Nation set to pay homage to language martyrs tomorrow

The nation is set to pay glowing tributes to language martyrs tomorrow coinciding with the observance of 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day with due respect. People from all walks of life will pay homage to the memories of the language movement martyrs, the valiant sons of

World’s richest nations must set more ambitious climate goals

Individually and collectively, member countries of the G20 are falling far behind in their greenhouse gas reduction goals and are failing to make the significant cuts on emissions that would be needed to keep global temperatures low, despite possessing the technological and financial capabilities for reducing emissions. And with the hottest

Nation pays tribute to Pilkhana martyrs

The 14th anniversary of the Pilkhana BDR massacre was observed on Saturday. A total of 74 people, including 57 army officers, were killed in the carnage in 2009. Marking the day, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has organised Quran recital, prayers, and milad mahfil, said a BGB press release. Major General S M Salahuddin

No one from outside to save nation with sanctions: Fakhrul

 BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday urged the educated people and intellectuals to raise their voices for a change as no one from outside will come with sanctions to protect the nation from misrule.Speaking at a discussion, he demanded the government immediately cancel the new textbooks of

Nations express ‘deep concern’ at Israeli punitive measure

More than 90 countries have expressed "deep concern" at Israel's punitive measures against the Palestinian people, leadership and civil society following a U.N. request for an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice on the legality of Israeli policies in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem. In a statement

Stay alert against anarchy ahead of next polls: PM to nation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday asked the people to remain vigilant against the anti-liberation clique which has started plotting to seize power through the backdoor ahead of the next general election. "I would like to urge everyone to keep a watchful eye so that none can snatch away the rights