Gazans defy violent response to their attempts to end Israeli blockade
Arab News : For eight months in a row, tens of thousands of Palestinians have been taking part in weekly protests along the Gaza Strip’s border with Israel and sustaining serious injuries in lopsided confrontations with Israeli army soldiers. Doctors Without Borders now says the extremely large number of people in need of treatment for…
Timeline for Gulshan Attack in Dhaka
Desk Report 20 foreign hostages were hacked to death by Islamic terrorists during a siege at the Holey Artisan Bakery on July 1st, 2016. The siege, which began at around 7:00 pm, has been described as the worst hostage crisis the country has seen in the past 40 years. Here are the latest updates on…
‘Too many’ garment safety initiatives raise costs: IAF
DOT Desk The International Apparel Federation (IAF) said it will work on harmonising the garment industry initiatives including audit systems, reports The Financial Express. “Too many” initiatives are increasing the cost of doing business and putting price pressure on the supply chain, it said. “Too many initiatives are trying to improve our business. We are…
Public hospitals provide free treatment marking Bangabandhu’s birthday
BSS, Dhaka The public hospitals all over the country provided free medical services to patients as part of their initiatives to pay homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with his 97th birth anniversary. “The free treatment was provided to the patients from 8am to 5pm today,” a health ministry spokesman…
Bullet hit body found in Narail
UNB: Police recovered the bullet hit body of a young man from Jashore-Narail highway in Sitarampul area yesterday morning. The deceased was identified as Tariqul Islam, 28, son of Mizanur Rahman of Bagherpara upazila of the district.
Bangladesh won by 90 runs
Last night Bangladesh team won against Sri Lanka with a big run difference of 90 runs. It’s proving that Bangladesh cricket team is improving day by day. The coach, the captain and the team members worked very hard is showing the result. Captain Mashrafee was insane in the match. The first wicket taken by him…
AL’s victory and the politics of splendid isolation
Afsan Chowdhury writes for DOT : BNP has refused to go to polls at the Upazilla and the municipal corporation level because it thinks that any polls under the current regime will be unfair. The absolutely overwhelming nature of AL’s national elections victory is now causing pressure on the political system itself as AL faces…
Eid-ul-Azha offers at Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort
Desk Report: Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has taken up elaborated arrangements including special offers for accommodation and dining for the Eid holidaymakers, reports Asian Age. Guests who would still like to escape daily household chores this festive season may opt for the Holiday Enhancement Package, which includes both buffet breakfast and buffet lunch with…