Zimbabwe extended their winning run into the T20 series as they drew first blood with a six-run victory in the first match over Bangladesh at Bulawayo.
Year: 2013
Loss, degradation of habitats threaten migratory birds
Nairobi – The annual migration of an estimated 50 billion birds— around 19 per cent of the world’s 10,000 bird species—is one of the world’s great natural wonders, yet the critical staging areas migratory birds need to complete these journeys…
UN hopeful of consensus, fair all-party polls
The United Nations is hopeful that the political parties in Bangladesh will be able to reach a consensus to hold the next general election in a free and fair manner with the participation of all. UN Secretary General Ban Ki…
Snatching on rise around RU campus
RU Correspondent
Action against Khaleda for May 5 violence: MKA
Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir on Saturday accused opposition leader Khaleda Zia of ordering violence through her call to the people to stand beside Hefajat-e-Islam activists during the Islamist party’s May 5 programme in the capital. “Hence, legal action will…
Farmers advised to use balanced fertilizers
Agri experts in a function here yesterday urged the farmers to use balanced fertilizers in crop fields to boost production of crops to achieve country’s food security.
90pc city buildings risky!
Speakers at a roundtable meeting claimed that around 90 percent buildings of the capital are risky as they were built without following proper building code. They also claimed that the building collapses from Spectrum garments in 2005 to recent Rana Plaza…
Convict dies in Sirajganj hospital
A life term murder convict in the district jail died at Sirajganj sadar hospital on Friday morning.
Genocide claim heightens tensions: HRW
Human Rights Watch has termed ‘unfounded’ the claim of ‘genocide’ by certain quarter and opposition parties, stating that such claims “has only served to heighten tensions”. Opposition had claimed that several people were killed in police crackdown on activists of…
4,500 kg tainted mangoes destroyed in Jessore
A mobile court in sadar upazila of the district on Saturday destroyed 4,500 kilograms of mango tainted with carbide and fined its owner Tk20,000.
BNP turns down Shapla Chattar press note
Opposition BNP on Saturday turned down the government press note on May 5 crackdown on Hefajat-e-Islam activists at Shapla Chattar, terming it ‘the version of the ruling party, not of the government’. “The press note reflected what the Prime Minister,…
Okra farming becoming popular in Khulna
Cultivation of okra (ladies finger) is becoming popular among the farmers in 28 villages under Batiaghata upazila of Khulna district.
No excesses at Shapla Chattar, claims Matia
Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury on Saturday said law enforcers dispersed Hefajat-e-Islami activists from Shapla Chattar applying minimum force as the government did not want the anarchy to continue. “The government removed them as the situation had taken an anarchic turn. The…
17 dilapidated pry school bldgs in Amtoli
More than fifty per cent government primary school buildings in Amtali upazila of Barguna district are in dilapidated condition.
Rana Plaza death toll still soaring
The death toll from the disastrous Rana Plaza collapse climbed to 1111 with the recovery of 34 more bodies on Saturday. The 34 bodies were pulled out of the ruins from 6am to 6pm today (Saturday), said sources at the Army…
Saudi Arabia offers iqama transfer chance
The Saudi authorities have allowed Bangladeshis to transfer iqama paving the way for Bangladeshis to take advantage of the legal work and changing their professions, Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni said here on Saturday. “It’s big news for us. Lakhs…
3 arms traders held with pistol, ammo in Jessore
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three alleged arms traders along with a pistol and some ammunitions from Baganchra area in Sharsha upazila of Jessore on Friday night.
PM urges Khaleda to join JS for dialogue
Renewing her dialogue offer, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged opposition leader Khaleda Zia to join parliament and discuss all issues to resolve the country’s ongoing political impasse shunning the tactic of issuing ultimatums.
Rehab general secretary expelled
Real Estate & Housing Association of Bangladesh (Rehab) on Saturday expelled its general secretary Engineer Anisuzzaman Bhuiyan Rana on charge of anti-organisational activities.
Accurate economic census must: FBCCI
Speakers at an economic discussion here on Saturday said it would be difficult to take the right decision for the country and its economy without accurate economic data.
‘Economic performance hinges on political environ’
The performance of the economy in the fiscal year 2013 will critically hinge on how the political challenges are addressed, International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICC,B) observed in its 18th annual council held here on Saturday.
Over 50 mosque khatibs in N’ganj go into hiding
NARAYANGANJ: More than 50 Khatibs in various mosques of the district went into hiding to avoid arrest in cases filed in connection with May 6 clash with law enforcers.
How invasive pigs are helping preserve biodiversity
Ordinarily, invasive and exotic species are a grave threat to native wildlife: outcompeting local species, introducing parasites and disease, and disturbing local ecological regimes. A unique case in the Brazilian Pantanal, however, has turned the tables; here, an introduced mammal…
Political Impasse: UN official in city to hold talks
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández-Taranco arrived here on Friday to hold talks with the government, opposition parties and the Election Commission as tension is growing over the next national election.
Why are Buddhist monks attacking Muslims?
Alan Strathern
BNP to turn to UN if govt says no to judicial probe
Opposition BNP on Friday threatened to go to the United Nations if the government does not form a judicial probe body to look into the May 5 crackdown on Hefajat-e-Islami activists at Shapla Chattar.
‘Ordinary law enough to punish criminals like Rana’
Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday underscored the proper enforcement of the existing laws to ensure the punishment of culprits like Sohel Rana, the owner of the collapsed Rana Plaza.
Savar building collapse death toll rises to 1079
The death toll rose to 1079 in Savar Rana Plaza collapse with the recovery of two more bodies from the rubble till 7:30am Saturday on the 18th day of the incident.
Ideas for mother’s day
A mother’s love is a garden where the sun always shines and the season is spring forever.
3 of a family die Bogra accident
Three members of a family were killed in a tragic road accident at Shakharia Jangalpara area under Sadar Upazila of the district on Friday.