By Thalif Deen New York, Jan 16 (IPS) – When the United States abruptly cuts off military supplies to its allies for political or other reasons, the reaction has been predictable: it drive these countries into the arms of the…
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Fate of the Rohingyas – Part Two
By Naimul Haq Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan 16 (IPS) – With discussions underway between Bangladesh and Myanmar about the repatriation of more than a half a million Rohingya refugees, many critical questions remain, including how many people would be allowed back,…
HC to hear two writs seeking stay on Dhaka North City polls
Dhaka, 16 Jan – The High Court on Tuesday fixed Wednesday to hear two separate writ petitions filed seeking stay on the process for holding election to the mayoral post for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on February 26. After…
RUET first year classes begin January 20
Rajshahi, 17 Jan – First year classes of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) under 2017-18 academic year will start on January 20, a RUET press release said.
Khaleda Zia seeks acquittal From Zia Trust graft case
Dhaka, 17 Jan – The lawyers of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia yesterday placed arguments in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case and sought acquittal stating the the BNP leader’s involvement was not proved.
Singer Shammi Akhtar passes away
Dhaka, Jan 16 – National award-winning singer Shammi Akhtar passed away here on Tuesday afternoon. She was 62. Shammi who had long been suffering from cancer breathed her last around 4:20pm while being taken to a city hospital, said her…
Dhaka’s auto-rickshaw services turn app-based
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Following the successful operation of private cars and motorbikes in the capital under ride-sharing services, several private companies, including ‘Top II’ and ‘MUV Asia’, are going to launch the app-based CNG-run auto-rickshaw services in the city…
Why 50pc people in BD are not covered by amenities
Mostafa Kamal Majumder A smart girl in her late twenties, Mazeda works as the receptionist-cum-telephone operator at the Bangladesh Protibnadhi Kallyan Somity complex at Dakkhin Khan Area, on the northeastern fringe of Dhaka City. A newcomer will find it hard…
Shackled children found in Perris, California home
Two parents have been arrested in California after police found they had allegedly kept their 13 children captive at their home, some “shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks”.
Sustainable energy critical for achieving Paris Climate Agreement
By Miroslav Lajčák Aby Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Jan 15 (IPS) – The Paris Agreement ushered in a new global approach to climate change. At the core of this agreement are the Nationally Determined Contributions. We are now implementing these…
Import expansion leads to higher trade deficit in BD
Continued expansion of import spending has led to expansion of the trade deficit of Bangladesh in the first five months of the current fiscal year to $7.6 billion.
Over one million BD workers go on jobs abroad
Dhaka, Jan 15 – Bangladesh sent a record number of 10.08 lakh workers abroad in 2017, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam told Parliament on Monday.
Truck hits auto-rickshaw killing 3 passengers Chandpur
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Three passengers of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw were killed and the driver was injured as a truck hit the vehicle at Panchani village of Matlab Uttar upazila on Tuesday morning.
Humanitarian activity in Rohingya Camp – Update
What you need to know today Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) 15 Jan – A total of 655,500 forcibly-displaced Myanmar nationals have entered Bangladesh since 25 August (Source: ISCG report, 07 January 2018) BRAC’s total coverage (based on sanitation) is 550,200 people…
Tabith Awal is BNP’s mayoral candidate for Dhaka North
Dhaka, 15 Jan – Tabith Awal is BNP’s mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation. Tabith has said that his selection as party candidate was the victory of youths of the country.
Thousands still dying at sea en route to Europe
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Jan 15 (IPS) – Amid concerns that 160 people may have drowned while attempting to cross the Mediterranean this week alone, the UN refugee agency have urged countries to offer more resettlement places.
Rohingya repatriation uncertain – Part One
By Naimul Haq Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan 14 (IPS) – The repatriation of Rohingya refugees driven from their villages through violence and terror appears uncertain, with critics saying the agreement legalising the process of their return is both controversial and impractical.…
IBBL achieves deposit milestone of Tk.751 billion
Dhaka, 15 Jan – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a Press Conference to express its business performance at Islami Bank Tower on January 15, 2018 Monday.
HC bench splits on Article 70 that bars floor crossing
Dhaka, 15 Jan – A two-member bench of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday passed a split judgment on a writ petition that challenged legality of Article 70 of the constitution, regarding cancellation of membership of a…
Sedition case against Tarique – three others
Dhaka, 15 Jan – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Monday fixed February 27 to record the depositions of the witnesses in sedition case filed against BNP’s Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman and thee others for telecasting a…
Niko case: Khaleda – 10 others asked to appear
Dhaka, 15 Jan – The Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka yesterday asked BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 10 other accused to appear before it on February 4 in the Niko graft case.
BAU Journalists Association gets new committee
Mymensingh, 15 Jan – A 15-member executive committee of Bangladesh Agricultural University Journalists’ Association (BAUJA) was formed on Monday for the year 2018.
Cold wave hits Rohingyas hard: Children worst victims
AKM Moinuddin & Tofail Ahmad, UNB Staff Writers Cox’s Bazar, Jan 14 – As a cold wave is sweeping several districts of the country causing sufferings to the poor and the elderly, Rohingyas, living in poorly-built shelters, are no exception…
Lava flowing from Philippine volcano, thousands evacuated
Legazpi, Jan 15 (AP/UNB) — More than 9,000 people have evacuated the area around the Philippines’ most active volcano as lava flowed down its crater Monday in a gentle eruption that scientists warned could turn explosive. The Philippine Institute of…
Mongabay-India launched
“Mongabay-India: Bringing biodiversity discussions into the mainstream “Mongabay-India is the newest product from the Mongabay.com group of online publications with 20 years of publishing history. “Even though India was a leader in biodiversity policy, it has been a laggard in…
Making migration work for all
The Special Representative to the Secretary General (SRSG) for International Migration, Louise Arbour, has shared her report, Making Migration Work for All.
The psychology of inequality
Researchers find that much of the damage done by being poor comes from feeling poor. By Elizabeth Kolbert In 2016, the highest-paid employee of the State of California was Jim Mora, the head coach of U.C.L.A.’s football team. (He has…
Lactalis recalls tainted milk from 83 countries
Lactalis offers salmonella compensation, French govt says probe continues. A milk products sticker is seen on a building at the French dairy group Lactalis headquarters in Laval, western France, January 12, Reuters reported France welcomed dairy group Lactalis’ pledge to…
IRENA body to analyse how renewables impact geopolitics
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 14 January — The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), has today launched the Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation, with the support of the governments of Germany, Norway and the United Arab Emirates. The Commission…
3 BCL leaders at BAU ask for money detaining motorbike
Mymensingh, 14 Jan – Three leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra league (BCL) asked for subscription allegedly by detaining a motorbike of a university employees.