear power
by Wade Allison Oxford – At the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, world leaders, at last, seemed to recognize the reality of climate change. But the response they are pursuing is fundamentally flawed, given its dependence on…
BD children in Int’l Smart Holidays Camp in Turkey
Dhaka, June 24 – A two-week international camp for children of 12-16 years’ ages successfully ends on July 19, in Turkey on the Black Sea. 84 children from nine countries, including Bangladesh and their team leaders worked together for a better…
সন্ত্রাস দুর্নীতিমুক্ত সমাজ প্রতিষ্ঠায় ভোট বিপ্লব ঘটাতে হবে
পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, সন্ত্রাস, দুর্নীতি ও মাদকমুক্ত সমাজ গঠনে আগামী জাতীয় নির্বাচনে হাতপাখার পক্ষে ভোট বিপ্লব ঘটাতে হবে। তিনি বলেন, দলীয় সরকারের অধীনে সুষ্ঠু ও নিরপেক্ষ নির্বাচন…
SC decision on Appeal against Khaleda’s bail July 2
Dhaka, June 24 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday fixed July 2 for delivering its order on the appeal filed by the government against the High Court order that granted bail to BNP chief Khaleda Zia…
‘Water, sanitation, hygiene needs more equitable allocations’
Dhaka, June 24 – More equitable budget allocation for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sectors are needed in the proposed national budget for 2018-19 to achieve the sustainable development goal-6 (SDG-6), according to experts.
Gatco graft charge hearing against Khaleda July 26
Dhaka, June 24 – Hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Gatco graft case was yesterday (Sunday) deferred to July 26.
Share-market manipulators of 2000 get five years in jail
The Special Tribunal on capital market-related cases on Sunday sentenced five-year imprisonment to three top officials of Mark Bangladesh Shilpa and Industries Limited in a case of stock market manipulation in 2000.
Mexico’s 2-1 victory over South Korea silences critics
Rostov-On-Don, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — The criticism of Mexico’s national team heading into the World Cup was loud and scathing. The answer has been emphatic. The Mexicans won their second straight match at the tournament, beating South Korea 2-1 Saturday…
Belgium looks best yet at World Cup in 5-2 rout of Tunisia
Moscow, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — Belgium seems to be getting better and better — maybe even the best yet at the World Cup. It’s still early, but a hugely talented Belgian squad made a big statement on Saturday in its…
As driving ban lifted, Saudi women in crosshairs of change
Riyadh, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — Outside a sprawling mall in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, young single men and women walk through an open-air exhibit where Saudi women and traffic police explain the ins and outs of handling a car. Children…
Brigitte Nielsen, 54, has given birth to her fifth child
Los Angeles, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — Brigitte Nielsen says she has given birth at age 54. The model, actress and reality star and her 39-year-old husband Mattia Dessi released a statement to People magazine Saturday saying their daughter Frida was…
Troops deployed ahead of Bangladesh’s Gazipur city polls
Dhaka, June 24 – A total of 29 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) troops have been deployed in Bangladesh’s Gazipur city ahead of the city corporation elections.
Sleep scientist warns against walking In An Underslept State
Terry Gross The American National Sleep Foundation recommends an average of eight hours of sleep per night for adults, but sleep scientist Matthew Walker says that too many people are falling short of the mark.
Islami Bank opens its 334th Branch at Banasree in capital
Dhaka, June 23 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 334th Branch at South Banasree of Dhaka on 23 June 2018, Saturday.
Proposed tobacco taxes: Protect death trade, not public health
A post-budget press conference on the issue of tobacco taxation in the proposed budget for the FY 2018-19 was held Saturday (23 June, 2018) at the VIP Lounge of National Press Club at the initiative of PROGGA and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance…
গাজীপূর বলে দিবে সিলেট, রাজশাহী বরিশাল নির্বাচন কেমন হবে
পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ রেজাউল করিম, পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, গাজীপুর সিটি নির্বাচনের উওপর নির্ভর করছে সিলেট, রাজশাহী ও বরিশাল নির্বাচন কেমন হবে।কিন্তু অবস্থাদৃষ্টে মনে হয় বর্তমান নির্বাচন কমিশন দিয়ে সুষ্ঠু নির্বাচন হবে কিনা তা…
PM opens AL’s new office building on 69th founding anniversary
Dhaka, Jun 23 – Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday opened the newly-constructed central office building of her party in Dhaka city.
Road crashes in 7 districts leave 31 dead, 104 hurt
Dhaka, June 23 – At least 31 people were killed and 104 others injured in road accidents in seven districts early Saturday. Among the victims, 16 were killed in Gaibandha, six in Rangpur, two each in Natore, Gopalganj, Sirajganj, Faridpur…