September2021
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Switzerland is legalizing same-sex marriage
Sep 26, 2021Swiss broadcaster SRG recently announced the findings of a survey on same-sex marriage. According to the survey, 64 percent of the country’s voters are in support of same-sex marriage. According to a Reuters story, same-sex marriage... -
BCB director is going to be appointed on Ganguly’s recommendation!
Sep 26, 2021If all the equations are right, Iftekhar Rahman Mithu, a well-known face in the cricket world, is going to be the BCB director this time. There are reports that he is going to join the board... -
Taliban urge international airlines to resume Afghan flights
Sep 26, 2021The Taliban asked international airlines Sunday to restart flights to Kabul, saying all technical concerns at the country’s main airport have been overcome. Facilities at Kabul airport were seriously damaged in the chaotic evacuation of more... -
Polls open in Germany’s election to end Merkel era
Sep 26, 2021Germans began voting Sunday in a watershed national election that will mark the end of 16 years in power for Angela Merkel and determine who will follow her as chancellor. Polls opened at 0600 GMT and... -
The LEGO Foundation becomes single largest private sector contributor to UNICEF’s COVID response with $70 million donation
Sep 26, 2021UNICEF welcomes the LEGO Foundation’s announcement today of a $70 million contribution to UNICEF’s work within the COVAX and ACT-A facility. This is the single largest private sector donation to UNICEF’s COVID-19 response. It is part... -
Training on preparation of sanitary pads and improvement of youth friendly health services held in Rangamati
Sep 26, 2021In Rangamati, Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) has organized a five-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on Reusable Sanitary Pad Making and SRHR – GBV (AAAQ) training for service providers and Gender Focal Points from 19th -23th... -
Steve Coogan to play the disgraced late TV personality Jimmy Savile in BBC One drama
Sep 26, 2021Comedian and actor Steve Coogan is to play the disgraced late TV personality Jimmy Savile in a new BBC One drama. The Reckoning, a mini-series, will tell the story of the presenter’s rise and the sexual... -
Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Billie Eilish feature in 24-hour concert to raise awareness of climate change, vaccine inequality and famine
Sep 26, 2021Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Billie Eilish are among stars taking part in a 24-hour gig to raise awareness of climate change, vaccine inequality and famine. Over 60 artists are taking part in The Global Citizen festival... -
Status Quo founding member and bassist Alan Lancaster dies at 72
Sep 26, 2021Status Quo founding member and bassist Alan Lancaster has died aged 72, the band’s manager has confirmed. Lancaster had several international hits with the group during the 60s and 70s including Rockin’ All Over The World... -
Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with disabilities can now operate Android-powered smartphones hands-free
Sep 26, 2021Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free, Google said on Thursday. Two new tools put machine learning and front-facing cameras on smartphones to work...
