Two decades after Scotland’s Dolly the sheep became the first cloned mammal consumers may well wonder whether they are drinking milk or eating meat from cookie-cutter cows or their offspring. The simple answer: “probably”. The fact is, there is no…
Month: July 2016
The most feared dogs may also be the most misunderstood
Many countries ban pit bulls as a dangerous breed but “there’s no science that bears that idea out,” says this author. Pit bulls, like these in Oxford, Mississippi, arouse strong passions. To some, they are canine killers that should be…
NASA’s Juno mission risks daring plunge to reach Jupiter
The spacecraft has already entered the planet’s danger zone, and things will only get more intense as it prepares to reach orbit on July 4. This Hubble image shows auroras on Jupiter. These massive structures are created by the planet’s…
Aajob Records drops eight albums on Eid
Entertainemnt Desk Aajob Records, a prominent record label of the country, releases in eight musical albums of distinct taste on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Ranging from folk to rock, the albums are available in digital formats as well as audio…
Jamal’s story
Entertainment Desk In line to the trend of making TV plays on Eid, prominent television host, writer and producer Hanif Sanket, brings froward Dhonnobader Onnobad this time around. The play starring Jakia Bari Momo and Mir Sabbir in lead roles…
Smelly seaweed invasion hits Sierra Leone beaches
Sierra Leone has launched a clean-up operation after the beaches around the capital Freetown became clogged with foul-smelling seaweed, hitting tourism and fishing. At Lumley Beach in the west end of the city, the white sands have become covered with…
‘We came here to non-Muslims,’ gunmen told hostages
The well-dressed young men entered the trendy restaurant armed with guns, crude bombs and blades. When the 10-hour siege was over, 28 people were dead — including at least one American — and Bangladesh’s attempts to underplay the threat posed…
2 U.S. funds sue banks for Singapore rate rigging
Two U.S.-based investment funds have filed a lawsuit in New York against dozens of banks accusing them of conspiring to rig derivative prices incorporating Singapore interest rate benchmarks, a court filing showed. The suit was filed by Greenwich, Connecticut-based FrontPoint…
UK police summon Israeli ex-FM Livni over war crimes
Israel has revealed its former foreign minister Tzipi Livni was summoned for questioning by the Metropolitan Police for war crimes which were committed against Palestinians in 2008-9. The summons was issued Thursday, but was only made public three days later.
Marriage registrar hacked dead in Bogra
Dhaka – A marriage registrar was hacked to death by miscreants at Baniagati Bazar in Dhunot upazila of Bogra district early Monday. The deceased was identified as Imam Matiur Rahman Moti, 40, son of late Manser Ali of the village…
Two AL leaders killed in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Two local Awami League leaders were killed by miscreants in Taknaf and Maheshkhali upazilas of Cox’s Bazar district on Monday.
National moon sighting committee meets Tuesday
Dhaka – The National Moon Sighting Committee will meet on July 5 at the conference room of Islamic Foundation in the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque complex in the capital. The meeting will review information about moon sighting of the holy…
Pakistan condemns Dhaka terrorist attack
Dhaka – Pakistan has condemned the senseless terrorist attack in Dhaka that led to the loss of precious lives and injuries to many innocent people, UNB news agency reported.
Japan to take back bodies of its 7 nationals Tuesday
Dhaka – Japan will take back the bodies of its seven nationals, who were killed in the terrorist attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan-2 area of the city, by Tuesday after completing all the formal procedures, said an official…
US for int’l standard probe into Gulshan terrorist attack
Dhaka – US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged the government of Bangladesh to ensure the highest international standards in the investigation of the Gulshan terrorist attack, UNB news agency reported.
PM pays homage to Gulshan terrorist attack victims
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday paid homage to Gulshan attack victims at Army Stadium in Banani in the capital. The Prime Minister paid tributes by placing wreaths on the coffins of the victims at 10:03am.
At least 5 killed in Barisal launch-steamer collision
Dhaka – At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a collision between a passenger launch and a steamer in the Kirtankhola River at Charbaria in Sadar upazila of Barisal early Monday, UNB news agency reported. The…
PM firm to find out root of Friday’s attack, Homage today
Dhaka-Outraged by the terrorist attack, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said they intend to continue to take all possible preparations to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens both at home and abroad.
Abe outraged over Dhaka attack
Dhaka-Outraged by the terrorist attack, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said they intend to continue to take all possible preparations to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens both at home and abroad.
Debate over IS presence not key issue: Dr Rizvi
Dhaka-Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi has said the debate over the presence of Islamic States (IS) is not the central issue, and termed the attackers as homegrown and politically motivated ones.
Global condemnation pours in over Dhaka café attack
Dhaka-As the country has been left reeling from the deadliest-ever terror attack on a Gulshan café, world leaders and friendly countries have continued offering both of their condolences for and solidarity with Bangladesh.
UK reassures support to BD in fight against terrorism
Dhaka-British Prime Minister David Cameron has written to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina reiterating his personal commitment to stand with Hasina in her fight against terrorism.
Robi tops global chart of socially devoted brands
Dhaka-Robi has been honoured with the title of being the world no 1 socially devoted brand for the first quarter (January-March) of 2016.
Siddikur finishes joint 58th in Yeangder TPC
Dhaka – Bangladeshis golfer Siddikur Rahman finished joint 58th with seven other golfers in the US$ 500,000 worth Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (YTPC) after the 4th and final round at Linkou International Golf and Country Club, Taipei on Sunday.Two-time Asian…
England beats Sri Lanka by 122 runs in final ODI
Dhaka – England outclassed Sri Lanka again to win the final one-day international by a hefty 122 runs on Saturday,ensuring it didn’t lose a game to the Sri Lankans through the entire tour.Having won the five-match ODI series already, England…
Wimbledon to play on middle Sunday for 4th time in history
Dhaka- There will be 22,000 fans with fast fingers on the grounds at Wimbledon on Sunday.Because of a rainy first week, the All England Club was forced to schedule matches on the middle Sunday of the tournament for only the…
Germany beats Italy 6-5 in shootout, into Euro 2016 semis
Dhaka – Germany ended 54 years of misery against Italy at major tournaments by taking a familiar route to victory: The penalty shootout.Jonas Hector lifted the so-called “Italian curse” off Germany on Saturday by converting the 18th kick of one…
Pistol, bullets recovered in C’nawabganj
Chapainawabganj – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered one pistol, two magazines and four rounds of bullet from Kironganj border area in Shibganj upazila on Saturday.Lieutenant Colonel SM Abul Ehsan, commanding officer of Chapainawabganj BGB Battalion-9, said tipped off,…
Driver killed as 2 trucks collide in Habiganj
Habiganj – A truck driver was killed in a head-on collision between two trucks in Sadarghat area of Nabiganj upazila on Sunday morning.The deceased was identified as Azizul Islam Selim, 45, driver of a truck.
Russia for combined efforts to fight global terrorism
The Russian Federation has said what happened in Dhaka once again proved that it is necessary to immediately combined efforts of all the global community to fight international terrorism. “We’re indignant at this yet another inhumane terrorist attack, which has…