By Daryl G. Kimball Washington DC, Apr 1 2019 (IPS) – Fifty years ago, shortly after the conclusion of the 1968 nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), the United States and the Soviet Union launched the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). Negotiated…
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Dhaka court issues arrest warrant for jailed Ex-PM Khaleda
Dhaka, March 21 – The Chief Metropolitan Court of Dhaka on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in connection with a case filed for making a “defamatory statement” on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Khaleda Zia…
Quader criticises BNP for complaining to foreigners
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP has nothing other than complaining to foreigners after its failure in both the election and its movement.
Don’t cast votes for war criminals: Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Mentioning that BNP has given nominations to war criminals, their relatives and corrupt elements in different constituencies, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday urged the people of the country not to cast their votes in favour…
High US tariff blamed for poor garment safety
Agency An opinion article in the New York Times has blamed the poor safety conditions in Bangladesh garment factories to high American import duties that forces contractors to “scrimp on labour standards to stay competitive”.
Govt guideline for school admission
Agencies The government on in late November issued the guideline for admission to government high schools, making admission to grade one through lottery mandatory.
Urge for sustainable architecture
Agency Dhaka: A day-long seminar on Sustainable Architecture in Bengal was held at the La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka on Thursday with a view to creating a new approach to the architectural heritage in Bangladesh.