Ever wondered why our skin does not tear under stress? There are four specific mechanisms in collagen — the main structural protein in skin tissue — that act synergistically to diminish the effects of stress, a research reveals.
Year: 2015
Kenya bombs al Shabaab camps in Somalia: military source
The Kenyan air force has bombed two al Shabaab camps in Somalia, a defense force source said on Monday, in the first major military response to last week’s attack by the militant group on a Kenyan university.
Mintoo’s writ rejected, Bnp backing for Mahi looks bright
As the High Court scrapped the last hope of BNP chairperson’s adviser Abdul Awal Mintoo to run the mayoral election for Dhaka North City Corporation yesterday, the prospect of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh leader Mahi B Chowdhury has become brighter to…
Thai junta’s PM wants to shut media not praising Govt
By George Henton In the latest attack on press freedoms in Thailand, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has repeated previous claims that he has the power to shut down any media outlets that fail to praise him and his government. “I…
Red Cross to send aid flights to Sanaa for civilians
The International Committee of the Red Cross is due to make two emergency aid flights into Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. The ICRC has been given permission to land planes carrying staff and medical supplies in Yemen, which it says is facing…
Jamaat calls hartal Tuesday, Wednesday in protest
Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday called a two-day countrywide hartal from Tuesday morning protesting what it said the government conspiracy to kill party senior assistant secretary general Muhammad Kamaruzzaman and demanding his immediate release. Acting ameer of Jamaat Maqbul Ahmad announced the…
SC rejects Kamaruzzaman’s review, upholds death sentence
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday rejected death-row war crimes convict Kamaruzzaman’s review petition against its previous verdict in favour of his death penalty that was earlier awarded by the International Crimes Tribunal-2. A four-member bench of…
Mintoo moves the High Court to retain nomination
BNP-backed candidate of Dhaka North City Corporation polls Abdul Awal Mintoo filed a writ with the High Court on Sunday challenging the cancellation of his nomination paper. Mintoo’s lawyer Barrister Ehsanur Rahman told UNB that the hearing on the writ…
Return of Khaleda to her residence marks blowing of new wind?
With the return of Khaleda Zia to the Gulshan residence after getting bail, the political situation appears to have started improving across the country though the BNP is yet to make any decision to withdraw its non-stop blockade. “A new…
Jubo League man shot in Laxmipur
A local Jubo League man was shot and injured by miscreants in Kashipur area of Sadar upazila on Saturday night.
Woman killed in Laxmipur road crash
A woman was crushed under the wheels of a bus in Madam Bridge area of the district town on Sunday morning.
Man killed in Natore road accident
A man was killed and six others injured as a truck hit two human haulers in Tebaria rail crossing area of the district town on Sunday morning.
One killed as hailstorm hits Natore
One person was killed as a hailstorm swept through the district on Saturday night.
Quack killed as storm lashes Kushtia
A quack was killed as a nor’wester lashed the district on Saturday night.
Police ASI killed in road crash in Ctg
A on duty Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Sitakundu thana was killed as a truck knocked him down at Taltala area of Bhatiary on the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway in Sitakunda upazila of the district in the early hours of today.
Renovation work of Rangamati Shishu Academy begins
Renovation work of Rangamati District Shishu Academy began today involving Taka 10 million.
Farmers happy for bumper production of wheat
Wheat farmers of all the five upazilas in the district are happy as they got a desired output and fair prices against the crop during the current season.
First N’wester causes crop damage and power disruption
The first norwester coupled with rain caused huge damage to the standing crops and power disruption in Rajshahi city and suburban areas this afternoon.
Man killed over land in Gaibandha
A man was killed and others injured in a land related clash between two rival groups at Fulhar village in Gobindoganj upazila on Saturday.
Drought-prone Barind tract needs conservation agriculture technology
Time has come to wide-ranging and sustainable expansion and promotion of conservation agriculture (CA) based technologies in the drought-prone Barind tract to protect its soil health from further degradation, agricultural scientists and researchers in a discussion here said.
Sunflower farming gains popularity in Khulna
Sunflower farming has started gaining popularity as the nutritious oilseed brings good profit for the farmers in Batiaghata upazila of the district.
Digitisation becomes irreversible: Speakers
The ongoing digitisation has already become an irreversible process easing civic life and accelerating progress in every sector to build a middle income Bangladesh, speakers said here Saturday afternoon.
An egg a day may keep diabetes away
If you love eggs, there is good news for you. Egg consumption could reduce the risk of Type-2 diabetes, says a new research.
Rice acquires stronger immunity through gene transfer
Gene transfer from a completely different plant species can significantly boost the built-in immunity of rice plants, suggests a new study.
Ban ki-moon wants city polls to be transparent, inclusive, credible
The Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon has appealed to the authorities in all relevant institutions in Bangladesh to ensure that the April 28 city elections will be transparent, inclusive, and credible, according to a posting made at the…
Kamaruzzaman review decision likely Monday
The review petition of Jamaat leader Kamaruzzaman, a death row convict in war crimes case, is set to be heared on Monday. A four-member appeals bench led by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha heard the matter on Sunday. Khandaker Mahbub…
Khaleda back to her residence after 3 months
Little over two months reaning under undclared confieent at her Gulshan office, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia returned to her Gulshan residence on Sunday following granting of bail in two graft cases. From the special court at Bakshibazar in the capital…
Fidel Castro seen in rare public aooearance in 14 months
The former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro, has made his first appearance in 14 months. He met a delegation of Venezuelan officials on a solidarity mission to Cuba at a local school.
4 fishermen jailed in Laxmhipur for catching jatka
A mobile court here on Friday sentenced to four fishermen to one year jail each for catching banned Hilsha fish fry- Jatka- in the Meghna River.
Jute cultivation in Gaibandha
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken up an extensive programme of jute cultivation in the district during the current season.