Tropical tree communities are moving up mountainsides to cooler habitats as temperatures rise, a new study in Global Change Biology has found. By examining the tree species present in ten one-hectare plots at various intervals over a decade, researchers found…
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Dhaka – The death sentence imposed against a Bangladeshi MP convicted of crimes against humanity is not the way to bring justice to the many victims of the country’s war of independence, Amnesty International said yesterday.
Question: Should the govt note the weight thrown by the opposition against the Rampal power plant near the Sunderbans? Answers: Yes 75 percent No 25 percent Today’s Question: Is reported leakage of Salauddin Quader verdict before its pronouncement incongruous with…
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Wednesday asked the two city corporations of Dhaka not to allow any illegal cattle market in the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
By Elizabeth Landau At the edge of the heliosphere, you wouldn’t know by looking whether you left the cradle of humanity behind and floated out into interstellar space.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will help Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) groom new entrepreneurs under its project of ‘creating 2000 new entrepreneurs’.
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Wednesday asked the defence counsel for war crimes accused Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Motiur Rahman Nizami to conclude cross-examination of the investigation officer by tomorrow (Thursday) as the questions over cross-examination appeared ‘pointless’.
Jahangirnagar University Vice Chancellor Professor Anwar Hossain has staged a counter sit-in in front of his residence, some 10 yards from the demonstrating teachers who have been demanding his resignation.
Opposition BNP’s Chittagong unit was not active but the party’s Bandarban and Rangamati units activists were seen picketing and bringing out procession during a daylong strike on Wednesday to protest the death penalty of war crimes convict Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a special promotion for Bangladeshi travelers with up to 50 percent discount on the Pearl Business Class Cabin to destinations including London, Manchester, New York, Washington DC and…
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Wednesday proposed a new election system saying that holding fair, neutral and controversy-free election is not possible under the current poll system.
Dhaka – The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday interrogated former State Minister for Housing and Public Works Alamgir Kabir on graft charges.
Dhaka – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday emphasised minimising the knowledge gap of farmers about climate change adaptation to boost food production and ensure food security in the country.
Satkhira, Oct 2 (UNB) – Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 70 fishermen from the Mother River area in the Sundarbans under Satkhira range on Wednesday evening, several hours after they were kidnapped by pirates for ransom.
Dhaka’s Speedy Trial Trubunal-4 on Wednesday adjourned the hearing in the Biswajit murder case till October 6.
Four persons including a police sub-inspector was sued on Wednesday for extortion, theft and manhandling.
A Dhaka court on Wednesday recorded the deposition of another prosecution witness in the Humayun Azad murder case and fixed October 29 for the testimony of other witnesses.
Dhaka – Firing a broadside at BNP chairperson’s adviser Khandkar Mahbub Hossain for his statement threatening to try all involved in the war crimes trial if the party is voted to power, chief prosecutor Golam Arif Tipu on Wednesday urged…
Claiming that its leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury who was awarded death penalty by a tribunal denied justice, opposition BNP on Wednesday announced a countrywide demonstration programme for Thursday to register their protest.
Ishwardi – Accusing her arch rival BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia of attempting to kill her time and again through grenade attacks and bomb attacks, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Khaleda has only two qualities — indulging in graft…
Comilla, Oct 2 (UNB) – BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Wednesday alleged that the rule of law and democracy in the country are at stake due to the government’s evil design to hang onto power.
Police in a drive arrested two alleged terrorists along with two light guns and bullets from Duttapara area in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.
Gazipur – Communications Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the opposition should join parliament responding to the call of the Prime Minister and openly discuss the framework of a polls-time government.
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members arrested two people along with fake currency notes worth Tk93,000 on the premises of Mohadebpur Upazila Health Complex of the district on Tuesday.
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan W Mozena on Wednesday said he is still hopeful of a political settlement between the two major parties – Awami League and BNP – before next general election.
A housewife was strangulated to death allegedly by her husband over a family feud at Gumkanda village in Purbadhala upazila of the district on Monday night.