Kabir Humayun: Eleven Nobel laureates and 17 other eminent global citizens have signed a statement appealing for the immediate and unconditional release of noted photographer Shahidul Alam. They also demanded the release of all students who have been arrested after the protest and urged the Bangladesh government to ensure human rights of all citizens, reports…
South Park is never afraid to tackle the most controversial topics, and it sounds like season 22’s premiere will be no exception. A preview clip from the new season’s opener has just dropped that reveals that the topic of school shootings will be tackled in the episode. It’s clear then that South Park will deal…
Kabir Humayun: Two suspects in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case will file “no-confidence” motions against the judge fearing that they will not get justice. Lawyers Aminul Islam and Md Akhtaruzzaman, counsels of suspects Ziaul Islam Munna and Monirul Islam Khan, informed Judge Md Akhtaruzzaman about the decision yesterday, reports bdnews24.com. They sought adjournment of…
Arifur Rahman Tuhin Garments workers are claiming that, Accord-Alliance initiatives have ensured their security & rights. They are subtly siding with Accord-Alliance & saying that, Accord’s leave may again compromise the protection of their just rights. Many garments workers shared that, ‘workplace-rights’ was a vague subject until Accord implemented it practically. Many were forced to…
Arianna Huffington, Founder of The Huffington Post, the founder and CEO of Thrive Global/Thrive Global Today: Are Facebook friends real friends, Twitter social jet lag, an Instagram mom sparks a debate, and Tim Cook on the real worries about AI. We know that our social connections on social media are problematic. The reason we’re drawn…
Maruf Two Bangladesh produced short films named “Ranginghuri” and “Dream lithe” is going to be screened in Norway Film Festival. International Youth Film Festival of Langesund has invited the two Bangladeshi shortfilms in its international competition. This time the festival will be celebrated from July 7 to July 11. The films were produced by Zayed…
Reuters: A news cameraman and another man were found shot dead in the Mexican resort of Cancun on Wednesday, the local prosecutor’s office said, the latest killing in a country that press advocacy groups call one of the most dangerous in the world for reporters. The cameraman was identified by the prosecutor’s office of Quintana Roo…
Desk Report Erosion by the Modhumoti river has taken a serious turn in Mohammadpur upazila of the district. Sources said seven villages are on the verge of extinction from the map of the upazila. The Water Development Board, Magura, sources said a 5.0km char has emerged in the river from Gopalnagar to Parla villages. Strong…