By Chandra Muzaffar In the midst of the most horrendous crisis to confront the entire human family in recent decades, the United States elite, it appears, is hell-bent on perpetuating massive sanctions against certain states and affecting regime change in…
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Eid greetings from Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus
Eid greetings from Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus
Dhaka South Mayor in street show for Dengue awareness
Dhaka South Mayor in street show for Dengue awareness
EC appoints observers for suspended Gaibandha-3 election
Dhaka, Jan 24 – Election Commission (EC) has appointed its observers and monitoring persons to closely oversee the parliamentary polls of Gaibandha-3 constituency scheduled on January 27. EC sources said the Commission on Wednesday appoint seven of its senior election…
Time for France to give back looted African art: Experts
Paris, Nov 24 (AP/UNB) — African artworks held in French museums — richly carved thrones, doors to a royal kingdom, wooden statues imbued with spiritual meaning — may be heading back home to Africa at last.
EC invites applications from election observers
Dhaka, Nov 17 –The Election Commission has invited applications from both local and foreign observers to watch the upcoming national election slated for December 30.
Rescuers detect possible sign of life under quake-hit hotel
Palu, Oct 5 (AP/UNB) — A French rescue team said Thursday it has detected a possible sign of life under the rubble of a hotel in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island nearly a week after it was hit by a powerful earthquake…
Islami Oikya Andolan organises discussion on Badr Day
Islami Oikya Andolan has organised a discussion and Iftar Mahfil on the historic Badr Day on Saturday.
IFC calls for over-all Teesta treaty, not sharing at border
New York, May 14 – The International Farakka Committee New York on Saturday called for a comprehensive treaty on the Teesta and other common rivers instead of signing a water-sharing at the border. The call was floated at an opinion…
Faction of pro-AL teachers to besiege JU VC office
Savar (Dhaka), April 26 – A faction of Awami League-leaning teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) yesterday launched fresh programs denouncing alleged assault to their fellows during a protest on April 18 and controversial dean-provost appointments. Amid the ongoing demonstrations, former…
SC asks for undertaking on BGMEA office relocation
Dhaka, March 27 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (BGMEA) to give an undertaking saying that it will not file any more time petition over relocating its office…
Consumer Rights Protection Day observed
Dhaka, Mar 15 – The Consumer Rights Protection Day was obsseved in Bangladesh with a renewed call to safeguard consumers and their rights against price manipulations and adulteration of food.
মুজিব-জিয়াই স্বাধীনতার ইতিহাস নয়ঃ নিউ ইয়র্কে আলোচনা সভা
Discussion on 22 February 1970 in New York
Occupation and genocide disguised as “discovery”
By Jerome Duval “We have been told, and still are, that it was the pilgrims of the Mayflower that populated America. Had it been empty before?” Eduardo Galeano. “What was really discovered [in 1492] is what Spain really was, the…
ইসলামী যুব আন্দোলন সম্মেলনে আইএবি আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ রেজাউল করীম
ইসলামী যুব আন্দোলন আজকের ওয়ার্ড প্রতিনিধি সম্মেলনে প্রধান অতিথি ছিলেন, ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ রেজাউল করীম, পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই।
Int’l protest day against repression on women Tuesday
Naripokkho, a women’s rights activist group will observe the International Protest Day against repression on women on Tuesday. A programme is being organised at Rangs Nilu Square (4th Floor) House-75, Road-5/A, Satmosjid Road Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209 at 4 pm, said…
50 people taken to hospitals from tower fire
London – London Ambulance Service says 50 people have been taken to five hospitals following a major fire in a high-rise residential building. The service says a major incident has been declared in the west London after a fire broke…
People’s unity, world meet on water sought on Farakka Day
Dhaka – Expariate Bangladeshis at a discussion meeting in New York on 16 May underscored the need for increasing mass awareness about problem of river water the people of Bangladesh are facing and urged the government to take steps in…
Scientists find 38 million pieces of trash on Pacific island
Wellington – When researchers traveled to a tiny, uninhabited island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, they were astonished to find an estimated 38 million pieces of trash washed up on the beaches. AP/UNB news agency reported
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.
Russia to launch a giant nuclear icebreaker in 2019
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Snowfall at springtime in Germany
Stutgurt, Germany – As the first spring rays of sun come out the German people like to soaking up the sun in the gardens, parks and outdoor cafes and enjoying eagerly anticipated beginning of the warm season. But Polar air…
Walk on school children making human bridges shock all
Dhaka – Two incidents of local level political leaders walking on children’s shoulders or backs posed as ‘human bridges’ have shocked the people across Bangladesh.