Ocean assets such as fisheries, shipping lanes and tourism are worth $24 trillion and produce an annual value of $2.5 trillion from their outputs, says a latest report by the conservation group World Wide Fund (WWF).
Month: April 2015
Six-month-olds are using mobile phones: Survey
More than one-third of babies are tapping on smartphones and tablets even before they learn to walk or talk, a US-based survey shows.
Shahid Afridi criticises umpires after T20 defeat against Bangladesh
Shahid Afridi has criticised umpiring decisions after their devastating 7-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the one-off T20 International in Mirpur.
Nicole Kidman set for London stage return in ‘Photograph 51’
Nicole Kidman will return to the London theatre stage in September to play British scientist Rosalind Franklin in “Photograph 51”, 17 years after the Hollywood actress made her West End debut.
Devastating Nepal earthquake death toll rises to 758, triggers deadly Everest avalanche
The death toll in the powerful earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday has risen to 758, a home ministry official said, of which 467 were in the Kathmandu Valley that is the most heavily populated part of the Himalayan country.
Lightning strike kills 28 buffalos in Patuakhali
At least 28 buffalos died when a thunderbolt struck them at Char Karfarma in Galachipa upazila on Saturday.
One electrocuted in Sirajganj
A young man died from electrocution at Goprekhi village in Belkuchi upazila on Friday.
Forest robber held in Satkhira
A forest robber was arrested from Boshkhali village in Shyamnagar upazila on Friday.
‘Robber’ injured in Satkhira ‘gunfight’ with cops
An alleged robber was injured in a gunfight between his cohorts and police at Kumira Motorcycle Stand in Tala upazila early Saturday.
Bangladeshi shot dead by BSF on Panchagarh border
A Bangladeshi cattle trader was shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Ghagra bordering area of sadar upazila early Saturday.
‘Terrorist’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with police in Khulna
An alleged terrorist was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Jugnipasha Telipukur in Phultala upazila early Saturday.
1500 poor women become income-generators in Rajshahi city
More than 1,500 women have come together from the poor and extreme poor communities like sweeper, chamarpara (tanner) and Jelepara (fishermen) for eradicating their long-lasting poverty and economical uncertainty in the city.
Fake Rab member held in Manikganj
A fake member of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) was arrested at Tepra Bazar in Shivalaya upazila on Friday.
Nepal earthquake worst in 80 years: Death toll crosses 1,865
A powerful earthquake — the country’s worst in 80 years — rocked mountainous Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 1,800 people and leveling buildings and centuries-old temples. Dozens if not hundreds remained trapped under mounds of rubble. Hospitals in the…
Dhaka’s moves countering illicit financing lauded
In a panel discussion of spring meeting of World Bank events on illicit financial flows agenda held at Washington DC on 17 April 2015, has won the plaudits of Raymond WBaker, President, Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a non-profit, Washington based…
Refrain from any actions that spark more violence: EU
The spokesperson of the European Eunion has called upon all sides to refrain from actions, centring on the elections, that could spark more violence in Bangladesh. The statement issued from Brussels on Friday was as follows: “In the run up…
Quake: 2 killed in Dhaka, 100 in Nepal, 9 in India
A strong earthquake rocked Bangladesh country on Saturday making panic-stricken people to come out of their homes and workplaces and educational institutions.In Dhaka two people were reported killed in rush to run down buildings in panic while several buildings were…
Gallipoli centenary: Australia, New Zealand mark Anzac Day
Australia and New Zealand are remembering soldiers from the two countries who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War One. An indigenous Australian didgeridoo player began the ceremony before dawn.
5 killed as bus crashes into pick-up van in Bagerhat
Five people were killed and three others injured in a collision between a bus and pick-up van on Khulna-Mawa highway in Foltita area of Fakirhat upazila of Bagerhat district on Friday at noon.
Khaleda resumes campaign, demands army deployment
Bnp chief Begum Khaleda Zia who resumed campaigning for her party-supported candidates in the mayoral elections in Dhaka and Chittagong demanded deployment of the army for ensuring peaceful conduct of the election. He refrained from campaigning on Thursday as her…
Election Comissions works on Govt dictate, Alleges Bnp
Voicing the party’s disappointment over the role of the Election Commission (EC) in the city polls, BNP on Friday alleged that the statuary body is acting at the government’s dictate. “The EC’s decision over deployment of army has made us…
Campaign gains momentun with two days left for electioneering
With two days left for the electioneering, candidates specially Awami League and BNP-backed mayoral aspirants are carrying out hectic campaigns from early morning to midnight to woo voters in the three city corporations. In their desperate bid, candidates specially the ruling…
EU warns of harsh action in case of Rana Plaza repeat
The European Union (EU) has alerted Bangladesh that it could revisit Everything But Arms (EBA) if another tragedy like Rana Plaza takes place or even just the continuation of poor conditions for workers. “Another tragedy, or even just a continuation…
Bangladesh win T20 too outclassing Pakistan
After whitewashing Pakistan 3-0 in ODI series, Bangladesh made another history beating Pakistan for the first time by seven wickets in the only Twenty20 International match of the Dan Cake Cricket series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on…
Report slams Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh over Rohingya plight
Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh and Myanmar must do more to protect vulnerable refugees – particularly Myanmar’s stateless Rohingya Muslims – from being victimised by human traffickers, says Fortify Rights, a U.S.-based human rights advocacy group. A year-long investigation by the grop…
Mexico Govt brushing off report of another massacre of civilians
Word emerged this week that Mexican government forces were likely behind a mass killing of civilians in the state of Michoacán, the third extrajudicial massacre by state forces known in Mexico in less than a year. The government said it…
Four gold bars recovered in Ctg
Customs intelligence of Chittagong Shah Amanat International Airport recovered four gold bars worth about Tk 22 lakh and detained a passenger of the Flydubai flight coming from the UAE this morning.
Role of Imams vital in eliminating tuberculosis: Speakers
Speakers at a views-sharing meeting here have said that the Imams could play vital role in eradicating the curable disease of tuberculosis through bringing the infected patients under free treatment facilities.
Ten gamblers arrested in Jamalpur
Detectives branch police in a special drive arrested 10 gamblers from Hajipur Bazar area under Jamalpur sadar upazila of the district Wednesday night.
Tributes paid to ‘Khapra Ward’ martyrs
The historic “Khapra Ward Day” was observed today at Rajshahi Central Jail and in the city paying rich tributes to seven detained communist political prisoners who were killed and taking fresh vow to continue movement to ensure trial of the…