Dhaka – A woman was killed as a speeding truck ran her over at Ujirpur village of Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Shahida Begum, 35, wife of late Shahjahan Ali of Bhimrullah village of the…
Month: August 2017
Missing boy found dead in Sherpur
Dhaka- A minor boy, who went missing a day ago, was found dead in a garden near to Jhinaigati Mohila Adarsha Degree College in Jhinaigati upazila in Sherpur on Wednesday.Quoting witnesses, police said locals spotted the body of Al Mamun,…
Jubo League man hacked dead in Noakhali
Dhaka – A Jubo League activist was hacked to death allegedly by rivals in Hatia upazila in Noakhali on Wednesday morning.The deceased was identified as Riaz Uddin, 27, an activist of Sonadia union unit of the ruling party’s youth wing…
Art Briles won’t get job with Canadian Football League
Hamilton,(AP/UNB) – Less than 11 hours after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL announced the hiring of former Baylor coach Art Briles as an assistant coach, the league and the team backtracked in the face of public pressure and said…
West Indies chases down 322 in remarkable win over England
Leeds,(AP/UNB) – West Indies chased down 322 on the final day for a remarkable victory against all expectations in the second test against England on Tuesday.Shai Hope carried West Indies home at Headingley with a personal milestone as he became…
Nadal says it’s noisy under US Open roof, despite changes
New York,(AP/UNB) – It’s too loud under the U.S. Open roof for Rafael Nadal.Even though the U.S. Tennis Association tried to lessen the noise in Arthur Ashe Stadium after the retractable cover’s debut during last year’s tournament, there was still…
Pressure Myanmar from pushing its nationals into BD: PM
Dhaka, Aug 30 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the United States to mount pressure on Myanmar to stop pushing its nationals into Bangladesh.
Venice film festival kickstarts Oscars jousting
The 74th Venice film festival gets underway Wednesday with Alexander Payne’s sci-fi satire “Downsizing” in the high-profile opening slot that is increasingly coveted as a launchpad for the Oscars. Starring Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig, “Sideways” director Payne’s latest quirky…
3 institutes ink MoU for clinical research
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed among three institutes to form an institutional platform and collaborate research initiative of clinical science across various health disciplines, including non communicable diseases (NCD). Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), the British Medical…
ADB for national green financing vehicles
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in a report launched today, has proposed the creation of national green financing vehicles to catalyze environmentally and financially sustainable infrastructure investments in Asia and the Pacific. The report, titled Catalyzing Green Finance: A Concept…
Asian markets rebound but N.Korea concerns remain
Asian traders returned to buying Wednesday, reversing the previous day’s losses as Donald Trump’s measured response to North Korea’s missile launch and upbeat US data restored a semblance of calm to markets. The rush to the sidelines that followed Pyongyang’s…
Tigers bag historic Test win against Aussies
Dhaka, Aug 30 – Bangladesh have bagged their biggest scalp in 17 years as a Test-playing nation, beating Australia, arguably cricket’s strongest side, by 20 runs in an absorbing contest at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Rohingya boat capsizes in Naf, 4 bodies spotted
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 30 – A boat, carrying around 25 Rohingyas, capsized in the Naf River adjacent to Shahparir Dwip in Teknaf upazila while intruding into Bangladesh territory early Wednesday.
UNSC ‘strongly condemns’ NKorea missile test
United Nations, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday, reiterating demands that Pyongyang halts its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs.
NKorea leader urges more missile launches on Pacific
Seoul, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more weapons launches targeting the Pacific Ocean to advance his country’s ability to contain Guam, state media said Wednesday, a day after Pyongyang for the first time…
No fire or fury, but muted Trump response to NKorea missile
Washington, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — So much for North Korea’s restraint. So much for President Donald Trump’s threats of “fire and fury.”
Noted singer Abdul Jabbar passes away
Dhaka, Aug 30 – Eminent singer Abdul Jabbar passed away at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Wednesday morning. He was 80.
How to achieve the SDGs
Mahmoud Mohieldin Medellin – In September 2015, the leaders of 193 countries agreed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the most ambitious plan ever to promote human development – by 2030. Nearly two years into the process, there…
Three solutions for water and sanitation for all
By Oyun Sanjaasuren Stockholm, Aug 28 (IPS) – This week people gather from around the globe at the annual Stockholm World Week. If previous years are anything to go by, the “Water is life” cliché will be repeated endlessly. But the…
On climate finance, “The SIDS Can’t Wait”
By Desmond Brown Castries, St Lucia, Aug 28 (IPS) – Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Allen Chastanet warns that the clock is running out for small states such as those in the Caribbean as they struggle to develop the infrastructure capable…
Rising temperatures may limit aircraft takeoffs globally
By Rabiya Jaffery Abu Dhabi, Aug 29 (IPS) – Rising temperatures due to global warming may ground up to a third of aeroplanes worldwide in the decades to come, according to a recently published analysis by Columbia University. During the…
IFAD – India to discuss rural poverty alleviation efforts
New Delhi, 29 August – Officials of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are in New Delhi this week to discuss how to best support India’s efforts to alleviate rural poverty, achieve national development objectives and contribute to the…
Thesis forgery of two RU teachers under probe
Rajshahi – A 3-member probe committee has been formed over the allegation of thesis forgery against two teachers of Rajshahi University (RU).
HC imposes bar on scrapping ‘radioactive vessel’
Dhaka – The High Court Division on Tuesday imposed restrictions on scrapping MT Producer, an imported scrap vessel at a ship-breaking yard in Chittagong, till October 5 for alleged presence of radioactive material in one of its pipes.
BGB man killed in Jessore road crash
Dhaka – A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was killed in a road accident on Jessore-Benapole Highway in Hajirali area of Jhikargachha upazila in Jessore on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Mafizul Islam, 30, a member of BGB Battalion-51…
5 held over killing girl after gang rape in Tangail
Dhaka – Police arrested five people from Mymensingh on Monday night over the killing of a college girl after gang rape in a running bus in Madhupur upazila in Tangail .Three of the arrestees — bus helper Akram, Shamim and…
HC questions fees of private medical colleges
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the legality of fixing Tk 19.9 lakh as the admission and tuition fees for each candidate of MBBS and BDS courses in private medical colleges of the…
Aussies need 156 runs; Tigers 8 wkts
Dhaka – Bangladesh could have been in the driving seat against Australia in the first Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium had they not dropped a couple of catches on Day-3 on Tuesday.
SC allows authorities to conduct search in jewelry
Dhaka – Chamber Judge Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday passed an order allowing the customs authorities to conduct searches at the jewellery shops in the country for finding whether the jewellery…
Badminton: Time catches up with Chinese legend ‘Super Dan’
SHANGHAI,(BSS/AFP) – Lin Dan’s defeat in the World Championship final has prompted fresh conjecture that the Chinese super star could soon call time on his brilliant career.The 33-year-old “Super Dan” said after losing Sunday’s showdown to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in…