Andrew Gilligan
Tag: Society
Honesty of a Bangladeshi in Dubai
A Dubai taxi driver who discovered Dhs200,000 in cash and Dhs1 million worth of jewellery in his cab said he returned the haul to its rightful owner because he did not want to keep something he hadn’t worked for himself.
Maternal mortality rate not refleced properly in govt statistics
Non-government organisations working in the field women-health on Tuesday publishing a survey report revealed that death-number of pregnant women in delivering child not properly reflected in government statistical report as death-registration yet to be standardised.
Manik Mia’s 44th death anniversary today
The 44th anniversary of death of the legendary journalist and eminent politician of the sub-continent Tofazzal HossainManik Mia will be observed today (Saturday) in a befitting manner.
Reactions to the Woolwich murder
The attack in Woolwich, south-east London, has led to a renewed focus on terrorism and Islamist extremism in the UK. Leading figures have spoken about the attack itself, and what it means to society and diverse communities in Britain.
The Washington Post Co. earnings decline
DHAKA: The Washington Post Co. reported an 85 percent drop in earnings, though profits from continuing operations fell by 55 percent while revenue inched up slightly.
Air France fined for forcing passenger off flight
A French court has found Air France guilty of discrimination for removing a pro-Palestinian activist from a flight to Israel because she was not Jewish.
Time to end the adult war on children
By Robert J. Burrowes