Agriculture experts have stressed for expanded cultivation of short duration BINA dhan7 to increase rice output and attain food security through enhancing crop intensity and combating seasonal lean period.
Month: October 2013
Man killed by dacoits in Gangni
A gang of dacoits killed a man and injured three others when they went to Saharatola village under Gangni upazila of the district last night for committing dacoity.
Celebration of Durga Puja begins in Rangpur tomorrow
The five-day celebration of Durga Puja, the greatest religious festival of the Hindu community, begins from tomorrow with due religious fervor and solemnity everywhere in Rangpur division.
Preparations for Durga Puja in Mymensingh
All preparations are going to be completed to celebrate the Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, in the district.
Is the sustainability profession failing?
by Erin Lyon
US to ‘announce future’ of military aid to Egypt
The US is not planning to halt “all” military aid to Egypt, the White House has said, refuting some recent media reports. However, in the coming days the US administration is planning to announce the future of its “assistance relationship…
Radical leftists trash US Bishops
By William Donohue
Spinners restrict Blackcaps to 280 for 5 on first day
A late show of guile by Bangladesh spinners balanced the first day of the opening Test betw een Bangladesh and New Zealand as Shakib Al Hasan and Abdur Razzak struck just before the closing of the first day’s play.
Computer chemists win Nobel prize
The Nobel Prize in chemistry has gone to three scientists who “took the chemical experiment into cyberspace”.
Tillakaratne Dilshan: Sri Lanka opener retires from Test cricket
Sri Lanka opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has retired from Test cricket.
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes defends storyline
By Sabrina Sweeney
EU hails ICAO plan for global green tax on aviation
By Roger Harrabin
Panasonic ‘to quit’ plasma TV business
The company will close its plasma screen factory in Amagasaki and put it up for sale next year, Nikkei business daily and Reuters have said.
Three computer chemists win Nobel prize
The Nobel Prize in chemistry has gone to three scientists who “took the chemical experiment into cyberspace”.
Chinese court to allow Bo Xilai appeal
A Chinese court says it has agreed to consider an appeal by disgraced top politician Bo Xilai.
Obama accuses Republicans of using ‘extortion’ on debt limit
US President Barack Obama has said he is willing to hold budget talks with Republicans, but not until they agree to lift “threats” against the economy. Republicans “don’t get to demand ransom in exchange for doing their jobs”, Mr Obama…
Body of missing young army officer found in Sangu river
Bandarban – The body of a Bangladesh Army personnel was recovered from the Sangu River in Roangchhari upazila of the hill district of Bandarban on Tuesday morning, two days after his was reported missing.
Aleem jailed unto death for war crimes
Dhaka – The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has convicted and sentenced to prison unto death Abdul Aleem, for his crimes against humanity, including genocide, arson and loot, during the Liberation War in 1971 and jailed him unto death.
Khaleda asks Govt not to push country to uncertainly
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday said that the ruling party should reach a consensus with the opposition over the nature of polls-time government to save the country from confrontations and uncertainty.
Ten killed in fresh garment factory fire
Ten people were killed in a fierce fire at a readymade garment (RMG) factory in Beraida Chala area of Sreepur upazila of Gazipur on Tuesday evening. Three of the deceased were identified as Rasheduzzaman, 30, assistant general manager (AGM) of…
Coke launches its own shops to deliver food, water, and Wi-Fi
By Jacob KastrenakesThe Coca-Cola Company is beginning to set up one-stop shops for vital resources inside of developing communities.
SC defers Sayedee Appeals hearing till Nov 12
The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred till November 12 the hearing of the appeals against the International Crimes Tribunal-1 verdict sentencing Jamaat leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee to death for the crimes against the humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War.
Vote for AL to keep corrupt at bay: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought another term to serve the nation to accomplish what she termed as the unfinished tasks of her government and thus lead the country towards prosperity.
Govt will see how BNP steers movement after Oct 24
Chief Whip of the Opposition in parliament Zainul Abdin Farroque has said the government will see how the BNP steers its agitation after Oct 24.
Odhikar secretary Adilur granted bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted bail for six months to Adilur Rahman Khan, secretary of Rights Organisation Odhikar, in a case filed against him under the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Act.
Army to ‘be deployed during polls, if need be’: EC
Election Commissioner Md Shah Nawaz on Tuesday said the army will be deployed in the next general election, if needed.
Sultana Kamal for opposing working against equal rights to women
Former adviser of caretaker government Sultana Kamal on Tuesday said it was the duty of NGO activists as ‘bonafide citizens’ of the state to stand against the quarters opposing the equal rights to women and minorities.
Green activists for alternative management of animal wastes
Green activists at a discussion in the city on Tuesday urged the authorities concerned to introduce alternative management of sacrificial animals waste during Eid-ul-Azha considering the public health, economy and environment.
2 get life, 6 other jail terms for murder in Sylhet
A court here on Monday sentenced two persons to life term imprisonment, three to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment each and three others to six months’ jail each for killing a man in 2008.