Scientists of Korea and Bangladesh are working jointly under a project to develop modern farm machinery and research capacity along with a cold tolerant rice variety.
Month: September 2013
USS Nimitz carrier moves into Red Sea, no orders for Syria
In another “just in case” move by a Navy ship, the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has moved into the Red Sea, but it has not been given orders to be part of the planning for a limited U.S. military strike…
India-Myanmar border: Is there a third player?
By Yves-Marie Rault
US Senate intends to amend draft resolution on Syria
US Senators intend to introduce amendments to the draft resolution submitted by the White House which authorises military action against the Syrian regime, Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy told journalists.
Secretary Kerry asks Iran to release American Pastor
By Adelaide Mena
Serena beats Stephens, joins Li in US Open quarters
Defending champion Serena Williams won her much-anticipated US Open showdown with Sloane Stephens while Li Na avenged a painful loss in Rome to join the world number one in the last eight.
America at new low as Murray, Djokovic, ease through
American men’s tennis slumped to an historic Grand Slam low on a sweltering at the US Open as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray remained on course for a blockbuster semi-final.
Real fans flock to welcome record signing Bale
MADRID – Thousands of Real Madrid fans flocked to the Bernabeu to welcome Gareth Bale on Monday after the nine-times European champions sealed the purchase of the Wales winger from Tottenham Hotspur for what the London club said was a…
Climate science alarming, irrefutable: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday the evidence for climate change was beyond dispute but it was not too late for international action to prevent its worst impacts.
Climate change ‘driving spread of crop pests’
Climate change is helping pests and diseases that attack crops to spread around the world, a study suggests.
More tank leaks found at Japan nuke plant
TOKYO — Japan’s top nuclear regulator raised safety concerns Monday about hastily built storage tanks and their foundations after signs of more leaks of radiation-contaminated water at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant.
Phablets a big hit with Asian consumers
They’re oversized, bulky and discriminate against those with smaller hands or tighter jeans, but according to the latest figures as well as being big physically, they’re also big in terms of popularity in the Asia-Pacific region where Chinese, Korean and…
Sony’s smarter solution for smartphone photography
Sony’s new lens-camera concept could boost the imaging performance of any compatible smartphone and breathe new life into the digital camera market.
Samsung seeks ‘iPod moment’ with smartwatch launch
Samsung is set to launch its much anticipated smartwatch on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the emerging product category amid concerns that the smartphone market has reached its peak.
Betty White calls ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ stars’ reunion ‘heaven’
For seven seasons, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” brightened viewers’ lives. Mary Richards, the title character played by Mary Tyler Moore, along with her pals Rhoda Morgenstern (Valerie Harper), Phyllis Lindstrom (Cloris Leachman), Sue Ann Nivens (Betty White) and Georgette…
Beatles albums finally go platinum
Classic Beatles albums including Revolver have finally gone platinum after the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) changed its sales award rules.
Khloe Kardashian tweets she isn’t “made of steel”
Khloe Kardashian seemingly isn’t going to keep her marital woes quiet for much longer. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star opened up for the second time on Twitter since husband Lamar Odom’s DUI arrest on Aug. 30, and hints…
Speculations on shifting next elections
Speculations have spread that the government might opt to dissolve Parliament in next January and hold elections three months later in April.
Upazila Chairman killed in AL factional fight over food distribution
The Dhobaura Upazila Chairman Furkanuddin Selim has been killed in a clash between two factions of the ruling Awami League in Mymensingh.
Yesterday’s poll result
Yesterday’s question: Are Bangladesh’s development partners right in repeatedly asking for credible, inclusive election? Yes: 67 percent No: 33 percent Other: 0 percent Today’s question: Is Election Commission right in answering to BNP’s complaint of violation of the poll code…
‘Hasina violating polls code:’ BNP
Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina is violating the electoral code of conduct by spending government money for party propaganda in the rundown to the parliament, the BNP has alleged.
PM did not violate polls code: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has rejected the BNP’s claim that the Prime Minister has violated the code of conduct for elections by seeking vote for the ruling party.
Obama’s plea for Congressional approval signals Syria action on hold
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama was ready to order a military strike against Syria, with or without Congress’ blessing. But on Friday night, he suddenly changed his mind.
The three reasons Russia backs Assad so staunchly By Michael Kelley
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (R) and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad shake hands as they meet in Moscow’s Kremlin December 19, 2006.
Lightning kills four fishermen in Benapole
At least four fishermen have been killed and two others injured after lightning struck them near Benapole port in Jessore, police said. The deceased have been identified as Saddam Hossain, 21, Imran Hossain, 15, Matiar Rahman, 25 and Tuhin Alam,…
Bangladeshis nabbed in Malaysian crackdown
Several Bangladeshis are among the 71 people detained in Malaysia during its largest nationwide crackdown on illegal migrants this week, the “Star” daily reports from Kuala Lumpur.
Mandela back home after long hospital stay
JOHANNESBURG – Anti-apartheid leader and former South African President Nelson Mandela returned to his home on Sunday where he will continue to receive intensive care after three months in hospital with a lung ailment.
Putin told Assad to quit Syria, the presidency?
DHAKA: A Saudi newspaper is reporting that Russian resident Vladmir Putin suggested to his Syrian counterpart and ally Bashar Assad that he give up the presidency and leave the country.
Renowned writer broadcaster David Frost is dead
Veteran broadcaster Sir David Frost has died at the age of 74 after a suspected heart attack while on board a cruise ship.
Mobile phone service quality falling: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Sunday said the quality of services by all the mobile network operators in the country is falling.