In Rasail wa Masail, volume 6 , in Bangla translation (from original Urdu), pages 58-60, Justice Gulam Ali says that issue of Muslims becoming 73 sects and only one will be saved has not been mentioned in Quran or Sahih…
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Islami Bank holds discussion and central iftar
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion on `Role of Ramadan in Attaining Taqwah’ hosted an Iftar Mahfil on 15 June, Thursday at Pan Pacific Sonagaon Hotel, Dhaka.
IBBL hosts iftar for Hajj agency owners
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited hosted an Iftar Mafil in the honor of owners, managing directors and chief executives of the Hajj agencies of the country in a local hotel on 12 June, Monday.
NYC Bronx Borough Pres Ruben Diaz’s iftar mohfil
New York City Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr arranged a great get together to celebrate with the Muslim Community at his annual iftar mahfil dinner at Borough Hall Auditorium in the New York Bronx 13 June on Tuesday.
SAFEST organisation celebrates Mother’s Day
Queens, NY, SAFEST- South Asian Fund for Education, Scholarships and Training- organized the “Mother’s Day Action 2017” event at Avenue C Plaza, Brooklyn, New York on May 21. Felix W. Ortiz, Assembly member of Assembly District 51, was present as…
Women Deliver 2019 Global conference in Vancouver
Ottawa, Canada, 13 June – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada is proud to have been chosen as the host country for the global Women Deliver Conference, which will bring over 6,000 world leaders, influencers, advocates, academics, activists, and…
Drought to turn people into eternal migrants in Middle East?
By Baher Kamal Rome, Jun 13 (IPS) – Worldwide, land degradation, severe droughts and advancing desertification are set to force populations to flee their homes and migrate. In the specific case of the Middle East and North of Africa (MENA),…
Banani girl rape case hearing on June 19
Dhaka – The Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-2 of Dhaka on Monday fixed June 19 for hearing on whether to take the charges into cognizance against the accused in the case filed about the rape of two private university…
IBBL Iftar Mahfil with reps of exchange houses
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized an exchange of views and Ifter Mahfil in honor of the representatives of the foreign exchange houses in Bangladesh on 12 June 2017, Monday at a local hotel in the city.
Operation ends at suspected ‘militant den’: 10 held
Dhaka, Jun 13 – Law enforcers on Monday night ended an anti-militant drive codenamed ‘Operation Rebirth’ at a suspected den at Dangapara village in Tanore upazila of Rajshahi district.
When women have land rights, the tide begins to turn
By Manipadma Jena New Delhi, June 12 (IPS) – In Meghalaya, India’s northeastern biodiversity hotspot, all three major tribes are matrilineal. Children take the mother’s family name, while daughters inherit the family lands.
Protecting children on the move in Bangladesh
When Cyclone Mora struck southwest Bangladesh at the end of May, the storm had a particularly devastating impact on the informal settlements in Cox’s Bazar, which are home to displaced people from Myanmar who fled violence in their homes in…
Banani rape case shifted to tribunal
Dhaka, Jun 11 – The case filed over the much-talked-about rape of two private university girls in a Banani hotel in Dhaka city was transferred to a tribunal on Sunday.
Rights groups denounce anti-Muslim rallies across US
A wave of anti-Muslim rallies planned for almost 30 cities across the US on Saturday by far-right activists has drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups and inspired counter-protests nationwide. A number of small protests took place and in many…
ACC sues Mahmudur Rahman’s wife Feroza
Dhaka -The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday filed a case against Feroza Mahmud, wife of acting editor of Daily Amar Desh Mahmudur Rahman, for allegedly acquiring illegal wealth. -UNB
Family planning carnival Bangladesh 2017
Rafiqul Alam Khan In the early 70s’ birth per women constituted above 7 percent in Bangladesh but according to World Bank the rate in 2017 is just 2.2. This is almost analogous to a miracle. Something happened between these periods…
Motivate people against terrorism, PM to Qawmi alem-ulema
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the aleem-ulema of Qawmi madrassas to motivate the mass people against the spread of terrorism to expedite the government’s efforts to eliminate this social menace from the country. -UNB
UNFPA seeks fund to support Cyclone Mora hit women, newborns
Bangladesh –The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Bangladesh is seeking1.5 million USD to scale up emergency reproductive health services and safety for women and newborns impacted by Cyclone Mora.
Marches against Islamic law to be held in many US cities
Portland – Marches against Islamic law are scheduled in more than two dozen cities across the United States. –AP/UNB
“Shocking” reality of child marriage in the US
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Jun 8 (IPS) – While stories of child marriage are commonly associated with the Global South, lesser known are the cases closer to home: in the United States. Across the world, child marriage has persisted and…
UK media: May has no intention of resigning
London – The Latest on Britain’s parliamentary election (all times local): – AP/UNB
Biman gears up for hajj flights
Dhaka – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to take two 777-200ER aircraft on wet lease for three months to carry Bangladeshi pilgrims to Saudi Arabia smoothly during the upcoming hajj. – UNB
Chargesheet against 5 in Banani rape case
Dhaka – Police on Thursday submitted the charge sheet against five persons including Ahmed Shafat and his friend Nayeem Ashraf in the Banani rape case to the court.
Fitra fixed at Tk 65
Dhaka – Fitra has been fixed at minimum Tk 65 per head this year. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Fitra Fixing Committee of Islamic Foundation held at conference room of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque…
UNFPA Dhaka for fund to serve cyclone-hit women and newborns
Dhaka – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday sought for 1.5 million USD to scale up emergency reproductive health services and safety for women and newborns impacted by Cyclone Mora in Bangladesh.
Trade unions and the decline of social democracy
by Simon Otjes and Anne Rasmussen In the Dutch elections on 15 March, the Labour Party (PvdA) lost three quarters of their seats, falling from 25% to 6% of the vote. The fall of the Dutch social democrats parallels the…
World watching Suu Kyi’s treatment of religious freedom
Phil Robertson Ward-level officials’ threats to charge and prosecute Muslims who organized and participated in a public prayer session on May 31 in Thaketa township are further evidence of the Myanmar government’s failure to protect religious freedoms.
37 female activists of Jamaat held in Jessore
Dhaka, June 5 – Police in a drive detained 37 female activists of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, including two ‘Rokons’, from Basundia area in Sadar upazila of Jessore district on Sunday.
Ariana Grande in Manchester to honour victims with benefit
Manchester, Jun 5 (AP/UNB) — Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for victims of a suicide bombing that tore through her last performance in the city…
IBBL local office organises discussion, Iftar Mohfil
Dhaka – The Dhaka Local Office of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion titled ‘Taqwa Orjone Mahe Ramadan Er Bhumika” and Ifter Mahfil at BCIC Auditorium on June 4, 2017, Sunday. Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director and CEO…