Dhaka, Sept 29 – Former president and Jukta Front Chairman AQM Badruddoza ChFormer on Saturday urged the democratic forces to get united to resist any ‘election mockery’ and restore people’s voting right.
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20-Party Alliance approves BNP move for greater national unity
All the political parties under the fold of BNP-led 20-party alliance including Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday approved the BNP move to forge the greater national unity.
Khaleda seeks stay on Zia Charitable Trust graft case
Dhaka, Sept 27 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday filed a revision petition with the High Court seeking a stay on the trial proceedings of Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against her.
BNP to hold public meeting at Suhrawardy Udyan Sunday
Dhaka, Sept 27 – The BNP will hold its public meeting at Suhrawardy Udyan on Sunday as it refused to take permission for Saturday, according to party sources.
Family farming, right to food must get high priority: Expert
Geneva, 25 Sep (Kanaga Raja) — The Government of Argentina should promote family farming as a high priority in order to achieve the goal of adequate and healthy food for all Argentinians, a United Nations human rights expert has said.
The revolutionary ambition of AGRF 2018 must be sustained
In early September 2018, about 2,800 delegates from 79 countries and high-level dignitaries, including current and former heads of states, international agencies, CEOs of global corporations and youth entrepreneurs, and techies involved in agriculture gathered in Kigali for this year’s…
A call for justice and action for Myanmar
1. The judgment of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on Myanmar: genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity One year ago, on 22 September 2017, the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on Myanmar, after hearing persuasive witness and expert testimony at its session…
Govt urges editors to postpone Saturday’s human chain
Inu invites them to sit with them Sunday to discuss Digital Security Bill Dhaka, Sept 26 – Urging the Sampadak Parishad (Editors’ Council) to postpone its Saturday’s human chain protesting against the Digital Security Bill, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu…
Khaleda’s bail extended up to Sept 30
Dhaka, Sept 26 – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka on Wednesday extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia till September 30 in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Maintaining Asian stability amid heightened uncertainty: ADB
Developing Asia’s gross domestic product is forecast to expand by 6.0% in 2018 and 5.8% in 2019. Consumer prices for 2018 and 2019 are projected to rise by 2.8%, says Asian Development Bank in its latest forecast.
‘Parties not in two consecutive general polls may lose reg’
Dhaka, Sept 25 – A registered political party that would not participate in parliamentary polls for two consecutive elections would face the risk of losing registration, Election Commission (EC) said on Tuesday.
Briefing at IUB: Respect, protect disabled peoples’ rights
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Bangladesh Protibandhi Kallyan Somity (BPKS) with the cooperation of independent university, Bangladesh organized an event at IUB “contribute to change life” focusing on disabled persons’ rights and development. In the program Mazeda Akter, a disabled girl…
Khaleda’s bail extended for a day in Zia Charitable case
Dhaka, Sept 24 – The bail of BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia has been extended for a day in the Zia Charitable Trust Graft case. Meanwhile, the court is scheduled to hear arguments of defence from tomorrow.
Barapukuria Coalmine case hearing against Khaleda Oct 25
Dhaka, Sept 23 – The Special Judge Court-2 of Dhaka yesterday fixed October 25 for hearing on charge framing in Barapukuria Coalmine graft case filed against BNP Chief Khaleda Zia and 9 others.
BNP leader Dr Mosharraf indicted for amassing wealth
Dhaka, Sept 23 – BNP leader Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain was indicted in a case filed for amassing wealth worth Tk 9.10 crore and hiding information of his wealth.
Sundarban wildlife gets extended sanctuary
Bagerhat, Sep 23 – The biodiversity boundary has been extended in the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. Experts expect the move to help boost all types of forest resources including wildlife, fisheries, and trees.
National unity without Awami League farcical: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister said on Saturday BNP could not wage any movement against the government for 10 minutes in the last 10 years and the party will not be able to do that…
Create polls-time neutral govt by Sept 30, congenial aura
Dhaka, Sept 22 – The national unity process led by eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday adopted a declaration demanding of the government to form an election-time neutral government and reconstitute the Election Commission (EC) by September 30 this…
Unite under one platform for credible polls: Muslim League
Senior advocate of Bangladesh Supreme Court and former president of the SC Bar Association Khandakar Mahbub Hossain on Friday called f or unity of all opposition political parties on only one point, a free and fair election. Otherwise, the independence…
Justice SK Sinha writes book being frustrated: Law minister
Brahmanbaria, Sept 21 – Those who wanted to stage a judicial coup using former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has failed, claimed Law Minister Anisul Huq on Friday.
Indigenous students want their job quota retained
Dhaka, Sep 20 – Indigenous students of Bangladesh on Thursday demanded retention of a five percent quota for members of ethnic and religious minorities in government jobs and higher education.
Nothing to be worried about Digital Security Bill, says PM
Dhaka, Sept 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is nothing to be worried about the Digital Security Bill 2018 as it will not gag the voice of the journalist community.
Holy Ashura Friday
Dhaka, Sept 20 – Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on Friday with due religious fervour and solemnity.
27 Organisations in New York City combating food waste
From Danielle Nierenberg The 2nd Annual New York City Food Tank Summit on Octobe r 3rd entitled “Focusing on Food Loss and Food Waste” is only two weeks away and now completely sold out! It’s going to be an incredible,…
Walkways along four Dhaka rivers to prevent encroachment
Dhaka, Sept 20 – The government has decided to construct 220-km long walkways alongside the river banks of Buriganga, Turag, Shitlakhya and Balu to stop encroachment.
Digital Security Bill makes BD journalists askance
The passage of the Digital Security Bill in Parliament on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, has been viewed critically by editors of newspapers and leaders of journalist unions of Bangladesh. From the government side, it has been said that all that…
The useful idiocy of Donald Trump
By Chris Hedges The problem with Donald Trump is not that he is imbecilic and inept—it is that he has surrendered total power to the oligarchic and military elites. They get what they want. They do what they want.
RMG workers to continue protests for higher minimum wage
Dhaka, Sept 19 – Garment workers will demonstrate at their respective areas across the country on September 21 demanding a minimum wage of Tk 16,000 as they turned down the minimum wage of Tk8, 000 as fixed by the government.
Arable land in Bangladesh down nearly 50pc in 47 years
Dhaka, Sept 19 – Nearly 50pc of Bangladesh’s arable lands have disappeared because of unplanned housing, indiscriminate construction of industrial units, brick kilns, construction of roads, school-colleges and other infrastructure development works.
BNP leader Habibunnabi Sohel put on remand
Dhaka, Sept 19 – BNP Joint Secretary General Habib-Un-Nabi Khan Sohel was Wednesday placed on a five-day remand in a sabotage case.