The NATO chiefs of defense “talked a little bit about today, a little bit about tomorrow, and a little bit about 10 years from now,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said as he returned to Washington today…
Day: January 24, 2014
Maldives 2013: End of political stalemate
A small atoll state, Maldives witnessed numerous events in 2013 on the political, socio-economic and diplomatic fronts.
Syria threatens to quit Geneva talks
The Syrian government delegation has threatened to quit peace talks in Geneva if “serious” discussions do not begin by Saturday.
Deadly blasts hit police in Cairo
Five people have been killed and about 90 wounded after three blasts in the Egyptian capital that appeared to target the police force.
Australian Open 2014: Nadal beats Federer to reach final
Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer to reach the Australian Open final and maintain his dominance over the 17-time Grand Slam champion.
Juan Mata: Chelsea accept Manchester United’s £37m bid
Spain midfielder Juan Mata is expected to arrive at Manchester United on Friday for a medical ahead of his proposed move from Chelsea.
Amazing pictures of storms from America’s Tornado Alley
Photographer Mike Hollingshead chases the storms which form across the US Midwest every spring and summer – taking jaw-dropping photographs of nature’s power.
Cooking in the danger zone: Chernobyl
Visiting the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl, Stefan Gates finds people living on toxic land.
Stop obsessing over Kate, Prince William, says Prince Charles
Earlier this week, we learned that Prince Charles will be taking an increased number of responsibilities from his mother, the Queen, as the transition to Charles’s reign begins.
Anne Hathaway explains low profile post-Oscars
Anne Hathaway can take a hint. The star, 31, has kept a relatively low profile since winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Les Miserables in February 2013.
RDAFA distributes warm clothes among cold-hit people
The Rangpur Divisional Administration Family Association (RDAFA) distributed huge quantity of warm clothes among the cold-hit distressed people here in the city Thursday afternoon.
Child killed in Rajshahi road crash
A minor boy has been killed when a tractor knocked down him at Kristaganj area under Boalia Police Station in the city on Thursday evening.
WVB distributes education materials among vulnerable children
World Vision Bangladesh (WVB) started distribution of education materials among 3,000 most vulnerable children of different villages under Mithapukur upazila here from Thursday afternoon.
One held with firearms, bullets in Jessore
Police arrested an alleged terrorist with a pistol and four bullets from his possession at Shakharigati village under sadar upazila of the district last night.
3,000 sex stimulating tablets seized in Satkhira
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 3,000 pieces of sex stimulating Indian Enegra tablet from Laudubi village in Kolaroa upazila early Friday.
University student commits suicide in Sylhet
A university student allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his house in South Surma upazila on Thursday afternoon.
PM visits Gaibandha Saturday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will tour Gaibandha on Saturday on a day-long visit to meet the family members of those killed and wounded in the recent polls related violence.
Pabna law and order awfully worsens
The law and order situation in Pabna deteriorated alarmingly during the last five-year tenure of the Awami League-led grand alliance government, much to the worry of the locals.
2 killed as train rams pick-up van in Jamalpur
Two people were killed as a train rammed a pick-up van on a level crossing at Mukul Bazar in sadar upazila on Friday.
Two Ijtema devotees die
Two devotees of the Biswa Ijtema died of cardiac arrest at Tongi 50-bed Government Hospital in the district on Thursday and Friday.
Tk 432cr project to train 10 lakh rural farmers, boost agri production
In a bid to boost agricultural production and increase income of the countries rural farmers, an initiative has been taken to impart training to around 10 lakh male and female farmers on integrated farm management to create employment opportunities through…
Padma Bridge: Overall development reaches 10pc
The overall development of the much-talked about billion dollar Padma Multipurpose Bridge has so far reached only 10 percent, according to an official document. In the completed 10 percent, most the works of land acquisition, land development and rehabilitation have…
Daylong Blood Donation Program by IUBAT with Quantum Foundation
Prof. Dr. A F M Ruhul Haque, MP, Former Minister for Health and Family Welfare has called upon academic community to involve in socio-humanitarian services for extending support to strengthen healthcare leading to healthy nation in line with global changes. …
Blacklist errant manpower agencies too, activists tell Malaysian govt
Alyaa Alhadjri Petaling Jaya: Home Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s announcement that more than 2,400 undocumented migrants were arrested in the first 24 hours of the nationwide 6P Integrated Operation on January 21 has raised questions over…
Coping with terrorism
Dr. M. S. Haq There are several causes of present day terrorism at local, global and other levels. The causes include inter alia and as appropriate: dissatisfactions, deprivations, inequities, inequalities, human rights violations, the right to life violations, paucities of…
Hefty subsidies prop up unsustainable energy system
Washington, DC—Efforts by a variety of organizations to quantify global support for fossil fuels have generated estimates that range from $523 billion to over $1.9 trillion, depending on the calculation and what measures are included. What is clear is that…
Coastal Kids art competition on climate displaced peoples held
Chittagong – Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) organised jointly with Willaim Carey Academy, Chittagong a “Coastal Kids Art Competition” with the support of Coastal Kids Project of Displacement Solutions on Wednesday. Students of class five and Six of William…