Police in a drive recovered five live bombs from a mango orchard in Bagadangi village of Monirampur upazila early Friday.
Month: July 2013
Computer model gives early warning of crop failure
An international team of researchers has developed a computer model to predict global crop failures several months before harvest.
Housewife commits suicide in Shibgonj
A housewife took her own life by taking poison in her living room at Habibpur village under Shibgonj upazila of Bogra district on Wednesday evening.
Rangpur records bumper Haribhanga mango output
The farmers of Rangpur witnessed a bumper production of over 21,000 tonnes of the fibre-less, fleshy and tasty local variety Haribhanga mango worth over Taka 160 crore this year, official sources said here today.
Assange launches WikiLeaks Party, to run for Australian Senate
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has formally launched the Australian WikiLeaks Party and announced its federal election candidates. Assange has now officially declared his candidacy for a seat in the Australian Senate.
Egypt: The General’s pretext
By Abukar Arman
For teacher, a learning experience
By Lindsey Blest
Cause of cat allergy uncovered
By Helen Briggs
Montgomery Canal: Wildlife re-homed for canal boats
Reserves are being created alongside a Shropshire canal so boat numbers can increase without affecting wildlife.
Prince Harry aims to ensure Prince George ‘has fun’
Prince Harry has said one of his duties as an uncle to his new nephew Prince George is “to make sure he has fun”.
Hollywood’s golden couple laid bare
By Emma Saunders
Half London’s small theatres ‘insecure about future’
Almost half of London’s small theatres feel “insecure” about their financial future and a third fear their venues could be sold, a study has found.
The past in Egypt’s present
– Tarek Osman
Kashmir protesters killing: Investigate BSF actions: HRW
New York – The Indian government should appoint an independent commission to promptly and transparently investigate the killing of four protesters by Border Security Force (BSF) troops in Jammu and Kashmir state, Human Rights Watch has said. The government should…
IUBAT nursing-students call on Health Minister
A delegation of bachelor nursing students of IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and Technology met Prof. Dr. Ruhal Haque, minister of health and family welfare, and expressed appreciation for his policy direction for the quality and overall development of nursing…
Yahoo’s ID Reset: Pros & Cons
Out with the old. In with the new. As a change agent-style marketer, I’m usually a fan of that adage. After all, in order to maintain a competitive edge, marketing organizations often have to jettison “old” practices/processes/mindsets that tend to…
Ruling party suffering from fear of the people: Khaleda
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Khaleda Zia on Thursday said that the ruling Awami League has been suffering from fear of the eople ahead of the national elections as they didn’t anything for the welfare of the people.
PM asks govt officials to be more pro-people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the government officials and employees to be more pro-people and engage themselves in overall development of the country.
‘Poll code change move for ministers to campaign a grave crisis’
Opposition BNP on Thursday demanded cancellation of the draft amendment to the election code of conduct enabling the Prime Minister and ministers to take part in electioneering during the general election, saying it will deepen the ongoing political crisis.
Adverse remarks by ILO, foreign media unexpected: Minister
Labour and Employment Minister Rajiuddin Ahmed Raju on Thursday expressed his disappointment over the statement of the International Labor Organisation (ILO) over the amended Labour Law saying such adverse remarks are unexpected.
Tarique urges readiness for strong movement
BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon its leaders and activists to get ready for a strong movement to force the government to restore the caretaker government system.
Karnaphuli tunnel construction to begin by end of fiscal: Quader
Communication Minister Obaidul Quader said the construction work of the first ever tunnel under the Karnaphuli river will begin by the end of the current fiscal year.
John Kerry urges partnership of peace at Iftar Party
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said there are four partnerships that will be critical and mentioned that all must obviously strive to forge a partnership for peace.
Chief Justice for ensuring rights of working children
Chief Justice M Muzammel Hossain on Thursday stressed ensuring the rights of working children as per the country’s constitution.
PayPal system to be introduced in BD by July: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Thursday hoped that PayPal, a global e-commerce business allowing payments and money transfers through the Internet, will be introduced in the country by the current month to facilitate those engaged in outsourcing.
Human chain for festival bonus
Teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions Wednesday formed human chain in the city demanding full festival bonus and salaries before Eid.
Korean firm to help create 2,000 new entrepreneurs
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Youngone Corporation Kihak Sung has assured the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) of providing trainings and other related cooperation from Youngone to create 2,000 new entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
Three out of 4 Rocket steamers now out of order
As three out of four vessels of the prestigious, traditional and longest river route Rocket steamer service of Bangladesh Water Transport Corporation have gone out of order, seriously threatening closure of that service at any time ahead of Eid.
Remittance inflow shows uptrend
The inward remittance flow to the country during the first 19 days of the current month showed an encouraging sign, totalling $ 763.53 million as of July 19.
Resist Jamaat as it’s flexing muscle: Sajeda
Deputy leader of the House Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury on Thursday urged all to be united to resist Jamaat-e-Islami as it is flexing its muscle again. “They (Jamaat) are trying to raise heads once again …they’re conspiring again,” she said.