Dhaka, Sept 12 – A staff member, who along with 14 others went missing after three launches anchored at WAPDA Launch Ghat in Naria under Shariatpur capsized on Monday in the Padma River due to strong current, was found dead…
Month: September 2017
‘Proof’ of Rohingya-set fires in Myanmar fails inspection
Bangkok, Sept 12 (AP/UNB)- Pointing to the ashes of a destroyed village that was once home to dozens of Rohingya Muslim families, the abbot of a nearby Buddhist monastery insisted he knew who had set it ablaze. It was the…
How farmers save agriculture by fighting back drought
By Geoffrey Kamadi As sub-Saharan Africa’s climate changes, small-scale farmers are increasingly looking to innovative ways of dealing with agricultural challenges. And in some instances, the techniques they adopt are helping to combat climate change, too.
Importance of cyber security investments: Trend Micro
Hong Kong, China – September 12 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cyber security solutions, today released its 2017 Midyear Security Roundup: The Cost of Compromise, detailing the threats from the first half of…
Transformative power of literacy in today’s digitalized society
By Dr Hanif Hassan Al Qassim Geneva, Sept (IPS) – The vision of a literate world has guided the United Nations in its efforts to eliminate illiteracy worldwide. According to UNESCO, the world literacy rate now stands at 91% up…
Floods – hurricanes – droughts… when climate sets the agenda
By Baher Kamal Rome, Sep 11(IPS) – When officials and experts from all over the world started the first-ever environmental summit hosted by China, they were already aware that climate and weather-related disasters were already seriously beginning to set the…
Dear Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi
By Farhana Haque Rahman Dhaka, Sep 11 (IPS) – When you were finally able to accept your Nobel Peace Prize, you spoke eloquently of the ultimate aim of a world in which “every corner is a true sanctuary where the…
Rohingya crisis: Civilians ‘maimed by landmines’
The BBC has spoken to Rohingya Muslims who suffered crippling injuries after apparently stepping on army landmines as they fled violence in Myanmar. One of them, a 15-year-old boy being treated in Bangladesh, lost both legs.
Man held with 10 foreign birds
Dhaka – Police arrested a man along with 10 foreign birds from Chachra check post area of Sadar upazila in Jessore on Monday night.
‘Woman drug peddler’ held with 100 Yaba tablets
Dhaka – Police arrested an alleged female drug peddler along with 100 pieces of Yaba pills from Modhir Dhal area on Magura-Jessore highway on Monday evening.The arrestee was identified as Jahanara Begum, 40.
Seattle’s Jordan Morris undergoes MRI on hamstring injury
Tukwila,(AP/UNB)- Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris was undergoing an MRI on Monday to reveal the extent of the injury to his right hamstring sustained in a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles.Morris was hurt in the second half of Sunday night’s…
West Ham beats Huddersfield 2-0, gets off mark in EPL
London, (AP/UNB)- West Ham picked up its first win in the English Premier League at the fourth time of asking, beating Huddersfield 2-0 thanks to goals by Pedro Obiang and Andre Ayew in the final 18 minutes of normal time…
Du Plessis: Security comforts World XI on tour in Pakistan
Lahore,(AP/UNB)- South Africa captain Faf du Plessis was comforted by the security arrangements in agreeing to lead the World XI for its breakthrough cricket tour of Pakistan.The World XI – made up also of 13 others players from New Zealand,…
Fendrich on Tennis: Nadal, Federer back at the top in 2017
New York,(AP/UNB)- Who would have guessed at the start of 2017 that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer would divvy up the year’s four Grand Slam titles?And who could possibly pretend to know what 2018 will bring for them?
IBBL board of directors meeting held
Dhaka – A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Monday at the Board Room of Islami Bank Tower.
BNP relief team to reach Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar Tuesday
Dhaka – An eight-member high-level BNP team led by standing committee member Mirza Abbas is going to Cox’sbazar on Tuesday to distribute relief among the Rohingya, who fled to Bangladesh to escape persecution by the Myanmar military.
2 killed as bus collides head-on with container trailer
Dhaka-Two people were killed and 16 others were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a container trailer at Joralganj area, in front of BSRM Steel Mills on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Mirsharai upazila in Chittagong on Monday afternoon.One…
15-member BD squad for Test series against South Africa recalling Mahmudullah
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced a 15-member final squad for the two-match away Test series against South Africa beginning on Sept 28 recalling all rounder Mahmudullah.Pacer Subhashis Roy and Rubel Hossain were also included in…
21 gold sheets seized at Shahjalal Airport
Dhaka- Customs officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday seized 21 gold sheets weighing of 2.228 kilograms and arrested a passenger in the connection.
Road crash kills 1 in city
Dhaka- A man was killed in a road accident at Shah Alibagh of Mirpur in the city on Monday.The deceased was Md Abdul Kalam, 40, son of Abdul Khalek.
AFC U-16 Champs: BD girls suffer 0-9 goals defeat to North Korea
Dhaka – Bangladesh team suffered a frustrating 0-9 goals defeat against defending champions North Korea in their first Group B appearance of the eight-team final round of the AFC U-16 Championship at the Chonburi Stadium in Thailand on Monday.Striker Kim…
DRU Media Cup Football kicks off Tuesday
Dhaka – The Minister Fridge-DRU six-a-side Media Cup Football Tournament under the auspices of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) will kick off on Tuesday at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium with eight matches billed for the opening…
Shakib-deprived Tigers opt for 5 pacers for SA mission
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced a 15-man Test squad for the Tigers’ upcoming two-match overseas series against South Africa starting on September 28.World number one all-rounder across all formats of cricket Shakib Al Hasan will miss…
Rain washes out BCB HP-Nottinghamshire match
Dhaka- The 3rd one-day match between touring BCB HP team and Nottinghamshire Academy team was abandoned after 21.4 overs of BCB HP innings due to rain at Brixworth Cricket Club ground on Sunday.Earlier, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) HP side tasted…
Dhaka for implementing Kofi Annan report on Rakhine State
Bangladesh today urged the international community to pursue Myanmar government for “immediate and unconditional” implementation of the Kofi Annan Commission’s recommendations on Rakhine state where Rohingya Muslims have been facing widespread abuses that created serious humanitarian crisis. “We want that…
Capital Dhaka paralysed by heavy downpour
“Have to go to Dhanmondi 32 from Shankar. Where is the launch or speedboat terminal?”- says a Facebook post from a netizen of Dhaka city! After a second straight morning of heavy downpour, Dhaka City seems to have transformed into…
US commemorates 9-11 in NY ground zero
While the U.S. contends with the destruction caused by two ferocious hurricanes in three weeks, Americans also are marking the anniversary of one of the nation’s most scarring days. Thousands of 9/11 victims’ relatives, survivors, rescuers and others are expected…
Hurricane Irna literally pulling ocean away from shoreline
s a meteorologist, there are things you learn in textbooks that you may never see in person. You know they happen theoretically, but the chances of seeing the most extraordinary weather phenomena are slim to none. This is one of…
BD cabinet clears proposal to sign deal against nuke weapons
The Cabinet on Monday approved a proposal for signing the ‘Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons’ on the sidelines of the upcoming 72nd UN General Assembly session in New York this month. The approval was given at the regular…
China, India with Bangladesh over Rohingya issue: FS
Claiming that China and India are with Bangladesh to face the ongoing Rohingya crisis, Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque on Monday said the government urged the international community to pursue Myanmar for immediate and unconditional implementation of the Kofi Annan…