Youngster Mehedi Hasan Miraz continued his prolific form with the ball as he captured 12 English scalps for 159 to power Bangladesh to record a historic Test 108 run victory over England in the 2nd and final Test at Sher-e-Bangla…
Month: October 2016
Drone halts traffic at Dubai airport
A drone forced Dubai international airport, one of the world’s busiest, to halt air traffic for an hour and a half Saturday evening, the third such incident in less than five months.Air space around the airport was closed from 7:25…
FBI chief dragged center stage in US election drama
America’s top cop FBI Director James Comey found himself center stage Saturday as his renewed probe of Hillary Clinton’s emails set a bitter tone for the final ten-day stretch of the campaign.Both Clinton and her Republican rival Donald Trump piled…
Fatty acids help you prevent Alzheimer’s
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish may help to remove metabolites, including amyloid-beta peptides which is one of the factors that lead to Alzheimer’s, finds a study conducted by researchers from the University of Macau. The research published in the…
Tigers jolt England claiming 6; Miraz bags 5 wkts
Dhaka – Tigers off-break bowler Mehedi Hasan Miraz continued his attack on England on a chase of a 273-run target during the 2nd innings dismissing five wickets in the 2nd Test on day 3 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Amitabh Bachchan’s memorable coincidence
He was the ultimate king of the movies in the ‘70s. So much that he was often called the one-man industry. Amitabh Bachchan, the man with the Midas touch. Then it looked like his reign would continue forever. But by…
Bangladesh taste maiden Test victory against England by 108 runs
Dhaka – Bangladesh drew the series 1-1 with their maiden Test victory against England by 108 runs spurred by sensational off-break spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz’s 12-wicket haul in the 2nd Test that ended on the third day at Sher-e-Bangla National…
Smart bus network for women ICT training launched in Rajshahi
Smart bus network has been launched in Rajshahi city for the talented women together with imparting them with ICT training. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, MP, and State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak, MP,…
Life imitates cinema in Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade
Thousands thronged downtown Mexico City on Saturday for a “traditional” indigenous procession held for the first time this year, inspired by a hit Hollywood movie. The Paseo de Reforma, this capital city’s grand boulevard, was filled with revellers—some local, some…
Tesla expands its portfolio to produce solar roof tiles
Electric carmaker Tesla has diversified into the alternative energy business, solar roofs for environmentally friendly homes. “Global warming is a serious crisis and we need to do something about that,” company founder Elon Musk said during a news conference at…
Early winter vegetables abundant in markets
Varieties of early winter vegetables have started appearing in both retail and wholesale markets here making both the sellers and buyers happy for the last couple of weeks. Farmers in the region including the vast Barind tract are successfully producing…
Australia plans to ban asylum seekers from ever visiting
Canberra: Australia on Sunday announced plans to ratchet up its tough policy against refugees by banning any asylum seeker who attempts to reach its shores by boat from ever visiting the country. A previous government introduced a policy on July…
Building catches fire in city’s Karwan Bazar
Dhaka: A fire broke out on the ground floor of a building beside Ittefaq building in city’s Karwan Bazar area on Sunday. Fire service sources said the fire broke out around 13:40 pm on the ground floor of the building…
Justice Department advised FBI against Clinton email letter
Washington: The Justice Department discouraged the FBI from alerting Congress to the unexpected discovery of emails potentially related to its investigation of Hillary Clinton’s private email server, given the proximity to the presidential election and the potential for political fallout,…
Powerful earthquake rattles central, southern Italy
Rome (AP/UNB) —A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 has rocked central and southern Italy, sending already quake-damaged buildings crumbling after a week of temblors that have left thousands homeless. There were no immediate reports of injuries or…
Tigers extend lead to 272 runs all out: England 41 for no loss
Dhaka – Bangladesh extended their lead to 272 runs for all out soon after lunch in the 2nd innings on day-3 against England in the 2nd Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday. Resuming the 2nd innings with…
20 boyfriends, 20 iPhones give Chinese woman a house
Dhaka – Buying a house is generally seen as one of most costly purchases one can make. It’s especially true in China, where house prices continue to rise. Given what a the challenge it can be to get on the…
Suspected ‘terrorist’ killed in Narayanganj ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – A suspected terrorist was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Burma Stand in Siddhirganj upazila of Narayanganj early Sunday, UNB news agency reported. The deceased was identified as Delu alias Master Delu,…
Fake doctor jailed in Jessore
Dhaka – A mobile court convicted a fake doctor and sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment at Basundia in Sadar upazila of Jessore on Saturday night.
Soyuz space capsule returns to Earth
Moscow (AP/UNB)— A Russian Soyuz space capsule has landed in Kazakhstan, bringing back three astronauts from the United States, Japan and Russia back to Earth from a 115-day mission aboard the International Space Station. The landing took place Sunday morning near…
Can BNP stage ‘showdown’ in city on Nov 7
Dhaka – BNP has geared up its preparation to stage a ‘huge showdown’ at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city on November 7 on the occasion of ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’, UNB news agency reported. Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul…
Press release section in GreenWatch Dhaka
The management of GreenWatch Dhaka takes the pleasure of announcing the introduction of a new section ‘PRESS RELEASE’ at the bottom of its home page.
Jalebi Uncoiled: The unmaking of human emotions!
Sudhirendar Sharma Festive season reminds me about the transformation the world of sharing seasons’ greetings has gone through. From those days when as teenagers we were made to ferry plateful of sweets across neighboring households to later years when we…
German experts on CO2 utilization launch a petition for full integration
German experts on CO2 utilization launch a petition for the full integration of renewable Carbon Capture and Utilization (rCCU) in the RED The authors of the petition ask European decision makers involved in the revision of the Renewable Package to…
Urgent need for a reasonable regulation of cannabidiol in food
Urgent need for a reasonable regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) in food, cosmetics, as herbal natural medicine and as medicinal product The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) published a position paper to overcome the patchwork of CBD-regulation in the European Union…
RU students launch signature campaign for Lipu murder trial
Dhaka – Some students of the Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) department at the Rajshahi University (RU) launched a mass signature campaign program demanding immediate arrest and proper punishment of Motalib Hossain Lipu murderer.
Pakistan fires minister for leaking news about army rift
Islamabad — Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has fired a Cabinet minister over a leaked story about a rift between the country’s civil and military leadership in tackling militancy. A statement issued by Sharif’s office Saturday said a committee comprising…
BAU admission test held
Dhaka – The first year honours admission test under the academic session 2016-17 of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh held peacefully on Saturday (Saturday) from 11 am to 12 pm.
2,506 listed Gulistan hawkers to be rehabilitated: Mayor
Dhaka: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon on Saturday said around 2,506 listed street hawkers of Gulistan area will be rehabilitated in a vacant place adjacent to Mohanagar Natya Mancha. “Illegal structures, shops and street hawkers will be…