Airing doubt whether there will be any timely election, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad said here on Friday that people would not accept any attempt to hold the next polls without the participation of all political parties.
Year: 2013
Lions Club arranges blood donation camp in Rangpur
The Lions Club of Rangpur (LCR) District-351A2 with the assistances of the Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB) organised a camp for free blood donation, bloods group and diabetic tests here on Thursday.
Country’s aging population be 5cr by 2050
Senior citizens here on Friday stressed the need for more intensive role of the media in promoting their rights as the country’s aging population to hit 5 crore by 2050.
Man crushed under train in Jamalpur
An unidentified man was crushed under the wheels of an intercity train at Jamalpur railway station last evening.
Short duration paddy harvest begins in northern districts
The farmers have started harvest of the short duration paddies at this peak hour of the seasonal lean period creating jobs for the farm-labourers almost everywhere in the northern region, official sources said.
Joint medical, dental test results by Monday
Results of the combined medical and dental admission tests will be published by Monday with the government planning to complete the admissions this month, Health Minister AFM Ruhal Haque has said.
Growers, traders face great trouble their unsold potato
Potato traders and growers have been facing an embarrassing situation with their huge unsold potato due to less market price in the district.
$500mn loan to help 4mn families
Bangladesh has signed a $ 500million loan agreement with the World Bank for a major safety net project that the global lender claims will benefit four million poorest households.
3rd Grameen-Uniqlo store opens here Friday
Grameen-Uniqlo, a social business initiative of Japanese clothing chain Fast Retailing Company Limited, on Friday opened its third store in the capital, offering quality, comfortable and affordable clothing.
Elderly woman killed in Narail road accident
A septuagenarian woman was killed in a road accident in mSaratola-Burikhali area on Narail-Lohagora highway under Sadar upazila of the district on Thursday.
Child rights must be ensured for worthy nation: Speakers
Speakers at a discussion here have stressed for ensuring rights of the children for their normal growth and quality education to make them knowledgeable and worthy citizens for the future nation.
‘Terminator’ self-assembling cube robots revealed by MIT
Cube-shaped robots that can flip, jump and assemble themselves into different shapes have been unveiled by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
4,000-year-old preserved human brain found
Ancient, well-preserved human remains aren’t exactly a common thing to find, which makes the discovery of a 4,000-year-old brain in western Turkey pretty noteworthy.
Samsung reports record-high profit
Operating profit at Samsung Electronics hit another record high in the July-September quarter, likely driven by robust sales of its cheaper mid-range smartphones in developing countries.
IAB rejects Barguna by-election result
The Islami Andolan Bangladesh yesterday rejected the results of the by-election in Barguna – 2 constituency of Parliament alleging that candidate of the ruling party has been declared elected in a stage-managed polling.
Vietnam’s General Vo Nguyen Giap dies
Vo Nguyen Giap, the Vietnamese general who masterminded victories against France and the US, has died aged 102.
Miley Cyrus and sinead O’Connor row escalates
Pop star Miley Cyrus has hit back at Sinead O’Connor, after the Irish singer warned her not to be exploited by the music business.
Verdict should ease Jackson’s court ‘appearances’
Los Angeles – A jury’s rejection of a long-running lawsuit by Michael Jackson’s mother against the promoter of his ill-fated comeback concerts could finally allow Jackson to disappear from a forum he has dominated for years — the courtroom.
Researchers find two subspecies of Bryde’s Whales
Researchers attempting to define populations of a medium-sized and poorly understood baleen whale say that saving the whales often means knowing – sometimes on a genetic level – one group of whales from another. A group of scientists from Wildlife…
Bees’ foraging for flowers ‘hampered by diesel exhaust’
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Owl recorded in Oman could be a new species
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Afghanistan beat Kenya to reach first World Cup
World Cricket League, Sharjah: Afghanistan 96-3 (20.5 overs) beat Kenya 93 (43.3 overs) by seven wickets Afghanistan will play in the World Cup for the first time in 2015 after beating Kenya by seven wickets in their final qualifying match…
Nadal feels ‘no extra pressure’ in No. 1 match
Beijing – World number two Rafael Nadal said Friday he felt no extra pressure heading into a semi-final at the China Open which could see him return to the top of the men’s rankings.
Australian man ‘breaks bungee jump world record’
An Australian is thought to have broken the world record for the most bungee jumps in 24 hours, local media report.
Qatar faces no threat to its right to host 2022 World Cup
By Richard Conway
Twitter chairman tweets Rohani about web access in Iran
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Morocco organises interfaith debate
By Siham Ali
‘Iran won’t allow Israel to interfere in nuclear talks’
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US shutdown: Barack Obama cancels Asia trip
US President Barack Obama has cancelled his trip to Asia because of the US government shutdown.
Italy sinking: Search resumes for missing migrants
Divers off southern Italy have been searching the wreck of a boat which sank on Thursday drowning more than 300 African migrants.