Dhaka, Dec 29 – The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Friday strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention.
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Attempt-to-murder case filed against Nur, 28 others
Dhaka, Dec 26 – An attempt-to-murder case was filed against Ducsu VP Nurul Haque Nur and 28 others on charge of attacking Muktijuddha Mancha members at Ducsu office on December 22.
Ireland consider hosting T20 series against Bangladesh
Sports Desk Cricket Ireland is considering moving their T20I home fixtures against Bangladesh next year to neutral venues in England after losing access to Clontarf cricket ground, which is undergoing extensive renovations.
Will take stern actions against fraud recruiting agencies: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said stern actions will be taken against fraud recruiting agencies so that migrant workers do not fall victims to deception.
Khulna opt to bowl first against Royals
Khulna Tigers won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajshahi Royals as the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) resumed in the port city of Chattogram on Tuesday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
FIFA files $2M Swiss courts claim against Blatter, Platini
Zurich, Dec 16 (AP/UNB) – FIFA filed court claims in Switzerland on Monday against Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini to recover more than $2 million from an irregular payment that led to both men being banned from international soccer.
Be alert against bribery, corruption: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked government officials to remain alert against bribery and corruption as the social diseases spoil the development of the country.
Royals bowl first against Platoon
Rajshahi Royals captain Andre Russell won the toss and opted to bowl first in their first encounter of Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Thursday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Why the current case against Myanmar in ICJ is crucial
New York, Dec 11 2019 (IPS) – Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has arrived at the Hague to defend Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, against charges of genocide of the Rohingya people, as brought on by…
India’s Citizenship Bill Discriminates Against Muslims
Draft Law Favors Hindus, Other Non-Muslim Immigrants On December 11, India’s upper house of parliament also passed the bill. It will now become law after the president of India gives his assent. New York – The Indian government’s proposed law…
Challengers bowl first in BPL opener against Thunder
Chattogram Challengers opted to bowl first against Sylhet Thunder in the opener of the special edition of Bangladesh Premier League, the Bangabandhu BPL, on Wednesday.
7 Nobel laureates want Suu Kyi take liablity for crimes
Dhaha, Dec 10 – Seven Nobel peace laureates called on Aung San Suu Kyi to publicly acknowledge crimes, including genocide, committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar.
Stay alert against women repression: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged all to remain alert against all forms of repression of women, saying that enacting laws is not enough to end this menace.
EPA rejects ban on poison bombs against cattle predators
Trappers can keep using sodium cyanide bombs to kill coyotes and other livestock predators, the Trump administration said Thursday, rejecting calls for a ban despite repeated instances of the devices also poisoning other wildlife, pets and people.
ACC clears charges against ex-CJ SK Sinha in graft case
Dhaka, Dec 4 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday approved a chargesheet against 11 people, including former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, in a case filed for reportedly misappropriating Tk 4 crore.
Story behind Gambia’s lawsuit against Myanmar over genocide
By Samira Sadeque UN, Dec 3 2019 (IPS) – On Nov. 11, Gambia filed a lawsuit against Myanmar in the International Court of Justice for the southeast asian country’s atrocities against the Rohingya population.
Pol parties, rights, trade bodies against power tariff hike
Public hearing on hike proposals begins Dhaka, Nov 28 – Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Thursday started its 4-day public hearing on proposals for raising both bulk and retail electricity tariffs amid opposition by political parties, trade bodies and…
FMCH Curtain Scam: ACC files case against 6 people
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday filed a case against six people in connection with the Faridpur Medical College Hospital (FMCH) curtain purchase scam.
Drive against corruption, terrorism to continue: PM
She urges Armed Forces to keep up their nation-building efforts Dhaka, Nov 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated that the ongoing drive against corruption, terrorism and militancy will continue. Addressing an Armed Forces Day reception arranged in…
Govt warns of action against spreading rumour over salt
Dhaka, Nov 19, 2019 – The government on Tuesday warned of stern action against any attempt to spread rumours over salt and ruled out the possibility of any salt crisis in the country.
AFC U-19 Qualifiers: BD suffer 0-3 defeat against Bahrain
Bangladesh Under-19 men’s football team started their AFC U-19 Championship’2020 Qualifiers campaign conceding 0-3 goals defeat against hosts Bahrain at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Manama on Wednesday night.
T20 Series: Bangladesh earn deserved 1st win against India
Dhaka, Nov 3 – Despite the absence of big guns Shakib and Tamim, Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh beat India by seven wickets in the first match of the three-match T20 series in Delhi on Sunday.
Protest in Barguna against Shakib’s ban
A human chain was formed protesting against ICC’s move to ban Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for two years.
BCB to take legal action against Shakib for GP contract
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hasan Papon said the board is set to take legal action against Test and T20 captain Shakib Al Hasan for breaching of regulation.
Education Ministry asked to take action against overnight torture
Mymensingh, Oct 23 – A first year student of Animal Husbandry faculty named Maqsudul Haque Emu was tortured overnight at room number east-5 of the hall on last 5 August for not giving salaam to the BCL president of Shaheed…
HC orders against cellphone towers on home-school rooftops
Dhaka, October 18 – The High Court in a full text of a verdict released Thursday directed the authorities concerned not to install any mobile phone tower on rooftops of residences, schools, colleges, playing fields, populated areas and heritage areas.
BNP against ban on student politics
Dhaka, Oct 14 (UNB) – Stating that the entire student community should not be blamed for the ‘misdeeds’ of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), BNP on Monday voiced strong opposition against imposing any ban on student politics.
Legal action against GK Shamim’s construction projects soon
Dhaka, Oct 09 – The government has decided for taking legal action against the construction projects that have been suspended after arrest of SM Golam Kibria Shamim (GK Shamim) as per tender rules.
Raids against stockpiling of onion begins
Dhaka, Oct 01 – The governmenton Tuesday started carrying out drives against stopping stockpilings of onion in the wholesale markets at different places in the country including Khatunganj in Chattagram and Shaympur in Dhaka to control price of onions in…
ACC starts inquiry against those who made money with Casino
Dhaka, Sept 30 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) started the investigation against those people who were amassed huge amount of money illegally through casino business.