Bonn – U.N. climate negotiations resumed on a shaky footing on Monday as some delegates questioned how the meeting was being run amid calls for more urgency at the talks, which after two years have made scant progress towards a…
Day: March 11, 2014
Elephants recognise human voices
Elephants are able to differentiate between ethnicities and genders, and can tell an adult from a child – all from the sound of a human voice.
Hollywood: Too few women on screen, new study finds
Female characters were “dramatically under-represented” in the biggest films of 2013, according to a new US study.
Kate Middleton, Prince William went on vacation without Prince George
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received some public criticism for leaving seven-month-old Prince George behind in the U.K. while they enjoy a luxury holiday in the Maldives, but Royal Watch can understand the temptation of a respite.
Abu Dhabi: Million-dollar phone number sells at auction
A VIP mobile number has sold for more than two million dollars at a charity auction in Abu Dhabi, it appears.
Surveillance is ‘setting fire’ to the Internet: Snowden
Global mass surveillance conducted by the US and other governments is “setting fire to the future of the internet”, Edward Snowden told a packed auditorium of technology innovators via video link in Austin at the South by Southwest Interactive conference…
Brazil inaugurates another World Cup stadium
Sao Paulo — Brazilian officials inaugurated the Arena da Amazonia in the jungle city of Manaus, the ninth World Cup stadium to become available for soccer’s showcase event.
Sharapova out; Murray, Federer win at Indian Wells
Indian Wells, Calif — Camila Giorgi claimed an upset win over defending champion Maria Sharapova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday, giving the young Italian her first victory over a top-five player.
Candidates urged to abide by electoral code of conducts
Speakers in a function on Monday urged the candidates and their workers to abide by the electoral code of conducts in 4th upazila elections properly to ensure a peaceful atmosphere during the pre and post election period.
Poll campaign in Lohagora upazila
Aspirants are going from door to door seeking votes as elections in Lohagora upazila of the district will be held on March 15.
Soil extraction denuding Durgapur of its flora
Ethnic groups’ lives, habitats jeopardised Unauthorised soil collection from Durgapur upazila of bordering Netrakona district is threatening existence of the inhabitants here.
Man beaten dead ‘by nephew’ in Kurigram
A man was beaten to death allegedly by his nephew over a family feud at Noadanga village in Fulbari upazila on Monday.
Jubo Dal leader sent to jail in Magura
Police arrested a local leader of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal from Arpara Bazar in Shalikha upazila on Monday afternoon.
6 robbers held in Sylhet
Police arrested six alleged robbers along with a knife and a pistol from different areas in the city early Monday.
5 houses gutted in Ctg
At least five houses were gutted by a fire that broke out at East Bolirhat under Bakolia Police Station in the city early Monday.
4 terrorists held with firearms in Laxmipur
Police in separate drives arrested four alleged terrorists along with a light gun, a foreign-made pistol and four rounds of bullet from Sadar and Ramganj upazilas in the district on Monday.
Housewife commits suicide in Satkhira
A young housewife allegedly committed suicide at Uttar Nalta village in Tala upazila on Monday.
20 hurt as truckers, RCC toll collectors clash
At least 20 people were injured in a clash between truck drivers and toll collectors of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) in Babu Khan area of the city on Monday.
Wearables androids are on the way: Google
It would allow developers to create wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers using the Android operating system.
Mizanur regrets, Matiur apologises, court order Thursday
A senior editor with Prothom Alo has apologised over his articles during the hearing of contempt of court charges against him. Editor Matiur Rahman has also regretted in High Court about the publication of the articles taking full responsibility. The…
Cricketer Shakib to raise HIV, AIDS awareness
Bangladesh’s number one cricketer Shakib Al Hasan on Tuesday renewed his commitment to making the young generation aware of the danger of HIV and AIDS. His commitment came at a press conference in presence of officials from International Cricket Council…
Committee to help protect fish breeder Halda river likely
An independent expert committee will be formed to help protect the Halda River, the country’s only breeding ground for carp fish. The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting arranged at the conference room of Fisheries and Livestock Ministry to…
Talk of development and the real picture
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said in Parliament, though most of the people do not bother, “what government has done in a short time, was done by none in the past” has drawn my attention. I do not know enough…
Leave guns, come to talks: Khaleda tells Awami League
Khaleda Zia has renewed her call to the Awami League to call early general elections. The BNP Chairperson alleged that the ruling party was trying ‘forcibly’ to stay in power and urged it to initiate talks for fresh balloting. “Leave…
Amanullah Kabir charged with contempt for TV talkshow comment
A Supreme Court lawyer has brought contempt-of-court charges against senior journalist Amanullah Kabir over his remarks at a television talk show. Former High Court judge Munsurul Haque brought the charges amid the hearing over a contempt rule against the joint…
1 killed, 10 missing in Shitalakshya engine boat capsize
One person was killed and 10 others went missing as an engine boat capsized in the Shitalakshya River at Jamalpur in Kaliganj upazila on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Lemon,22, operator of Pran-RFL Group and son of Kajol…
John Kerry declines Vladimir Putin meeting over Ukraine
A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will not happen until Moscow engages with US proposals to tackle the crisis in Ukraine, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said. Mr Kerry told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that Moscow’s…
Malaysia Airliner: Man with stolen passport has ‘no terror link’
A man travelling on a stolen passport on a missing Malaysian jet was a young Iranian who is not believed to have terrorist links, Malaysian police say. It is thought the 19-year-old was travelling to Germany where he was hoping…
Bogra SB burglary: Manager, cashier suspended
The authorities on Monday suspended Sonali Bank Adamdighi branch manager Shamsuddin Sharif and its cashier Ajharul Islam in connection with the looting of Tk 32.51 lakh from the branch. “Shamsuddin and Ajharul have been suspended as per the directives of…
Salman, 2 others submit HC order adjourning share scam hearing
Beximco Limited Vice-Chairman Salman F Rahman and two others of the company submitted an adjournment order of the High Court (HC) in a case to a Dhaka court on Monday afternoon. Defence lawyer Advocate Mosharraf Hossain Kajal submitted a copy…