Exit polls from nail-biting first stage of French presidential vote shows centrist and far-right leader with most votes. Polls have closed in the first round of the presidential vote, and for the first time in modern French history, no major-party…
Category: Int’l relations
‘RMG buyers give moral advice, not buy products at higher price’
Dhaka – Eminent economist Prof Rehman Sobhan Sunday said that the foreign ready-made garments (RMG) buyers are conducting unethical business with the RMG products made by the Bangladeshi workers. After the Rana Plaza tragedy four years ago, the foreign buyers…
4 years after Rana Plaza: Many victims’ families yet to get compensation
Even after the fours years, the families of many of the Rana Plaza victims who were killed during the tragedy are yet to get any compensation from the authorities concerned due to identification crisis. The families of some 150 people,…
NKorea detains US citizen, the 3rd American being held there
Pyongyang – North Korea has detained a U.S. citizen, officials said Sunday, bringing to three the number of Americans now being held there. Tony Kim, who also goes by his Korean name Kim Sang-duk, was detained on Saturday, according to…
Ershad off to India to visit ancestral home
Rangpur – Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad went to his ancestral home in India’s Cooch Behar on Sunday on a five-day visit. “Our chairman left Bangladesh through Burimari Land Port for Dinhata in Cooch Behar district in India around 2pm,”…
Maldivian student Raudha killed in a planned way – Mother
Mohammad Athif, father of Maldivian medical student Raudha Athif, on Sunday claimed that her daughter was killed in a planned way and the authorities concerned of the college and the physicians are trying to hush up the matter. “Raudha was…
BD U16 girls bounce back with 4-1 win against Shaanxi U15
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-16 National Women’s Team bounced back in their preparation camp for the eight-team prestigious final round of the AFC U16 Women’s Championship with a sparkling 4-1 win over Shaanxi U15 Women’s team at Xian city in Shanghai…
Larry Fink: ‘Warning signs are getting darker’ for the U.S. sconomy
by Charles Stein Laurence D. Fink, chief executive officer of BlackRock Inc., said the lackluster growth of the U.S. economy and uncertainty around the Trump administration’s ability to quickly pass key reforms pose a risk to markets.
Operation at Jhenidah reported ‘militant den’ ends
Dhaka, Apr 22 – The operation ‘Southpaw’ conducted by law enforcers, including the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), at ‘Neo JMB militant hideout’ at Porahati village in Sadar upazila of Jhenidah concluded on…
Middle East, engulfed by a ‘perfect storm’
By Baher Kamal Rome, Apr 21 (IPS) – A perfect storm has engulfed the Middle East, and continues to threaten international peace and security. Hardly anyone could sum up the Middle East explosive situation in so few, blunt words as…
International collaboration to end violence
Robert J. Burrowes While much of the world is engulfed in violence of one sort or another (whether violence in the home or on the street, exploitation, ecological destruction or war), a global network of individuals and organizations is committed…
Women’s Football: Bangladesh U-16 team to play CFA U-14 team on Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football Team, now in China to play five friendly matches against local selections in the Xian South West city, will start their campaign taking on CFA Under-14 national team on Saturday at 4pm (Bangladesh time).A…
4th Int’l Confce on Climate Change for climate action
Honk Kong – Media OutReach – 21 April 2017 – The 4th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC2017@HK), which is organised by the Hong Kong Climate Change Forum and begins Friday (21 April 2017), aims at accelerating momentum on combating…
Paris police shot on Champs-Elysees; IS group claims attack
Paris, Apr 21 (AP/UNB) — A gunman opened fire on police on Paris’ iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard Thursday night, killing one officer and wounding three people before police shot and killed him. The Islamic State group quickly claimed responsibility for the…
Mumbai hands Kings XI 4th straight loss in IPL with big win
Indore,(AP/UNB) — Mumbai Indians handed Kings XI Punjab a fourth straight loss with a crushing eight-wicket win in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.Terrific half-centuries by opener Jos Buttler then Nitish Rana for Mumbai trumped Hashim Amla’s maiden Twenty20 century.Mumbai’s…
Barcelona fans, players, coach stay positive after CL exit
Madrid,(AP/UNB) — There were no boos or jeers at the Camp Nou after Barcelona’s elimination to Juventus in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.Instead, the crowd of more than 96,000 chanted loudly in appreciation for the team’s effort in trying…
Ibrahimovic joins lengthening injury list at Man United
Manchester,(AP/UNB) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined Manchester United’s lengthening injury list on Thursday, with manager Jose Mourinho saying his outlook is “fairly negative” about the striker.Ibrahimovic limped off in the final seconds of normal time in the Europa League game against…
US FBI interested to work with police
Dhaka – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), central intelligence and security service of the United States of America (USA), is keen to work with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in order to preventing militancy funding and money laundering between two…
AL GS Quader says, BNP won’t repeat boycott of election
Dhaka – The Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader Thursday said their arch rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) would not repeat its mistake by boycotting the next polls scheduled to be held in 2019.
EU Del hands over social media Acs to Plan Int’l BD child rights activists
Dhaka – To celebrate the launch of the revised EU Guidelines on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Child, the European External Action Service is partnering with Plan International to organise a global youth takeover of EU…
Siddikur shares 60th slot after 1st round in Panasonic Open
Dhaka – Siddikur Rahman placed joint 60th after the 1st round of the US$ 1.37 million Panasonic Open Japan held at Chiba Country Club, Umesato Course on Thursday.
Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football team reach China safely
Dhaka – A 30-member Bangladesh Under-16 Women’s Football team reached China safely on Thursday to play five friendly matches against local selections in the Xian South West city of China from April 22 to 26.Bangladesh U-16 team will play five…
Brands must reveal where their clothes are made
More apparel and footwear companies should join 17 leading apparel brands that have aligned with an important new transparency pledge, a coalition of unions and human rights and labor rights advocates said in a joint report issued today. The pledge…
Dhaka Delhi bonded under Beijing’s shadow
India did more than just spread the red carpet for Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh when she arrived in New Delhi on April 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove down to the airport to log a rare deviation…
Pakistan court wants probe of allegations against PM family
Islamabad – Pakistan’s top court asked the government on Thursday to investigate corruption allegations against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s family, delaying for two months a decision that could have jeopardized his political future. AP/UNB news agency reported
Ivanka Trump heading to Germany for official visit
Washington – Ivanka Trump will participate in a panel discussion on women’s economic empowerment during an official visit to Germany next week. AP/UNB news agency reported
Bhutan to get connected thru’ Ctg, Mongla ports
Dhaka – Bangladesh and Bhutan will now get connected through Chittagong and Mongla ports that will open up further opportunities of bilateral trade between the two countries and beyond. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Bhutanese counterpart TsheringTobgay expressed such…
South Africa picks Maharaj, Morkel for Champions Trophy
Johannesburg, (AP/UNB) — South Africa on Wednesday selected uncapped spinner Keshav Maharaj and recalled quick bowler Morne Morkel for the Champions Trophy, while Dale Steyn will make his comeback from injury with the Proteas’ second-string team.Maharaj was given the second…
Nadal overcomes strong rally from Edmund to reach 3rd round
Monaco,(AP/UNB) -Defending champion Rafael Nadal withstood a determined comeback from Britain’s Kyle Edmund to win 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.He was joined in the third round by top-ranked Andy Murray, who…
Sunrisers Hyderabad beats Delhi Daredevils by 15 runs in IPL
Hyderabad, (AP/UNB) — Kane Williamson hammered 89 runs off just 51 balls to lead defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 15-run victory over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.The New Zealand batsman’s 136-run stand with opener Shikhar…