Dhaka, Feb 21 – The BNP has paid tributes to the Language Movement heroes on International Mother Language Day by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar.
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Prioritise disposal of cases pending over 5 years: SC
Dhaka, Feb – The Supreme Court of Bangladedsh on Monday directed the country’s lower courts and tribunals to dispose cases pending for more than five years on priority basis.
Vision 2030 & the political costs of Saudi reforms – Part 2
By Adel Abdel Ghafar Doha, Qatar, Feb 20 (IPS) – A pillar of the Saudi social contract has been the allocation of oil rents to the population in exchange for loyalty and fidelity to the Saud clan. A key weakness…
Paradise on tenterhooks
By Amantha Perera Colombi, Sri Lanka, Feb 20 (IPS) – It was a shutdown that was emblematic of the instability plaguing the Maldives in recent months. On Feb. 8, Raajje TV, an opposition aligned TV channel in the atolls, suspended…
HR-based approach to SDGs helps realise right to work
Geneva, 19 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and targets applicable to work in accordance with a human rights-based approach will make a significant contribution to the realisation of the right to work.
Protect rights of labourers in Gulf: Filipino community
A call to ensure the rights of unskilled domestic workers in Gulf countries has been issued by the Filipino community. It comes as the Philippines Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) on Monday issued an employment ban of overseas Filipino workers…
Over 10,000 civilian casualties in Afghan conflict last year
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – Civilians continued to suffer the effects of armed conflict in Afghanistan throughout 2017, with 10,453 civilian casualties (3,438 deaths and 7,015 injured) being documented between 1 January and 31 December of that year, according to a…
Latin America focuses on attacking pockets of rural poverty
By Orlando Milesi Santiago, Feb 19 (IPS) – Identifying territories where rural poverty is most entrenched in Latin America and the Caribbean to apply new tools and innovative policies to combat hunger is the new strategy that will be discussed…
Khaleda’s lawyers receive 1174 page copy of verdict
Dhaka. Feb 19 – Dhaka. Feb 19 – BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s lawyer yesterday received the certified copy of the judgment of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case filed against six persons including the BNP Chief. This paved the way…
BNP yet to get police permission for Feb 22 rally
Dhaka, Feb 19 – BNP is yet to get police permission to hold its planned rally on February 22 either at Suhrawardy Udyan or in front of party central office at Naya Paltan protesting jailing Khaleda Zia in a graft…
Murder-suspect killed in Dhaka city ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 18 – A suspect of Saturday’s Merul Badda murder incident was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives in Satarkul area of Badda in the capital early Sunday.
Global coalition to defeat ISIS sets guiding principles
From Mohammad Zinal Abedin in NY New York: The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has reiterated its firm commitment to uproot the terror group. The Foreign Ministers and principals, after their meeting at Kuwait City on February 13, in a joint…
Cauvery verdict: ‘No state can claim exclusive right to a river’
Cauvery Water Dispute: The 765-km long Cauvery river, also called the Ganga of the south, is considered the lifeline for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. New Delhi/Bengaluru: In a landmark verdict that casts a long shadow on southern politics, Tamil Nadu’s…
Prior to ICESCR review of BD’s rights compliance: HRW
Human Rights Watch has written in advance of your upcoming review of Bangladesh’s compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). Human Rights Watch has extensively documented human rights violations in Bangladesh relating to neglect in the…
‘Suu Kyi could be guilty of crimes against humanity’- Video
Jonathan Miller Asia Correspondent The United Nations Special Envoy on Human Rights in Myanmar, also known as Burma, has claimed that Aung San Suu Kyi could be complicit in the systematic persecution of the Rohingya people, in what bears all…
Food, agri orgs building better food system in Washington
Danielle Nierenberg The 4th Annual Washington, D.C. Food Tank Summit is just around the corner, and we’re excited to hear from, collaborate with, and meet our member organizations based in the D.C. area. The U.S. capital is humming with food…
Mass signature drive in districts for Khaleda’s release: BNP
Dhaka, Feb 15 – The BNP will hold another round of peaceful demonstrations across Bangladesh next week demanding the rlease of party chairperson Khaleda Zia.
BD Election Commission needs to prove neutral, capable
Dhaka, Feb 15 – Evaluating its first year’s performance, election experts have said the current Election Commission needs to gain public confidence by making its neutral role more visible ahead of the next general election as its neutrality and capacity…
Transgender community holds ‘Mehedi Utshab’ at JU
Savar (Dhaka) Feb 14 – Marking the World Valentine’s Day, a Mehedi Utshab was held on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Wednesday.
Hold inclusive, free and fair general elections: MEPs
Dhaka, 14 Feb – A delegation of the European Parliament is paying an official visit to Bangladesh from 12 to 14 February 2018. The delegation is composed of the Chair Ms Jean Lambert, Vice-Chair Richard Corbett, Vice-Chair Mr James Nicholson,…
Structural neglect of human rights impacts financial crisis
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – The policy responses to the recent financial crisis have revealed a deep-seated structural neglect of human rights in economic policy formulation, insufficient protection of the most vulnerable and a lack of attention to participation, consultation, transparency…
Automated digital tools threaten pol campaigns in Latin America
By Emilio Godoy Mexico City, Feb 13 (IPS) – The use of technological tools in political campaigns has become widespread in Latin America, accompanied by practices that raise concern among academics and social organisations, especially in a year with multiple…
Case against Khaleda filed by her favourite people: PM
Rome (Italy), Feb 14 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the government wants to build a peaceful environment in the country.
Fortify rights calls on UNSC to take Myanmar to ICC
Dhaka, Feb 14 – The United Nations Security Council should refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court for investigations into accusation of genocide and other atrocity crimes against Rohingya Muslims, Fortify Rights said on Tuesday.
BNP on hunger strike seeking Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 14 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP leaders and activists started observing a 6-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday morning demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
’54 Palestinians die’ as Israel refuses medical permits
by Farah Najjar Israel was responsible for at least 54 Palestinian deaths last year as it rejected hundreds of medical permit requests it received from Gaza residents seeking treatment outside the besieged strip, rights groups have said.
SSC questions on mobile sets before exam in Ctg
Chittagong, Feb 13 – The administration found Physics question papers on mobile phones of the examinees outside of the examination centre of Bangladesh Mahila Samity School and College in the city on Tuesday.
India’s Sitharaman warns Pakistan after Jammu attack
by Zeenat Saberin New Delhi, India – India has warned Pakistan that it “will pay” for its “misadventure” in Indian-administered Kashmir in the wake of a deadly attack on an army camp in Jammu city.
BNP to observe 6-hr hunger strike Wednesday
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP will observe a six-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
US blocks Indian request for compliance panel in solar cell dispute
Geneva, 12 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – A request for establishment of a panel by India to determine India’s compliance with the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in its dispute with the United States over certain Indian…