Corbett – A man-eating tigress that unleashed terror on those living at the Corbett reserve forests in Uttarakhand was shot dead and paraded by triumphant villagers for nearly three hours on Thursday.
Year: 2016
Earth-centric education systems: School days in 2040
Erik Assadourian What might education look like in 2040 if it were to be truly Earth-centric? That is to say, teaching a deep connection to—and obligation to care for—the planet that sustains us? Over the course of the summer, as…
Dredger capsize: 2 bodies recovered in Shitalakkhya River
Dhaka – The bodies of two workers, who went missing after a dredger sank in the Shitalakkhya River at Boroni in Shreepur upazila of Gazipur on Tuesday, were recovered from the river on Thursday, UNB news agency reported.
One killed 3200 shops, houses gutted in Rangamati fire
Dhaka – At least one person was killed and 300 shops and houses have burned in fire which broke out at Durchhari Bazar in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati hill district on Thursday noon, UNB news agency reported.
Drug addict kills wife in Munshiganj
Dhaka – A man allegedly stabbed his wife to death over family feud at Rikabi Bazar in Sadar upazila of Munshiganj district early Friday, UNB news agency reported. The deceased was identified as Mitu, 35, wife of Mintu of the…
Trump ‘dangerous’ for suggesting he won’t concede: Obama
Miami Gardens (AP/UNB) — Calling it “dangerous,” President Barack Obama said Thursday that Donald Trump’s attempt to “sow the seeds of doubt” about the integrity of elections in America undermines U.S. democracy and does the work of the nation’s adversaries.…
College girl commits suicide in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A college girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at a women hostel at Barnali intersection in Rajshahi city in northern Bangladesh on Thursday night.
UNESCO recommends halt to Bangladesh coal plant
Washington, D.C. – The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a seminal report recommending that development of the Orion Khulna coal plant in Bangladesh — which the Export-Import Bank of the United States is reportedly considering financing…
JU Math Olympiad begins Friday
The 3rd Jahangirnagar University Math Olympiad begins Friday on the university campus. Jahangirnagar University Science Club organises the Olympiad.
Actions on the ground to break free from fossil fuel
Shaila Mahmud Energy is essential to run today’s civilization; it has become an indispensable instrument to attain human rights, social justice and sustainability. It is ironic that about 90 per cent of all energy in 29 countries come from fossil…
Teletalk to be tough competitor in 1 yr: Tarana
Dhaka: State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Thursday said Teletalk, the state-owned mobile phone operator, will emerge as a strong competitor in the country’s telecom market within a year with its improved network and services. UNB News…
Forensic report says drugs didn’t make them terrorist
Dhaka-Forensic tests have found that 18 militants, who were killed in anti-terror rescue operations or raids carried out by law-enforcers in recent times in Gulshan and Kallyanpur in the capital as well as Narayangonj, were not on drugs.
BNP rally from Suhrawardy Udyan on ‘National Rev. Solidarity Day’
BNP on Thursday chalked out a 10-day programme, including a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital, to observe the ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day,’ marking the civil-military ‘uprising on November 7, 1975’.
3-day Malaysia education fair begins in city Friday
Dhaka: A three-day Malaysia education expo and study fair begins in the city on Friday. The fair will remain open everyday from 10am to 6pm at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka, said a press release. UNB News Agency Reported.
TIB concerned over $2 billion loan from WB
Dhaka-Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has voiced concerns over the World Bank’s intention of expanding its lending portfolio by providing a loan of $2 billion to Bangladesh as climate finance over the next three years.
Regulator shuts BD’s first mobile telecom citycell operation
Dhaka – Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) today suspended the spectrum of Citycell for failure of outstanding amount virtually shutting down the service of the country’s first mobile phone operator.
Roads will be blocked for AL council
Dhaka-The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has put restriction on vehicular movement around the capital’s Suhrawardy Udyan on 22-23 October ahead of the twentieth council of the ruling Bangladesh Awami League.
‘Don’t take World Bank’s $2 billion’: TIB tells govt.
Dhaka: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has voiced concerns over the World Bank’s intention of expanding its lending portfolio by providing a loan of $2 billion to Bangladesh as climate finance over the next three years. UNB News Agency Reported.
Charge framed against Abbas for irregularities in allocating plots
Dhaka-A court here on Thursday framed charges against three people, including BNP leader Mirza Abbas, in a graft case filed by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for irregularities in allocating plots.
Asia media conference to be held today
An international media conference will be held here on Friday in an effort to promote ethical reporting during emergencies and crises, and encourage dedication of media space to humanitarian issues.
Freedom of expression under attack worldwide: UN rights expert
There is no question that governments worldwide are wielding the tools of censorship, warns the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the freedom of opinion and expression.
Day-long hartal in Khagrachhari observed peacefully
Khagrachhari: Thursday’s day-long hartal, enforced by five Bangalee settlers’ organisations demanding the withdrawal of the draft Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Land Dispute Resolution Commission (Amendment) Act 2016, was observed peacefully in almost the entire district, excluding Sadar upazila. UNB News…
What happens if Trump refuses to accept defeat?
Republican candidate Donald Trump has hinted that he may challenge the result of the US presidential election if he loses. “I’ll keep you in suspense,” he said when asked, in the final TV debate against Democrat rival Hillary Clinton, whether…
Verdict day fixed on graft case against MP Bodi
Dhaka-The Third Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Wednesday fixed November 2 for delivering verdict in the case filed against Awami League MP Abdur Rahman Bodi by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for allegedly accumulating wealth beyond his known sources…
Mother killed siblings, CS taken into cognizance
Dhaka-A court of Dhaka on Thursday took cognizance of the charge sheet of the case filed submitted to the court on February 29 in connection of the murder of two siblings in the city’s Banasree area.
JU Math Olympiad begins today
The 3rd Jahangirnagar University Math Olympiad begins today (Friday) on the university campus.
1st Test: Miraz shines on debut as England struggle
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s debutant off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz rocked England as he took 5/64 on day 1 of the 1st Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Thursday.Miraz’s exploits had England 258/7 at stumps in their first…
Guardiola leaves Aguero on the bench in loss at Barcelona
Dhaka – Pep Guardiola’s decision to leave Sergio Aguero out of his Manchester City starting lineup Wednesday backfired badly in a 4-0 loss at Barcelona in the Champions League.Premier League-leading City failed to fill the void created by the absence…
2 brothers get life term for murder in Bagerhat
Bagerhat -A court here on Thursday sentenced two brothers to life term imprisonment and four others to one year jail for killing their neighbour over land dispute in 2002.The lifers were identified as Akkas Ali Sardar and Asrab Ali Sardar,sons…
Student found dead in pond on RU campus
Dhaka – The body of a student was found in the pond of Nabab Abdul Latif Hall at Rajshahi University (RU) on Thursday morning. The deceased was identified as Motaleb Hossain Lipu, 22, a 3rd year student of Mass Communication…