M Humayun Kabir: The concern about electronic voting machine (EVM) among voters and political parties is natural, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda. “Because we are yet to inform them about its (EVM) use and benefits,” the CEC said. He came up with the comment while addressing the inauguration of the training programme…
BSS: Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) technicians readied for operation a supersonic fighter craft overhauling the jet independently, a task they accomplished for the first time on their own. The supersonic fighter craft was handed over today for operation after the overhauling process at a ceremony at BAF Base Bangabandhu while it was joined by Prime…
Hossen Sohel: Two Malaysian women were caned yesterday for having lesbian sex in violation of strict Islamic laws, despite an outcry from activists at the “cruel and unjust” punishment, reports AFP. The case has sparked widespread condemnation and focused attention on what rights groups say is a deteriorating climate for the gay community in the…
Reuters: A Malaysian court on Monday acquitted Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng of corruption charges brought against him two years ago, state news agency Bernama reported. Lim was charged in 2016 with abusing his position as chief minister of the state of Penang by securing a two-storey bungalow below market price. Lim was a senior…
Kabir Humayun: BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has long been in exile being subjected to the government’s political vengeance, the party alleged. “Today, we remember the day when Tarique Rahman was released from Jail. I think, he is not yet physically fit as he has long been in exile and he can’t return home as…
Reuters: Iran called on Monday for militants to be “cleaned out” of Syria’s Idlib province, as it prepared for talks with Syria and Russia about confronting the last major enclave held by rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian government forces are planning a phased offensive in Idlib and surrounding areas held by rebels fighting…
Hossen sohel: President Xi Jinping told African counterparts and business leaders yesterday that China’s investments on the continent have “no political strings attached”, even as Beijing is increasingly criticised over its debt-heavy projects abroad. Xi spoke before the start of a two-day China-Africa summit that is expected to focus on his cherished Belt and Road…
AFP: Eighteen people were injured in rival demonstrations capping off a week marked by xenophobic protests in the eastern city of Chemnitz, prompting Germany’s foreign minister to urge Germans to “get off our sofas” and speak up against racism. Chemnitz has been in the spotlight after violent far-right protests erupted over the fatal stabbing of…
Dr Ahmad Al Kabir, Former Chairman, Rupali Bank: There are many questions over the implementation of single-digit lending rate. The private banks face many obstacles to implement the single-digit rate. The banks cannot go for major change all of a sudden, as they have agreements with many people. For instance, we have to wait if…
Desk Report: Red lilies at Uttar Satla village under Satla union and Kalbila village under Harta union in Ujirpur upazila in the district create a divine beauty every year attracting a good number of tourists to visit the villages. The village Uttar Satla is popularly known as ‘Shapla Beel’, reports Daily Asian Age. Red water…