Speakers at a function on Wednesday stressed the need for improving the standard of primary education in all primary schools with a view to producing meritorious students and to make them worthy citizens of the country.
Day: August 22, 2013
TB still prevalent in Chuadanga
A total of 273 people died of tuberculosis in four upazilas of the district in the last 10 years as the disease is still prevalent here.
Bumper jute production likely in southwestern region
Framers in 10 districts of the southwestern region are in an upbeat mood as they expect bumper jute production this season due to favourable weather condition.
Youth jailed for teasing 3 girls in Sherpur
A mobile court here on Wednesday sentenced a young man to four months’ imprisonment for teasing three madrasa girls at Shimultala village in Nalitabari upazila.
‘Robbers’ kill expat in Comilla
An alleged robber gang killed an expatriate within hours after his return from abroad and looted valuables from his house at Bahura village in Nangalkot upazila early Thursday.
Magura DPEO sued on bribery charge
A case was filed against the district primary education officer (DPEO) of Magura on Wednesday on charge of demanding bribe from a woman for job.
BGB seizes Tk102 cr contrabands in 7 months in Jessore
The 26 Border Guard Bangladesh Battalion has seized smuggled goods worth Tk102 crore in the last seven months in Jessore.
Sylhet broker house locked protesting share force sale
Investors locked a share broker house in Chauhatta area of the city as the authorities sold theirs shares without their consent for the straight third day on Thursday.
Phensidyl, liquor seized in Panchagarh
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 120 bottles of Indian Phensidyl syrup and seven bottles of liquor from Narayanjot area on Tentulia border early Thursday.
Section 144 clamped in Jamalpur
The local administration has imposed section 144 in Sarishabari upazila for today (Thursday) as the local BNP and Awami League called separate meetings at the same venue and time.
Housewife killed by miscreants in Natore
A housewife was beaten and strangulated to death by unknown miscreants in Basudebpur rail gate area in Naldanga upazila early Thursday.
One killed in C’nawabganj road accident
A man was killed in a road accident at Muslimpur on the Chapainawabganj-Sona Masjid port highway in Shibganj upazila on Wednesday.
New project by Facebook aiming 5B subscription
The Internet.org project wants to get 5 billion more people online, Facebook said. Plans include developing cheaper smartphones and boosting mobile efficiency.
It’s a Blue Moon in the sky
EDITOR’S NOTE: Originally, this story had incorrectly stated the next blue moon “will occur in 2015, when full moons will occur on July 2 and 23.” This story has been corrected with the right dates of July 2 and 31.
Faulty ‘switch’ may trigger schizophrenia
LONDON — Researchers say delusions and other symptoms of schizophrenia may be caused by a faulty “switch” in the brain, preventing people from knowing what’s real.
Shakib Al Hasan wants to come good with runs in CPL
Currently playing in the inaugural season of the Caribbean Premier League for Barbados Tridents, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan expressed his disappointment with his batting performance, despite having done well with the ball.
Sharapova says ‘nyet’ to ‘Sugarpova’ name change bid
By Ria Novosti
England Lions thrashed Bangladesh A by 202 runs.
And Hampshire batsman Michael Carberry had the final say – with the ball. The Ageas Bowl star joined team-mates James Vince and Danny Briggs in the national team at the County Ground, Bristol.
Museum of famous Rajas of Sylhet
Mahfuz Adnan from Sylhet
Jennifer Aniston isn’t saying goodbye to summer just yet.
The 44-year-old actress traveled down to Mexico for some R&R with her fiancé, Justin Theroux, as well as pals Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka. But those weren’t the only trusted friends who joined Aniston for the jaunt —…
Pompey festival is music to Ertl’s ears
Johnny Ertl returns to the Pompey squad following suspension for the trip to Mansfield on Saturday.
‘Defuse tension on Line of Control’: Jammu-Kashmiri web petition
By Mazhar Iqbal
European council conclusions on Egypt – Statement
The Council of the European Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. The European Union has a long and close relationship with the Egyptian people and stands by them in their ongoing search for democracy, respect for human rights, dignity, social…
Pakistan’s murder mystery
By Husain Haqqani
Ex-pope Benedict says “God told me” to resign-report
VATICAN CITY – Former Pope Benedict has said he resigned after “God told me to” during what he called a “mystical experience,” a Catholic news agency reported.
Farmers raise resilience to climate change by diversifying crops
The loss of arable land due to climate change may amount to as much as 21 percent in South America, 18 percent in Africa, and 11 to 17 percent in Europe, according to scientists at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.…
Water leaks may become new Japan nuclear disaster
TOKYO — Japan’s nuclear watchdog said a leak of highly radioactive water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant could be the beginning of a new disaster — a series of leaks of contaminated water from storage tanks.
Natural gas could be a bridge fuel to $1 solar
By Gerard Wynn
JSC and JDC examinees remain in confussion
Masum Billah
AL always shifts blame for narrow political gains: BNP
Opposition BNP on Wednesday protested the Prime Minister’s remarks involving it with the August 21 grenade attack, and said the ruling party is trying to shift the blame of the attack to its arch rival to make political gains.