WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (AFP): Is America ready to elect a Black woman as its president? Vice President Kamala Harris, who will be officially confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in Chicago next week, is betting that it is."In my...
LONDON, Aug 18 (BBC): A British Foreign Office official who worked on counter terrorism has resigned in protest at arms sales to Israel, saying the UK government "may be complicit in war crimes".Mark Smith wrote to colleagues on Friday, saying...
GAZA, Aug 18 (AFP/AP): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in Israel on Sunday as mediators seek to cement a Gaza ceasefire deal, while a senior Hamas official dismissed "American diktats" in negotiations.Making his ninth trip to the...
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, Aug 18 (AFP): South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs on an eventful third day of the second and final Test on Saturday to extend their dominance over the Caribbean side.Set a challenging target of 263...
CINCINNATI, Aug 18 (AFP): World number ones Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both turned around losing situations on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.Sinner prevented rival Andrey Rublev from repeating a triumph from...
VALENCIA, Spain, Aug 18 (Reuters): Poland striker Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday.Barca were dominated by their hosts early in the match and fell...
Bangladesh is set to construct its first-ever Sports Institute, focusing on high performance and overall success in sports, reports UNB.This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, aims to enhance athletes' physical and mental capabilities, improve sports strategies...
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (Geo Tv): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the second Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to ongoing renovations and up gradation work at the National Stadium."Given that...
The global alert regarding the spread of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), particularly in several African countries, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of vigilance and preparedness in safeguarding public health. With the virus potentially spreading beyond...
In July, the High Court directed government employees and their family members to strictly adhere to the rules concerning the declaration and filing of assets. The court emphasised that Rule 13 of the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1979, must be...
Neil Ray | 2024-08-19 00:00:00
The ugly incidents that happened on August 15 in areas around the now torched Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on Road No. 32, Dhanmondi have prompted one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination movement to condemn those in unequivocal terms. Three other...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-08-19 00:00:00
Considering the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African nations, the WHO Director-General (DG), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on August 14 declared that it was a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The...
The recent statement by UN Special Representative on Violence Against Children, Najat Maalla M'jid serves as a stark reminder of the need to address the vulnerabilities of children and youth in legal procedure. As Bangladesh is navigating a period of...
Muhammad Zamir | 2024-08-19 00:00:00
It has surfaced in the media that efforts are underway once again to complete drafting towards ensuring adoption of a Cybercrime Treaty by the United Nations. It is expected that such a Treaty will be adopted by the UN General...
Ishrat Hossain | 2024-08-19 00:00:00
To build a viable nation from a fractured society, the process of institution building is of urgent priority. Nothing else would play a more vital role in the long-term sustainability of the nation. In a transparent and participatory society, these...
RAJSHAHI, Aug 17 (UNB): Mizanur Rahman Minu, an adviser to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and former lawmaker for Rajshahi-2 has called for the legal action agaisnt BNP leaders or activists involved in unlawful activities, including extortion and land grabbing.He emphasised...
DINAJPUR, August 17 (UNB): A case has been filed at Bochaganj Police Station against Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, the former MP of Dinajpur-2 constituency and ex-State Minister for Shipping, along with 24 leaders and activists, and 75 unnamed accused related to...
RAJSHAHI, Aug 17 (BSS): A case has been lodged against 71 local unit leaders and workers of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) on charges of vandalism, looting and gunshots here on Saturday.Rabiul Alam Milu, general secretary of Boalia Thana unit of...
SAVAR, Aug 17 (BSS): A murder case has been filed against 119 people, including two former Members of Parliament (MPs), in connection with the death of a class 10 student in Savar during anti-discrimination student movement on August 05.The two...
Prime Minister (PM) of the Netherlands Dick Schoof has written to interim government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and said he looks forward to supporting the Prof Yunus-led interim government and further deepening cooperation between the two countries, reports UNB.The...
SHERPUR, Aug. 17 (UNB): Three former members of parliament (MPs) from Sherpur have been sued in separate cases over deaths of two students during the student movement on August 04, and an attack on a BNP leader's rice mill.Two murder...
Ex-Water Resources Minster Ramesh Chandra Sen, also former lawmaker for the Thakurgaon-1 constituency, is being sent to jail after an order of the District Magistrate Court on Saturday — Focus Bangla
FE REPORT | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that if voted to power his party would build a 'rainbow nation' comprising people of all religions and ideologies in the country.He made the remarks while addressing a...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.It...
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children Najat Maalla M'jid has called on the new interim government of Bangladesh to seize the current transition as an opportunity to address existing gaps in laws and methods to protect...
An unidentified man died after being hit by a train at the level crossing in Dhaka's Moghbazar on Saturday, reports UNB.The incident happened around 8:00 am when the man, about 40 years old, was hit by the train bound for...
Any person, who has been a victim of false or harassment criminal cases during the anti-discrimination student movement from July 01 to August 05 can get legal assistance by calling Legal Aid Helpline call centre (16430), of the National Legal...
Female students of different universities in Bangladesh have formed a human chain at Dhaka University (DU) protesting the rape of an intern doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, reports UNB.The protesters also demanded justice for the victim Moumita and also...
Bangladesh has asked all its missions abroad to expedite visa approvals for journalists who want to visit Bangladesh, reports UNB."During his telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said Indian journalists are welcome...
Two hundred and thirty-seven dengue patients were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours until Friday morning, reports UNB.Of the new patients, 132 were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while the rest were outside the capital, according to the Directorate General...
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