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.
Year: 2013
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.
50 injured in BNP factional clash
At least 50 people have been injured, as two BNP factions fought pitched battles at Ullapara in Sirajganj.
Letter threaten to blow up Ctg installations if SQC not freed
An anonymous letter sent to the Chittagong Chief Judicial Magistrate has threatened to blow up important government installations if BNP MP Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, facing war crimes charges, is not released.
EU to provide 500,000 Euro to promote community radio
The European Union (EU) will provide about 500,000 Euro for a project to strengthen community radio in Bangladesh which was formally launched on Sunday.
3G spectrum: Sahara says govt not doing auction business
Posts and Telecommunications Minister Sahara Khatun on Sunday said allowing mobile phone operators to use the 3G spectrum to launch their 3G services on easy conditions will enable the government to hold the shares of huge revenue.
Biman Hajj flights from Sep 7
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will begin its Hajj flights from the first week of September, its Managing Director Kevin Steele has said.
Wall Street falls, ends worst month since May 2012
August was tough on the stock market. Now, investors face an even scarier September.
Youth stabbed to death in Brahmanbaria
A youth was stabbed to death allegedly by his cousin following a family feud at Birgaon village in Nabinagar upazila on Saturday night.
Man crushed to death by train in Joypurhat
A middle-aged man was crushed under the wheels of a train at Panchbibi rail station in Panchbibi upaizla headquarter on Saturday.