A new research has revealed how the continents were formed on earth more than 2.5 billion years ago and how those processes have continued for the last 70 million years to deeply affect the planet’s life and climate.
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Indian board to meet on Bangladesh tour
India’s national cricket body BCCI is likely to go for an emergency meeting within a week to consider the situation ahead of Team India’s impending Bangladesh tour in June.
Asia Foundation hosts map-up event for city polls Saturday
The Asia Foundation Bangladesh will host a map-up event for the upcoming city corporation elections in Dhaka, in partnership with the OpenStreetMap (OSM) in Bangladesh.
Jordan signs NPP construction accord with Russia
An inter-governmental agreement has been signed between Jordan and Russia last week in Jordanian capital Amman. The agreement envisages Russian cooperation in construction and operation of a nuclear power plant having two VVER units, each of 1000Mw capacity in the…
Russian trawler sinks off Kamchatka with 54 dead
A Russian trawler has sunk off the Kamchatka peninsula, with 54 sailors so far confirmed dead. Sixty-three people have been rescued, many suffering from hypothermia, according to a maritime rescue centre in Russia’s Far East. The Dalniy Vostok freezer trawler…
2 dead 10 missing in trawler capsize near Gazaria
Two passengers were found dead and 10 others missing when a engine boat, locally called trawler, capsized in river Meghna after collision with a sand-laden vessel near Gazaria on Wednesday night. According to reports the trawler carrying about 35 passengers…
Value our labor and rights as domestic workers
Eni Lestari Hong Kong, March 31 Last month I was selected to speak at the UN to discuss the content of the sustainable development goals. As a child, I couldn’t dream of even visiting the UN. But nor did I…
Blogger murder attack on free speech, democracy: EU
“The murder of Washiqur Rahman in Dhaka on 30 March is the second attack in a month that has targeted bloggers in Bangladesh. The killings of Washiqur Rahman and Avijit Roy are an attack on free speech and democracy.
Bsf told to be tough at border, stop cattle smuggling
It is paramount that our territory is protected, says Rajnath Indicating a hardline approach in dealing with smuggling along the India-Bangladesh border, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Wednesday that there was no such thing as a “non-lethal…
Abbas, Khokan, Anisul, Manjurul, Nasir valid candidates
The Election Commission has declared nomination papers of 12 mayoral candidates including BNP-supported Chittagong Unnayan Andolan Candidate M Manjur Alam and ruling Awami League backed Nagorik Committee candidate AJM Nasir Uddin valid for the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) elections. The…
Govt won’t interfare in city corporation elections: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday stressed the need for holding the local government elections on a party basis and emphasised on amendment to the concerned laws. “It is necessary to field candidates and stage election on a party basis…
20-Party doubtful about free, fair city election
The Bnp-led 20-Party Alliance gas expressed its doubts and anxiety about free and fair elections in the cities of Dhaka and Chittagong on 28 April. 20-Party spokesman Barkatullah Bulu said in a statement issued to the press on Wednesday that…
Bnp wants army posted for city polls, decision later: CEC
A BNP delegation on Wednesday demanded army deployment during the elections to Dhaka south and Dhaka north and Chittagong city corporations to maintain law and order. “We demanded deployment of army in the three city corporations’ polls in he interest…
Mustafa Kamal resigns as ICC president after World Cup final ceremony snub
AHM Mustafa Kamal has announced his resignation as president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) complaining that its constitution has been breached.
Beijing to limit motorists on heavily polluted days
Beijing has introduced measures to limit the number of motorists on heavily polluted days, the latest move by authorities in the Chinese capital to battle the choking smog that has blanketed the city in recent years.
How to make skin summer friendly with basic tips
Summer season brings along various skin related problems including rashes, tanning and sunburn.
Nigeria’s Buhari praises Jonathan for peaceful handover
Nigerian election winner Muhammadu Buhari congratulated outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan for peacefully relinquishing power on Wednesday, a day after becoming the first Nigerian politician to unseat a sitting leader at the ballot box.
Joni Mitchell in ‘good spirits’ at LA hospital
Groundbreaking musician Joni Mitchell, one of the stars of the Woodstock era, was “in good spirits” at a hospital in California on Tuesday after being found unconscious at her home, her official website said.
China unveils plans on building Silk Road Economic Belt, 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road
The Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) economic corridor and China’s proposed ‘Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road’ are “closely” related, Beijing says as it has unveiled action plans on this joint ‘Belt and Road Initiative’.
Woman pilot killed, instructor hurt in Rajshahi training aircraft fire
A female pilot burned to death and another suffered burn injuries when a training aircraft caught fire at Shah Makhdum Airport here on Wednesday afternoon.
7 killed, 6 injured in first thundershower of season
The first major thundershower of the season on Wednesday claimed seven lives in lightning strikes in five districts, according to respors received in Dhaka. The thundershower however brought relief from swealterning heat of the past several weeks. Of the seven…
UN: New renewables broke through 100GW barrier in 2014
New renewable generating capacity broke the 100GW barrier in 2014, equivalent to the entire fleet of nuclear power plants in the US, a UN report shows. Global investment in renewable energy during 2014 increased by 17 per cent from 2013…
Kamaruzzaman review hearing April 5
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred Jamaat Assistant Secretary General M Kamaruzzaman’s review petition hearing to April 5. A four-member Appellate Division bench, headed by Chief Justice SK Sinha, passed the order. Counsels for M Kamaruzzaman…
Likely cop-steps against contenders threat to city polls?
Election Commissioner Md Shah Nawaz on Tuesday said the Election Commission is helpless to do anything, in case police arrest any accused candidate during the three city corporation elections slated for April 28. “Our main task is to arrange elections,…
One shot in reported ‘gunfight’ with police in Satkhira
An alleged robber sustained bullet injuries in a reported ‘gunfight’ with police in Tala upazila on Wednesday morning. The victim was identified as Atiar Moral,35, son of late Afsar Uddin, resident of Lautara village in Tala upazila.