par j.james | Sep 30, 2015 | Bangladesh
Bangladeshis dead in Mina stampede.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has so far confirmed the death of at least 26 Bangladeshis in the Mina stampede.
The ministry issued a press release in this regard yesterday afternoon.
“According to the latest report received from Bangladesh Embassy in Saudi Arabia, 26 dead bodies have so far been identified as Bangladeshi nationals at the central mortuary in Mecca,” the statement said.
Out of the 26, names of 13 were found while the rest were still unidentified as of yesterday, the statement said.
Officials of Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah, along with officials of Bangladesh Hajj Mission in Mecca and the medical and administrative team for hajj, are working to identify the dead bodies of the deceased pilgrims. [/su_column] [/su_row]
According to the statement, 33 Bangladeshi pilgrims are currently admitted in different hospitals for treatment.
Earlier in the morning, Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) President Ibrahim Bahar also confirmed the number to the Dhaka Tribune.
“The number of missing Bangladeshis now stands at 84,” he said.
The hospitals where Bangladeshis are currently admitted includes Al Noor Hospital, King Abdullah Hospital and Mina Hospital, the HAAB chief said, adding that the Saudi government was not letting anyone enter those hospitals to collect information about the injured.
At least 769 pilgrims – according to the Saudi Health Ministry – were killed on September 24 in a stampede in Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, where some two million people gathered to perform hajj this year.
Dhaka tribune – Mardi 29 septembre 2015 22:34
par j.james | Sep 30, 2015 | Bangladesh
Secret aid worker.
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The continual stares expressing disdain, meat, and entitlement wear me down.
It is relentless.
Women are taught that we cause and invite revolting and socially accepted harassment.
The blatant shamelessness of the leering, catcalling, feral cat noises, creepy guttural sounds, following, curb-crawling in rickshaws or cars, groping and general vileness horrifies me.
Men and boys from all facets of society practice this loathsome national sport. Not all men do this: most will pass by with a curious glance. But enough do it for this to occur over and over during a day.
The man in the lift today: staring, staring, staring, up and down.
The teenager who turns around on the escalator to leer and stare at my shrouded chest for the entire ride. Angrily I make eye contact. He continues to ogle. My anger, my violation, means nothing to him.
The man on the street who pulls his lungi up when he sees me, and masturbates. Vigorously.
Why should I feel pathetically grateful when the occasional stranger steps in to shield me from the horror of being a woman in Bangladesh? Why should I have to ask a male friend to wait with me for the car? Why do I need to wear these clothes, wrapped up in the heat? Read More … [/su_column] [/su_row]
par j.james | Sep 28, 2015 | Environment
Hasina has received top UN environmental honnor.
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People of Bangladesh have learnt how to tackle climate change, disasters and survive, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said after receiving the UN’s highest environmental honour – ‘Champions of the Earth’.
The Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and UN Environment Programme Executive Director Achim Steiner handed over the award to her at a programme in New York on Sunday, local time.
“This award is a recognition of spirit and resilience of our people in fighting climate changes,” Hasina said, dedicating the award to the people of Bangladesh.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received the UN’s highest environmental honour – Champions of the Earth – in recognition of Bangladesh’s initiatives to meet the challenges of climate change. UN Environment Programme Executive Director Achim Steiner handed over the award at an event in New York on Sunday.
The UN had said the award, in the Policy Leadership Category, recognised ‘Bangladesh’s first-off-the-block initiatives under Prime Minister Hasina’s government to prepare the ecologically fragile country for the challenges it faces from climate change’.
Since its introduction in 2004, the Champions of the Earth award has recognised 67 laureates in the categories of policy, science, business, and civil society.
The other winners of 2015 are the National Geographic Society (Science and Innovation); Brazilian cosmetics firm Natura (Entrepreneurial Vision); and South Africa’s Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit (Inspiration and Action).
Lovlu Ansar, New York Correspondent, bdnews24.com – Published: 2015-09-28 10:28:41
par j.james | Sep 25, 2015 | Myanmar
Novembre 2015 – Des élections libres en Birmanie.
À consulter et lire – Info Birmanie – Briefer – un document qui analyse le système électoral birman, l’organisation de la campagne et du scrutin de novembre, les attentes des partis politiques, la place des minorités ethniques, les enjeux principaux etc.
Il s’intéresse également à la crédibilité des élections de 2015 dont beaucoup estiment qu’elles seront les premières « libres et équitables » depuis des décennies. .
Candidats et partis politiques : Plus de 6100 candidats représentants 92 partis politiques vont s’affronter pour 1171 sièges dans 330 circonscriptions. L’USDP, le parti au pouvoir composé des anciens dirigeants de la junte militaire, et la LND, le parti historique d’opposition, sont les deux plus importants partis. Toutefois, plus de la moitié des partis politiques enregistrés (60 sur 92 soit 65%) sont issus des minorités ethniques qui représentent 40% de la population.
par j.james | Sep 19, 2015 | Economy
The mobile courts will start working on monday …
Mobile courts to start work in Dhaka’s cattle markets from Monday
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The mobile courts will start working on Monday at the cattle markets set up in Dhaka City and its adjacent areas ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha.
Apart from the markets’ environmental conditions and management, the courts’ executive magistrates will also monitor law and order and security measures.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Deputy Commissioner Muntasirul Islam told bdnews24.com that cattle traders were supposed set up shop from early on Saturday at 23 markets approved by the Dhaka North and Dhaka South city corporations and the district’s deputy commissioner.
Seven magistrates would run mobile courts at these places, he added.
Mirpur Circle Assistant Commissioner (Land) Md Mushfiqur Rahman would lead the mobile court that would oversee two cattle markets at the capital’s Gabtoli and near the Rayer Bazar Graveyard.
He told bdnews24.com: “These courts will ensure the market leaseholders meet the conditions they were given. They will also work to maintain law and order.” Read More … [/su_column] [/su_row]
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