We are pleased to share with you a brief report by GRAIN on the potential impacts of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on the lives and livelihoods of Asia’s indigenous peoples and farmers as well as food safety and…
Year: 2016
BUP observed the 97th birth day of Bangabandhu
A disucssion meeting was held at the at BUP on the 97th birth day of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s day. BUP vice chancellor Major General Sheikh Mamun Khaled, Pro v ice chancellor, Dr. Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, all…
Green buildings top in next episode of Construction Climate Talks series
In the second episode of the Construction Climate Talks series released today, European Commission Policy Adviser Josefina Lindblom, elaborates about the question ‘what is a green building?’ See the episode on link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy9Di33ThP0
The key to zero waste: Getting organised
Northern Europe is one of the few regions to have achieved the coveted ideal of near zero-waste. Ahead of the 2016 Macao International Environmental Co-Operation Forum & Exhibition, Eco-Business speaks to Danish waste management expert Torben Kristiansen on how Asia…
For deforestation-free palm oil
The Palm Oil Innovation Group – a collective of companies and organisations which advocate for stronger industry standards on sustainable palm oil – has unveiled a new set of criteria to verify that the commodity is truly deforestation-free. The Palm…
JU accords fresher’s reception
Dhaka – The authority of Jahangirnagar University (JU) accorded a fresher’s reception on Wednesday (Wednesday) for honors first year of 2015-16 academic sessions here at the campus. Prof Abdul Mannan Chairman of University Grant Commission (UGC) inaugurated the programme as…
BAU observes Bangabandhu’s 97th birthday
The 97th birthday of father nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children day-2016 was observed at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh with due respect and enthusiasm.
Plea to drop graft cases against Tarique rejected
The High Court on Wednesday paved the way for trial court to run the trial proceedings against BNP vice-chairman Tarique Rahman and three others in a case filed on charge of bribery. The three other accused are: former State Minister…
BD projects funded by Queen’s Young Leaders Programme
Three projects from Bangladesh are among a unique set of organisations to receive a Queen’s Young Leaders Programme Grant to support their work transforming the lives of young people. Grants have been awarded to ActionAid’s Firestarter Initiative, JAAGO and Bangladesh…
Junk food-loving birds diss migration, live on landfill
Spain and Portugal’s white storks are forgoing their annual journeys to African wintering grounds, a new study says. There are downsides to landfill living: This European white stork got itself stuck in a plastic bag in Spain. You’ve heard of…
Does Thermage Hurt?
Charlotte’s Book expert dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman says yes, which is why she prescribe painkillers to be taken before the procedure. Here is one of her patient’s account of the Thermage CPT treatment she had done in Dr. Jaliman’s office.…
Obama nominates Merrick Garland to Supreme Court
As a former prosecutor, Garland supervised both the Oklahoma City bombing and Unabomber cases in the US. US President Barack Obama has nominated Merrick Garland, an appellate court judge and former prosecutor, to the Supreme Court. In an address from the White…
Madame Tussauds to unveil Narendra Modi wax statue in April
Madame Tussauds has said it will unveil a waxwork of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April. The statue, featuring Mr Modi in a traditional Indian greeting with folded hands, will go on display in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and…
‘Artificial earthquake’ detected in North Korea
A small artificial earthquake has been detected in North Korea, according to South Korean officials who say it was probably due to “blasting work”. Meteorological officials registered the 2.2 magnitude quake at 1230 local time (0330 GMT) around 34km (21…
Bangladesh Bank needs ’Serious reforms’: Muhith
Dhaka – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said that Bangladesh Bank`s different systems require serious reforms. ”It is not in a very healthy condition. This is my assessment,” said Muhith, while talking to reporters at Cabinet Division following the…
Bangabandhu’s 96th birth anniversary Thursday
Dhaka –The 96th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is being celebrated across the country on Thursday with due respect. On March 17 in 1920, the architect of the nation was born at Tungipara in Gopalganj district.
Ex Govt-secy Fazle Kabir appointed BB governor
Dhaka – The government has appointed former finance secretary and chairman of state-run Sonali Bank Ltd Fazle Kabir as the new governor of Bangladesh Bank for the next four years.
Bangladesh lose WT20 match to Pakistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh started their Super-10 stage World Twenty20 campaign with a 55-run defeat against Pakistan in their Group-2 opener at iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Wednesday. Replying massive 201, Bangladesh finished the innings at 146 for 6 in 20…
Three B’baria minor siblings found dead
Dhaka – Police recovered the bodies of three minor siblings from the Bemalia River in Nasirnagar upazila of Brahmanbaria dustrict, about 140 kilmetres east of Dhaka on Wednesday, a day after they had gone missing.
Chloë Grace Moretz explains her Twitter feud with Kim Kardashian
Actress Chloë Grace Moretz isn’t someone we think of as being hotheaded, so it was surprising last week to find her at the center of a Twitter feud with none other than Kim Kardashian. Moretz, 19, explained the reason behind…
Optimizing the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Surgeons may safely delay operating on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) for a few days to accommodate their schedules, a new study suggested.The risk of macular detachment was only 0.7% when surgery was delayed up to 72 hours in a series…
16 Little Health Tips That Pay Off Big Time
As hosts of the Emmy award–winning show The Doctors and as medical professionals with 78 years of experience under our stethoscopes, we can tell you firsthand that you don’t need huge chunks of time to stay healthy. In fact, very…
Documentary on Anwara Bahar Chowdhury at ULAB
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has showcased a documentary on renowned educationist, writer, and cultural activist Anwara Bahar Chowdhury on March 14 at the ULAB Auditorium.Directed by Samir Kushari, the documentary has been conceptualized, narrated, and produced by Anwar…
Trump calls Fox’s Kelly ‘Crazy Megyn’
Donald Trump has had issues with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly ever since he says she treated him unfairly in a debate in August. After the debate, the GOP presidential candidate said that during the debate the host had “blood coming…
Google Maps’ bubbles to show upcoming turns
Google Maps v9, which has been in Google Play for a while, has had the ability to show heads-up bubbles announcing upcoming turns and street or exit names while in navigation mode. The feature was previously only available to a…
Father killed in Narayanganj while resisting attempt to abduct daughter
A man was hacked dead by miscreants as he resisted abduction of his daughter at Bhuigarh in Narayanganj early Wednesday.The victim Manindra Chandra, 52, was a day labourer and resident of Raghunathpur in the area. Four people were arrested in…
UK parliament passes contentious online spying law
London — A proposed British law that gives police and spies unprecedented powers to look at the Internet browsing records of everyone in the country passed its first major vote in Parliament on Tuesday.
Death warrant read out to Nizami at Kashimpur Jail
Dhaka –The jail authorities read out the death warrant to condemned war criminal Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Matiur Rahman Nizami at Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur on Wednesday morning. Basanta Kumar, senior jail super of Kashimpur Central Jail-2, said, “The copy of…
Michael Jackson bought out of Sony for $750m!
Hard to imagine Michael Jackson’s Estate getting even richer, but it just happened — Sony is forking over $750 MILLION to buy out MJ’s share of Sony/ATVMusic Publishing.
Google Maps’ bubbles to show upcoming turns
Google Maps v9, which has been in Google Play for a while, has had the ability to show heads-up bubbles announcing upcoming turns and street or exit names while in navigation mode. The feature was previously only available to a…