Dhaka, Nov 24 – The BD Supreme Court on Sunday asked mobile phone operator Grameenphone to pay within three months Tk 2,000 crore of the Tk 12,579.95 crore dues as claimed by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
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UN group to put Afghan women at centre of peace initiatives
By Samira SadequeReprint UN, Nov 21 2019 (IPS) – Afghanistan’s first female ambassador to the United Nations this week launched a U.N. group that aims to put women at the centre of peace initiatives in Afghanistan.
Runa Laila to enthrall audience at pink-ball test opening
Dhaka, Nov 21 – Although it is not a mega-event like the World Cup or any other regional tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India made every possible arrangement to make the match memorable.
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.
Reskilling vital to keep up with 4th Industrial Revolution
Dhaka, Nov 19 – Bangladesh urgently needs to overhaul its education system with a focus on technology and incorporating robotics into curricula to tackle the challenges to be posed by the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)’ by reskilling and up-skilling manpower,…
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…
22 people, orgs working to preserve Appalachia’s biodiversity
Danielle Nierenberg The region of Appalachia, which stretches through a dozen states in the eastern U.S., is home to unique agricultural products and food cultures. Food Tank recently joined The Crop Trust in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky to…
Failure to unveil Sagar-Runi murder case irks HC
Dhaka, Nov 14 – The High Court on Thursday observed that the success of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) will fade if it fails to debunk the mystery behind the murder of journalist couple Sagar and Runi.
A just transition to agroecology must to climate action
Governments spend large public funds on corporations that expand global industrial livestock and feed production. The expansion in factory farms, and loss of smaller, independent producers, is largely responsible for the steady increase in U.S.-based agriculture-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
ODA, blended finance insufficient to achieve SDGs
Geneva, (Kanaga Raja) – Official development assistance (ODA) and blended finance alone are insufficient in both quantum and nature to enable the finance needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development…
Damage caused by cyclone to Sunderbans being assessed
Dhaka, Nov 11 – Cyclone Bulbul, which made landfall in the south-western part of Bangladesh near the Sundarbans, may have caused massive damage to the world’s largest mangrove forest, feared experts.
Cyclone Bulbul wreaks havoc to Bangladesh coastal districts
Dhaka, Nov 11 – At least Nine people were killed in Bagerhat, Khulna, Patuakhali and Barishal districts as cyclone ‘Bulbul’ made a landfall in Khulna and adjoining southwestern part of the country early Sunday before weakening into a deep depression.
Int’l tax emergency: Critical time for poor nations to speak up!
by José Antonio Ocampo on 6th November 2019 An OECD proposal to reduce transnational tax evasion contains flaws which developing countries must challenge before it is set in stone.
Election to Dhaka North and South City corpns in January
Dhaka, Nov 3 – Election Commission (EC) is taking preparation to hold the elections to the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in January next year.
Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida
US President Donald Trump has announced he will make Florida his permanent home instead of Trump Tower in New York.
Survivors say burning train took 20 minutes to stop, 74 dead
A raging fire swept through a train in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province on Thursday, killing 74 people, and survivors said afterwards it took nearly 20 minutes for the train to stop amid contradictory reports about the condition of the train’s…
Food Japan brings local Japanese businesses to ASEAN tables
Singapore – Media OutReach – October 29, 2019 – OJ Events (“Food Japan Executive Committee”) announces the arrival of Food Japan 2019. Happening at Singapore’s Suntec Convention Centre from October 31st to November 2nd, the largest ASEAN trade event dedicated…
UK PM to try again for 12 Dec election after MPs reject plan
Boris Johnson is to try again for a 12 December general election on Tuesday – despite MPs rejecting his plan. The prime minister will publish a bill that would only need a simple majority to succeed – not two thirds…
Govt trying to improve image by catching small fries: BNP
Thakurgaon, Oct 28 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the government is trying to improve its image by arresting only a few ‘small fries’ in the current anti-corruption drive.
UN to develop global vision for 2045 in 75th year 2020
Dhaka, Oct 28 (UNB) – The United Nations will launch the biggest-ever global conversation on the world’s future to mark its 75th Anniversary in 2020.
Al-Baghdadi’s death not end to IS threat, experts say
Washington, Oct 28 (Xinhua/UNB) – US President Donald Trump said on Sunday Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been killed in a US military operation in Syria. As the Trump administration hailed the death of al-Baghdadi, some experts…
Boris Johnson to ask MPs for snap general election Dec 12
Boris Johnson will ask MPs to allow him to hold a snap general election on December 12. The prime minister said on Thursday he would give parliament more time to debate his Brexit deal, on the condition it voted in…
Govts launch 294 reforms to make doing business easier: WB
Regulation exists to protect workers, public safety, businesses, and investments. But inefficient or inadequate regulation can stifle entrepreneurial activity and business growth and impact the ease of doing business. It takes over 200 hours to complete export border requirements for…
‘One In, One Out’ is a danger to workers’ health and safety
by Per Hilmersson on 24th October 2019 The new European Commission’s ‘One In, One Out’ approach to ‘burdensome’ legislation would stymie progress towards safer, healthier workplaces.
Facilitate access to new biologic drugs, update guidelines
A total of 35 civil society organizations and eight concerned individuals of the world have urged the World Health Organisation (WHO) to update the guidelines for facilitating access to new biologic medicines. They have made the call in a joint…
Quest to develop 100pc renewable energy for Bangladesh
Dhaka, Oct 22 – Planning Minister Abdul Mannan has said the government is serious about the development of renewable energy across Bangladesh.
PM to announce MPO for non-govt schools, colleges Wednesday
Dhaka, Oct 22 – Nearly nine years later, the non-government educational institutions are going to enjoy the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) perquisites as the government would announce it Wednesday.
C’wealth F. Ministers for e-commerce taxing to tackle debt
21 October 2019 – Commonwealth finance ministers have recognised the potential of technology to improve debt transparency while urging closer collaboration to resolve tax challenges arising from growing digital commerce.
No 10 to push again for vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal
UK Parliament must be given “a straight up-and-down vote” on the PM’s Brexit deal, No 10 says after MPs delivered a major blow to his strategy on Saturday.