UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israel West Bank operation
Israel’s military actions resulting in the displacement of entire Palestinian populations in three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank “appear to amount to collective...
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‘Reviving culture our master plan’
Rezauddin Stalin, director general of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy spoke to The New Nation about the Academy’s administrative situation, cultural progs, preservation of indigenous traditions,...
Native fish facing extinction
Dozens of indigenous fish species that were once abundant in Bangladesh’s rivers, haors, beels, ponds and other open-water bodies are now disappearing at an alarming...
$2.56b losses amid Nepal floods
Property, housing and infrastructure worth at least 387.5 billion Nepalese rupees($2.56 billion) was lost in Nepal’s catastrophic floods last week, the country’s disaster authority chief...
Police attacked in Ctg
Chattogram police have informed that they were attacked while trying to nab a “listed criminal”.At least six policemen, including the chief of Khulshi Police Station,...
Nepal floods cut power exports halt to Bangladesh
Nepal’s electricity exports to Bangladesh have effectively come to a halt after devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi river system damaged hydropower plants and transmission infrastructure,...
Bishwa Ijtema first phase on 8-10 Jan, 2nd phase 15-17 Jan
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced schedule of the Bishwa Ijtema will be held in two phases from 8-10 January and 15-17 January at the Tongi...
Over 400 RMG factories closed in 3 years
More than 400 garment factories have shut down across the country over the past three years due to a combination of global economic pressures and...
ACC seeks appointment from Asif’s tenure
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought documents on the appointment, promotion and transfer of officials and employees under the Youth and Sports Ministry during the...
3 cops out over corruption, desertion
Three police officers have been removed from service or dismissed on charges of misconduct, corruption, prolonged unauthorised absence and desertion. Three separate gazette notifications were...