Industries Ministry Senior Secretary M Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan today said about 45 percent of country’s total workforce is involved in agriculture and their contribution to the GDP growth is around 15 percent. “Though the contribution of industry sector has increased…
Karan Johar’s joy was complete when his twins Yash and Roohi got born. We remember this tweet with which he announced their arrival: “I am ecstatic to share with you all the two most wonderful additions to my life, my…
Entertainment Desk Eminent singer Shuvro Dev has been conferred the prestigious Mother Teresa International Award, by the Mumbai-based Harmony Foundation, an NGO that acknowledges the extraordinary work done by individuals towards peace and harmony. The Harmony Foundation recognised the singer’s…
A daily faced the sarcastic wrath of Twinkle Khanna after it published a false report about her. The story suggested that Twinkle was miffed with the makers of Padman for going over budget. It went on to say that though…
by Mostafa Kamal Majumder Dhaka – The deaths of fishes that breed and grow, and water birds that feed and roost in the haors (depressions) of greater Sylhet region on the northeastern part of Bangladesh, following a flash flood just…
Dhaka – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Russia’s state corporation-Rosatom has agreed to join hands in improving nuclear infrastructure in the countries, those are just opting for nuclear power development. Yukiya Amano, Director General of the IAEA, and…
By Nasseem Ackbarally Port-Louis, Mauritius, Apr (IPS) – An internationally renowned scientist, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim became Mauritius’s sixth president on June 5, 2015 – and one of the few Muslim women heads of state in the world. Her nomination constituted a major…
by Simon Wren-Lewis A few days ago I took part in a Royal Economic Conference session on the implications of the Brexit vote. There is no need for me to describe how it went, as there is a good write…
by Charles Stein Laurence D. Fink, chief executive officer of BlackRock Inc., said the lackluster growth of the U.S. economy and uncertainty around the Trump administration’s ability to quickly pass key reforms pose a risk to markets.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Three people, including a woman, were killed in separate lightning strikes in Sandwip upazila and Fatikchhari upazila in Bangladesh’s coastal district of Chittagong on Saturday morning.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Shakib Al Hasan, the current world number one all-rounder in all formats of cricket, has been chosen as the Tigers’ new T20I captain to replace Mashrafe Bin Mortaza.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – The operation ‘Southpaw’ conducted by law enforcers, including the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), at ‘Neo JMB militant hideout’ at Porahati village in Sadar upazila of Jhenidah concluded on…
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Some 57.6 percent survivors of Rana Plaza collapse are engaged in various types of wage and self-employments, while 42.4 percent claimed that they are jobless, shows a recent survey.
Barisal, Apr 22 – A coal-laden cargo vessel capsized in the Kirtonkhola River following a collision with a waterbus in Charbaria area on Saturday.
Dhaka, Apr – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina promised to recognise Dawra degree of Qawmi madrasah, and now there is no scope to raise any question about it, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Nearly 50 tonnes of fish have died so far in several haors (water bodies) of Sunmaganj district as the oxygen level in the water fell due to formation of ammonia gas, said the Ministry of Fisheries…
Khulna – Rampant encroachment and unchecked pollution have put the Mayur River, one of the freshwater rivers in Khulna, at stake destroying its freshwater resources and ecosystem. UNB news agency reported
Dhaka – Some 57.6 percent survivors of Rana Plaza collapse are engaged in various types of wage and self-employments, while 42.4 percent claimed that they are jobless, shows a recent survey. UNB news agency reported
Sunmaganj – Nearly 50 tonnes of fish have died so far in several haors (water bodies) of the district as the oxygen level in the water fell due to formation of ammonia gas, said the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.…
Dhaka – Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has proposed a 7 percent flat VAT rate from the next fiscal year though the government indicates not to bring any change in its plan to implement a uniform 15 percent…
Google today celebrates Earth Day with a doodle, with the objective of encouraging people across the world to be more environmentally friendly.
Minneapolis, Apr 22 (AP/UNB)- A Muslim teen boxer from Minnesota who hopes to one day compete in the Olympics has won a fight to wear a hijab during matches in the U.S.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as steep pressure ‘Gradient’ lies over the North Bay.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Lucky Akhand, legendary singer-composer, was given rich tributes at the Central Shaheed Minar on Saturday by cultural activists, civil society members, fans and family members.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) resumed its operation at Thanthalia ‘militant den’ in Sadar upazila of Jhenidah on Saturday morning.
Dhaka, Apr 21 – Huge explosives, and several firearms and suicidal vests were found at a ‘militant den’ at Thanthalia village in Sadar upazila on Friday, claimed police.
By Baher Kamal Rome, Apr 21 (IPS) – A perfect storm has engulfed the Middle East, and continues to threaten international peace and security. Hardly anyone could sum up the Middle East explosive situation in so few, blunt words as…
Robert J. Burrowes While much of the world is engulfed in violence of one sort or another (whether violence in the home or on the street, exploitation, ecological destruction or war), a global network of individuals and organizations is committed…
Rajshahi – A reminiscence programme commemorating Professor Dr. M Badruddin, former dean of Law faculty of Rajshahi University (RU), was held on the Rajshahi University campus on Friday.
In 1995, Husqvarna Group created the robotic lawn mower market by introducing the Solar Mower, the world’s first-ever robotic mower. In addition to being robotic and automatic, it was also solar-powered. Today, the Group is celebrating a total of 1…