By Rafiqul Islam Dhaka, Sept 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Bangladesh is going ahead with an ambitious plan to reclaim land from the sea to help relocate people who have lost their homes to sea level rise, erosion and extreme…
Month: September 2015
Ramaswamy Iyer passes away, creamation Thursday
Ramaswamy R Iyer, scholar, activist and policy-maker, Honorary Professor, Centre for Policy Research, formerly Secretary, Water Resources, Govt of India, whose incisive writings have illuminated our understanding of rivers and shaped India’s water policy, passed away in Delhi on Wednesday…
Apple unveils new iPhone 6S and 6S plus that recognises touch
Apple Inc unveiled the iPhone 6S and 6S plus on Wednesday, the latest iteration of its lucrative smartphone that offers 3D touch, a display technology that responds differently depending on how hard users press their screens. The new phones, which…
NBR tells banks to provide details of KPPL, owner SM Amzad Hossain
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has sought banking details of Khulna Packaging and Printing Ltd (KPPL) and its owner SM Amzad Hossain. The tax authority has also told banks to provide transaction details of Hossain’s wife Sufia Amzad and…
Thai bomb leader fled to Bangladesh on Chinese passport: Police
The man Thai police believe masterminded last month’s deadly Bangkok bombing fled to Bangladesh the day before the attack and travelled on a Chinese passport, officials said on Wednesday. The man emerged as a key suspect in the Aug 17…
Bill placed in Parliament to make permission compulsory for government officials to marry foreigners
A Bill that proposes to make it mandatory for government officials to get permission from authorities to marry foreigners has been placed in Parliament. It also has the provision for the government to sack officials who will defy it. Public…
Elites want more refugees: Why?
Robert J. Burrowes There is much being written about the refugee crisis in Europe at the moment but none of what I have read explains why the problem is occurring and what will need to be done for the problem…
The longest-reigning queen!
I am much excited to find Queen Elizabeth II attaining the honor of becoming the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. On this heartwarming occasion I would like to extend heartiest congratulations to Her Majesty.
Students blockade city road protesting VAT on private varsities
Traffic movement on Rampura Road in the city was disrupted for half an hour on Wednesday as students of East-West University (EWU) blocked the road protesting the imposition VAT on the tuition fees of private universities. Witnesses said the EWU…
RUTA protests remark of finance minister
The Rajshahi University Teacher Association (RUTA) formed a human chain at the premises of university senate building on Wednesday protesting a remark made by the Finance Minister about university teachers.
Police seize 49 rare turtle species hidden in luggage
Police seized 49 rare species of turtles from Azampur kitchen market area of Dakkhin Khan in the city on Wednesday afternoon. Police also arrested two people in connection with the incident.
Greens for roadmap to Paris climate summit
Several green groups on Wednesday demanded a roadmap towards preparation and process of Paris climate conference, which should be inclusive, participatory and transparent. They also urged the Prime Minister to take lead in CoP (Conference of Parties) 21 Paris climate…
Khaleda Zia appears before court in trust graft cases Thursday
BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia appears to a Dhaka court on Thursday in both Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Trust graft cases filed against her and others. Her counsel Sanaullah Miah told newsmen about Khaleda Zia’s decision to appear…
JSD Rab blames AL for paving way of Bangabandhu killing
Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Rab) yesterday claimed that it was Awami League that had paved the ground for killing of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “The party of those are now blaming JSD for preparing ground for killing of Bangabandhu was responsible…
KSA permits additional 5000 Hajj pilgrims from Bd
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given permission to 5,000 more pilgrims in addition to its fixed quota for Bangladesh to perform hajj this time, according to sources of Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh. The permission came two days after Bangladesh’s…
Woman beaten by tailoring shop owner
A woman was beaten allegedly by the owner of a tailoring shop she used to work for in the city’s Ambarkhana area on Tuesday. The victim was identified as Nazma Akhter, 30, a resident of Shekhghat of the city.
2 construction workers electrocuted in Comilla
Two construction workers died from electrocution while another was injured in Burichang upazila headquarters on Wednesday morning.The deceased were identified as Mahsin,35, and Ismael,37.
Abducted boy rescued in Rajshahi
Detectives rescued a minor boy from Shah Makhdum area of the city on Tuesday evening four days after his abduction. The rescued was identified as Meherab Hossain, 3, son of Enamul Haque, a resident of Jamghora village of Ashulia on…
BNP slams Muhith for ‘neglectful, insulting’ comments about teachers
BNP Standing Committee Member ASM Hannan Shah slammed Finance Minister AMA Muhith for his comments about university teachers saying they were ‘insulting’ and reflected his ‘negligyence’. He also told reporters on Wednesday after a programme in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar about his…
Force field: Apple’s pressure-based screens promise a world beyond cold glass
By adding a more realistic sense of touch to its iPhone, Apple Inc may have conquered a technology that has long promised to take us beyond merely feeling the cold glass of our mobile device screens. In its latest iPhones,…
Send your name to Mars now
NASA is inviting space enthusiasts to send in their names that will go on the next mission to Red Planet and the deadline is Tuesday.In March, 2016, NASA will launch the InSight mission to Mars – a robotic, stationary lander…
20 injured in students-police clash in Dhaka’s Rampura
At least 20 people have been injured during a clash between students of a private university and police in Dhaka’s Rampura. The students of East-West University on Wednesday afternoon blocked the Pragati Sarani at Aftabnagar demanding withdrawal of the value…
BAU teachers boycott class-examns for enhanced pay
Teachers of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Wednesday boycotted all class-exams for indefinite period protesting against the 8th national pay scale and demanded a separate wage structure. Sources said, an emergency meeting was held at the Microbiology and Hygiene gallery…
Implement ideals of Bangabandhu, JU seminar told
Information commissioner Professor Dr. Khurshida Beguem Sayid said on Tuesday that Patriotism, honesty and Intellectual development should be pursued to implementation of the ideal of Bangabandhu. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mijubur Rahman makes a nation and this is Bengali nation.
Sam Smith says ‘at the top’ with Bond film ‘Spectre’ song
After months of speculation, Grammy Award winner Sam Smith confirmed on Tuesday he will sing the theme for the next James Bond movie, “Spectre”, the first time in 50 years that a British male solo artist has recorded the title…
Neymar inspires Brazil to 4-1 win over US
Substitute Neymar scored two second-half goals to inspire Brazil to a 4-1 win over the United States in Massachusetts on Tuesday. The Barcelona striker came on at half time with his ahead 1-0 quickly doubling their lead with a penalty…
UN says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe in 2015 and 2016
At least 850,000 people are expected to cross the Mediterranean seeking refuge in Europe this year and next, the United Nations said on Tuesday, giving estimates that already look conservative. The UN refugee agency UNHCR called for more cohesive asylum policies…
Yaba peddler bullet-hit in clash with cops in Satkhira
UNB, Satkhira An alleged Yaba peddler was bullet-injured in a clash between police and drug peddlers at Ichhakur in Shyamnagar upazila early Tuesday. The injured was identified as Mansur Ali,45, son of Hamid Sheikh, a resident of Chandipur Badoghata village…
India to allow minorities from B’desh, Pak without papers
Indian government has decided to allow minority refugees from Bangladesh and Pakistan to stay in India even after expiry of their visas on humanitarian grounds.
Ershad angry with Bnp for praising his remark against Govt
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Tuesday claimed BNP is the party that has done the utmost damage to the country’s politics “Who ruined the country most? BNP. They damaged country’s politics most. They started politics of vengeance here. They…