Dhaka – Four teachers of Rajshahi University (RU) have been awarded from the University rants Commission (UGC) for their outstanding activities in the research area.
Month: November 2016
Bangladesh 24 notches up in UN e-government survey
Dhaka – As per UN e-government Survey 2016, conducted by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Bangladesh has made very good progress. This year Bangladesh has been ranked 124. In 2014, and 2012 Bangladesh was ranked 148 and…
BNP demands judicial probe of B’baria attacks on Hindus
Dhaka – The BNP claims that they have found evidence of the ruling Awami League’s involvement in attack on Hindus in Brahmanbarhia. “It is now clear to the people of this country who are behind this disruption of communal harmony,”…
Coastal areas to be hit by tidal waves
Dhaka-The low-lying areas of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Barguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barisal, Pirozpur, Jhalakati, Bagherhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by tidal surge of 2-3 feet under the influence…
Deep depression, causing precipitation, to cross Sunday
Dhaka – The low-lying areas of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Barguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barisal, Pirozpur, Jhalakati, Bagherhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by tidal surge of 2-3 feet under…
How trees make cities healthier
Pascal Mittermaier Washington, DC – Last May, I had the dubious fortune of visiting Mumbai, India during the city’s hottest month on record. Temperatures remained at over 40°C (104°F) for days at time. The difference between standing in the shade…
BPL4: Ctg Vikings-Barisal Bulls match also abandoned due to rain
Dhaka – The 3rd match of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 Cricket beating Chittagong Vikings and Barisal Bulls was also abandoned without a single being bowled at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.The match was called-off,…
‘Lost nuke’ missing since cold war off Canada coast found?
Sean Smyrichinsky thought he saw a UFO when he encountered object that may have been abandoned by an American bomber before crash in British Columbia The Canadian navy will be heading to the coast of British Columbia to investigate claims…
Minister Sayedul to brief media Sunday
Dhaka: Embattled Fisheries and Livestock Minister Muhammed Sayedul Hoque will brief the media at his constituency in Brahmabaria over the recent situation in Nasirnagar upazila on Sunday. The press briefing will be held at Nasirnagar Dak-Bungalow at 1pm, said a…
Police lying over rally permission: Rizvi
Dhaka: BNP on Saturday termed ‘untrue’ the DMP Police Commissioner’s statement that they did not get any application from the party seeking permission for holding a rally on November 8 in front of its Nayapaltan central office. “We gave an…
National Professor MR Khan dies at 88
Dhaka: National Professor Dr MR Khan passed away at a city hospital on Saturday. He was 88. Dr Khan, who had been undergoing treatment at Central Hospital for various old-age complications, including respiratory problem, for over six months, breathed his…
Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal no.4
Dhaka: The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist distant cautionary signal no. 4 as a deep convection is moving over the North Bay. The depression over west-central bay and adjoining area moved…
‘Fragile’ Manchester United struggling under Jose Mourinho
Dhaka – Manchester United hoped Jose Mourinho would provide a quick-fix.Hire the manager renowned as a “serial winner” and the stupor of the fleeting David Moyes and Louis van Gaal eras would vanish.There’s little sign of that.If anything, results and…
Madrid players take to go-karts, receive cars from sponsor
Dhaka – Real Madrid players changed into auto racing suits for a go-kart race on Friday, then drove home expensive cars.Captain Sergio Ramos won on the track and for his ride home, selected an Audi S8 Plus estimated to cost…
Bangladeshi found dead in Sharjah
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi young man was found dead in Sharjah, one of the 7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.The deceased was identified as Zohur Ali, 28, son of Idris Ali, hailing from Inatabad area of the district town.…
2 killed in Chuadanga road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed and 20 others injured in a triangular collision involving two buses and a three-wheeler at Manohorpur in Jibannagar upazila in Chuadanga on Saturday morning.One of the deceased was identified as Swapan, son of Amidul…
Youth held after arson attack attempt on Netrokona temple
Dhaka – Police arrested a young man in connection with an attempted arson attack on Satpai Akota Songha Kali Temple in the district town in Netrakona on Saturday morning.The arrestee was identified as Sumon Islam, 27, son of Nurul Islam,…
2 youths found dead in Kushtia
Dhaka – Two friends were found dead in a field in Dagerpara of Daulatpur upazila in Kushtia on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified as Rakibul Islam, 19, son of Hujur Mollah, and Moshiur Rahman, 18, son of Sajahan Ali, a…
30 held over attack on Nasirnagar Hindu community
Dhaka – Police arrested 30 people for their alleged involvement in the recent attack on the Hindu community in Nasirnagar upazila in Brahmanbaria on Friday night.Police conducted separate drives in different areas of the upazila and arrested the 30 people,…
One killed in lightning strike in Sylhet
Dhaka – A young man was killed and four others injured by a lightning strike at Hussainpur village in Balaganj upazila in Sylhet on Friday.The deceased was identified as Amros Ali, 38, a resident of the village,UNB News Agency Reported.
No partner for Biman’s ground handling this year
Dhaka – There is no possibility of Biman Bangladesh Airlines taking any partner for its much-talked-about ground handling activities by this year for improving the quality of the job at the country’s all airports. “The work in this regard is…
Canola oil may help reduce belly fat
Making canola oil part of your diet may help you burn extra abdominal fat in less than four weeks, finds a new study. “Visceral, or abdominal, fat increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, and is also associated with increased risk…
Paul Feig’s wife praises ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’
Hollywood filmmaker Paul Feig’s wife Laurie, a Bollywood buff, has lauded Indian filmmaker Karan Johar’s latest release ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, calling it a “brilliant film”. On Thursday, Laurie tweeted: “Saw a brilliant film today ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ –…
Citibank will pay tribute to Runa Laila today
Culture Desk Citibank, Bangladesh is holding its annual “Gaane Gaane Gunijon Songbordhona” for the 12th year on November 5 at Radisson Blu Water Garden hotel to honor the lifetime contribution and 50 years completion of the musical journey of eminent…
Kidnapping threat in Philippine tourist spots: US
Terrorist groups are planning kidnappings on central Philippine islands that are popular with tourists, the US embassy has warned, fuelling concerns Islamic militants infamous for hostage taking are roaming wider. A travel advisory from the US embassy in Manila on…
AMUF launches computer training centre in Aditmari upazila
Members of ‘Agrani Mohishkhoncha Union Federation (AMUF)’ set up a computer training centre (CTC) at its e-public information centre (e-PIC) premises in Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat on Thursday afternoon. The CTC was launched with incomes earned through providing e-services to…
Traditional boat race held in Jessore
Jessore Correspondent A traditional attractive boat race was held in Bhairab River in the district on Friday afternoon. Noapara Municipality and private organisation S.A.F Industries jointly organized the boat race. The boat ‘Sunderban Tiger’ owned by Golam Rabbani of Kaira…
Kerry to be first US top diplomat to visit Antarctica
John Kerry, an ardent champion of the fight against climate change, will become the first top US diplomat to visit Antarctica, where the world’s largest protected marine reserve was just created. The State Department announced Friday the itinerary for Kerry…
Oil and gas majors invest $1 billion in low-emission tech
Ten global oil and gas companies on Friday announced they will invest $1 billion (900 million euros) in low-carbon-emission technologies to help combat climate change. BG Group, BP, Eni, Pemex, Repsol, Saudi Aramco, Reliance Industries, Royal Dutch Shell, Statoil and…
Radical realism about climate change
Lili Fuhr Berlin – Mainstream politics, by definition, is ill equipped to imagine fundamental change. But last December in Paris, 196 governments agreed on the need to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels – an objective that holds…