Mohammad Zainal Abedin, Karachi A 4-day international conference held at Karachi, the main commercial hub of Pakistan ended on Monday with a call to uphold the ethics of journalism. This pledge was made on the concluding day of the conference.
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Int’l media conference begins in Karachi
Mohammad Zainal Abedin, from Karachi Karachi, Jan. 6. Consider Pakistan as your home, as it is friendly to all, irrespective of national or ethnic identities. Karachi is now a terror-free city and revives its heritage and pride as the commercial…
Wolff book on administration is ‘full of lies’: Trump
Donald Trump says a newly released book containing damaging allegations about his administration is “full of lies”. The book cites former top aide Steve Bannon as describing a meeting with a group of Russians at which Mr Trump’s son was…
Year 2017 turns deadly for journalists in India
Nava Thakuria Guwahati, 30 Dec – As the year 2017 sets to bid adieu, India finds itself in an awkward position with the annual statistics of 12 journalists either murdered or killed in suspicious situations. The populous country, known as…
BD film director held in Malaysia on human trafficking charge
Dhaka, 26 Dec – A Bangladesh film director along with his associate has been detained in Kuala Lumpur on human trafficking charge. Local police arrested film director Anonno Mamun and his associate Miraj on Sunday evening, according to available sources.
Sagar-Runi murder case report deferred again
Dhaka, 26 Dec – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka on Tuesday again deferred the investigation report submission in the case filed over the sensational murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.
42 journalists killed in the course of work this year: CPJ
At least 42 journalists were killed in the course of their work in 2017, the Committee to Protect Journalists found in its annual analysis. While the overall number eased for a second consecutive year from record highs earlier this decade,…
Reporters Sans Frontiers says 65 journalists killed in 2017
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says that 65 journalists were killed in 2017, the lowest toll in 14 years. According to figures released by the non-governmental organization on Tuesday, 60 percent of the journalists who were killed were murdered.
Ferry services on Patuaria-Daulatdia resume
Dhaka – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resumed Monday night after three hours of disruption caused by dense fog.
Engaging audiences through visual storytelling
By International Organization for Migration Dec 14 (IOM) – Why are Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood so successful? Because they’ve mastered the art of capturing audiences’ hearts and minds through storytelling.
Universal Election Management Council: Bangladesh perspective
AHM Nouman With opposing stance of two major parties there has already arose a confrontational situation in politics on the debate whether the coming election will be held under a supportive/ caretaker government or not. Not that with restoration of…
Walt Disney buys Murdoch’s Fox for $52.4bn
Walt Disney has agreed to buy 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets for a total $52.4bn (£39bn). The deal includes Fox’s 39% stake in satellite broadcaster Sky, and the 20th Century Fox film studio, Disney announced.
From an open Internet, back to the Dark Ages
By Jonathan Cook Nazareth: Can anyone still doubt that access to a relatively free and open internet is rapidly coming to an end in the west? In China and other autocratic regimes, leaders have simply bent the internet to their…
Sedition complaint lodged against Mahmudur Rahman in Dinajpur
Dhaka – A sedition complaint was lodged against acting Daily Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman for his alleged offensive remarks about the country’s independence, sovereignty and its people.Advocate Shamsur Rahman Parvez, law affairs secretary of Awami League’s Khansama upazila unit,…
Condolences pour in for mayor Annisul
Ministers, diplomats, politicians, different socio-cultural organisations and people from all walks of life have expressed deep shock at the death of Dhaka North City Corporation(DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq. Annisul, also a successful businessmen and popular television programme host, breathed his…
Sophia says ‘dhonnobad’ through video message
Sophia, the world’s first artificially intelligent robot from Hanson Robotics, on Wednesday expressed her gratitude through a video massage as the ICT Division of Bangladesh invited her to join this year’s Digital World expo in Dhaka.
Facebook to verify all govt Facebook pages
Dhaka, Nov 28 (UNB) – Facebook, the world’s largest social media network, in collaboration with the government will verify Bangladesh’s official Facebook pages of all the ministries, departments and directorates and offices in phases.
Time Magazine sold in Koch-backed deal
US magazine publisher Time Inc will be bought by rival media company Meredith Corporation for $2.8bn (£2.1bn). The deal is backed by the billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, who are known for supporting economically conservative causes.
Banghabandhu scholarship launched in RU
Rajshahi – The department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) of Rajshahi University (RU) launched two scholarships “Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman scholarship and Habibur Rahman Milon-Ahmedur Rahman scholarship” respectively yesterday. The scholarships were approved at the university academic council meeting…
Digital Security Act not to harass journalists: Inu
Dhaka, Nov 16 – Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Thursday said the government is going to formulate the Digital Security Act to ensure common people’s digital security, not to harass journalists.
Sagar-Runi case report deadline deferred
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday deferred the deadline to submit the investigation report in the Sagar-Runi murder case to December 26.
Global media and info literacy confce underlines collaboration
Montego Bay, Jamaica – The sixth annual celebration of global media and information literacy (MIL) was held in West Indies university Mona, Kingston, Jamaica from 24-27 October last.
Khaleda for int’l help to send Rohingyas back
Cox’s Bazar – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday called upon the international organisations including United Nations, European Union, OIC and influential countries to immediately take effective diplomatic efforts to send back Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar safely.
Dhaka-Beijing growing ties unstoppable: Chinese Minister
AKM Moinuddin, UNB Staff Writer Hunan Province (China), Oct 30 – China wants to maintain good relations with Bangladesh and other South Asian countries, keeping in mind the greater welfare of the people in the region, says a Chinese vice…
Myanmar charges foreign journos with drone use
Myanmar police have charged two foreign journalists working for Turkish state media — along with two Burmese locals– for allegedly breaching import laws after they flew a drone over the country’s parliament. The men will be held in custody until…
Asserting media persons’ rights in India
By Nava Thakuria Guwahati, Assam – More than one reason, India remains a hazardous place for hardcore journalists irrespective of the regimes in power at the national or province capitals. The populous country witnesses the murder of around five media…
WHO cancels Robert Mugabe goodwill ambassador role
The World Health Organization has revoked the appointment of Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador following a widespread outcry.
Brandband to every UP – unit to rural govt – by next year: Joy
Prime Minister’s Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy today expressed the hope that the government will provide high speed broadband internet service to every union of the country next year. “We have taken initiatives to reach broadband…
‘Bomb Kills Panama Papers Reporter’
by Associated Press Vallette, Malta — A Maltese investigative journalist who had exposed her island nation’s links with the so-called Panama Papers document leak was killed Monday when a bomb destroyed her car as she was driving near her home,…
Las Vegas massacre: The media narrative deceptive
By Edward Curtin “Cram them full of non-combustible data, chock them so damned full of ‘facts’ they feel stuffed, but absolutely brilliant with information. Then they’ll feel they’re thinking, they’ll get a sense of motion without moving.”