Time is running out to save the Paris Agreement, UN climate experts warned Tuesday at a key Bangkok meeting, as rich nations were accused of shirking their responsibility for environmental damage.
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Govt approves BD Delta Plan 2100 to tap huge potentials
The government on Tuesday approved the Delta Plan 2100 aiming to harness the huge potentials of Bangladesh as a Delta country through water resource management, ensuring food and water security and tackling disasters.
Jhikargachha UZ chairman sacked on graft charges
Jashore, Sept 4 – The Jhikargachha Upazila Parishad Chairman Sabira Nazmul Munni has been dismissed from her post after being convicted in a graft case. Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives issued a letter in this regard, said…
EVM use to depends on stakeholders’ acceptance: CEC
The use of the electronic voting machine (EVM) in the upcoming national election will depend on enactment of law, stakeholders’ acceptance, attaining of capability and overall environment.
Rohingya issue not there in Bimstec Summit agenda: SG
Bimstec Secretary General Shahidul Islam on Monday said there was no scope to formally discuss the Rohingya issue in the 4th Bimstec Summit held in Kathmandu on August 30-31 as no Member State of the regional body proposed it.
‘Belt & Road for not only China but also countries along it’
AKM Moinuddin, Back from Xinjiang, China Dhaka, Sept 3 – China has said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is not only for the development of China but it is also an answer for…
No hurry to use EVM, says PM adding ‘elections will be fair’
Dhaka, Sept 2 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the electronic voting machines (EVMs) should not be imposed hurriedly as the machines need to be introduced on a limited scale in national elections. “There’s an EVM system in…
Head-on collision of two busses in Rangpur kills 7
Rangpur, Sept 2 – At least seven people were killed and 50 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses at Seo Bazar in the city on Sunday. The identities of the deceased could not be known yet. The accident…
Two killed as train hits bus in Chittagong
Chittagong, Sept 2 –Two bus passengers were killed and 25 others injured as a train hit the vehicle at Bariyarhat Level Crossing in Mirsharai Upazila of Chattogram early Sunday.
Anarchy by public university students unacceptable: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said any anarchic activity by the students of public universities is not acceptable at all as they are availing of the education facility with public money.
Left parties in BD smelling rat in EC’s pursuing of EVMs
Dhaka, Sept 1 – The move to introduce electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the national election has been initiated for ensuring the ruling party’s win in 100 constituencies in advance through digital-rigging, alleged Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) on Saturday.
Thousands of undocumented BD workers fear arrest in Malaysia crackdown
Md Owasim Uddin Bhuyan Thousands of undocumented Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia are in fear of arrest as the Malaysian authorities were set to launch a massive crackdown on them on Friday.
Addressing Bangladesh’s age-old public transportation system
By Naimul Haq Dhaka, Aug 31 2018 (IPS) – After the recent student uprising in Bangladesh, and despite increased policing on the streets and amendments to the traffic laws, there has been criticism that things have not changed significantly enough…
Devise comprehensive approach, combat terrorism: Bimstec
Bimstec leaders on Friday reiterated their strong commitment to combat terrorism and called upon all the member countries to devise a comprehensive approach in this regard.
BIMSTEC leaders for enhancement of connectivity
The heads of state and government of the seven-nation Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) at its 4th summit in Kathmandu have reiterated the need for enhancing connectivity within the member states.
Quader warns of tough response in case of political anarchy
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said if anyone tries to create any anarchy in the country in the name of national unity and movement then there will a befitting reply.
Election Commissioner Mahbub opposes EVM at EC meeting
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar opposed a move to amend the law to allow electronic voting machines or EVMs in the looming national election.
Law enforcement agencies most corrupt: TIB survery
Law enforcement agencies are the most corrupt service sector in the country, said a household survey of the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday.
Kathmandu BIMSTEC summit: Hasimna outlines 14 coop areas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday proposed categorising 14 sectors into several clusters to make them more synergised ones for achieving an early dividends from Bimstec.
Suu Kyi’s excuse for Rohingya repression deeply regrettable
The outgoing UN human rights chief says Myanmar’s de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi should have resigned over the military’s violent campaign against the Rohingya Muslim minority last year.
It’s EC’s decision: Quader on Electronic Voting Machine
Dhaka, Aug 29 – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that Election Commission (EC) will decide on the use of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the coming national election.
More specialist doctors – better medicare planned: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government will take effective steps to create more specialist physicians to provide better medical services in the country.
‘Please let’s not fail Rohingyas again’, – Blanchett
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett has said the focus of all their efforts must be to provide much-needed support inside Bangladesh while working to ensure conditions in Myanmar are conducive to Rohingyas’ return to their homeland.
Give serious consideration to report on Myanmar: UNSC urged
Dhaka, Aug 29 – Making a call for accountability as an essential prerequisite to regional security and stability, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Security Council to give a serious consideration to the report released on Monday by the…
Price hike of kerosene more adverse to women than men: Study
Dhaka, Aug 28 – Price increase of kerosene—still a major fuel for lighting in many rural parts of Bangladesh—put more adverse effects on women than men, a study carried out by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) said. The…
Quader condemns BNP for seeking trial of grenade attack
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP’s demand for the trial of August 21 grenade attack is a ‘cruel joke’ about the barbaric and brutal killing.
BD Elections Dec end: Preparation to use EVMs in 100 seats
The Election Commission has planned to hold the 11th national election in the last week of December next and it is acquiring capacity to use EVMs in one-third polling stations across the country.
Myanmar generals should face ‘genocide’ case: UN
UN human rights investigators on Monday said Myanmar’s top military leaders should be prosecuted for “genocide” against Rohingyas.
Air pollution: ‘BD nationals lose 2 years of lifespan’
Pollution-induced global deaths rise from 3.5 mn in 1990 to 4.2 mn in 2015 Reaz Haider, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Aug 27 – Ambient air pollution shortens an average Bangladeshi’s life by 1.87 years, say scientists who suggest that better…
Milk intake reduces childhood stunting in BD: IFPRI study
Milk consumption has a large impact on linear growth in the crucial first 1,000 days of an infant’s life, potentially reducing stunting by as much as 10.4 point among children in Bangladesh, according to a new study done by the…