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Holy Ashura on Sept 21
Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on September 21 as the Muharram moon was not sighted in Bangladesh sky on Monday.
New Miss America glad, didn’t have to don swimsweet to win
The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t have to.
My baby died. please ask me his name
From BBC Magazine 8 September 2018 There is no word in the English language for a parent whose child has died as if the subject were too painful for society to confront. Elle Wright lost her son Teddy soon after…
2 students’ rape at fake birthday party: Deposition Oct 7
Dhaka, Sept 9 – The Seventh Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal could not record the deposition of witnesses in the case filed in connection with the rape of two private university students in the Rain Tree Hotel of Banani…
Caning of 2 women doesn’t reflect Islamic justice: Mahathir
The Malaysian Cabinet thinks the caning of the two women convicted of lesbian sex in Terengganu gives a bad impression of Islam, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Jhikargachha UZ chairman sacked on graft charges
Jashore, Sept 4 – The Jhikargachha Upazila Parishad Chairman Sabira Nazmul Munni has been dismissed from her post after being convicted in a graft case. Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives issued a letter in this regard, said…
Guru Suruj Dewan – a tribute
Sir Frank Peters The death of Guru Suruj Dewan last Friday brought a dark cloud of sadness to the village of Haydarabad Ward-39, Gazipur.
Birangana Rama Chowdhury passes away
Rama Chowdhury, a writer and a Birangana of the Liberation War, passed away at a hospital here o early Monday. She was 78.
Janmashtami: President urges social movement against anarchy
Dhaka, Sept 2 – President Abdul Hamid on Sunday urged the people of all religions to resist through social movement any attempt of creating anarchy in the society in the name of religion.
Janmashtami to be celebrated Sunday
Dhaka, Sep 1 – Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, worshipped by the Hindu Community, will be celebrated across Bangladesh on Sunday with due religious fervour.
Plight of women & young people in Rohingya refugee crisis
DHAKA – August 25, 2018 marked one year since violence erupted in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, triggering the massive Rohingya exodus to neighbouring Bangladesh.
Driver, conductor rape girl in bus: Hunt on to nab them
Tangail, Sept 1 – An assistant of a bus driver has been arrested on the charge of raping a disabled teenaged girl along with two of his accomplices in a moving bus near Ibrahimabad Rail Station at Bhuapur area of…
BNP’s 40th founding anniversary Saturday
BNP is going to celebrate its 40th founding anniversary across the country on Saturday with various programmes.
In Scotland, girls go to school with one less worry – period
Every girl around the world has feared it, or worse, felt it: the snickers of peers who see bloodstains on her clothes, the sneers of classmates as she slips a pad into her pocket. But what of the girls who…
Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker cancels Prophet cartoon contest
The Hague, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — A Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker cancelled a planned Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest Thursday following death threats and concerns other people could be put at risk.
Female Bangladesh journalist hacked to death in Pabna
Pabna, Aug 28 – A female journalist was hacked to death by a group of unidentified assailants in front of her home at Radhanagar Majumdarparha in Pabna district town of Bangladesh on Tuesday night.
Price hike of kerosene more adverse to women than men: Study
Dhaka, Aug 28 – Price increase of kerosene—still a major fuel for lighting in many rural parts of Bangladesh—put more adverse effects on women than men, a study carried out by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) said. The…
BD Hajj pilgrims start coming back on Monday
Dhaka, Aug 27 – The first return Hajj flight of Saudi Arabia Airlines landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 3:19 am on early Monday.
75-year old man rapes minor girl in Brahmanbaria
Brahmanbaria, Aug 27 – A 2nd grader girl was violated at Gojanagar area in Nabinagar municipality on Friday.
National Poet Nazrul Islam’s death anniversary Monday
The 42nd death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed on Monday.
Tiny reminder of rape: Rohingya mothers cradle the unwanted
Story and photographs by Julie Zaugg, CNN Updated August 25, 2018 Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (CNN)Yasmin is 33 days old. Wrapped in a checkered blanket, she writhes around in her makeshift crib, a rice sack attached to the ceiling with rope.…
US Sen. McCain gives up long fight against brain cancer
Washington, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — Arizona Sen. John McCain has discontinued medical treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, says his family.
Fight for the right to abortion spreads to Latin America
By Fabiana Frayssinet Buenos Aires, Aug 23 2018 (IPS) – The Argentine Senate’s rejection of a bill to legalise abortion did not stop a Latin American movement, which is on the streets and is expanding in an increasingly coordinated manner…
Three Bandarban BGB men face charges of rape
A case was filed on Friday against four individuals, including three members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), for allegedly raping two minor girls of the Tripura community at Rangati’s Tripura Para in Lama upazila on Wednesday.
Bagerhat tourist sites draw large numbers of Eid vacationers
Bagerhat, one of the popular tourist destinations of the country, attracted a huge number of visitors with its historical sites and magnificent beauty in this Eid vacation as in previous years.
Malaysia: Two women face caning for same-sexconduct
Criminalizing LGBT Relations Fosters Intolerance, Discrimination Bangkok – Malaysian authorities should drop the case against two women for same-sex relations before their scheduled caning on August 28, 2018, Human Rights Watch said today. A court convicted the two on August…
Harvey’s deluge killed dozens and caused billions in damage
Houston, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas last August as a powerful Category 4 storm, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage. Though its fiercest winds quickly dissipated, the storm hovered for days…
Stalkers kill college student in Savar
A college student was hacked to death by some stalkers at Namagonda in the municipality area on Tuesday night for protesting an incident of eve-teasing.
BNP leaders fail to meet Khaleda on Eid day
BNP senior leaders failed to meet their chairperson Khaleda Zia at the Old Dhaka Central Jail in the capital on the Eid day on Wednesday.