Trading barbs through plexiglass shields, Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Kamala Harris turned the only vice presidential debate of 2020 into a dissection of the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trump back at Oval Office work days after testing positive
Back in the Oval Office, Donald Trump says he wants Americans to have access to the treatment he had. US President Donald Trump has returned to work and held briefings at the Oval Office less than a week after he…
Bangladesh women now upset, worried, say BNP leaders
BNP on Wednesday alleged that the womenfolk in Bangladesh has become very helpless and deeply worried over their security due to the recent spate of rape and sexual harassment “by ruling party men”.
Bangladesh Cabinet declares March 7 as ‘Historic Day’
The Cabinet on Wednesday declared March 7 as ‘Historic Day’ instead of the ‘National Historic Day’ in a bid to observe the day nationally and internationally, commemorating the historic speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Trump, Being Treated for COVID-19, Plans for Second Debate
WHITE HOUSE – U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden each said Tuesday they are looking forward to their second debate next week, but the issue of Trump’s coronavirus infection has raised questions about health protocols for the…
Trump ends Covid budget stimulus relief talks
US President Donald Trump has said he is ending negotiations over a Covid-19 relief bill, and will only resume talks after the election.
BNP seeks exemplary punishment of Noakhali woman molesters
Dhaka, Oct 06 – Strongly denouncing the inhuman repression on a woman in Begumganj Upazila of Noakhali district, BNP on Monday alleged that a grand festival of violence against women is “carried out by ruling party men” due to impunity…
Build a social resistance against rape: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday called upon all to forge a united resistance against the incidents of rape and violence against women. The minister came up with the call at a press conference at his ministry.
Left alliance’s march for jute mill workers pay obstructed
Democratic Left Alliance (DLA) activists and police had a scuffle on Monday at Shahbagh during a procession demanding arrears and announcement of a minimum wage for jute mill workers.
Trump’s surprise visit to supporters draws criticisms
President Trump’s surprise public appearance in a drive-past to greet supporters is drawing criticisms, reports BBC. “More than 205,000 Americans are dead. We need leadership. Not photo ops,” tweeted Hakeem Jeffries, chairman of the Democrats in the US House of…
Trump health: Surprise visit to supporters outside hospital
US President Donald Trump remains under scrutiny as he stays in hospital for Covid-19 treatment. There is scepticism over the prospect – raised by doctors earlier – that he could leave on Monday as questions continue over the seriousness of…
BNP for social unity to resist rapists
Dhaka, Oct 04 – BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday urged all to get united and form committees at every locality to ensure the security of women and prevent the growing incidents of rape.
Dr Kamal serves show-cause notices on Montu, 3 others
Gonoforum, led by its president Dr Kamal Hossain, has served show cause notices on its four senior leaders, including former general secretary Mostafa Mohsin Montu, for ‘creating chaos in the party and violating its charter’.
Dr Kamal calls Gonoforum Central Convening Committee Oct 17
Dhaka, Oct 03 – In the wake of an extended meeting by a faction of the party, Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain has convened a meeting of its central convening committee (CCC) on October 17.
Trump COVID-19 Diagnosis Raises Issue of Continuity of Govt
The new realities in Washington have once again pushed the issue of continuity of government to the forefront.
Govt’s ‘wrongdoings’ making people scared of politics: BNP
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Saturday alleged that people are getting scared of politics due to ‘wrongdoings’ and ‘spiting venom’ by the government in the name of politics.
Trump forced drop campaign events: Oct 15 debate uncertain
Washington, AP/UNB, Oct 03 – In a day of whipsaw events, President Donald Trump who has spent months downplaying the threat of the virus was forced to cancel all campaign events a month before the election as he fought a…
BNP infected with ‘corona’: Zafrullah
Dhaka, Sept 02 – Criticising BNP for what he said its inaction against the government’s ‘misdeeds’, Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Friday said the party itself has got infected with ‘coronavirus’.
BNP’s provocative statement hinder Rohingya issue resolution
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has slammed BNP for its ‘negative remarks’, saying BNP’s provocative and fake statements are hindering the resolution of the Rohingya problem.
Burma showing audacity due to ‘govt’s knee-jerk policy’: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that Myanmar army is exhibiting audacity by mobilising troops along the Bangladesh border due to the government’s ‘knee-jerk foreign policy’.
TIB report on JS activities not based on exact info: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that the report published by the Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) on parliamentary activities is not based on reliable information.
Campuses now ‘danger zones’ for students: BNP
Dhaka Oct 01 – BNP on Thursday said that the university and college campuses in the country have become ‘danger zones’ for general students due to ‘unruly’ activities by Chhatra League and Jubo League members.
US presidential debate: Biden uses “Inshallah” to mock Trump
Democratic Presidential candidate and former US vice president Joe Biden used Arabic phrase “Inshallah’ during Tuesday night’s chaotic first presidential debate with US president Donald Trump that lit up the internet.
Revisiting Meeting Ayatollah Khomeini in January, 1979
By Richard Falk 10 Jun 2020 – This post is a slightly modified text of responses to Javad Heiran-Nia’s interview questions that was published on 2 Jun 2020 in Mehr News. From the Iranian publication I received some criticisms to…
False claims flood Trump-Biden debate
President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of fabrications and fear-mongering in a belligerent debate with Joe Biden, at one point claiming the U.S. death toll would have been 10 times higher under the Democrat because he wanted open borders in…
Bangladesh Parliament lost Tk 220m for quorum crisis in 2019
The 11th national parliament lost Tk 22,08,63,627 in monetary value of time lost due to quorum crisis (19.26 hours) throughout session one to five, a Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) report said Wednesday.
Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf sworn in as new ruler of Kuwait
Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah was sworn in Wednesday as the ruling emir of the tiny oil-rich country, propelled to power by the death of his half-brother after a long career in the security services, reports…
Violence against women, graft turn epidemic like corona: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 28 – BNP on Monday alleged that the country has been facing an epidemic of ‘corruption and violence against women’ alongside the corona pandemic.
PM Sheikh Hasina turns 73
Dhaka, sept 28 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also the President of Bangladesh Awami League, has turned 73. She is celebrating her birthday at home for the first time since 2008.
Trump ‘paid $750 in fed income taxes in 2016 and 2017’ – NYT
Donald Trump paid just $750 (£587) in federal income tax both in 2016, the year he ran for the US presidency, and in his first year in the White House, The New York Times says.