Politics
SLF demands RMG workers minimum wage Tk 16,000
Dhaka, Sept 15 (UNB) - Samajtantrik Sramik Front (SLF) on Saturday staged a demonstration in front of the Jatiya Press Club demanding the minimum wage for the readymade garment (RMG) workers at Tk 16,000.
B Chy and Dr Kamal’s much-hyped ‘greater national unity’ kicks off
Dhaka, Sept 15 (UNB) – Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury-led Jukta Front and Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikya Prokriya on Saturday formally announced the journey of a ‘greater national unity’ to ensure ‘functional democracy’ in the country through holding a credible national election.
Resist ‘Digital Security Bill’: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 15 (UNB) – Terming it a dangerous ‘black law’, BNP on Saturday urged the people of all walks of life to put up a strong resistance against ‘Digital Security Bill, 2018.
Hasina looks at next generation, BNP at election: Quader
Dhaka, Sept 15 (UNB) - Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday opined that BNP does not understand anything but power and such political parties are ‘disaster’ for Bangladesh.
Trump claims Maria death toll rose 'like magic'
Washington, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump is circling back to his claim that the death toll from Hurricane Maria last year was inflated and says the number rose to 3,000 "like magic."
Victim families confront Mexico president-elect over amnesty
Mexico City, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — Mexico's president-elect faced the toughest, angriest crowd yet since winning the July 1 election, going before relatives of crime victims and disappeared people Friday to try to convince them of his amnesty proposal.
San Francisco statue that some call racist is removed
San Francisco, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — A 19th century statue near San Francisco's City Hall that some said is racist and demeaning to indigenous people was removed early Friday.
El Salvador prosecutors seek ex-president Funes' extradition
San Salvador, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — Salvadoran prosecutors on Friday sought the extradition of former President Mauricio Funes and three family members on corruption charges.
MPs’ role vital to implement SDGs: Speakers
Dhaka, Sept 14 (UNB) - Speakers at a workshop in Habiganj on Friday said inclusion is at the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the role of MPs is the key to ensure that no one is left behind.
No joke as ex-comic becomes Slovenia's new prime minister
Ljubljana, Sept 14 (AP/UNB) — Slovenia's new prime minister used to make people laugh. Handling the disparate demands of his five-party coalition government is unlikely to leave much time for jokes.