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Int’l Anti-Corruption Day observed
Dhaka, Dec 09 (UNB) – The International Anti-Corruption Day was observed in the country as elsewhere across the world on Sunday aiming to raise voice against the growing culture of corruption.
Human Rights Day celebrated in Bangladesh with short film festival
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) - German Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Fahrenholtz on Sunday termed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) ‘the most important document produced in the history of mankind’, which “protects the dignity of human across the world”.
flydubai to re-launch flights to Chattogram
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) - Dubai-based flydubai on Sunday announced to restart its flights to Chattogram on January 20 next with daily flights.
Civil society, govt, media can protect human rights: Speakers
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) - Speakers at a programme on Sunday said the government, civil society and media can protect human rights as well can stop the violence against ingenious people across the world.
Economic disparity increased for lack of political competition in 10 yrs: CPD
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) - Distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Sunday said economic disparity in the country has increased manifold for lack of political competition in the last 10 years.
Skilled Navy needed to protect marine resources: President
Chattogram, Dec 9 (UNB) - President Abdul Hamid said there is no alternative to a skilled and smart navy force for protecting the maritime sovereignty alongside ensure full utilisation of the potentials of increasing trade and investment and protect marine resources.
No family feud in the name of realising rights: PM to women
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the country’s women not to create problems in their families while trying to realise their rights as everyone has the responsibility to the family.
Five receive Begum Rokeya Padak 2018
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB)- Five people received prestigious Begum Rokeya Padak 2018 on Sunday in recognition of their outstanding contributions to society and women empowerment.
Viqarunnisa students withdraw hunger strike
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) – A section of students of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College observed a two-hour-log token hunger strike in front of the main gate of the school’s Bailey Road branch on Sunday.
Morshed Khan, Afroza Abbas, Aslam Chowdhury round off BNP success on appeals
Dhaka, Dec 8 (UNB) - The Election Commission on Saturday cleared BNP candidates M Morshed Khan for Chattogram-8, Afroza Abbas for Dhaka-9, Aslam Chowdhury for Chattogram-4, and independent Barrister Nazmul Huda for Dhaka-17 for the general elections slated for December 30.