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Year: 2016
LDCs need to strengthen capacity to face climate change
Climate experts here today called for strengthening bargaining capacity of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) like Bangladesh through acquiring knowledge on different aspects of climate change issue to avert its possible harmful impacts. LDCs must be united by developing strong leadership…
S&P raises France’s rating outlook
Ratings firm Standard & Poor’s raised Friday its outlook on France’s long-term sovereign credit rating to “stable” from “negative”, a move hailed by the government as a “sign of confidence”. The US ratings agency, which stripped France of its prime…
4 injured as house catches fire from gas leak in Dhaka
Dhaka – Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire caused by gas leak at their residence in Jurain area of city on Saturday morning, UNB news agency reported.
Policeman crushed under truck in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A policeman was killed as a truck hit his bike in Court Station Charkhutar Mor area on Chapainawabganj-Rajshahi highway in Rajshahi city on Friday night, UNB news agency reported.
Rural post offices-turned-e-centres create new jobs in BD
Deedarul Alam Dhaka – A wind of positive change is blowing through the postal services as huge opportunities for news jobs are opening up in Khulna and Barisal divisions of Bangladesh from rural post ofices-turned-e-centres, UNB news agency reported.
Hasina inaugurates AL’s 20th council
Dhaka – Prime Minister and Awami League President inaugurated the 20th council the party at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday amid much enthusiasm of the party followers, UNB news agency reported.
Policeman crushed under truck in Rajshahi
Rajshahi – A policeman was killed as a truck hit his bike in Court Station Charkhutar Mor area on Chapainawabganj-Rajshahi highway in the city on Friday night.The deceased was identified as assistant sub-inspector of traffic police Abdul Hamid, 52, hailing…
Messi returns for Argentina qualifiers vs. Brazil & Colombia
Dhaka- Having fully recovered from a groin injury, Barcelona star Lionel Messi was named on Friday in Argentina’s squad to face Brazil and Colombia in the next round of World Cup qualifiers.Messi has been in fine form for Barcelona since…
Home LPG reservoirs to replace piped natural gas in Bangladesh
Sadrul Hasan Dhaka – In the face of depleting natural gas reserve, a move is underway to make the installation of LPG reservoirs in buildings mandatory by incorporating a provision in the Building Code, officials at Energy Division said, UNB…
PM for detecting sources of arms, terror financing
Dhaka-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday reiterated her firm stance not to allow any terrorist group to use Bangladesh soil for striking any neighbouring countries and laid emphasis on detecting the sources of arms and terror financing.
India says killed 7 Pak soldiers in Kashmir: Pak rejects claim
Indian border security forces on Friday said they shot dead seven Pakistani soldiers in retaliation to a ceasefire violation on the disputed Kashmir border, with Pakistan refuting the claims. India’s Border Security Force (BSF) said Pakistan Rangers targeted Indian positions…
Tigers collect 221 for 5 against Englands 293 in first innings
Dhaka – A half century from Tamim Iqbal and decent contribution from the middle order batsmen have put Bangladesh in a comfortable position against England in the first Test in Chittagong. The hosts will rue losing the wicket of skipper…
Religions festival of tribal Buddha community celebrated
Kathin Chibor Dan, the main religions festival of tribal Buddha community of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, was celebrated at “Yongda Buddhist Temple”, the oldest temple of the CHT, on Friday with much enthusiasm.
Wärtsilä’s sustainability included into Ethibel PIONEER
Wärtsilä has been selected for inclusion in the Ethibel PIONEER Investment register since September 2016, as well as reconfirmed for inclusion in the Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Register.
Dhaka will be under cover of security blanket on AL council
Dhaka-Around 10,000 police will be on duty to bring the historic Suhrawardy Udyan under cover of security blanket from Saturday as the ruling Awami League will held its 20th council.
Before execution Saudi prince spent his last hour with family
Saudi Arabia has executed one of its own young princes for murder for the first time since 1975. He spent his last hours with his family, saying goodbye to his loved ones, Khaleez Times reported. Death sentence carried out in…
Russian warships pass through English Channel
A flotilla of Russian warships is passing through the English Channel en route to Syria. Two British naval ships are shadowing the vessels. The Ministry of Defence said they would be “man-marked every step of the way” while near UK…
BNP will attend Awami League National Council
The BNP has decided to respond to the Awami League’s National Council invitation by registering its participation. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the party’s Joint Secretary General Syed Moajjem Hossain said, “They invited us. We are very happy.…
2nd ODI goes to last over as NZ beats India by 6 runs
Dhaka – India fell short in the last over as New Zealand won the second one-day international on Thursday by six runs to level the five-match series at 1-1.Chasing 243 to win, India was bowled out for 236 in 49.3…
17 fishermen held in Bhola for violating ban
Dhaka – A joint team of coast guard and fisheries department arrested 17 fishermen from the Meghna river in Tulatuli area of Sadar upazila on Friday for fishing in river violating the ban on hilsa catching.Asaduzzaman, senior fishery officer of…
2 motorcyclists killed in Pirojpur road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed and two others injured in a collision between two motorcycles on Najirpur-Pirojpur road at Patpara in Sadar upazila in Pirojpur on Friday.The deceased were identified as Quaiyum, 35 and Sumon, 20 of Sadar upazila.
2 ‘JMB financiers’ held with Tk 27.70 lakh in city
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two suspected members of militant outfit Neo JMB, including a PWD engineer, along with Tk 27.70 lakh from different parts of the city on Thursday night.The arrestees were identified as Nafis…
Man hurt in accident at DMCH gate dies
Dhaka – A man who was injured in an accident as an ambulance ploughed through a crowd in front of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on October 15, dies at the hospital early Friday, raising the death toll from…
Man killed by elder brother in Satkhira
Dhaka – A man was allegedly killed after being hit with a stick by his elder brother over a trifling matter at Manikpur village in Shyamnagar upazila in Satkhira on Thursday.The deceased was identified as Muttasir Billah, 16, son of…
‘Inside Out’ at Kala Kendra from Saturday
A 20-day curatorial exhibition titled ‘Inside Out’, by artist Promiti Hossain, will kick off at Kalakendra in the city from Saturday (October 22) evening.The opening ceremony of the exhibition will be held at the art space in city’s Mohammadpur area…
Low over bay intensifies into depression
The well marked low over east central bay and adjoining area intensified into a depression over the same area (near lat 13.50 n and long 88.50e).It is likely to intensify further. Sea will remain moderate near the depression centre, a…
Dhaka wears festive look as AL council set to begin Saturday
The ruling Awami League, the country’s oldest political party, has completed its all necessary preparations to hold its 20th council in a festive mood from Saturday.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is also the Awami League President, will inaugurate the council…
Slain militant Rahman was chief of Neo-JMB: Rab
Dhaka – Slain militant Abdur Rahman, who was killed during a raid conducted by Rab in Savar, was the chief of Neo-JMB, says Rab. Abdur Rahman was identified as Sarwar Jahan alias Shayekh Abu Ibrahim Al Hanif, said sources at…
State of emergency in Ethiopia, 1600 held
Dhaka-The Ethiopian authorities have detained more than 1,600 people under the state of emergency, a government minister has told the BBC. A statement, quoted by state-affiliated FBC website, lists arrests in the Oromia and Amhara regions, which have recently seen…