Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh will have a face-saving ‘good news’ to convey to Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina when the two meet in midtown Manhattan on Saturday.
Month: September 2013
US women leaders look beyond the ‘glass ceiling’
By Anneta Konstantinides
It is time to move over!
Some 40 per cent of the world’s population survives on less than $2 a day and yet mankind’s ecological footprint is 50 per cent larger than global ecosystems can accommodate. Clearly, few have ‘more’ whereas a sizable number continues to…
Yesterday’s poll result
Qyestion: Would you agree with the Finance Minister who has said hartal is not a political language but a terrorist act? Answer: Yes 0 percent No 100 percent Today’s Question: Question: Is Jamaat-e-Islami responsible for unrest in garment industries…
Next-gen Surface tablets jack up components
by Shara Tibken Microsoft on Monday unveiled an update to its Surface tablets, both the full-Windows Surface Pro 2 and the stripped-down Surface 2.
Google unveils major upgrade to search algorithm
By Richard Taylor Google has unveiled an upgrade to the way it interprets users’ search requests.
‘Vampire Steroid’ May Haunt U.S. Rivers and Streams
by David Heitz Scientists have found that the anabolic steroid trenbolone, thought to break down in sunlight, comes alive again at night.
Rally around garment workers, Yunus urges fashion world
Highlighting the pitiable condition of garment workers, Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the fashion leaders and designers to stand up in solidarity with them all over the world.
Media Launch of Global Social Business Summit held
The media launch for the Global Social Business Summit 2013 slated for November 7-9 has recently took place in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia.
Khaleda leaves for Jessore today, addresses Khulna rally Sunday
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia leaves for Jessore on Saturday and will address a public rally in Khulna on Sunday, aiming to mobilise public support in favour of the opposition’s demand for arranging the next polls under a non-party administration.
Home Minister blames Jamaat for RMG sector trouble
Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir on Friday alleged that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and some other reactionary parties are behind the recent unrest in the country’s readymade garment (RMG) sector.
Get ready for decisive movement: BNP
BNP standing committee member Rafiqul Islam Miah on Friday asked the party leaders and activists to take all-out preparations even to go to jail for waging a strong movement after October 24 if the government does not restore the caretaker…
Save mother-like Sundarbans. Long march reaches Khulna
Observing that the Sundarbans protect people from every natural disaster like a mother, convener of National Committee to Protect Oil Gas Mineral Resources Power and Ports Engineer Sheikh M Shahidullah on Friday urged all to save the world’s largest mangrove…
B Chy slams Nasim for remarks against govt officials
Bikalpo Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) president Prof Badruddoza Chowdhury on Friday castigated Awami League leader Mohammad Nasim for his disparaging remarks against government officials.
PM calls for GSP revival
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the US business community to persuade the Obama administration to revive preferential trade status Bangladesh was enjoying in the US market.
Superstores fined for cigarette ads
A mobile court in Dhaka has fined superstores Swapna and Big-Bazar for violating recently passed tobacco control law, in the first such punishment after bringing the landmark amendment.
US to work with global partners on climate change; UK welcomes UN report
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday said the United States will work with its partners around the world through “ambitious actions to reduce emissions, transform our energy economy, and help the most vulnerable cope” with the effects of…
Test supply of 50MW power from India begins
The supply of 50MW of electricity from India to Bangladesh’s national grid started experimentally on Friday morning as part of initial 250 MW power import with a view to easing the nagging power crisis.
Youth crashed under the wheels of a train
A youth was crashed under the wheels of a train at Raghunathpur village under Kaliganj upazila of the district.
KCC to set up cattle market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) will set up a cattle market in Zoragate area here ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
BMDA implements irrigation uplift project
The Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) has implemented an uplift project aims at improving the socio-economic condition of people living in the vast Barind tract through boosting agricultural production.
Meeting on Durga Puja held in Gaibandha
A meeting to celebrate the Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu Community, was held in the conference room of deputy commissioner (DC) here on Thursday.
Call for ensuring smoking-free public transports in Rangpur
Speakers at an advocacy meeting here have stressed for united efforts of all concerned including transport sectors leaders and workers in turning the public transports completely free from smoking in Rangpur.
Bumper T-Aman output likely in northern region
A bumper production of Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) is likely in the northern region where farmers have exceeded the fixed farming target and the crop grows excellent amid favourable climatic conditions this season.
UN says, humans ‘dominant cause’ of global warming
By Matt McGrath
Kenya’s Westgate siege: MPs to quiz security chiefs
Kenya’s security chiefs have been summoned to appear before parliament’s defence committee for questioning over the Westgate mall siege.
Kate Middleton’s post-baby diet, other juicy scoops
By Vanity Fair
Tennis star Novak Djokovic engaged to girlfriend Jelena Ristic
By Michael Rothman
Williams denied new record for world’s fastest serve
Alastair Himmer
Ronaldo for charges against Miami pitch invader be dropped
Ronald Gjorka made the most of his pitch invasion during Real Madrid’s preseason match against Chelsea in Miami by sharing a very long hug with Cristiano Ronaldo. He was eventually arrested and charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct, which the…