A Milad and Doa Mahfil was held at Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi in the city after Maghrib prayers today. The Milad and Doa Mahfil was arranged on the occasion of the 43rd death anniversary of Sheikh Lutfar Rahman, father of…
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Two lovers commit suicide together under train
Two teenage ‘lovers’ from an indigenous community allegedly committed suicide jumping before a running train at Northon of Kulaura upazila early Friday.
Dhaka for comprehensive reforms of OIC to make it stronger
Dhaka, Mar 30 – Bangladesh on Thursday underlined the need for bringing a comprehensive reform to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for further strengthening the activities of the 57-member group.
2 women ‘raped’ in Savar after marriage offer
Savar (Dhaka), Mar 29 – In separate incidents, two women, including a garment worker, have repeatedly been ‘raped’ here making false promise of marriage.
Women’s Economic Inclusion: Legal barriers still widespread
Washington, March 29 – Governments in 65 economies took steps to improve women’s economic inclusion, enacting 87 legal reforms in the past two years, says the World Bank Group’s Women, Business and Law 2018 report, released today.
Changing the laws that keep women out of work
Kristalina Georgieva We all celebrate the progress that women are making in the world and the workplace, but would it not be even better if these strides towards equality were not always propelled by dramatic moments that force changes to…
‘Aatmishali Boishakhi Utshob’ at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, March 29 – Celebrate Pohela Boishakh with fabulous one-of- a-kind offerings at Amari Dhaka. The Amaya Food Gallery will feature ‘Aatmishali Utshob’ – 8 different cuisines from 8 divisions of Bangladesh. Prepared by seasoned Bengali chefs, diners can indulge…
Rana Plaza owner’s mother sentenced in graft case
Dhaka, March 29 – A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced Savar’s Sohel Rana’s mother Morzina Begum to six years’ imprisonment with a fine of Tk 20,000 in a case filed for amassing illegal wealth.
Washington Mayor declared March 26 ‘Bangladesh Day’
Mayor of Washington DC Muriel Bowser has declared Bangladesh’s 48th Independence and National Day (March 26) as ‘Bangladesh Day’.
BD Buddhist leaders launch int’l appeal for Rohingyas
Dhaka, Mar 29 – Upon visiting the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh Buddhist leaders have announced the launch of an international appeal to halt Myanmar’s “policy of violence” and increase humanitarian assistance to the victims.
Poland Sues Argentine Newspaper Under New Holocaust Law
Can an official historical truth be universally imposed in defense of a nation’s reputation? Poland believes that it can, and launched a crusade against those who accuse the Polish State or citizens of complicity with the Holocaust. An Argentine newspaper…
Decade-long makeover of King Tut’s tomb nearly complete
Los Angeles, Mar 28 (AP/UNB) — A nearly decade-long makeover of King Tut’s tomb aimed at preserving one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites and also one of its most popular tourist attractions is close to complete, the Getty Conservation…
US interfaith icons in BD to voice against Rohingya genocide
Dhaka, March 27 – A delegation of American Interfaith leaders is currently visiting Rohingya camps in Bangladesh. The 14 member delegation includes two Buddhist leaders, Two Jewish leaders, Two Imams and several Christian leaders. They are listening to Rohingya voices…
Marvina – Pakistan’s first transgender anchor
A Pakistani news channel has hired the country’s first transgender TV newsreader, reports the BBC. Marvia Malik, a journalism graduate who has also worked as a model, told the BBC she was moved to tears when she was offered the…
BNP brings out procession marking Independence Day
Vowing afresh to ‘restore democracy and people’s rights’ and ensure their party chief’s release from jail, BNP on Tuesday took out a colourful rally in the city, marking the 48th Independence Day.
Sexual abuse ahere UN chief has No jurisdiction to act
By Thalif Deen UN, Mar 26 (IPS) – As sexual harassment charges in the UN system keep piling up, the UN Secretariat has a new administrative problem on its hands: Accusations of sexual abuse in the New York office of…
RU Students demand the punishment of eve-teaser
Rajshahi, March 26 – A student of Rajshahi University (RU) was detained over the allegation of sending sexual message and Porn video to the female students on 20 March Tuesday night and released on next day on condition of giving…
Independence and National Day celebrated at RU
Rajshahi, March 26 – The 48th Independence and National Day was celebrated in a befitting manner by paying tributes to the freedom fighters at the Rajshahi University (RU), Rajshahi University Engineering and Technology (RUET).
BNP pays homage to Liberation War martyrs
BNP on Monday paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Mausoleum, marking the 48th Independence Day.
Nation celebrates 48th Independence Day
The nation today celebrated the 48th Independence and National Day paying glowing tributes to the 1971 Liberation War martyrs and architect of Bangladesh independence Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Patrons of war criminals should also be tried: PM
Dhaka, Mar 25– Mentioning that the patrons of war criminals who had been involved in genocide during the 1971 Liberation War are equally guilty, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said they should also be tried for their crimes.
Bangladesh celebrates 48th Independence Day Monday
The nation has taken all out preparations to celebrate the 48th Independence and National Day tomorrow, refreshing the resolution to uphold the spirit of the War of Liberation and build a “Sonar Bangla” as dreamt by Father of the Nation…
BNP accuses govt of failure to get int’l recognition for Genocide Day
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday alleged that Awami League has failed to have the international recognition for March 25 as Genocide Day.
Take country forward with Liberation War spirit: PM
Dhaka, Mar 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to work together in a planned way so that the country’s march forward based on the Liberation War spirit never stops.
PM hands over Independence Award-2018
Dhaka, Mar 25 – Eighteen distinguished personalities have been given the ‘Swadhinata Padak-2018’ (Independence Award), the highest civilian honour of the country, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Nation observes Genocide Day Sunday
Dhaka, Mar 24 -The nation is set to observe the ‘Genocide Day’ in a somber mood on Sunday, commemorating the brutalities and cowardly attacks carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces on the unarmed Bangalees on the black night of…
One-minute blackout in BD late Sunday evening marking ‘black night’
The country is set to stage a one-minute blackout from 9:00 to 9:01 pm tomorrow recalling the horror of the March 25, 1971 black night when the Pakistanis launched genocide on Bangladesh soil.
Pilot Abid’s wife Afsana passes away
Dhaka, March 23 – Afsana Khanom, wife of pilot Abid Sultan who died in the US-Bangla aircraft crash in Kathmandu, passed away at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital on Friday.
Japan moves to end child marriage
Heather Barr Bill Would Make 18 Minimum Marriage Age for Women and Men In the global push to end child marriage, Japan looks set to join the movement.
Palestinian child activist Ahed Tamimi given 8 months in prison
The continued imprisonment of Palestinian child activist Ahed Tamimi is a flagrant attempt to intimidate those who dare challenge the circumstances of the ongoing occupation, Amnesty International said today after she was sentenced to eight months and a 5,000 shekels…