Dhaka, Jan 04 – Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) virtually inaugurated a month-long cultural festival on Sunday, initiating live cultural shows in 10 Upazilas across the country that will run till January 31.
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Covid takes heavy toll on Khulna’s seafood exports in 2020
Khulna (Bangladesh), Jan 4 — Export of frozen shrimps from Khulna to Europe declined drastically in 2020 due to a fall in demand in the continent’s key seafood consuming countries in the wake of Covid-19 and the consequent lockdown.
China, Russia vote against UN resolution on Burma minorities
Dhaka, Jan 2 – China and Russia have once again stood beside Myanmar while India and Japan refrained from standing against them as a draft resolution on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar…
Delhi wants to move quickly on water sharing issues: Envoy
Doraiswami puts emphasis on data harmonization; technical body meeting soon Dhaka, Dec 27 – Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami has said they want to move “very quickly” on water sharing of six common rivers during the celebratory…
Committee to regulate content promotion on social media
Dhaka, Dec 23 – The government has formed a committee to formulate policy to regulate content promotion and advertisement on social media platforms and over-the-top (OTT) media services.
IBBL organizes webinar on Shari`ah Compliance
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ recently. Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, PhD, Chairman of the bank addressed the program as chief guest.
IBBL organizes discussion and doa on Victory Day
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion meeting and doa on the occasion of Victory Day on 16 December 2020, Wednesday at virtual platform. Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, PhD addressed the program as Chief Guest.
BD Govt spending on each Covid patient in ICU is 0.5 mn Taka
Dhaka, Dec 12 – The Bangladesh government has spent around Tk 4.5 lakh for the treatment of each Covid-19 patient admitted to intensive care units (ICU) of hospitals and some Tk 1.30 lakh on each of those recuperating in general…
US Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory
Washington, AP/UNB, Dec 12 – The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state and federal judges before the…
Dense fog halts ferry services on Shimulia-Banglabazar route
Ferry services on Shumulia-Banglabazar remained suspended from early Tuesday due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.
IBBL Khulna Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Khulna Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 5 December 2020, Saturday. Professor Md. Kamal Uddin, PhD, Director of the bank addressed the program as chief guest.
IBBL Noakhali Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Noakhali Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar on ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ recently.
Restriction on public gatherings an ominous sign: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 03 – Strongly protesting the restriction on holding rallies and public meetings in Dhaka metropolitan areas without prior police permission, BNP Wednesday said this ‘anti-people’ move is an ‘ominous’ sign both for politics and democracy.
Diana on ‘The Crown IV’ Reminds Us of the Beloved Princess
Rifat Tabassum Netflix is streaming the TV series ‘The Crown’. Written by British dramatist Peter Morgan, it visualizes the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with a series of historical incidents regarding the British Royal family.
IBBL Ctg North Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Chattogram North Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 21 November 2020, Saturday.
IBBL Khulna Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Khulna Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 21 November 2020, Saturday. Major General (Rtd.) Engr. Abdul Matin, Chairman, Risk Management Committee of the bank addressed the program as…
IBBL Rajshahi Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Rajshahi Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ recently.
IBBL Jashore Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 14 November 2020, Saturday.
On the Coming Decline and Fall of the US Empire?
By Prof. Johan Galtung Paper written in 2015 1. Definitions and Hypotheses: An Overview Definition: An empire is a transborder Center-Periphery system, in macro-space and in macro-time, with a culture legitimizing a structure of unequal exchange between center and periphery:
Gambia v Myanmar: Proceeding on the merits
On October 23, The Gambia filed a more than 500-page Memorial, which also includes more than 5000 pages of supporting material, in its lawsuit against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, making its case for how…
IBBL Ctg South Zone organises webinar on Shari’ah compliance
The Chattogram South Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar on ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 24 October 2020, Saturday. Mohammed Nasir Uddin FCMA, Director of the bank addressed the program as chief guest. Md. Mahbub…
How Israel wages war on Palestinian history
By Jonathan Cook Nazareth: When the Palestinian actor Mohammed Bakri made a documentary about Jenin in 2002 – filming immediately after the Israeli army had completed rampaging through the West Bank city, leaving death and destruction in its wake –…
IBBL Sylhet Zone organizes webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Sylhet Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar on ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 17 October 2020, Saturday.
IBBL organizes webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Dhaka South Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar on Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector on 19 September 2020, Saturday.
Record northern heat, fuels concerns on US wildfire disaster
5 September – The northern hemisphere experienced its warmest August ever, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, amid searing conditions that have contributed to devastating wildfires on the west coast of the United States.
Curtain falls on original Star Cineplex with eviction notice
Dhaka, Sep 1 – The day of September 1, 2020, will forever be remembered as a gloomy day for the movie-lovers in Bangladesh – as the Star Cineplex, known as the very first branch of modern cineplex in the country…
Beirut On its Knees
By Eliane Eid BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug 6 2020 – Following the massive explosion in Beirut on Aug. 4, IPS correspondent Eliane Eid reports that the residents of the city are still shell shocked. Beirut looks like a battlefield, with destruction…
Corona test scam: JKG chairman Dr Sabrina on 2-day remand
Dhaka, July 17 – A Dhaka court on Friday placed JKG Healthcare’s chairman, Dr Sabrina Sharmin Hussain, on two more days remand in a case filed over issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.
NovoAir announces 10pc discount on ticket fare
Dhaka, July 09 – SMILES, the frequent flyer programme of NovoAir, has entered its eighth year. Marking the occasion, NovoAir announced 10 percent discount on the ticket fare.
Saarc leaders’ videoconference on Coronavirus Sunday
Dhaka, July 08 – Saarc countries will come together on Sunday through a videoconference to chalk out a strong strategy for combating coronavirus in the region.