Scientists of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) here said 71 varieties of different crops including rice and legumes developed by them have been contributing a lot to the country’s agriculture.
Day: September 18, 2013
Early earthquake preparedness for reducing losses stressed
The extent of losses of human lives during earthquake could be reduced substantially through creating awareness about the natural calamity among students and adopting early preparedness, speakers said on Sunday.
Brahmaputra, Ghagot cross danger level in Gaibandha
Water level of the Brahmaputra and the Ghagot, two major rivers of Gaibandha, crossed danger mark on Sunday night inundating the river basin and char areas.
International Literacy Day observed in Rangpur
Speakers at separate discussions have said the government has been working relentlessly to achieve cent percent literacy to free the country from illiteracy by 2014 in the process of building an educated nation.
Flood situation in C’nawabganj slightly improves
Flood situation in Chapainawabganj has marked a slight improvement while the lowlying areas of the district still remain under flood water.
2 labourers missing in Sirajganj boat capsize
Two labourers went missing as a boat capsized in the Jamuna River near Moti Shaheb Ghat in the town on Monday.
One killed as truck hits bicycle in Satkhira
A man was killed as a truck knocked down his bicycle at Parulia Bazar in Kaliganj upazila on Sunday evening.
Boy abducted from N’ganj found dead in Sherpur: 2 held
Police recovered strangulated body of a boy from near Chapa Jhuri Bridge in Nakla upazila early Monday, two days after he had been kidnapped by a gang from Narayanganj district for ransom.
Youth commits suicide in Bogra
A young man reportedly committed suicide at Ahmedpur in Gabtali upazila early Sunday.
Farmer electrocuted in Magura
A farmer died from electrocution at Belnagar village in Sadar upazila on Sunday. The victim was identified as Aiyub Hossain, 55, a resident of the village.
Border Brutality: Felani’s case no exception
62 killed in Kurigram frontier alone There is nothing new in the brutal killing of Felani Khatun by Indian border guards. Such violence along the Bangladesh-India border is routine and arbitrary.
Robber leader held with arms in Magura
Police arrested an alleged robber leader along with arms and bullets at Nakol village in Sreepur upazila early Monday.
2 BNP-Jamaat leaders hurt by Jubo League men in Jessore
Two local leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami were injured in an attack by Juba League (JL) men at Narayanpur village in Sharsha upazila on Sunday night.
46 held foiling intrusion thru Jessore border
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) early Monday arrested 46 people from Sadipur border in Sharsha upazila foiling their attempt to enter Bangladesh from India illegally.
Indian clothes worth Tk39 lakh seized in Benapole
Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) seized huge smuggled Indian sarees and different other clothes worth about Tk39 lakh from Kharidagnga Battala area under Sharsha upazila early Sunday.
Muhith wants to contest for Sylhet 1 again
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith on Saturday said that he wanted contest the next general elections again for Sylhet 1 parliamentary constituency from the ruling Awami League-led alliance.
Shy male birds keep closer ‘friends’
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Greenpeace assails oil rig in Russian Arctic
Greenpeace activists have launched an attempt to board a Russian oil platform and prevent it drilling in the Arctic.
Largest tidal turbine project given consent
Work is to begin on the largest tidal turbine energy project in Europe after the Scottish government approved it.
Davis Cup: Great Britain face USA on return to World Group
Great Britain will play the United States away on their return to the Davis Cup World Group in February.
Champions League: Ronaldo hat-trick as Real Madrid hit six
Gareth Bale came on to help Cristiano Ronaldo score one of his three goals as Real Madrid beat Galatasaray 6-1 in their Champions League Group B clash.
Moyes: I don’t know if Rooney is happy at Manchester United
Manchester United manager David Moyes acknowledges he is not sure whether Wayne Rooney is happy at Old Trafford.
Alison Balsom wins gramophone classical music award
Trumpeter Alison Balsom has become the first British woman to win artist of the year at the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards.
Britney spears shacks up in Sin City for 50-show run
Britney Spears will shack up at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas for a residency that will feature 50 concerts over a two-year period.
Lindsay Lohan: New life, new man?
Lindsay Lohan has always been a sucker for a ladies’ man. Rumor has it that, post-rehab, the actress who counts Wilmer Valderrama, Jared Leto, and restaurateur Harry Morton among her exes, has cozied up to reality star Matt Nordgren, from…
BlackBerry unveils jumbo Z30
The new device, which rocks a 5-inch display, stereo speakers, and a bigger battery, is introduced amid speculation over the company’s sale.
Nokia Lumia 925 Review
By Sherri L. Smith
Microsoft rushes fix to address Internet explorer attacks
By Robert Westervelt
Syria balmes sarin gas use on rebels
Syria has given Russia new “material evidence” that Syrian rebels used chemical weapons in an attack on 21 August, a Russian minister has said.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff calls off US trip
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has called off a state visit to Washington next month in a row over allegations of US espionage.