RU Correspondent A conference on “Disaster Prevention and Management” organized by Rajshahi University Space and Environment Research Centre (RUSEC) held at the university deans’ complex at 9.00am on Saturday.
Month: October 2015
Three children of a family missing in Sylhet
Three children of a family have remained missing since October 7 from their house at Kajalshah in the city.The missing were identified as Asia Begum, 12, Sadia Begum, 8, and Irham, 3, children of Dulal Ahmed, an employee of a…
96 dead 200 hurt in twin explosions at Ankara peace rally
Two explosions at a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara have killed at least 96 people and wounding 200, the country’s health minister said. TV footage shows scenes of panic and people lying on the ground covered in blood,…
Yunus Social Business Japan ready to be launched
On October 8 Professor Yunus attended a meeting of the members of the board Tomoni Corporation, a social business company established by a group of young Japanese entrepreneurs. They are now setting up Yunus Social Business Japan, a company dedicated…
Spain secures Euro 2016 berth
Spain will bid for an unprecedented third straight continental title after securing their place at Euro 2016 with a game to spare thanks to a 4-0 qualifying victory at home to Group C minnows Luxembourg on Friday.Champions in 2008 and…
Bangladesh praised for growth: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith says Bangladesh’s six percent plus annual GDP growth and significant improvement in social indicators has come in for praise all over the world.Just after World Bank president Jim Yong Kim showered praise on Bangladesh for its…
Shrinking rail services
Thanks to the daily star for publishing “Railway reels from manpower crisis” on October 9, 2015. AL government came to power saying in their manifesto that one member of each family will get job. Around 12000 posts of officers and…
Russia, Armenia deal to exchange info on nuke, radiation safety
The Government of the Republic of Armenia and Government of the Russian Federation signed the Intergovernmental Agreement on exchange of information related to nuclear and radiation safety on October 7, 2015. The document was signed by S. Kirienko, Director General…
Injured murder case accused-flee from Dhaka hospital
Dhaka- An accused in a murder case fled Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) from police custody on Saturday morning. Sources at the DMCH said Tajud Khan, 30, an accused in a murder case of Atpara police station in Netrokona district,…
Bangladesh ODI skipper Mashrafe in hospital with dengue
Bangladesh One-Day International (ODI) skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza was on Friday hospitalised after being diagnosed with dengue fever. Dhaka: Bangladesh One-Day International (ODI) skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza was on Friday hospitalised after being diagnosed with dengue fever.
Israeli-Palestinian violence spreads over Gaza border
Fresh violence between Palestinians and Israelis has seen six Palestinians shot dead in Gaza, reports say, and a fresh spate of stabbings. Israel said its troops fired over the Gaza border after coming under attack. Earlier, police said there had…
Workshop on journalism held at RU
A workshop styled as “Concept and Technique of Modern Journalism” organised by the Rajshahi University Press Club (RU) was held at university on 9 October 2015. RU student adviser Professor Sadequl Arefin Matin inaugurated the day-long program.
No lacking to ensure foreign nationals security
The government is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to providing security to foreigners, the home minister has said after the UK in a new alert feared that westerners may face fresh attacks in Bangladesh.
Govt planning to hold local body polls under political parties: Bnp
BNP on Friday termed a blueprint the government’s plan to hold local government polls under the banner of political parties sidetracking the opposition’s demand for holding a fresh national election.
2 suspects arrested over Japanese killing
Law enforcers have arrested three people, including two private bank officials, in connection with the killing of Japanese citizen Hoshi Kunio in Rangpur.
UK updated travel alert for its nationals in Bangladesh further attacks
Despite having tight security measures in place, the United Kingdom on Friday updated its travel alert for its nationals in Bangladesh saying further attacks targeting westerners may occur.
Politically influenced murderers killed foreigners: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said professional killers with political backing killed the two foreign nationals.
Family members of Mojaheed meet him at jail
Family members of condemned war crimes convict Jamaat leader Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed met him at Dhaka central jail on Friday.
National Grid-UK wins IACCM Innovation Awards 2015
IACCM announced the 2015 Global Innovation Awards Winners during the annual Americas Forum in Nevada.
Training on agri, env, journalism starts at Agri Varsity
BAU CORRESPONDENT: A seven-day long training for the university journalists, titled “Training on Agriculture, Environment and Business Journalism” began on Friday to increase the efficiency and skills on Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).
Yunus Addresses Innovation for Cool Earth Forum in Tokyo
Prime Minister of Japan Shinzō Abe convened a global conference on October 7-8 on Innovation for Cool Earth Forum in Tokyo. The Forum assembled experts around the world in order to address climate change through innovation of energy and environmental…
Mobile court punishes fish traders for selling contaminated fish
A Rapiod Action Battalion mobile court sentenced eight fish trader to one month to one year simple jail term and seized 600 kgs of shrimp and 700 kgs of banned African magur fish (Cat fish) raiding three fish wholesale markets…
Britain predicts more attacks on foreigners
The UK fears fresh attacks on westerners in Bangladesh and those can be “indiscriminate” in nature, it says in an updated travel advice for Britons.“There is a high threat from terrorism. Further attacks targeting westerners may occur,” summarised its new…
One held with yaba in Faridpur
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-8 arrested a man with 507 yaba tablets, a cell phone from the Rothkhola area of the district last night.The arrested was identified as Jatin Mondol, 47.
Man, two sons killed in Sylhet road crash
A man and his two sons were killed when a truck knocked down them at Begumpur Bazar in Osmaninagar upazila on Thursday night.The deceased were identified as Arju Mia, 40, and his two sons—Kaiyum, 14, and Shahid Mia, 12, of…
Drug addict son kills mother in Comilla
A woman was killed allegedly by her drug addict son at Keshabpur village in Titash upazila on Thursday.The deceased was identified as Minara Begum, 50, wife of Dhan Mia of the village.Manirul Islam, officer-in-charge of Titash Police Station, said Mintu…
Hit by train, 2 deaf people killed in Gazipur
Two deaf people were killed and their two other fellows injured when a train knocked down them near a railway bridge in Bhurulia area of the city on Friday.The deceased were identified as Ramzan Ali, 30, and Pervez, 29. All…
20 held while going to India illegally thru’ Benapole
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive arrested 20 people, including 10 women and four children, while they were going to India illegally through Putkhali border on Thursday.BGB-23 Putkhali camp commander Fariduddin said the BSF members of Angrail…
One killed, 30 hurt as buses collide in Manikganj
One person was killed and 30 others were injured when two passenger buses collided head-on near Jagir on Dhaka-Aricha highway this morning.The identity of the victim was not known immediately. The injured persons were admitted to Manikganj Sadar Hospital.