Glaciers in the upstream basin of the Brahmaputra, a 2,900-km-long river that originates from Tibet and flows into the Bay of Bengal, are likely to reduce alarmingly by the middle of the 21st century, according to an international body which…
Month: March 2015
Banks in Dhaka, Chittagong open on Friday, Saturday for city polls deposits
The central bank has asked all banks to keep open their branches in Dhaka and Chittagong next weekend to facilitate submission of deposits by candidates in the city corporation polls.
Mulder and Scully return as Fox TV revives ‘The X-Files’
Cult television thriller “The X-Files” will return for a limited series with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprising their FBI agent roles, Fox Broadcasting network said on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia building up military near Yemen border: US officials
Saudi Arabia is moving heavy military equipment including artillery to areas near its border with Yemen, US officials said on Tuesday, raising the risk that the Middle East’s top oil power will be drawn into the worsening Yemeni conflict.
The man who guided Singapore from slum to eco-city
By Jessica Cheam The man largely credited for Singapore’s rise from slum to eco-city since its independence in 1965, Lee Kuan Yew, died on Monday morning aged 91. Singapore’s founding father and first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew died on…
European Parliament President receives Prof. Yunus
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus was received by Mr. Martin Schulz, President of European Parliament at his office in Brussels on 24 March 2015. They discussed about creating an European social business program aimed at turning unemployed youth into entrepreneurs,…
Russia- Jordan agreement on NPP construction soon
Jordan will sign an agreement with Russia’s State Corporation- ROSATOM for construction of a nuclear power plant in their territory by the end of current month. Chairman of Jordan Atomic Energy Commission Khalid Toukan disclosed the information while addressing a…
US acknowledges North Korean submarine-launched ballistic missile
North Korea is in the process of developing a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), Admiral Cecil D. Haney confirmed during testimony to the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday. The existence of such a program, suspected for at least the…
British MPs want pressure for prompt free, fair polls in Bd
The British House of Commons has recorded an early day motion (EDM) supported by 10 MPs noting with alarm the lack of free and open democratic process in Bangladesh. The motion sponsored by liberal democrat Huppert Julian calls upon the…
Journo Saiful Islam Talukder recalled
Speakers at a discussion here Tuesday recalled the life and works of late journalist Saiful Islam Talukder, who died on March 14, for his outstanding role for realising demands of journalist community. “Talukder always worked sincerely to the cause of…
‘Extremist groups ‘benefit’ as govt cracks down on Bd opposition’
SYED ZAIN AL-MAHMOOD DHAKA, Bangladesh—A heavy crackdown on antigovernment protesters in Bangladesh has been fueling anger and fear within the country’s opposition movement, creating an opening for militant extremism to take root here, rights advocates and others say. More than…
Bd Mobile phone subscribers now over 120 million
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said over 12 crore people, out of the country’s 16 crore population, are mobile phone subscribers while 4.5 crore use the Internet. He said this while responding to a supplementary question…
Bnp to be in city polls if level playing field given
BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman on Tuesday said their party will join the elections to three city corporations in Dhaka and Chittagong if a level-playing field is created for all. “Our decision over joining the polls…
IBBL-SSL Wireless launch online payment services
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited with the technical support of mobile-based service provider SSL Wireless launched online payment service through internet and mobile banking. The service was inaugurated at Islami Bank Tower in the city on Tuesday, said a press release.
AL-led 14-Party rules out talks with Bnp
Leaders of the ruling Awami League and 14-party combine on Tuesday said dialogue with BNP amounts to undermining the spirit of the country’s Liberation War. “Holding dialogue with BNP means giving them political concession despite carrying out subversive activities by…
AL to pick candidate for Dhaka South, Bnp weighs options
The AL leadership is yet to announce the name of its nominee for Mayor of Dhaka city south although Syed Khokan has already become lound in his claim of getting the paarty nomination Khokon, son of former Dhaka mayor Mohammad…
2 hartal-free days: New tactic of movement soon – 20-Party
The Bnp-led 20-Party Alliance on Tuesday hinted at taking up a new tactic of movement to achieve victory of the movement for free and fair elections under a neutral caretaker government and refrained from calling hartal for the two remaining…
New Zealand win thriller against South Africa to reach their first-ever World Cup final
New Zealand’s Grant Elliott struck the premier South Africa strike bowler Dale Steyn for six on Tuesday to give the World Cup co-hosts a tight four-wicket victory with a ball to spare in their semi-final at Eden Park.
Bus pile-up leads to 37 deaths in Peru
At least 37 people were killed and 70 injured in a collision involving three buses and a truck in central Peru on Monday, authorities said.
My Russian heritage is non-negotiable: Sharapova
Maria Sharapova’s life-changing move from Siberia to Florida as a seven-year-old propelled her on a path to fame and fortune but she says she would never turn her back on her mother country.
Oil drops as Saudi output nears record, China demand worries drag
Oil prices dropped on Tuesday after activity in China’s factory sector fell to an 11-month low and as Saudi Arabia said its production was close to an all-time high.
Musical ‘Fun Home’ gives voice to first lesbian lead character
Broadway is getting its first lesbian lead character next month when “Fun Home,” an award-winning musical about family, sexuality and acceptance, opens next month.
Satellite data suggests forest loss is accelerating
Satellite images suggest tropical forests from the Amazon to the Philippines are disappearing at a far more rapid pace than previously thought, a University of Maryland team of forest researchers say.
Commemorating the Architect of the Singapore Water Story
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore at the time of independence, was fully aware of what was required for the country to survive and become a sovereign state. With acute vision and excellent foresight, he championed Singapore’s journey…
Prof Yunus’ Gift Tax issue
Professor Yunus receives very high fees for speaking at international conferences. At many places, audiences purchase tickets to hear him speak. Several books written by him have been translated into 25 languages around the world. His books have been included…
EU, NATO gearing up to fight Russia — on Internet
By Samuel Oakford One year after the Russian annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, the European Union and NATO want to step up an information campaign to counter what they’ve called “false narratives” disseminated by the Kremlin. On Sunday, Gen. Philip…
‘Israel’s occupation of West Bank ‘must end’
After a divisive election campaign by incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that further soured his already troubled relationship with the US, President Barack Obama’s chief of staff said Monday that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank “must end,” and…
Sponsored terrorism leading Bangladesh to astray
Mohammad Zainal Abedin, from NY One of the major techniques of our government is to vehemently condemn political foes for committing such activities what its members did in the past and even does at present. It is known to all…
Role of private sector in disaster preparedness
Dr Atiur Rahman Both the public and the private sector have the responsibility to make their services more humane, and respond to any disaster or human losses as part of their social responsibilities. Recognising that without embracing the disadvantaged population segments into…
113 turtles found at Shahjalal Airport: Two held
Airport Armed Police (AAP) members and Custom officials arrested two people along with 113 turtles at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport here on Monday. The arrestees, identified as Mobarak Ali, 45, and Asif Alauddin, 27, were supposed to fly for Malaysia…