500 BNP men sued Dhaka, Nov 27 – Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal president Ishtiaq Aziz Ulfat was arrest at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early Wednesday in a case filed in connection with Tuesday’s clash between police and a group of BNP…
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Pakistan set to make 2 changes for 2nd test vs Australia
The addition of opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq and pace bowler Mohammad Abbas are two changes being considered by Pakistan for the day-night test against Australia beginning Friday at the Adelaide Oval.
Artist Firoz Mahmud has been nominated for COAL prize from France
Culture Desk Bangladeshi artist Firoz Mahmud has been nominated for COAL prize from the Coalition for Art and Sustainable Development (COAL) organisation who work in the fields of contemporary art, sustainable development and research in order to promote the emergence…
Tiffany is latest jewel for French luxury group LVMH’s crown
PARIS, NOVEMBER 26, 2019 – French luxury group LVMH has agreed to buy New York jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion, adding a famed star to its portfolio that already boasts Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Bulgari.
Five lessons for journalism in the age of rage
by Karin Pettersson on 25th November 2019 @AB_Karin For Karin Pettersson, journalism has never been more challenging—and never more important. The news-media industry has long lamented about how the digital revolution has broken its business models. Today, a majority of…
3 JMB militant outfit men to die for murder in C’Nawabganj
Dhaka, Nov 25 – A court here on Monday sentenced three members of banned militant outfit Jama’atulMujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to death and four others to life term imprisonment for killing a man in 2012. The condemned convicts are—Sanwar Hossain, Jahangir…
ACC prosecutes 7 for embezzling Tk 9.15cr
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday filed a case against four doctors and three businessmen over the embezzlement of Tk 9.15 crore from Chittagong 250-Bed General Hospital.
BNP renews call for mass movement to free Khaleda
Dhaka, Nov. 24 – Criticising the government for its ‘failure’ to control the soaring prices of essential items and take action against unscrupulous business syndicates, BNP senior leaders on Sunday declared to wage a mass movement to ensure its fall…
Teacher held for allegedly raping schoolgirl in Chittagong
Chittagong, Nov 24 – Police have arrested a teacher in Sitakunda Upazila for allegedly raping a schoolgirl. The arrestee is Mohammad Tareque, a teacher of Sitakunda Girls’ High School and son of Zahir Ahmed of Muradpur union in the Upazila.
Refused permission, BNP’s rally in city reset for Sunday
Dhaka, Nov 23 – Refused permission, BNP has decided to hold its rally in the capital on Sunday instead of today demanding the release of its ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
Salim Merchant claims YRF haven’t paid royalties for 4 years
Musician Salim Merchant, of the composer duo Salim-Sulaiman, shocked Bollywood buffs on Thursday by alleging that the prestigious production house Yash Raj Films (YRF) has not paid him royalties despite having collected the same.
Man killed for protesting daughter’s harassment
Benapole, Jessore, Nov 22 – A man was killed on Friday allegedly by a stalker for protesting against his daughter’s harassment in Upashahar Para area of Jessore city.
Care in Europe: What makes for generosity?
by Ivan Privalko, Bertrand Mâitre, Dorothy Watson and Raffaele Grotti on 21st November 2019 How well children, dependent adults and the elderly are cared for isn’t about national stereotypes—but it does reflect welfare regimes.
“Somewhere Winter” leads China box office for 6th day
Chinese romantic drama “Somewhere Winter” led the Chinese mainland box office for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network Thursday.
Worst for 4 days, Dhaka ranks 3rd worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, 21 Nov – Bangladesh’s capital city was ranked third-worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday.
With UNSC in paralysis, are hopes left for Rohingya Muslims?
By Thalif Deen UN, Nov 19 2019 (IPS) – The 15-member UN Security Council (UNSC) stands virtually paralyzed in the face of genocide charges against the government of Myanmar where over 730,000 to one million Rohingya Muslims have been forced…
From legal texts to real progress for working people
by Juliane Bir on 20th November 2019 @jbir_ETUC Taking the EU directive on work-life balance off the page will require determined trade-union efforts, including in challenging prejudices.
Road Transport strike for law amendment cripples Bangladesh
Dhaka, Nov 20 – Calling an indefinite strike, a section of transport owners and workers across the country have started to put more pressure on the government to amend the newly enforced Road Transport Act.
ATM Shamsuzzaman, Masud Ali Khan pairs for Ityadi
Culture Desk Veteran actor ATM Shamsuzzaman fought for his life at a hospital in the city for four months. While he was at the hospital, renowned host Hanif Sanket used to pay regular visit to him and during one of…
Good governance tough for unelected govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said it is difficult for an “unelected government” to establish good governance in the country.
Feb wedding for Srijit, Mithila?
Culture Desk Speculation is rife that Srijit Mukherji, the most eligible bachelor in Tollywood, is all set to walk down the aisle. The filmmaker’s close associates say the marriage is due in February next year.
GCF approves $407 mln for climate projects
Songdo, 18 Nov (Indrajit Bose) — The Board of the UNFCCC’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved USD 407.8 million to 13 new projects at its 24th meeting in Songdo, South Korea, which included two projects from China and Palestine that…
Big study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures
New York, Nov 18 – People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure to improve blood flow rather than just giving medicines a chance to help, but it…
Jessore buses on 18 routes halted for new traffic law change
Dhaka, Nov 18 – Transports workers on Sunday suspended bus services on 18 routes from Jessore, demanding amendment to the new Road Transport Act 2018.
ICPD25: Clear path ahead to transform world for women, girls
Nairobi, Nov 16 – “Child marriages must end and I am here at the Nairobi Summit to tell the world that it is wrong and must be stopped”
Empower young people to sustain planet for peace-prosperity
By Crystal Orderson We need to empower young people to sustain our planet, and let peace and prosperity thrive says UN’s Resident Co-ordinator in Kenya, Siddharth Chatterjee speaks to IPS on reflections on the ICPD25 Summit. Nairobi, Kenya, Nov 15…
Oscar-winner Mo’Nique sues Netflix for pay discrimination
Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique on Thursday filed a pay discrimination lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the streaming giant offered her less money than it did to white and male performers because she is a black woman.
HC for renaming streets named after ‘anti-liberation persons’
Dhaka, November 14 – The High Court (HC) on Thursday again ordered the government to rename within 90 days streets and installations named after anti-liberation persons across the country.
Warmer world is unhealthier place for children
Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health problems than their parents experienced, an international report by doctors said.
French support for Polanski crumbles amid new accusations
The “unconditional support” Roman Polanski has enjoyed from the French film establishment seems to be crumbling after a new rape claim against the controversial director.