Dhaka, Jul 7 – Branding the Human Rights Watch (HRW) as a ‘hired organisation’, Awami League leader Hasan Mahmud on Friday said it is working for a party and a quarter to push the government into an awkward situation questioning…
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Dhaka never tolerates religious extremism: Chief Justice
Dhaka, Jul 7 – Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Friday said that Bangladesh is a non-communal country and it never tolerates religious extremism.
BNP terms Rampal power plant harmful
Dhaka, July 7– BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said their party will not change its stance against the construction of the coal-fired Power Station at Rampal near the Sundarbans though Unesco has withdrawn its objection…
Trump-Putin meet: Talk of positive trajectory
Hamburg, Jul 07 (AP/UNB) — At long last face to face, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced confidence Friday that their historic first meeting would pave the way for a positive trajectory for their two countries. If…
15 Jamaat leaders held in Gaibandha
Dhaka – Police arrested 15 leaders including district nayeb-e-ameer of Jamaat-e Islami from a mosque at Saharbhita village in Saghata upazila on Friday morning on charge of planning sabotage during holding a secret meeting.
May rejects claims UK is losing global influence
Theresa May has rejected claims the UK is losing global influence because of Brexit, insisting it will continue to be “bold” on the world stage. Speaking at the G20 summit in Hamburg, the prime minister said in areas like free…
US ethics chief, Walter Shaub, quits amid Trump tensions
The US government’s top ethics watchdog has announced his intention to resign, after repeatedly clashing with President Donald Trump.
Thai support for BD to join Mekong-Ganges Forum eyed
Dhaka, July 6, – Thailand on Thursday assured Bangladesh of extending support in its race to become a member of the regional bodies including Mekong-Ganges Cooperation Forum and East-West Economic Corridor.
Gazipur City Mayor Mannan suspended for third time
Gazipur, July 6– Barely 19 days after resuming the office following a court order, the government on Thursday again suspended Gazipur City Corporation Mayor MA Mannan.
TIB seeks review of Nat’l Online Mass Media Policy
Dhaka, Jul 6– Voicing concern over some provisions of the newly approved National Online Mass Media Policy 2017, the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the government to suspend the implementation of the policy until the review of its some…
Unesco withdraws objection from Rampal power project
Dhaka, Jul 6 – The World Heritage Committee of Unesco has withdrawn its earlier objection over the construction of Rampal power plant project at its current location. It has also spared the Sundarbans from being relegated to the List of…
Country passing thru’ ‘disastrous’ situation: Ershad
‘Only JP can change people’s fate if voted to power’. Country passing thru’ ‘disastrous’ situation: Ershad ‘Only JP can change people’s fate if voted to power’ Dhaka, Jul 6– Mentioning that the country is now going through a ‘disastrous’ situation,…
Killings – enforced disappearances up astronomically: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP on Thursday alleged that the incidents of extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearance and abduction are increasing astronomically.
Trust graft case against Khaleda: Court summons bank docs
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday summoned the statement and ledger books of Zia Charitable Trust and seven other bank accounts registered by BNP in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
RU celebrates its 65th founding anniversary
Rajshahi – The 65th founding anniversary of the University of Rajshahi was celebrated o Thursday amid festivity and fanfare on the campus. RU Vice Chancellor Prof M Abdus Sobhan inaugurated the programs at 10 am in front of the administrative…
Home Minister Khan rejects HRW’s secret detention report
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has rejected a report by Human Rights Watch or HRW that condemns “secret detention of hundreds of people” in Bangladesh. The claim that Bangladesh’s law-enforcement authorities have illegally arrested and detained hundreds of people in secret…
End disappearances and secret detentions: HRW
New York – Bangladesh law enforcement authorities have illegally detained hundreds of people since 2013, including scores of opposition activists, and held them in secret detention, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Thursday. The Bangladesh government should…
Anti-militancy drive on in 4 northern districts
Dhaka, Jul 6 – Law enforcers have started a drive against militancy and terrorism in the remote char areas of four districts for the third consecutive day on Thursday.
Water use innovations ‘crucial’ to face climate change
By IPS World Desk Rome, Jul 5 (IPS) – In the Near East and North Africa region, the per capita renewable water availability is around 600 cubic metres per person per year –only 10 per cent of the world average-…
Book on Ziaur Rahman published on Wednesday
Dhaka, July 5 – A book on the life and works of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman was launched on Wednesday night by Zia Parishad.
Israel-India series of accords signed during Modi visit
Jerusalem, Jul 5 (AP/UNB)- Israel and India have signed a series of agreements to cooperate in the fields of technology, water and agriculture.
Greens blame city Govts, Health Deptt for chukungunia spread
Dhaka, July 5 – Environmentalists are blaming the two Dhaka city corporations and the Health Department of the government for their late response to the attack of chikungunya virus, by which time it had already grown to endemic proportions.
Farhad Mazhar has not overcome trauma, panic
Dhaka – Farhad Mazhar is still appears to be traumatized and panic-stricken. He often shivers after opening his eyes in his bed at a cabin of Birdem hospital, said his hospital attendant.
Saudi Arabia, allies to meet in Cairo on Qatar crisis
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are to discuss the Qatar crisis, a month after they severed ties with the Gulf state.
A small step towards justice in Syria
Catherine Marchi-Uhel appointed to head new UN investigation Balkees JarrahVerified account Today, the UN Secretary-General appointed Catherine Marchi-Uhel to head a new UN team tasked with investigating serious crimes committed in Syria since 2011. For victims who have known nothing…
Qatar responds to demands as deadline extended
Kuwait City, July 4 – Qatar on Monday responded to a list of demands from Saudi Arabia and its allies after they agreed to give a defiant Doha another 48 hours to address their grievances.
Farhad Mazhar taken to DB office for questioning
Dhaka, Jul 4 – Poet and columnist Farhad Mazhar who had gone ‘missing and then rescued’ was taken to the office of Detective Branch (DB) of Police at city’s Minto Road on Tuesday morning.
10 Gazipur RMG factories to remain closed Tuesday
Gazipur, July 4 – The authorities of 10 ready-made garment (RMG) factory in the city’s Nayarapara area kept their factories closed for Tuesday following a boiler blast in Multi-Fabs Ltd garment factory that killed nine garment workers.
Rescued Farhad Mazhar brought back to Dhaka
Dhaka, Jul 4 – Poet and columnist Farhad Mazhar who had gone ‘missing and then rescued’ was brought back to the capital on Tuesday morning.
Columnist Farhad Mazhar found on bus in Jessore
The RAB has found columnist pro-opposition political activist Farhad Mazhar in Jessore’s Noapara after he went missing from Dhaka.