MEMO Up to 250,000 Syrian refugees could return to their devastated homeland in 2019, while many others face problems with documentation and property that the Damascus government must help resolve, the UN refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday. Some 5.6 million Syrian refugees remain in neighboring countries – Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq –…
Sayeed Muhammad: In a deadly carnage in the hill tracts yesterday, unknown miscreants shot five people to death and injured six others as the latter they were on the way to attend the funeral of Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila chairman Shaktimaan Chakma. The deceased are UPDF Ganatantrik President Tapan Jyoti Chakma, well known as Barma, 52,…
Arab News: Thailand resumed flights on Saturday to its southern provinces, as the first tropical storm in 30 years slowed and headed into the Andaman Sea, leaving behind a trail of homes damaged by fallen trees or blown-off roofs, and disrupted power networks. Before tropical storm Pabuk hit land in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Friday,…
Abrar Hussain Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has hinted that certain quarters are backing former Chief Justice SK Sinha with particular motives. The statement comes as the launch of his autobiography “A Broken Dream: Rule of Law, Human Rights and Democracy” approaches. “Please unveil who gives money for launching the book and if any journalists like…
DOT Desk: Bone-biting cold wave that sweeps countrywide, especially over its northern, southern and north-southern region, has paralysed life all over, reports The Daily Sun. It also affected day-to-day activities, including ferry service, flight operations and traffic movement. Meanwhile, maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been asked to hoist signal no…
Hossen Sohel: Former U.S. presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush led the mourners yesterday in a service for the late John McCain, the longtime Arizona senator and Vietnam war hero whose bids for the White House were dashed by the two men, reports Reuters. On the way to Washington’s National Cathedral, the cortege of…
DOT Desk: In Bangladesh, after graduation, the first question that probably comes to the mind of a fresh graduate is whether they will get a proper job or not which is in line with their acquired degree, reports The Financial Express. But do they think of the skills they have acquired over the years, that…
Starchild The Nigerian actress who was gaining popularity at a fairly high pace has suddenly disappeared after her popularity steered off track, reports nigeriafilms.com. Hannah Seyi Ojo has disappeared amidst the busiest time when many producers are planning to sign her in the lead roles. Her colleagues are also worried beyond expectations. Sme of her…
BSS: With the aim of establishing a combined and uniform rail telecommunication system, Bangladesh Railway (BR) has launched a development project to lay 575 kilometers optical fiber on its secondary routes. “The secondary cables would not only ensure uninterrupted telecommunication connectivity, but also boost BR’s revenue along with operational safety and commercial activities,” a BR…
UNB: Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu on Thursday left here for India to inaugurate the International Mega Trade Fair. Organised by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (BCC&I), the fair will be held at India Expo Centre in Noida in New Delhi on Friday, said a press release. Traders, entrepreneurs, high officials,…