Experts at a crop cutting ceremony here yesterday stressed for popularising and enhancing Aus cultivation, mostly using rain water, under changed climatic conditions to attain food security.
Day: July 25, 2013
Jamaat-e-Islami hosts Iftar for journalists
The Dhaka city unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh on Thursday hosed an intar Mohfil for journalists at the National Press Club. The Iftar Mohfil was largedly attended by journalists from different newspapers, television channels and radio stations. The main hosts however…
2 held with bullets, bomb-making materials
Police in a drive have arrested two people along with bullets and bomb-making materials from Daulatpur area in the town.
4 held with ammunition, hemp in Magura
Police have arrested four people at Sharsuna Bazar in Shalikha upazila and recovered seven bullets and hemp from their possession.
Schoolboy drowns in Thakurgaon
‘A schoolboy drowned in the Kulik River near Ranisankail upazila on Tuesday.
Plan to hold poll without CG a daydream: Mosharraf
BNP leader Dr Khandaker Mosharraf has accused the ruling Awami League of trying to cling to power through holding a staged-managed election under its supervision.
Woman dies after fall in Moulvibazar
A young woman died reportedly after falling from the fourth floor of an under-construction hotel near Lawachara Forest in Sreemangal upazila on Wednesday.
‘Human chain protesting Rampal coal power plant
A human chain and rally held in Barisal on Wednesday demanding cancellation of environmentally devastating project under the joint venture of Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited to set up 1,320 megawatt coal based power plant at Rampal, only nine kilometres…
Pharmacy owner shot dead in Tangail
A pharmacy owner was shot dead by unidentified miscreants at Sabalia of the district town on Wednesday night.
35 hurt in as rival villagers’ clash in Sunamganj
At least 35 people were injured including 23 with bullets in a clash between rival groups at Kamarkhal village in Jagannathpur upazila on Wednesday evening.
Comedy film fest at Shilpakala
A 10-day film festival featuring the world’s most renowned comedy films began at the International Digital and Cultural Archive of the Bangladesh Shilapkala Academy on Sunday evening.
Blogger banned from Michael Jackson trial over photo
A blogger has had his camera phone confiscated after being accused of taking a picture of jurors in the Michael Jackson trial.
Arctic Muslims risk health during Ramadan
The Local: Swedish Muslims north of the Arctic circle have long waited for and feared this summer. When the sun never sets, they have pondered how to observe Ramadan, when devout Muslims fast from sun up to sun down for…
Snowden remains at Moscow airport, exit date pending
Speculation that fugitive U.S. intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden had been granted approval to leave Sheremetyevo airport’s transit zone was quashed by his lawyer Wednesday.
Morsi supporters denounce army-planned rallies
Egypt’s army called for nationwide rallies to protest the ongoing violence, as several attacks in Egypt killed three on Wednesday, sparking outrage from Islamists, who called the rallies an “announcement of civil war” and announced counter-demonstrations.
Train crash in northern Spain leaves 77 dead
A train has derailed in northwest Spain leaving dozens of people dead, a local official has reported. The cause of the accident remains unclear.
Climate change, biodiversity loss to hit global business
The future of the private sector will increasingly hinge on the ability of businesses to adapt to the world’s rapidly changing environment and to develop goods and services that can reduce the impacts of climate change, water scarcity, emissions of…
South Asia’s GDP loss over lack of sanitation
The South Asian nations are losing 5 per cent of their GDP annually, due to lack of sanitation facilities and unhygienic behaviour.
Handwashing can help achieve millennium Dev Goals
Being able to live a clean, active and healthy life should be a basic human right. Yet, this is not a privilege that everyone has — a point underscored by two high level reports.
Ronaldo free-kick breaks boy’s wrist at AFC Bournemouth
A young football fan whose wrist was broken by a Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick at Bournemouth has received a shirt signed by the player and his Real Madrid team-mates.
Women’s Euro 2013: Holders Germany defeat Sweden
Dzsenifer Marozsan’s goal earned a semi-final win over hosts Sweden as Germany stayed on course for a sixth straight European Championship title.
Ashes 2013: Australia’s David Warner hits 193
Australia batsman David Warner staked his claim for a recall for the third Ashes Test against England by scoring 193 for his country’s A side.
Suspected ‘vampire’ burial site found in Poland
The discovery of a suspected “vampire” burial site in Poland is not a first and is unlikely to be the last, according to researchers.
New-generation, slimmer Nexus 7 tablet by Google
Google Inc on Wednesday showcased a new-generation, slimmer Nexus 7 tablet that the Internet search company hopes will expand its presence in consumer hardware, and ensure that its online services remain front-and-center on mobile devices. The latest Nexus 7, featuring…
We will welcome if AL wins under caretaker govt: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has advised the government to accept the opposition’s demand for a caretaker government.
Next polls sans army deployment: Ashraful
The Awami League spokesperson has hoped the general election will be free and fair where all political parties will contest.
Next GSP hearing in Dec: 3 secys hold review meet with Mozena
In an effort to have the GSP facility restored for Bangladesh in the US market, the Foreign, Commerce and Labour Secretaries had a review meeting with US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Wednesday.
Rony finally arrested in city
Awami League MP Golam Maula Rony was arrested on Wednesday afternoon following an arrest warrant issued by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka earlier at noon.
Speaker denies claim Rony’s act did not embarrass her
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Wednesday denied making any comment about not being embarrassed by ruling Awami League lawmaker Golam Maula Rony’s act of beating up journalists on July 20.
Algae biofuels deemed unsuitable for developing nations
Significant uncertainties about the development of algae biofuels and a lack of research and development capabilities make this potential energy source an unsuitable option for developing countries, according to researchers from the UN University in Japan.