The nation on November 25 will celebrate the recognition of the historic 7th March speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a world documentary heritage.
Category: Politics
UN, aid groups warn of ‘starvation and death’ in Yemen
Sanaa, Nov 09 (AP/UNB) — The United Nations and more than 20 aid groups said Thursday that the Saudi-led coalition’s tightening of a blockade on war-torn Yemen could bring millions of people closer to “starvation and death.”
Scores more Saudis detained in $100 billion graft sweep
Riyadh, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — Dozens more people have been taken into custody by Saudi authorities, the kingdom said Thursday, bringing to 201 the number detained in a sweep that investigators say has uncovered at least $100 billion in corruption.
Special court rejects Khaleda’s permanent bail plea
Dhaka – A special court has rejected the permanent bail plea submitted by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in connection with Zia Orphanage Trust graft and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases.
Won’t be vindictive against Hasina: Khaleda Zia
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday reiterated that she has forgiven her arch rival and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina despite latter’s vengeful behaviour to her and assured that she would not behave vengefully towards Hasina.
Hasina formed 14-party Alliance knowing history of parties: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu today said Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina had showed her time-befitting and statesman-like wisdom by forming the 14-party grand alliance.
Defeated forces active to kills Hasina: Quamrul
Food Minister Quamrul Islam on Thursday alleged that the defeated force of the Liberation War is still plotting to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and destroy the country through spreading terrorism and militant activities across the country. “Sheikh Hasina is…
Noor Hossain Day Friday
The Shaheed Noor Hossain Day, commemorating the martyrdom of a young pro-democracy activist during the anti-Ershad movement in the late 80s, will be observed on Friday in a befitting manner.
BNP may get permission for Suhrawardy Uddyan rally: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said BNP is likely to get permission for holding its rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Sunday (November 12). He came up with the remarks while addressing a book distribution programme at the…
Australian senator Dastyari racially abused
An Australian senator has criticised “the rise of the radical right” after he was racially abused by a group of men at a pub in Melbourne. Senator Sam Dastyari, who was born in Iran, was harassed with taunts calling him…
Trump strikes warmer tone with Xi
US President Donald Trump has struck a warmer tone in China, praising leader Xi Jinping on his handling of the North Korean nuclear threat. At the same time, he urged Mr Xi to “work very hard” on persuading North Korea…
No militant attack threat: Police chief’s response to Aus alert
Dhaka – The Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Shahidul Haque has categorically said there is no threat of militant attack in Bangladesh.
52 Rohingyas enter BD by veritable Noha’s Arch from Burma
Dhaka, Nov 8 – Some 52 Rohingyas including 22 children, 17 women and 13 men entered Bangladesh through Shah Porir Dwip point in Teknaf upazila of Cox,s Bazar on Wednesday, crossing Naf River by a raft made of plastic bottles…
HC commutes Nazmul Huda’s jail term by three years
Dhaka – The High Court on Wednesday commuted the jail term of former minister Nazmul Huda to four years from seven years on a bribery case filed during the 2007-2008 military-backed caretaker government. The HC also directed Nazmul Huda to…
‘BNP plans showdown at its November 12 rally’
Dhaka – BNP wants to stage yet another showdown at its November 12 rally at Suhrawardy Udyan to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day that the party observes on November 7.
PM approved third stage design of Independence Monument
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved the design of the master plan (third phase) of the ‘Swadhinata Stambha’ (Independence Monument) being constructed at Suhrawardi Udyan. The premier gave the approval after reviewing the proposed design of the project at a…
BNP seeks Govt’s cooperation to hold its rally
BNP on Wednesday sought all-out cooperation from the government in holding its Sunday’s rally at Suhrawardy Udyan peacefully as its chief Khaleda Zia is scheduled to address it. “We hope the government will extend all-out cooperation to us in holding…
Myanmar rebuffs UN statement on Rohingya
Myanmar on Wednesday hit back at a UN Security Council statement critical of its handling of the Rohingya refugee crisis, saying it could “seriously harm” efforts to repatriate the Muslim minority from Bangladesh. On Monday the top UN body called…
Democrats look set to hold Virginia’s governorship
Democrats look set to hold Virginia’s governorship after an ugly race seen as a political cardiogram of the US a year after President Trump’s election. Projections suggest Ralph Northam beat Republican Ed Gillespie after a campaign marked by tussles on…
‘Do not try us,’ Trump warns North Korea
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un in an address to South Korea’s parliament. “Do not underestimate us. Do not try us,” he said, while also condemning the “dark fantasy” of life…
Taka 13bn to help enhance income of farmers
Dhaka – The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved the “Smaller water resources development (2nd phase)” project involving an estimated cost of Tk 1,285.96 crore in a bid to boost agricultural production and thus increase incomes…
CPA delegation calls on PM Sheikh Hasina
A delegation of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganabhaban here this evening. The delegation is now in Dhaka on the occasion of the 63rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference that began on…
BNP again shifts date of its proposed Suhrawardy Uddyan rally
Dhaka – The BNP has deferred again the date of its planned rally at Suhrawardy Udyan to November 12 instead of November 11 to mark the party’s “National Revolution and Solidarity Day.”
My vision for a pollution-free planet
By Erik Solheim UN, Nov 3 (IPS) – For too long, the relationship between prosperity and environment has been seen as a trade-off. Tackling pollution was considered an unwelcome cost on industry and a handicap to economic growth.
BNP moves Suhrawardy Udyan rally to Saturday
Dhaka, Nov 6 – BNP on Monday deferred its Wednesday’s rally at Suhrawardy Udyan to Saturday due to the ongoing 63rd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in the city.
CPA conference to focus on Rohingya issue Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 6 – Commonwealth parliamentarians will discuss the Rohingya issue at the general assembly of the 63rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) here on Tuesday.
Hezbollah: Lebanon PM forced to resign by Saudi Arabia
Beirut, Nov 6 (AP/UNB) — The head of Lebanon’s powerful militant group Hezbollah accused Saudi Arabia Sunday of forcing the country’s prime minister to resign after less than a year in his post, as Bahrain ordered its citizens in Lebanon…
Deal signed to set up country’s largest power plant
NWPGCL, Siemens AG to install LNG-based 3600 MW plant in Payra Dhaka, Nov 5 – State-owned North-West Power Generation Company Ltd (NWPGCL) on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with German firm Siemens AG to jointly set up an…
US for rapid execution of Annan Commission’s report
Dhaka, Nov 5 (UNB) – The United States has sought rapid and complete implementation of the Annan Commission’s recommendations for the safe and voluntary return of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Saudi helicopter crash reportedly kills high-ranking prince
Dubai, Nov 6 (AP/UNB) — A helicopter carrying a high-ranking Saudi prince and other government officials crashed Sunday in the kingdom’s south near the border with Yemen, reportedly killing all eight people aboard.