CENSORING BOOKS AT EKUSHEY FAIR FOR CONTENTS Writers, publishers for readers’ judgement
Huge controversy has been kicked off by the capital’s police authorities’ bid for the 2nd year in a row that they would take steps if Bangla Academy, after scrutiny, recommends legal action against authors and publishers hurting public sentiments with their books on display at the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair, due to begin on February 1.
Digital Security Bill approved incorporating section 57
The cabinet on Monday gave final approval to the draft Digital Security Bill 2018 incorporating controversial section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act 2006, which, many feared, would curb the freedom of expression.
BCL attacks continue
Chhatra League men on Monday attacked activists of left-leaning student organisations at Rajshahi University, Chittagong University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and other places who were enforcing strikes at campuses demanding punishment for Chhatra League attack on a group of protestors in Dhaka University on January 23.
Nayapaltan city heart market catches fire
A fire broke out at ‘City Heart Shopping Complex’ in the capital’s Nayapaltan area on Tuesday morning.Fire service and civil defence control room official said that the fire broke out around 7:40am from the second floor of the market.
Trump's war on Russia probe reaches new peak
Washington (CNN)The escalating campaign by President Donald Trump and his allies against the Russia investigation hit a new peak of intensity Monday.
Backpackers face up to year in Cambodian jail over porn charges
(CNN)Cambodian authorities have accused 10 foreigners of violating the country's anti-pornography laws, after police raided a party in Siem Reap, close to the famous ruins of Angkor Wat.
Indonesian police shaved transgender women and made them dress as men
(CNN)Police in a conservative province of Indonesia forcibly shaved the hair of a group of transgender women and made them wear men's clothing, state media reported, in a crackdown on the LGBT community that has horrified human rights activists
Sherry Johnson was raped, pregnant and married by 11. Now she's fighting to end child marriage in America
Tallahassee, Florida (CNN)In Florida's halls of power, Sherry Johnson is somewhat of an anomaly: a black woman who grew up destitute and survived child abuse.
Russian jet flies within 5 feet of US Navy plane, Pentagon says
Washington (CNN)A Russian Su-27 jet performed an unsafe intercept of a US Navy surveillance plane while it was flying in international airspace over the Black Sea Monday, three defense officials told CNN
PM to visit Sylhet Tuesday
Prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina will visit Sylhet on Tuesday from where she is likely to start campaign for next national polls and elections to five city corporations.
