Recently a “flaperon” from the trailing edge of a Boeing 777 wing has been discovered on the beach in Saint-Andre, on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion which is believed to be a part of the missing Malaysia…
Month: July 2015
In a contest between extremism and global warming, we all lose
John Nuttall and Amanda Korody haven’t turned out to be exactly helpful poster children for the “be afraid, be very afraid” school of thought in the interminable arguments Canadians like to have with one another about terrorism. The ongoing trials…
2 killed in Kushtia road accident
At least two persons were killed and 15 others injured in a road accident in Chourhas Phultala area of the town today.The deceased were identified as bus driver Islam, 45, of Shailokopa of Jhenaidah and passenger Majibor Rahman Moazzen, 55,…
5 extortionists get life imprisonment in Khulna
Five extortionists rewarded life imprisonment by a trial court here on Wednesday (Yesterday) on charge of killing a youth under Batiaghata upazila in the district on June 06 in 2003.Judge of the Additional Session Judge Court of Khulna Md. Al…
Excellent parija rice output brings smile for farmers
Agriculture experts at a crop cutting ceremony have said the farmers are very happy to get excellent output of the off-season, short duration and indigenous parija rice as an additional Aus crop this season.RDRS Bangladesh, a reputed NGO, organised the…
Boro rice procurement drive progressing fast in Netrakona
Boro rice procurement drive of the food department, which was launched since May 2015, has been progressing satisfactorily amid much enthusiasm.District food department office sources said, the department designed a programme to procure a total of 26,333 tonnes of boiled…
US Envoy visits ACD in Rajshahi
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat visited the head office of Association for Community Development (ACD) today. On her arrival at the office premises ACD President Prof Chowdhury Sarwar Jahan and its executive director Salima Sarwar received her warmly.
One to die for killing wife
A court here today sentenced one person to death for killing his wife at Hartokirtek village under Sripur upazila of the district in 2011. Additional District and Session Judge A K M Enamul Hauque pronounced the judgment.
Another girl ‘gang-raped’ in Dhaka
A teenage girl has allegedly been gang-raped by her colleague and two others in Dhaka while returning home from work.The incident reportedly took place on Thursday night at Uttara, barely two months after a girl of Garo tribe was gang-raped…
Three more ‘Game of Thrones’ seasons likely, HBO says
HBO’s most-watched series, the medieval fantasy drama “Game of Thrones,” will likely continue through three more seasons, a network executive said on Thursday, as he defended the show’s gritty violence.The sixth season is currently being filmed. Executives have planned to…
When is a jackal not a jackal? When it’s really a ‘golden wolf’
They look alike, act alike and long have been considered to be the same species.But, in the case of the golden jackals found across parts of Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, it turns out that appearances can be…
Expats can change jobs after serving double the contract term
An expatriate will be allowed to transfer his/her sponsorship after spending a period that is twice the employment duration mentioned in the contract with the current employer, or after a 10-year period in case of open contracts with the approval…
Arum farming brings fortune for Jhenidah farmers
Jhenidah: Arum, locally known as ‘Latiraj’.The arum cultivation, a summer vegetable, has gained much popularity among the farmers of Ragunathpur Village in Kaligong upazila in Jhenidah district. Arum cultivation brings fortune for many farmers in the village.
Onion prices bring tears in Dhaka as import drops
The prices of onion have skyrocketed by Tk 20 a kilogram in capital Dhaka.Businessmen blamed the abrupt hike on a spike in prices on low supply in India.
Hasina warns of ‘exemplary’ punishment to curb political violence
The government has warned that it will give exemplary punishment to those involved in political violence in the first three months of this year to discourage such acts in future.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government would not…
Rain holds 2nd day’s play. Tigers look to Nasir for decent total
The second day’s play of the series deciding second Test of the of the two-match National Polymer Cricket Series between Bangladesh and visiting South Africa has been called off due to incessant rain in the capital Dhaka. The Friday’s play…
India set to become world’s most populous country by 2022: UN
India is set to overtake China and become the world’s most populous country in less than a decade – six years sooner than previously forecast, the United Nations said on Wednesday.Fast-growing Nigeria is on course to outstrip the United States…
Taliban choose deputy Mansour as successor of Mullah Omar
The Taliban have appointed a successor to Mullah Omar, who led the movement for some 20 years. The death of Mullah Omar – reported by the Afghan government on Wednesday – was confirmed by the Taliban on Thursday, the BBC…
Forest Deptt lacks capacity to conserve Sunderbans?
Bangladesh Forest Department has little capacity to conserve the Sundarbans, the country’s only natural tiger habitat, admits a top forest official. “The Forest Department lacks the capacity to conserve the Sundarbans…it requires more skilled manpower, arms and ammunition, and training,”…
Cyclone crosses Ctg, causes heavy rainfall in Bangladesh, WB, Orissa
The coast crossing cyclonic storm “Komen” crossed Chittagong coast near Sandwip at 06am today (Friday) and now lies over Noakhali and adjoining land area as a land depression. Maritime ports of Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar have been advised to lower…
Gayeswar Roy admitted to Hospital
BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has been admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) as he is suffering from various diseases. “He (Gayeshwar) has been suffering from various health problems, including heart and liver complications, diabetes, and…
“Mian Dalan” in Jhenidah needs salvage 92 years of glory
Jhenidah: The 92 years old historical “Mian Dalan” (Zamidar Bari) of Jhenidah can be a tourist spot. Local sources alleged ‘Zamdiar Bari’ (house of landlord) built by son of Zamidar Selim Chowdhrury, and one of the few relics of Jhenidah,…
Newborn bullet hit in womb taken to intensive care unit
The newborn, who was shot inside the womb of its mother allegedly by Jubo League men in Magura, was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Thursday. The baby boy was taken to…
Hearing on acquittal of BNP leaders in cop killing case deferred
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Thursday deferred the hearing on the acquittal of 20 leaders and activists of 20-party alliance, including BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to August 30 in a case filed…
Bnp reiterates demand for release of its indisposed leaders
The BNP yesterday demanded the release of its leaders and activists who are leading inhuman life in prisons being seriously ill. “Many of our leaders and activists are seriously ill and leading a difficult life in the in prisons but…
New monetary policy to stabilise inflation, says Governor
Keeping in continuity of earlier policy Bangladesh Bank (BB) declared the new monetary policy for the first half of FY16 that helpful for investment. New monitory policy stance for the first half of FY 16, will stabilise inflation at moderate…
One arrested with yaba in Faridpur
One youth was arrested by the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-8 last night with 201 pieces of yaba tablets from Laksmipur area of this town.
3 killed in separate incidents in Panchagarh
Three persons, including two minor babies and a labourer, were killed in separate incidents at different places in Panchagarh district today, police and local sources said.According to the sources, a minor boy and his cousin met their tragic ends after…
2 killed by elephants in Rangamati
Two people were killed and another injured in an attack by marauding elephants at Shiber Aga village in Longodu upazila early Thursday.The deceased were identified as Mozammel Hossain and Nurul Haque.