Water Resources Minister Anisul Islam Mahmud on Thursday claimed that the haor regions in different parts of the country, especially the northwest, have been submerged due to heavy rains, not for the damage to any dam. “Excessive rainfall is the…
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India blocks social media in Kashmir as abuse videos uploaded
Srinagar, Apr 27(AP/UNB) — India has ordered internet service providers in Indian-controlled Kashmir to block Facebook, Twitter and 20 other social media sites and online applications for one month, after several videos and photos depicting alleged abuses of Kashmiris by…
RU ethnic minority students protest death of fellow
Rajshahi – The indigenous students of Rajshahi University on Wednesday formed a human chain at the university campus protesting the death of their fellow, Romel Chakma and demanded justice into the killing.
BNP neither against India not its people: Fakhrul
Dhaka – The BNP yesterday suggested the government to take the Teesta water sharing issue to the United Nations. “There are international laws on sharing of waters of common rivers. If is necessary, you (government) should take the issue to…
Cabinet body for 1600MW power purchase from India
Dhaka – The cabinet committee on purchase recommended buying electricity from the proposed 1,600 MW coal based power plant Adani Group in Jharkhand of India at 8.6 US cent per unit. The purchase committee paper, obtained by The Independent, showed…
Indonesia: Journalists under assault – HRW
The Indonesian government should adopt measures to ensure that state security forces who physically attack journalists are suspended and appropriately prosecuted, Human Rights Watch said today. New data and case research shows a disturbing increase in assaults on journalists in…
World Intellectual Property Day Wednesday
Dhaka, Apr 26 – The World Intellectual Property Day is being observed in the country as elsewhere across the globe on Wednesday to appreciate the brains that create.
Agroecology in China’s new ‘Ecological Civilization’
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition in 2014 and three regional symposia throughout 2015. Building on the recommendations of these symposia, a multistakeholder International Symposium…
Protect all migrant workers, Civil Society to ASEAN
Manila, Philippines – On 13 January 2007, ASEAN Member States made a commitment to protect migrant workers’ rights and to promote decent, humane, productive, dignified and remunerative employment. This commitment was enshrined in the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and…
Farmers find ‘unicorn’ among their sheep in Iceland
A craze for all things unicorn has swept through popular culture of late, whether it’s multi-coloured novelty drinks or technology investors looking for the next big thing. But a farming family in Iceland reckon they’ve found the real thing –…
Long way to go for indigenous rights protection
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Apr 25 (IPS) – Despite progress, many gaps remain in international indigenous rights protection, said representatives during an annual UN meeting.
Rule against ‘human bridge’ walker Nur Hossain’s bail
Dhaka – The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the bail of Haimchar upazila chairman Nur Hossain Patwari in a case filed for ‘walking over a human bridge made by schoolboys’…
One would never guess 2017 is the year of ecology in Russia
Last Friday morning, Yuri Ivanov, a member and former director of Kola Environmental Center (KEC), arrived at his office and learned from the news that the Justice Ministry had listed KEC as a “foreign agent.” “It is not a big…
Migrant Domestic Workers With Children Deported
Lebanon’s General Security agency has detained and deported migrant domestic workers apparently for having children in Lebanon, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities should stop deportations and release anyone detained for this reason. Denying residency renewals to long-term workers who…
“Cybercrime Investigation Body of Knowledge”
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – April 25 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced the release of the first edition Cybercrime Investigation Body of Knowledge (CIBOK) book by the…
Fascinating trade fair of noble-stones in Sturgart, Germany
A three-day trade fair of Noble-stones: Wonder of the crystals-like Tourmaline, Ruby, Emeralds, moonston, amber, citrine, Aquamanne and more was held in Stutgart Messe, Germany from April 21 to 24.
Yaba case convict Amin Huda refused bail
Dhaka – Convicted businessman Yaba king Amin Huda, who was sentenced to 79 years imprisonment in connection with the biggest haul of Yaba tablets cases, failed to secure bail from the High Court on Monday.
In a world of worst case scenarios
The tiny island-nation of Antigua and Barbuda has made an impassioned plea for support from the international community to deal with the devastating impacts of climate change. Urging “further action”, Environment Minister Molwyn Joseph said the Paris Climate Agreement must…
European shares surge on French election relief
In morning trading on Monday, the Paris CAC 40 index shot up 4.1 percent to 5,267 points, while Germany’s DAX 30 jumped to a new all-time high of 12,417 points before falling back to below that historic level. London’s FTSE…
DU BCL infighting leaves 7 injured
Dhaka, Apr 24 – At least seven students were injured in a clash between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Dhaka University’s Sir AF Rahman Hall on Sunday night.
560 model BD mosques to spread ‘true’ Islamic values
Golam Moin Uddin, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Apr 24 – The government has initiated a move to set up some 560 model mosques across the country, aiming to develop and spread the true Islamic values and culture.
285 private colleges to be nationalised
Dhaka – The government has finalised a list of 285 private colleges to nationalise as a part of its decision to set up a government college in each upazila of the country.
BNP stepping towards collapse, not power: Hanif
Dhaka – Ruling Awami League party’s joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Sunday said BNP is step by step moving towards the verge of collapse not towards the state power. In response to a statement of BNP leader Shamsuzzaman…
Tarique’s Mother-in-law Iqbal Mand Banu granted bail
Dhaka – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Sunday granted bail to Iqbal Mand Banu, mother-in- law of Bangladesh Nationalist Party Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman, in a graft case filed against her for not submitting her wealth…
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,…
The ugly side of getting rich
In one photograph, the German-born, Harvard-educated hedge fund manager Florian Homm, who made and lost a personal fortune of more than $800 million, poses in a German brothel that he once co-owned. In another, Imelda Marcos, the former first lady…
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…
Still local cautionary signal 3 at maritime ports
Dhaka – The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay. UNB news agency reported
IAEA, Rosatom to join efforts to improve nuke infrastructure
Dhaka – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Russia’s state corporation-Rosatom has agreed to join hands in improving nuclear infrastructure in the countries, those are just opting for nuclear power development. Yukiya Amano, Director General of the IAEA, and…
Three killed in Chittagong lightning
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Three people, including a woman, were killed in separate lightning strikes in Sandwip upazila and Fatikchhari upazila in Bangladesh’s coastal district of Chittagong on Saturday morning.