Cape Canaveral, Feb 23 (AP/UNB) — For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life. This cluster of planets is less than 40 light-years away in…
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PM slams Khaleda for stepping on Central Shaheed Minar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sharply criticised BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and its top leaders for stepping on the main altar of the Central Shaheed Minar on February 21 for paying tributes to the Language Movement heroes. “They (BNP…
UK Court: Non-EU spouse only if earns 1800 pounds yearly
The Supreme Court has ruled that it is legal for the government to keep non-EU spouses out of the UK if their British partner does not meet minimum earnings. But the ruling held out hope for families with children separated…
Sindh people march to protect Indus River: SANDRP
Guest Blog by Muhammad Ali Shah, Dr. Aly Ercelan & Roshan Bhatti Sindh Peoples Caravan March 1-14, 2017 Protect Our Rivers and Delta Across the world the greed of capitalism has created water crises. Asia in general and South Asia…
Don’t distort Bengali accent, PM to new generation
Criticising the young generation’s latest trend of using Bengali language in English accent, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged all to be careful about its distortion. “These days we’re witnessing a trend of uttering Bengali in English accent using…
Nation pays homage to language martyrs
Dhaka, Feb 21 – The nation pays glowing tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on Tuesday marking ‘Amar Ekushey’ and the International Mother Language Day.
Tight security for Amar Ekushey: Rab chief
Adequate security measures have been taken in and around the Central Shaheed Minar for the International Mother Language Day, said Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) Benazir Ahmed. He came up with the information while talking to reporters after…
Amar Ekushey Tuesday
The ‘Amar Ekushey’, the Language Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day, will be observed in the country as elsewhere across the globe on Tuesday with due fervour. Different political parties and their front organisations as well as socio-cultural organisations…
Khaleda to pay homage at Shaheed Minar at first hrs Feb 21
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will pay homage to the Language Movement martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar on Dhaka University (DU) campus at the first hours on February 21. DU authorities gave the permission on Sunday as a BNP delegation…
Rich people literally see the world differently
By Drake Baer The way you view the world depends on the culture you come from — in a granular, second-by-second sense. If you present a Westerner and an East Asian with the same visual scene, for instance, the former…
Remove draft law provision for marriage under 18: HRW
Dhaka, Feb 18 – Bangladesh should remove the provision in the draft law permitting marriage under the age of 18 to work toward a Bangladesh free of child marriage, says a senior official of the Human rights Watch (HRW), UNB…
Teachers’ Day observed at RU with due solemnity
Rajshahi – Commemorating the martyrdom of former Chemistry department teacher of Rajshahi University (RU) Professor Dr. Shamsuzzaoha, the Teachers’ Day was observed on the campus on Saturday with due solenmity. The day’s programme began with hoisting black flags atop the…
About morals, values and ethics
Masum Billah Morals and values play a significant role in determining the path of an individual. It also helps shape the individual to the type of person he will be in future. Morals guide an individual to the right path…
Millions of preterm births linked to outdoor air pollution
Scientists have published a major study which links outdoor air pollution with 2.7 million preterm births per year. The study, which was led by a team from The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York, found that in…
El Salvador Should Decriminalize Abortion
In 2013, the life of “Beatriz,” a 22-year-old woman in El Salvador, was put in grave danger as a result of her pregnancy. But abortion is illegal in El Salvador. source:HRW
How warming could turn many plants, animals into climate refugees
Finding the optimum environment and avoiding uninhabitable conditions has been a challenge faced by species throughout the history of life on Earth. But as the climate changes, many plants and animals are likely to find their favoured home much less…
For civil society networking, HR status info sharing in South Asia
The regional consultation of South Asian Citizens’ Voices on Democracy and Peoples Security was attended by representatives of the civil society from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. During the two day consultation they had many…
15 individuals, BAF named for Independence Award
Fifteen individuals and Bangladesh Air Force have been picked for the Independence Award-2017 in recognition of their glorious and outstanding contributions to their respective fields. The award recipients are Group Captain (retd) Shamsul Alam Bir Uttam, Ashraful Alam, Shaheed M…
Anti-Muslim hate groups nearly triple in US since last year, report finds
The number of organized anti-Muslim hate groups in America nearly tripled last year, from 34 to more than 100, according to a new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center, a left-leaning non-profit that tracks extremist groups. The center credited…
Development should consider indigenous cultures: Pope Francis
Rome, 15 February – In a private meeting with indigenous peoples’ representatives, Pope Francis stressed the need to reconcile development, both social and cultural, with the protection of indigenous peoples and their territories, “especially when planning economic activities that may…
Peacempire forms coalition to fight child marriages
Rakibul Hasan Peacempire, an initiative to scale down Early Marriage, undertook major activities among 2805 adolescents, youths and adults, mostly aged 13 to 25 years, who represent over 32 villages in the district of Narayanganj, Bangladesh. We have surpassed the…
Valentine’s Day to promote love against hatred
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Right after welcoming spring with bright colors, 14 February is here with another special day to celebrate, a day all about love.
Qatar approves draft law for domestic workers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has approved a draft law which would provide legal protection for tens of thousands of female domestic workers for the first time, according to state media.
Hundreds NZ whales refloat on high, go to sea
More than 200 whales stranded on a remote beach in New Zealand on Saturday have refloated themselves and returned to sea. But conservation officials have warned that they could still turn back to the beach at Farewell Spit, South Island.…
Male contraceptive gel passes monkey test
An experimental new type of male contraceptive that blocks sperm flow with a gel has been successful in monkey trials. Vasalgel acts as a physical barrier once injected into the tubes that sperm would swim down to the penis.
PM urges Islamic scholars to prevent Islam’s misinterpretation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated her call to Islamic scholars, imams and teachers, to prevent the misinterpretation of Islam and widely publicise that Islam does not believe in terrorism, militancy and killing people. “It’s my fervent call to…
JS body for early marriage in special cases
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Women and Children Affairs Ministry on Thursday submitted its report in Parliament on the much-talked-about Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2017, recommending allowing marriage of both underage girls and boys in special cases. On December 8…
Trump under fire in Nordstrom Ivanka row
Democrats have condemned President Donald Trump’s tweet attacking a clothing retailer after it dropped a fashion line owned by his daughter.
American women are rushing to get birth control
Usage of highly effective, long-lasting birth control has jumped after Donald Trump’s victory in the November presidential election, as American women consider what a Republican effort to reverse the Affordable Care Act could mean for access to intrauterine devices (IUDs)…
Women4Climate Conference in NYC March 15
New York City — On January 21, millions of women marched in solidarity on every continent around the globe to protect basic human rights. But when it comes to local government, women haven’t just broken through the glass ceiling –…