By Marija Ristic
Day: August 30, 2013
British MPs reject militaryintervention in Syria
Any possibility of British involvement in a military campaign in Syria has been effectively ruled out after British lawmakers voted down the prospect in parliament, costing the US the nation’s closest ally in a potential strike.
‘Black budget’ shows CIA swells in size – Snowden leak
The CIA has mushroomed into the largest US spy agency with a nearly $15 billion budget as it expands intelligence, cyber sabotage and overseas covert operations, secret leaked documents showed Thursday.
New nanoparticles make solar cells cheaper to manufacture
By Eurasia Review
Irish Poet Seamus Heaney dies aged 74
Seamus Heaney, acclaimed by many as the best Irish poet since WB Yeats, has died aged 74. Heaney was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995 “for works of lyrical beauty and ethical depth, which exalt everyday miracles and…
Artist Grahame Hurd-Wood to paint all St Davids residents
An artist is attempting to paint a portrait of every resident living in his home city.
Protein clue to old-age memory loss
James Gallagher
Miniature ‘human brain’ grown in lab
Miniature “human brains” have been grown in a lab in a feat scientists hope will transform the understanding of neurological disorders.
Tree plantation drive of Rotaract Club of DU
Rotaract Club of Dhaka University (RCDU) and Asian Youth Center (AYC) launched a tree plantation and awareness raising campaign at the different high schools of Chandina Upazila recently.
Huge canyon discovered under Greenland ice
By Roger Harrabin
A boy’s mining accident – Richard’s story, Tanzania
Richard, 11 years old at the time, was down in the gold mine pit when he heard his friends yelling for him to get out. Before he could react, he saw the landslide – caused by a collapsed wall –…
UK set to give green light for £450m marine energy base
The Government has signalled its consent for plans for a multi-million pound Marine Energy Park on the banks of the River Humber.
Mourinho and Guardiola to renew their rivalry in Super Cup
Coaches Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola will renew their rivalry on Friday as Europa League champions Chelsea face Champions League winners Bayern Munich in the Uefa Super Cup in Prague.
US Open 2013: Britain’s Dan Evans though to third round
By Piers Newbery
Div III Football: Khilgaon blank Matuail
Khilgaon Football Academy blanked Matuail Udayan Sangsad by two goals to nil in the day’s second match of the Super Sign Cables Third Division Football League at the Bir Sreshtho Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Wednesday.
Real Madrid agree personal terms with Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale has agreed personal terms at Real Madrid ahead of his world-record move from Tottenham.
IBBL distributes saplings of trees in Gaibandha
Islamic Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL), Gaibandha branch has been distributing saplings of different trees among the academic institutions including the beneficiaries in the district for the last few days.
Arms, bullets seized in Jessore
The members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered three 7.65 Chinese pistols, three magazines and 10 rounds of bullets from SP Golden Line bus counter on Jessore-Benapole highway last night.
More schemes must to eradicate Rahshahi urban poverty
In the wake of gradual rising of slum, poor and extreme poor people, more schemes needed to eradicate urban poverty in the city alongside eliminating other poverty linked social crimes especially addiction of drugs and its trafficking, speakers at a…
Two electrocuted in Mithapukur
Two persons, including a minor boy, were electrocuted at different places in Mithapukur upazila here on Thursday, police and locals said.
Bumper jute production, lower price frustrates farmers
RANGPUR, Aug 30, 2013 (BSS) – The farmers have become frustrated following lower market price despite getting bumper jute yield exceeding its production target in Rangpur Agriculture Zone this season, farmers and official sources said.
CNG auto rickshaw lifting rises in Syhet
Lifting of CNG-run auto rickshaw has gone up alarmingly in the Sylhet area in recent times as organised gangs outsmart law enforcers with newer techniques.
Boat race marking Sultan’s birth anniversary held
A traditional boat race on the river Chitra marking world famous painter SM Sultan’s 89th birth anniversary was held on Thursday August 29.
Yesterday’s opinion poll results
Yesterday’s question: Would you agree with Tofail Ahmed of Awami League that Nobel Laureate Dr. Mohammad Yunus is not impartial? Answer: Yes 20 percent No 80 percent Other 0 percent Today’s question: Would you agree with Begum Khaleda Zia…
Khaleda asks government to dissolve Parliament, call election
Khaleda Zia has again called for amending the Constitution that ruling MPs say allows the upcoming general elections without having to dissolve Parliament.
Election commission says ‘Yes’ and then ‘No’ to shedding power
After toying with options, the Election Commission has finally decided to retain powers to disqualify candidates who violate poll regulations and code of conduct.
Hasina seeks reelection to fight terrorism, corruption; slams Khaleda
Fatikchhari – Urging people not to be confused by the opposition’s propaganda, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon them to vote for her party in the next general election to maintain peace and pace of development and eradicate…
Hasina conspiring to retain power skipping polls: BNP
Khulna – BNP standing committee member Tariqul Islam on Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is trying to retain power skipping the polls.
Shafique for plugging in terror financing sources
Law Minister Shafique Ahmed on Thursday stressed increasing inter-state cooperation to eradicate terrorism by putting an end to financing of criminal activities. “Some organisations are carrying out terrorist activities in the country after receiving money and training abroad,” he said.
No polls under Hasina: Rafiqul
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah on Thursday said they will not allow the next national election to be held under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.