Scroll: Malay-alam film director Priyanandan, who recently courted controversy for a Facebook post on the entry of women into Sabariama, was attacked by unidentified men at a shop near his home in Vallachira in Kerala’s Thrissur district on Friday. The incident occurred around 9 am, reported Mathrubhumi.Leaders of Hindutva outfits have alleged that the remarks,…
Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed, Executive Editor, The New York Times- Bangladesh National Section: Just four months ahead of the national election, the Election Commission (EC) has taken decision for bringing amendment to the Representation of People Order (RPO) in order to incorporate the use of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections…
Hossen Sohel of DOT Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to keep adequate cash in ATM machines during the national elections to be held on December 30, reports The Daily Star. The central bank issued a circular in this regard yesterday, undersigned by Bangladesh Bank’s General Manager Leela Rashid. The circular has also instructed banks to…
The Hindustan Times: Kumar Sanu said he adopted daughter Shannon but was afraid to reveal this to the world. Singer Kumar Sanu says he never wanted to disclose that he adopted a girl child in 2001. He is proud of his daughter Shannon, now a teenager and also a singer. The Dheere Dheere Se singer…
Times of Israel: The government of the United Arab Emirates used Israeli phone-hacking technology to spy on political and regional rivals as well as members of the media, with the Israeli company itself participating in the cyber attacks, The New York Times reported Friday. The Herzliya-based NSO Group uses its controversial Pegasus spyware program to…
James Dobbins, Senior fellow and distinguished chair in diplomacy and security at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation, a former assistant Secretary of State & author/BDnews24 The Trump administration has begun to roll back the president’s announced pullout from Syria. On Dec 19 Trump said Islamic State had been defeated; his officials now acknowledge not entirely….
Sarwar J. Minar, Senior Officer, International Programs and Relations, IUB : The idea of rankings among the universities across the world has become very popular nowadays. University rankings present an overview of the performances of the universities world-wide, reveal various strategic information about the universities which are of invaluable significance. Though the popularity of the university…
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed In order to promote the Democratic system, the upcoming 11th Parliament Election should be free, fair & neutral. There is no alternative of it. Henceforth, preparation is a must . Meanwhile, Election Commission is on process for next parliament election. With this aims and objectives, Election Commission is continuing the dialogue…
Hindustantimes: Failure to meet global targets to limit rising temperatures will mean more heat-releated deaths, researchers said on Thursday. Countries have signed the Paris agreement on climate change to limit the rise in global temperatures to well below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, and ideally to 1.5C. An increase of 3C…
Sofian Khan: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday mentioned the replacement of one lakh of the displaced Rohingya minorities to Bhasanchar Island in Noakhali will initiate soon for giving them shelter there until their repatriation. The Prime Minister came up with her remarks while UN Under Secretary General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population…