Bangladesh
It’s victory for humanity; milestone for global HR activists: FM about ICJ order
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday the termed the order that came from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) a victory for humanity and a milestone for human rights activists across the world.
PM witnesses army’s winter exercise at Swarna Dweep
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday witnessed Bangladesh Army’s winter exercise, “Operation Bijoy Gourab”, at Swarnadweep, an island in Hatia Upazila here.
UN court orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
In a sweeping legal victory for members of the Rohingya Muslim minority, the United Nations' top court on Thursday ordered Myanmar take all measures in its power to prevent genocide against the Rohingya people.
4 Bangladeshis killed by ‘BSF’ along Naogaon, Jashore borders
Four Bangladeshis have been killed reportedly by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Naogaon and Jashore districts.
UN expert Lee wants int’l ad-hoc tribunal to help Rohingyas get justice
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Yanghee Lee on Thursday suggested forming an international ad-hoc tribunal, which she thinks, will work as complementary to ongoing efforts on accountability and justice front.
Cold-related diseases affect 5,825 people in 24 hrs
Various cold-related diseases affected 5,825 people across the country in the last 24 hours, the government said on Thursday.
4 new dengue patient detected in last 24hr: DGHS
Four new dengue patient were hospitalised in the last 24 hours until 8am on Thursday, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
Bangladesh ranks 146th in corruption index: TIB
Bangladesh jumped three notches in the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), the Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) said Thursday.
Cop ‘kills himself’ in Dhaka
A policeman reportedly took his own life at Mirpur-14 Police Lines in the city early Thursday.
‘BCL Assault’: DU students demand punishment of attackers
Students of Dhaka University’s tourism and hospitality management department brought out a procession on the campus on Thursday protesting against the torture of four students by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders at Zahurul Haque hall.