Myanmar security forces have committed widespread rape against women and girls as part of a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Thursday.
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On Gender Day at climate meet
By Stella Paul Bonn, Germany, Nov 15 (IPS) – “Five years ago, when we first started talking about including gender in the negotiations, the parties asked us, ‘Why gender?’ Today, they are asking, ‘How do we include gender?’ That’s the…
BD Man put on remand for derogatory renmark on Facebook
– A court here today placed Titu Roy on four- day remand in connection with a case filed under ICT act over derogatory post on social networking site facebook.
HC doubts accuracy of probe on Dhaka’s Azimpur Maternity
Dhaka – A High Court bench on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over a probe report on the negligence of hospital authorities that forced a woman to give birth in the open place causing the death of the newborn near the Azimpur…
Four Pathargata BCL leaders expelled for ‘rape’
Dhaka – Four leaders of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Pathargata unit, Barguna, have been expelled in connection with the murder an unidentified girl after rape at Barguna Patharghata College. They were expelled from the BCL emergency meeting on Sunday…
Climate change imperils one in four natural heritage sites
-Climate change imperils one in four natural World Heritage sites, including coral reefs, glaciers, and wetlands — nearly double the number from just three years ago, a report said Monday.
The Queen, Royal Family members at Armistice event
The Queen was joined by members of the Royal Family to commemorate the fallen at the Royal Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
IBBL Shariah Supervisory Committee meeting held
Dhaka – A meeting of the Shariah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 12 November 2017, Sunday at Islami Bank Tower. Mufti Sayeed Ahmad, Vice Chairman of the Committee presided over the meeting.
Rohingya women gang-raped by Myanmar army: UN
United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten on Sunday said they consistently heard about sexual violence from Rohingya survivors, including gang-rape of women by multiple soldiers.
Female MP ‘assaulted’ by Habiganj AL youth associate leader
Dhaka, Nov 10 – A Jubo League leader allegedly assaulted female MP Amatul Kibria Keya at Mirpur Bedepalli in Babubal upazila of Habiganj on Friday afternoon.
Nation to celebrate recognition of Bangabandhu’s speech Nov 25
The nation on November 25 will celebrate the recognition of the historic 7th March speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a world documentary heritage.
The gang rape and murder of Jyoti Singh
It was 84-minutes of horror. A young woman and her male friend horrifically attacked on a New Delhi bus. The woman, Jyoti Singh, gang-raped, tortured, brutalised, her friend beaten unconscious. At the end of that 84-minute bus journey from hell,…
PM approved third stage design of Independence Monument
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved the design of the master plan (third phase) of the ‘Swadhinata Stambha’ (Independence Monument) being constructed at Suhrawardi Udyan. The premier gave the approval after reviewing the proposed design of the project at a…
Study on Waqf and Waqf resources mulled
Dhaka – A two day long International Workshop on `Revival of Waqf for Socio-Economic Development’ held on 4-5 November 2017 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel Dhaka.
Why water, soap and toilets are keys to ending malnutrition
By Tim Wainwright London, Nov 6 (IPS) – I started work this morning feeling disillusioned. A report had hit my desk that painted a very bleak picture of the state of the world’s health – and for a moment I…
President opens int’l workshop on revival of waqf
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Saturday inaugurated a two-day International Workshop on `Revival of Waqf for Socio-Economic Development’ on 04 November as Chief Guest at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel Dhaka.
UN reports 31 new complaints of sex abuse
UN, Nov 4 (AP/UNB) — The United Nations on Friday reported 31 new allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation against peacekeepers and civilians working for U.N. agencies in the three-month period from July and through September — almost half against…
Murdered man, daughter victims of extramarital affair: Police
Dhaka, Nov 4 – Extramarital affair is the main reason behind the killing of a man and his daughter in the capital’s Badda area, said Mostak Ahmed, deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police(DMP), Gulshan division.
The palatial Bombay house of Jinnah and his daughter Dina Wadia
The founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s daughter, Dina Wadia who died yesterday, was embroiled in a prolonged battle with the Indian Government over a seafront bungalow in Mumbai’s Malabar Hill which was built by her father. The palatial Jinnah…
Ivanka discusses harassment in Japan
Ivanka Trump, daughter and adviser to the US president, has told a Tokyo summit that sexual harassment of women should “never be tolerated”. She also called for boosting equal participation in “traditionally male-dominated sectors of our economy”. Officials blamed the…
Scientists discover hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid
Cairo, Nov 2 (AP/UNB) — Scientists have found a hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza, the first such discovery in the structure since the 19th century and one likely to spark a new surge of interest in the…
30pc women participation in politics still a challenge: CPA
Dhaka – The aspiration to achieve minimum 30 percent women participation in parliament of the Commonwealth members countries is still a big challenge due to traditional mindset, said Chairperson of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Dr Dato Noraini Ahmad on Thursday.
Workshop of revival of waqf for socio-economic dev Nov 4
Dhaka – An International Workshop on `Revival of Waqf for Socio Economic Development’ jointly organized by Islamic ReseaSocio-Economic Institute of Islamic Development Bank, Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Centre for Zakat Management will be held on 4-5 November 2017 at…
Scientist recalls training dog Lika for1st trip to space
“I asked her to forgive us and I even cried as I stroked her for the last time,” says 90-year-old Russian biologist Adilya Kotovskaya, recalling the day she bid farewell to her charge Laika. The former street dog was about…
PM thanks Unesco for recognising Bangabandhu’s 7 March address
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended her thanks to UNSECO for recognizing the historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a world documentary heritage. “The recognition is a great pride for Bangalee nation and Bangla language,” she…
Tour of the land of tea gardens
Mymensingh – University life of students is busy with class, exam, practical, presentation and assignment. For a break from the monotonous daily schedule and to learn the beauty of nature, field tour is essential.
Israel-Palestine conflict 100 years of history
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th century when Jews fleeing anti-Semitism in Russia and central Europe began emigrating to Palestine. Here is a timeline: A Jewish homeland promised In 1917, during World War I, the British…
Unesco recognises Bangabandhu’s 7 March speech
Unesco has recognised the historic 7th March speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as an important documentary heritage. The speech has been included in the Memory of the World International Register, a list of world’s important…
Thailand cancels passports of ousted prime minister
Bangkok, Oct 31 (AP/UNB) — Thailand has the cancelled the passports of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who fled the country last month to evade a prison sentence that she said was politically motivated.
7-year-old minor girl violated in Chandpur
Chandpur, Oct 31 – A seven-year-old girl was violated allegedly by a young man in Sontoshpur area of Faridganj Upazila on Monday afternoon.