Dhaka, Dec 14 – Claiming that the existing customs valuation system for new and reconditioned vehicles is discriminatory, Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) on Saturday urged the government to reform it.
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BNP slams govt for denial of permission to meet Khaleda
Dhaka, Dec 14 – BNP on Saturday alleged that their party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s relatives have not been allowed to meet her at BSMMU for 31 days at the “behest of the government”.
Khulna jute mill workers suspend hunger strike for 3 days
Jute mills in Khulna have suspended a hunger strike for three days after a meeting with State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Munnujan Sufian yielded assurances over their 11-point charter of demands.
Hasina greets Boris Johnson; seeks support for Rohingya repatriation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the impressive victory of his Conservative Party in the national election of the United Kingdom.
Sasakawa vows to continue support for fighting leprosy in Bangladesh
By Rafiqul Islam DHAKA, Bangladesh, Dec 14 2019 (IPS) – Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, Yohei Sasakawa, has assured Bangladesh of continuing support for the Zero Leprosy Initiative announced by the country’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, aimed at eliminating leprosy…
Karl-Johan Persson first speaker for Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2020
The first prominent speaker unveiled for the 2020 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Summit is Karl-Johan Persson, CEO of H&M Group. He will be in conversation with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director of The New York Times, to address how high-street brands…
104 railway stations in BD closed for manpower crisis: Minister
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan yesterday said that 104 railway stations have been closed in the country due to manpower crisis.
Fall Armyworm: Cause of concern for Chuadanga maize farmers
Dhaka, Dec 13 – The lethal Fall Armyworms that arrived in Bangladesh in 2018 after ravaging cornfields of the Sub-Saharan Africa, have attacked cornfields in the district of Chuadanga, and are spreading fast compared to last year, causing worries to…
Fresh US sanctions on top Myanmar army men for atrocities
The United States has taken fresh action against 18 individuals, including the Myanmar Army chief, for their roles in atrocities and other abuses.
Five illegal brickfields evicted for polluting environment
Dhaka, Dec 10 – A mobile court on Monday evicted five brickfields and fined the owners Tk 20 lakh at Baluchor union of Sirajdikhan Upazila on charges of polluting the environment.
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.
SA Games Archery: Suma, Sohel, Shana win gold for Bangladesh
Suma Bishwash, Md Sohel Rana and Mohammad Ruman Shana won gold medals for Bangladesh in archery competition at the 13th South Asian Games at Pokhara Stadium in Nepal on Monday.
Consolidating people’s power for development justice
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 7 December 2019 – We, the representatives of CSOs of South Asia convened the South Asia Peoples Forum on Sustainable Development 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on the occasion of Third South Asia Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals…
SA Games: Archery brings 3 more gold medals for Bangladesh
Bangladesh clinched three more gold medals – all in archery – in the 13th South Asian Games at Pokhara Stadium, Nepal on Sunday.
Housewife killed for ‘dowry’ in Chittagong
Chittagong, Dec 8 – A housewife has been strangulated to death reportedly by her laws at Dakkhin Jiri village in Patiya upazila.
Justice for Peace, Dev: Plan to introduce virtual court: PM
Dhaka, Dec 7 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government is thinking about introducing a virtual court in the country.
Forced to flee. displaced with a dream. time for action
By Yasmine Sherif UNITED NATIONS, Dec 6 2019 (IPS) – Genesis smiles and holds her hand up proudly to answer questions in class. She claps her hands in support of her classmates when they answer the teachers’ questions correctly. “I…
Developing countries for work program to close execution gap
Madrid, 6 Dec (Evelyn Teh) – Developing countries, led by the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC), called for a mandate at the UNFCCC COP 25 for a two-year work programme on closing the pre-2020 implementation gaps under the Convention and the…
Khedira out for three months after knee surgery
Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has been ruled out for three months after undergoing knee surgery, the Italian champions said yesterday. The 2014 World Cup winner had surgery in his native Germany.
Each UZ to get support centre for specially-abled people: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said support and services centre will be set up in every upazila across the country for the specially- abled people.
New hatchlings give hope for “world’s rarest fish”
SYDNEY, DECEMBER 04, 2019- XINHUA/UNB- A school of newborn Red handfish have given Australian scientists hope of saving what they consider to be the world’s rarest fish, with less than 100 adults currently surviving in pockets around the remote island…
SA Games: Al Amin secures 2nd gold for Bangladesh
Bangladesh won the second gold medal in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games in Nepal on Tuesday as Al Amin, a member of Bangladesh Army, secured it in Men’s Singler Karate 60 kg category.
Vote for Miss Universe Bangladesh Shirin Akhter Shela
The Miss Universe Organization has just announced that the Global Vote for this year’s competition is now open. You can now vote for Miss Universe Bangladesh (contestant number 8) to enter the Top 20 until 10:59 AM BDT on Saturday,…
Jaaved Jaaferi joins for film Coolie No 1
Known for his comic roles, actor Jaaved Jaaferi is all set to tickle the funny bone of the audience once again as he joined the ensemble cast of the remake of the 1995 hit film Coolie No. 1. The new…
PM Hasina leaves for Madrid to attend COP25
Dhaka, Dec 1 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday morning left Dhaka for Madrid, Spain, to attend the 25th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP25).
Fundraising concert announced for Andrew Kishore
Entertainment Desk A concert to raise funds for Andrew Kishore’s treatment has been announced. The concert will be held on December 20 at New York’s Queens Palace.
Water transport workers on indefinite strike for wage hike
Dhaka, Nov 29 – Water transport workers announced an indefinite strike across the country from Friday midnight to press home their 11-point demand.
Ex-JP MP, 6 others awarded death in killing AL leader Liton
A Gaibandha court has sentenced former Jatiya Party MP Abdul Kader Khan and six others to death for killing Awami League lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton three years ago.
Instagram, Facebook down for users globally
Instagram and Facebook apps are currently not working for users globally. While most features of both Facebook and Instagram are working, the main issue appears to be the feed not loading.
Nigerian army tightens securit for Christmas holiday
The Nigerian army has stepped up military operations nationwide to prevent a possible spike in criminal activities during the forthcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, an official said Wednesday.