Iran has begun curbing uranium enrichment under a deal which will also see international sanctions eased, the UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA) says.
Month: January 2014
Germany eyes swift cuts in renewable energy subsidies
Berlin – Germany’s new energy minister has outlined cuts in subsidies to producers of renewable energy as the country wrestles with soaring costs from its nuclear power exit, according to a document obtained by AFP Sunday.
British bat makes incredible journey
The first bat to cross the sea from the UK to Europe has been recorded, according to experts.
12 Years a Slave and Gravity win Producer’s Guild prize
Space drama Gravity and 12 Years a Slave have tied for the top prize at the Producer’s Guild of America (PGA) awards.
The Thin Men: Actors who starve themselves for an Oscar
Matthew McConaughey is the latest actor to emaciate himself in pursuit of awards glory. It’s an example of a disturbing trend, argues Lisa Schwarzbaum.
Edward Snowden ‘may have been working with Russia’
US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden may have collaborated with Russia, the chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee has alleged.
Driven to success by anger or rivalry
Hell hath no fury like a consumer — or rival — scorned.
Violinist Vanessa Mae set to compete at Winter Olympics
Violinist Vanessa Mae is set to ski for Thailand at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, which start next month.
Chrome extensions targeted by spam firms
Adware pedlars are buying extensions for the Chrome browser and adding code that hijacks searches or inserts sponsored ads, reports suggest.
Messi courting Lady Luck before Levante Cup clash
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is hoping for a little good fortune when the record winners return to Valencia for Wednesday’s King’s Cup quarter-final, first leg against Levante (2100 GMT).
50pc allowance for SC Judges approved
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the law to grant 50 percent allowance on basic pay to Supreme Court Judges.
Two-day remand for Inqilab correspondent
A Dhaka court has granted police two days’ remand to question Ahmed Atique, diplomatic correspondent of the Bengali daily ‘Inqilab’ in a case registered under the Information and Communication Technology Act.
Teacher helps or hinders mental growth of students!
My fourteen years kid, the younger one, have been so much indifferent to his studies that after getting his result a few days ago, he asked me to buy some English story books from the New Market in Dhaka because…
Do not harass BNP leaders: HC
The High Court has issued an order, restraining the authorities from taking arbitrary action against five top BNP leaders, including Standing Committee member Moudud Ahmed.
Govt to frame guideline for pvt TVs, online media: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Sunday said the government wants to frame a guideline for the operation of private TV channels and online news media.
War crimes trial first priority: Anis
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said the trial of crimes against humanity will go on as it is his first priority.
ACC approves chargesheet against 9 in RMCH graft
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday approved a chargesheet against nine people, including former director of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH), on charge of misappropriating public money amounting to Tk 3.25 crore.
BNP leader Dulu granted HC bail; state appeals
Soon after the High Court granted interim bail for six months to BNP leader Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu in the Jubo League leader Palash Karmaker murder case, the government on Sunday filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking a…
Polls in 102 upazilas on Feb 19: CEC
A total of 102 upazilas across the country will go to polls on February 19 next, the Election Commission (EC) announced on Sunday.
3 held with arms, bullets in C’nawabganj
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested three arms dealers along with firearms, bullets and magazines in Shibganj upazila headquarters on Saturday evening.
Bank Asia opens Agent Banking pilot phase
In an effort to bring the country’s non-banking population under banking network and ensure financial inclusion, Bank Asia has begun Agent Banking pilot phase in Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj district.
Youth killed in Pabna road accident
A young man was killed in a road accident at Madhpur bus stand on Pabna-Nagarbari Highway in Ataikula upazila here on Saturday.
Jan 5 election upholds democratic process: PM
Terming the January 5 national election unique, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the country for the first time saw an elected government handing over power to another elected one.
Youth found dead in Bogra
A youth was found dead at Daspara village in Dhunat upazila on Sunday morning.
Zia’s birth anniversary observed
BNP and its associate bodies celebrated the 78th birth anniversary of late President and party founder Ziaur Rahman on Sunday with a fresh vow to restore democracy in the country.
AL man hurt in Jhenidah factional clash dies
Another Awami League activist who was injured in a clash between two factions of the party at Tikari village in Sadar upazila on Saturday died at a hospital on Sunday, raising the death toll from the clash to two.
President stresses early resolution of pending issues with India
President Abdul Hamid on Sunday stressed the need for early settlement of all the pending issues, including the Land Boundary Agreement of 1974 and its protocol of 2011, and Teesta water sharing, between Bangladesh and India soon.
Honey farming makes Jarjish successful entrepreneur
Honey farming has made Jarjish of Shayampur village under Paba upazila of the district a successful entrepreneur.
BNP set to hold rally in city
The BNP that boycotted the January 5 national election is all set to hold its scheduled mass rally in the city on Monday in an effort to stage a big showdown.
BDRCS, Footsteps distribute blankets in northern districts
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and Footsteps distributed 2,000 quality blankets among 1000 cold-hit poor and distressed families of Rangpur city, Mithapukur and Kaunia upazilas under Rangpur district, Rajarhat upazila of Kurigram district and Hatibandha under Lalmonirhat district.