Rajshahi, Feb 14 – Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) picked up two Bangladeshi fishermen from Padma River along Khorchaka border in Godagari upazila and beat them up mercilessly early Tuesday.
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India’s Sitharaman warns Pakistan after Jammu attack
by Zeenat Saberin New Delhi, India – India has warned Pakistan that it “will pay” for its “misadventure” in Indian-administered Kashmir in the wake of a deadly attack on an army camp in Jammu city.
BNP to observe 6-hr hunger strike Wednesday
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP will observe a six-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
Tiger census in Sundarbans begins Wednesday
Khulna, Feb 13 – A joint team of the Department of Forest and the conservation organisation WildTeam will launch a 75-day tiger census in the Sundarbans on Wednesday, also the Sundarbans Day.
SC clears way for 2,201 recruitments in Sonali banks
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for holding recruitment process of 22,01 posts in different officers of the state-owned Sonali Bank in accordance with its previous circular issued in 2016.
BNP leader Dudu sent to jail
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday sent BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu to the jail in a sabotage case filed with Ramna Model Police Station of the city.
US$92.4m to improve livelihoods in flood-prone areas
Rome, 13 February 2018 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Bangladesh signed a financing agreement today to sustainably improve incomes and promote resilience to extreme weather conditions for 303,000 rural households in six flood-prone districts in northern…
Israeli Court to decide if Ahed Tamimi will be on bail
Bill Van Esveld On Monday, an Israeli military court will decide whether to release 16-year-old Ahed Tamimi on bail or keep her in jail until the end of her trial. She has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance, and some…
US blocks Indian request for compliance panel in solar cell dispute
Geneva, 12 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – A request for establishment of a panel by India to determine India’s compliance with the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in its dispute with the United States over certain Indian…
BNP stages sit-in programme pressing Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists staged sit-in peacefully in front of its Nayapaltan central office here on Tuesday protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Pakistani Taliban deputy Khalid Mehsud ‘killed in drone attack’
The Pakistani Taliban say a senior militant, Khalid Mehsud, has been killed in a US drone attack.
Commonwealth in secret succession plans
By James Landale The Commonwealth has secretly begun considering who might succeed the Queen as its head, the BBC has learned. The issue is hugely sensitive because the role is not hereditary and will not pass automatically to the Prince…
An effortless way to improve your memory
A surprisingly potent technique can boost your short and long-term recall – and it appears to help everyone from students to Alzheimer’s patients. By David Robson When trying to memorise new material, it’s easy to assume that the more work…
US teacher dies after opting out of ‘costly’ flu medicine
A US school teacher has died from flu complications after deciding to forgo anti-viral medication because it “costs too much”, her husband tells US media.
Stock market turmoil may expose flaws in global finance
By Martin Khor Penang, Malaysia, Feb 12 (IPS) – Was last week’s global stock market sell-off only a “correction” or does it signify a new period of financial instability, caused by major flaws in the world financial system? The stock…
Pyeongchang Olympics: A new cornerstone for peace, prosperity
By Shamshad Akhtar Bangkok, Thailand, Feb (IPS) – All eyes are on the 23rd Olympic Winter Games and 12th Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang this February. Top athletes will carry their national flags in an opening ceremony which has come…
Unique healthcare initiative for journos in Assam
By Nava Thakuria Guwahati, Feb 12 – A unique weekly healthcare initiative has been taken up by a press club in northeast India, where practicing physicians are being invited to the club premises for preliminary free health screening and ensuing…
IFAD member states renew vow to reduce hunger, poverty
Rome, 12 Feb – At a time when hunger is on the rise due to conflict and climate change, the 176 Member States of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today announced a target for contributions that will support…
Falgun is back
Dhaka, Feb 12 – While the flower markets of the country are abuzz with supplies, people are all set to welcome the first day of Spring with the Bengali month of Falgun in a colorful way on Tuesaday.
Two to die, four get life term for murder
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-4 of Dhaka on Monday sentenced two persons to death and four others to life term in the murder case of Khalilur Rahman, former Secretary General of National Blind Welfare Organisation. Judge Abdur…
Defamation case against Khaleda: Report March 13
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday deferred the submission of the investigation report in a defamation case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and Standing Committee member of the party, Goyeshwar…
RU Progressive Students Alliance formed demo staged
Rajshahi, Feb 12 – The Progressive Student Alliance (PSA), a combined left leaning students front of Rajshahi University (RU) unit was formed and demonstration staged pressing home their four points including stooping countrywide terrorism, illegal occupying in the campus by…
BNP will continue movement until Khaleda is released
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The BNP on Monday warned that the party would continue peaceful programme until chairperson Khaleda Zia is released from jail.
Peaceful movement is strategy, not weakness: BNP
Dhaka, Feb 12– Maintaining a soft line of action after the court verdict against Khaleda Zia, BNP senior party leaders said their strategy is now to gain public sympathy and not to lose party’s strength, and have its image tarnished…
PM reaches Rome to attend IFAD meeting
Rome, Feb 12– Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at Rome on Sunday on a four-day official visit to Italy to join the upcomingvisit to Italy to join the upcoming meeting of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as…
About turn: ‘No’ to disrupt mobile Internet call
Dhaka, Feb 12 – A day after giving instruction to mobile phone operators to slow down internet speed Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Monday directed them to keep internet service undisputed.
Pro BNP panel sweeps Chittagong Bar polls
Chittagong, Feb 12 – The lawyers’ panel, backed by BNP, has swept the Chittagong Bar Association election bagging 12 out of 19 posts, including that of the secretary.
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রোহিঙ্গা ইস্যুতে আন্তর্জাতিক মহল বাংলাদেশের প্রতি ইতিবাচক থাকার পরও বাংলাদেশ সরকার তা কাজে লাগাতে ব্যর্থ হয়েছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের যুগ্ম মহাসচিব অধ্যাপক মাওলানা এটিএম হেমায়েত উদ্দিন। তিনি বলেন, রোহিঙ্গাদের ব্যাপারে দ্বি পাক্ষিক চুক্তি রোহিঙ্গাদের মৃত্যুমুখেপতিত করবে।
The fear driving US nuclear strategy
Robert J. Burrowes The United States Department of Defense released its latest ‘Nuclear Posture Review 2018’ (NPR) on 2 February, updating the last one issued in 2010 during the previous administration. See ‘Nuclear Posture Review 2018’. https://admin.govexec.com/media/gbc/docs/pdfs_edit/2018_nuclear_posture_review_- _final_report.pdf The Executive…
Congratulations, Hon’ble President!
Heartiest congratulations to Honorable President Abdul Hamid on his re-election as the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for a second consecutive term. During his last term, President Abdul Hamid has earned great reputation and respect for his simplicity,…