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…
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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…
Election 2016: A political system in crisis
By Nile Bowie The outcome of strangest and most consequential election cycle in recent American history will soon be upon us. Regardless of who becomes the next president, this election will forever be synonymous with the rogue candidacy of Donald…
Eiffel Tower lit green in honor of Paris climate change deal
Paris (AP/UNB) — The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris have temporarily been lit in green as a reminder to the world to enact the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Bay of Bengal marine resources survey to begin in Nov
Dhaka – The government will start marine resource assessment within the country’s boundary in the Bay of Bengal in this November by using a high-tech marine research vessel, says a senior official. “The ocean survey ship, imported from Malaysia in…
Tiger census in Sundarbans to begin in mid-November
Dhaka – A tiger census using camera trapping method will begin in the Sundarbans in mid-November. “The census will continue for the next three months installing 300 cameras in the Sundarbans,” divisional forest officer (Sundarbans West Zone) Md Sayeed Ali…
New chances for Trump but Clinton still ahead – CNN
Washington – There are very few things that the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton campaigns agree on these days, but one point of total agreement is that this race has tightened over the last 10-14 days. That tightening is reflected…
‘New York City police officer killed in Bronx shooting’
New York (Reuters) – A New York City police sergeant was fatally shot and a second officer was wounded in the Bronx on Friday by a heavily armed robbery suspect who was killed in the exchange of gunfire, according to…
‘World must cut a further 25% from predicted 2030 emissions’
London – The world must urgently and dramatically increase its ambition to cut roughly a further quarter off predicted 2030 global greenhouse emissions and have any chance of minimizing dangerous climate change, UN Environment said today as it released its…
Paris deal strong enabler for renewable energy action: IRENA
Abu Dhabi – International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Director-General Adnan Z. Amin issued the following statement upon the entry into force of the Paris Agreement Friday: “IRENA welcomes the entry into force of the Paris Agreement and congratulates those Parties…
BNP to seek alternative venue to hold Nov 7 rally: Fakhrul
BNP to seek alternative venue to hold Nov 7 rally: Fakhrul Dhaka – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said his party would seek alternative venue to Suhrawardy Udyan to hold the party’s planned rally on November…
Bangladesh also ‘Donor’ now: UN resident coordinator
Dhaka – Bangladesh is traditionally known as a recipient of donors’ money but the United Nations resident coordinator in Dhaka says the trend has reversed and Bangladesh itself has bbecome a donoe. “We see Bangladesh is now becoming a donor…
FBI warns of possible terror attacks in NY day before the election
FBI have released a warning about potential al Qaeda terror plots for New York, Virginia and Texas on the eve of election day It’s still unclear where in those states the threats were aimed at Officials are still assessing the…
THAAD will be deployed in eight to ten months: USFK General
JH Ahn Deployment technically possible, but politically very difficult, a Seoul-based expert says U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) General Vincent K. Brooks said the U.S. made Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system will be deployed in South Korea in the next…
BNP demand judicial inquiry of Brahmanbaria attack
Dhaka-The BNP yesterday demanded formation of a judicial probe into the recent attacks on the temples and homes of Hindu community at Nasirnagar upazila in Brahmanbaria.
Protests across Bangladesh against attacks on Hindu temples
Dhaka – People across Bangladesh staged demonstrations on Friday protesting the attacks on Hindu community members in Brahmanbaria and Habiganj districts of the country. Meanwhile, miscreants set six dwelling structures of the Hindu community on fire at Nasirnagar upazila headquarters…
BPL T-20: Comilla-Rajshahi match delayed due to rain
Dhaka- The opening match of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T-20 between Rajshahi Kings and Comilla Victorians was delayed at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday noon due to rainfall in the city triggered by depression over…