England were knocked out of the World Cup in dismal fashion as Bangladesh claimed a stunning 15-run win.
Year: 2015
Cricket victory: 20-Party relaxes hartal for Tuesday
The Bnp-led 20-Party Alliance has announced relaxation of hartal form 12 hours from 6am to 6pm on Tuesday to mark Bangladesh’s march to quarter fianls of Cricket World Cup. Bnp’s standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan made the decision known…
Female scientists face same obstacles everywhere
Curt Rice is head of Norway’s governmental committee on genderbalance in research, and has advised the European Science Foundation on encouraging more women to take up science careers. He has also written extensively about the barriers that women face in…
Water crisis seen as top threat in next decade
Pressure on fresh water resources may be the main global threat in the next decade, but the world is failing to mitigate the risk and avoid a crisis, according to a survey of leaders from business, government, universities, international organisations…
Movement close to victory, Liberation War spirit being shot: Bnp
BNP-The opposition BNP yesterday accused the Awami League of snatching people’s rights to franchise by shooting down the sprit of liberation war. In a press statement, BNP joint secretary BNP Salahuddin Ahmed criticised ruling party lawmakers, who blasted the Bnp…
IMF Mission conducts research seminar at BB
The members of the IMF Mission presented several research papers on lending rates in Bangladesh, trade elasticity, inflation and economic activities in Bangladesh on March 9, 2015 at Bangladesh Bank Head Office. Chief Economist’s Unit of Bangladesh Bank organized the…
Bangladesh Knock out England, make to quarter finals
Bangladesh knocked England out of the World Cup with a sensational 15-run Pool A victory at the Adelaide Oval on Monday to make the quarter-finals. Rubel Hossain was Bangladesh’s star at the finish, clean bowling Stuart Broad and last man…
Bangladesh take on England Monday
Bangladesh will play England in their 5th Pool-A match of the ICC Cricket World Cup on Monday at Adelaide Oval in Australia with an aim to seal their quarterfinal berth in the mega event. The match will kick off at…
CNG station owners protest Amu’s statement
CNG filling station owners have protested the remarks of Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu that the government has a ‘plan to gradually shut down CNG pumps’. In a statement on Sunday, Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners expressed…
Novoair offers Cox’s bazar holiday package
Novoair on Sunday launched attractive Holiday Packages to Cox’s Bazar where lies the world’s longest unbroken sea beach. To promote Cox’s Bazar among holiday makers, especially to family travellers, Novoair designed this value added package programme with the best hotels…
Democracy’s full potential only with free expression, dialogue: Bernicat
US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat on Sunday said a democracy can only achieve its full potential with ample and safe space for free expression, opposition voices, and political dialogue. “Freedom of expression and dissent are critical contributors…
Khaleda burns people dead for high political ambition: Hasina
Accusing Begum Khaleda Zia of burning people to death to fulfill her high political ambition, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the womenfolk of the country to be vocal and resist the act of the BNP chairperson. “The BNP…
Blogger Rajib killing: Court hears charge framing
A court of Dhaka on Sunday heard charge framing in the case filed in connection with the killing of blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider and fixed March 18 to decide on whether the eight accused of the case would be indicted…
Militancy campaign to hide crisis made with lopsided polls: Bnp
BNP joint secretary general Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday alleged that the government is trying to mislead the people and the international community with their intentional militancy campaign only to hide the political crisis it has created by holding a lopsided election…
Women farmers making it happen
Danielle Nierenberg March 8th is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is “Make it Happen.” All over the world, there are innovative women inspiring us at Food Tank. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the success and…
MH370: Malaysia committed to search, says PM
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak has said that his country remains committed to finding flight MH370, on the first anniversary of its disappearance.
Autism is largely down to genes, twins study suggests
Genetic influences on autism are estimated to be between 74-98%, a Medical Research Council study of 258 twins suggests.
Eurovision: Duo Electro Velvet picked for UK Eurovision entry
A man who normally performs as a Mick Jagger tribute act will compete for the UK in May’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Cricket World Cup 2015: New Zealand beat Afghanistan
New Zealand made it five wins from five at the World Cup as a six-wicket win in Napier eliminated Afghanistan from quarter-final contention.
Women’s contribution must get equal treat
This year, the International Women’s Day is being observed on 8th March with the theme “Empowering Women – Empowering Humanity: Picture It!” This year’s event also marks the 20th anniversary of the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing…
One killed, 4 missing as trawler capsizes in Brahmanbaria
At least one person is dead as an overloaded trawler has sank in the Meghna River in Brahmanbarhia, police say. Four other passengers are missing. Ashuganj Police Station OC Abu Zafar said vessel named sideways and sank near the Ashuganj…
World misses its potential by excluding 50 percent of its people
By Thalif Deen UN N Mar (IPS) – The meeting is billed as one of the biggest single gatherings of women activists under one roof. According to the United Nations, over 1,100 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and more than 8,600 representatives…
Tale of two cities: Monologue obstructing dialogue
Mostafa Kamal Majumder A round-table held at a hotel in Dhaka city on Saturday underlined the need for dialogue but only after what its participants are reported to have said the end of ‘violence’. As reported, the speakers have called…
Manna put under another 10-day remand
A Dhaka court on Saturday granted police 10 days to interrogate Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna in a case filed on sedition charges. The fresh remand came only two days after police finished grilling him in another case. Gulshan…
Khaleda to face case of corruption as well as murder: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Saturday her government was showing utmost patience to make BNP leader Khaleda Zia understand the consequences of her destructive politics and killing of innocent people. She said Khaleda Zia is giving directives from her…
Bnp calls another spell of 72-hour hartal from Sunday
The BNP-led 20-party alliance on Saturday announced another 72-hour spell of nationwide hartal from 6am on Sunday alongside its ongoing countrywide indefinite transport blockade to push for its various demands, including a fresh national election under a non-party administration. In…
Rosatom to supply uranium fuel pellets for Indian NPP
TVEL, a subsidiary of Russia’s State Nuclear Power Corporation- ROSATOM has signed a fresh contract with the Indian Department of Atomic Energy for the supply of enriched uranium fuel pellets. The fuel pellets will be used by Nuclear Fuel Center,…
Call fresh polls in 6 months, let referendum show if people want it
Eminent jurist Barrister Rafique-ul-Huq has proposed an “Yes” or “No” vote to determine whether the majority of people were in favour of mid-term election or not as the incumbents were rejecting any suggestion for such election. Former President Prof Dr…
Jamaat leader held in Sylhet
Police arrested a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Lalabazar area in South Surma upazila on Friday night.