The Guardian, UK: Scott Morrison has said 26 January 1788 was “pretty miserable” for his ancestor, in a speech defending the celebration of Australia Day, while tens of thousands of people joined Invasion Day marches around the country calling for the public holiday to be abolished. Morrison told a citizenship ceremony in Canberra that his…
BSS: Amidst a well harvest and better prices in the market, the tomato growers in the region including the vast Barind tractare happy this winter. Tomato, an attractive vegetable to the consumers, has been appearing in different local markets of the region for the last couple of weeks here. Now the farmers are collecting tomatoes…
NDTV It was an accident. It was a municipal headache. It was a Roald Dahl fan’s dream. Just before 8 p.m. Monday, liquid chocolate began streaming out of the DreiMeister chocolate factory in Westonnen, a suburb of Werl, Germany. A tank at the factory had overflowed, prompting a river of chocolate to breach the factory…
Reuters: Voters in St. Gallen on Sunday approved by a two-thirds majority a ban on facial coverings such as the burqa, becoming the second Swiss canton to do so. Full-face coverings such as niqabs and burqas are a polarizing issue across Europe, with some arguing that they symbolize discrimination against women and should be outlawed….
DOT Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation today highlighting her government’s mission and vision to ensure the country’s overall peace and progress, reports The Daily Star. The PM’s speech will simultaneously be broadcast by Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar as well as private TV channels and radio stations around 7:30pm, said an official…
Mohammad Ali Sattar The time of ecstasy and joy is back once more. We are in the midst of yet another great day to celebrate. Long before the Eid comes people are somehow lost in the other planet. They are out of touch of this mundane living style. The sense of spirituality and piety stealthily…
News 18: Ever since he bid adieu to the White House in November 2016, former US President Barack Obama’s speeches have become more anecdotal, sharing his own personal experiences with the American youth and they, in turn, relating to his experiences. According to CBS News, Obama was in Anaheim, California on September 8 to speak…
Myisha Nawar Last weekend, I had the opportunity to talk with an exceptional achiever. This person has excelled to levels of achievement that makes him stand out. But that isn’t what makes this person truly exceptional. What makes him truly exceptional is his achievement combined with his tremendous character and integrity. This got me thinking….
Abrar Hussain Canada’s parliament has unanimously voted to strip Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi of her honorary citizenship over her handling of the Rohingya crisis. The vote came on Thursday, a week after Canadian lawmakers approved a motion recognizing the crimes committed against Rohingya Muslims as genocide. (From Page 1) Aung San Suu Kyi…
Dr. Mustafizur Rahman, Distinguished Fellow, CPD : It is a must for us to think about our economy. We need to focus on how a sustainable economic system can be developed. We make criticism of any inconsistencies, irregularities, and corruption because we care about the state. We do not want any discrimination or dissatisfaction. We…