The UK is being visited by giant moths, some of which are as big as the hand. Wildlife lovers are on the look out for the various breeds that are making their way and report their sightings back to conservationists.…
Month: October 2017
South Africa’s Rhino Paradox
Johannesburg – Earlier this year, South Africa’s Constitutional Court overturned a 2009 moratorium on trade in rhinoceros horns. It was a devastating blow for animal conservation groups, which had hailed a measure that aligned South Africa with the global ban…
UK hospitals to ban ‘super-size’ chocolate bars
“Super-sized” chocolate bars are to be banished from hospital shops, canteens and vending machines, NHS England says. Sweets and chocolate sold in hospitals should be 250 calories or under, the head of the body says. Under the plans, most “grab…
May to dine with EU chiefs amid Brexit ‘deadlock’
Theresa May is to travel to Brussels later for a dinner with EU leaders in a bid to end a stalemate over Brexit. The meeting, with chief negotiator Michel Barnier and Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, comes days after the pair…
Sharapova wins her 1st title since doping ban
Tianjin,(AP/UNB) – Maria Sharapova won her first WTA title since returning from a doping ban after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win the Tianjin Open on Sunday.The Russian, a tournament wild card, overcame Belarusian teenager Sabalenka 7-5, 7-6 (8) despite trailing…
Icardi hat trick earns Inter 3-2 derby win over AC Milan
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) -Mauro Icardi is a goal predator.Seemingly absent one moment, he swoops in unannounced to score in the next.The Argentine striker had a hat trick in Inter Milan’s 3-2 derby victory over big-spending AC Milan on Sunday, displaying perfect timing…
Dhaka rejects Chinese firm’s expressway proposal
Finance Minister Muhith says ‘it’s not necessary at this moment’ Dhaka, Oct 16 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith has rejected the proposal of a Chinese company for implementing the ‘Dhaka Chittagong Expressway Project’, aiming to build a four-lane elevated expressway…
Valencia thrashes Real Betis 6-3 to move 2nd in Spain
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Valencia spent the last couple of seasons trying to avoid relegation in the Spanish league.After eight matches this season, it’s already looking to dethrone Barcelona from the top of the standings.
Super league of Women’s Premier Cricket begins on Tuesday
Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) – The four-team super league of the Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket begins on Tuesday (Oct 17) with two matches billed for the opening day at two BKSP venues in Savar.
Anti-immigration Sebastian Kurz leads Austria snap election
Austria’s conservative People’s Party, led by 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz, is set to win the country’s general election, projections suggest.
Youth held in Rajshahi for FB post on PM
Dhaka – Police arrested a young man from Lalpukur village of Tanore upazila in Rajshahi on Saturday night for posting derogatory comments about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on his Facebook wall.
Finding a permanent trustee of Green Climate Fund
Delhi, 16 October (Indrajit Bose) — The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) faced a conundrum over the selection process for the permanent trustee of the Fund at its most recent 18th meeting, held in Cairo, Egypt, from 30…
Public trust in media at all time low, research shows
“Public trust in media at all time low, research shows” – Rabbi Ben Abrahamson https://www.ft.com/content/fa332f58-d9bf-11e6-944b-e7eb37a6aa8e Western governments have passed laws which essentially make it impossible for a traditional Muslim, Christian or Jew to fully support them: Enforced acceptance of alternative…
Khaleda Zia asked to appear in eleven cases
Dhaka- A Dhaka court on Sunday passed orders asking BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to appear before it on November 27 in 11 cases including a sedition case filed for her comments about the number of martyrs of the Liberation War…
The IBD Bhaban Branch of IBBL renamed Agargaon Br
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited IDB Bhaban branch has been renamed and relocated as Agargaon Branch at 23, Lions Bhavan Begum Rokeya Soroni, Agargaon, Dhaka on Sunday.
‘War by next summer’: North Korean crisis at perilous point
Donald Trump is “overloading” his military, undermining the world’s trust in the United States and pushing us towards an imminent war with North Korea, a respected retired general has claimed.
AL to place 11-point demand to Election Commission
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said his party would place 11-point proposals during dialogue with the Election Commission. “EC will hold talks with Awami League on Wednesday. AL will give 11 specific…
62 held in Comilla
Dhaka – Police in overnight drives arrested some 62 people from different areas under 17 police stations in Comilla early Sunday.
Chief Justice to face ACC investigation: Law Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said Chief Justice SK Sinha is destined to face Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) investigations as 11 “scheduled offences” allegations” of graft and moral lapses were surfaced against him with an overnight Supreme Court statement. “Nobody…
Jamaat leader held with arms in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Matikata village of Godagari upazila in Rajshahi on Saturday night.
BNP wants Parliament dissolution, Army deployment for polls
BNP on Sunday placed its 20-point proposal, including holding the next polls under a supportive government, deployment of army with magistracy power, and dissolving the current parliament before the election, in a dialogue with the Election Commission (EC). During the…
3 get life in prison for murder in Sherpur
Dhaka – A court here on Sunday sentenced three people, including a couple, to life imprisonment and three others to different jail terms for killing a man in 2014.The lifers are Iman Ali, 50, son of Ramej Uddin of Ruparpara…
Administrative changes made in Supreme Court
Ten officials of the Supreme Court Appellate and High Court divisions have been transferred. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry issued a government order (GO) in this regard on Sunday. Earlier, acting Chief Justice Md Abdul Wahheb Miah sent a…
2 forest robbers held with arms in Sundarbans
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two members of a forest robber gang along with six firearms and 16 round of bullets from Jongrar Khal area in Dakop upazila in Khulna district on Sunday.
Sharapova wins first title since 2015
Former world number one Maria Sharapova won her first title since May 2015, beating Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6 (10-8) in the Tianjin Open final. The 30-year-old Russian was playing her seventh event since she returned to the tour in April…
3 workers die inhaling toxic gas in N’ganj
Dhaka – Three construction workers died after inhaling toxic gas in a septic tank at Lalkhan in Sadar upazila in Narayanganj on Sunday.The deceased were identified as Nobi Hossain, 35, Liakat Hossain, 45, and Shahinur 33.
Barisal trailing by 135 runs against Khulna on day-3
Dhaka – Barisal Division was trailing by 135 runs against holders Khulna Division on the 3rd day of the four-day first class Tier-1 match of the 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Sunday.Replying to…
Asia Cup: Bangladesh concede 1-3 defeat against Japan
Dhaka – Two quick goals by Kenta Tanaka in the last two minutes guided Japan to beat hosts Bangladesh by 3-1 goals in their last Pool A match of the eight-team Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey at the Maulana…
Shakib reaches 5000-run mark in ODI
Dhaka – Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh, the world’s number-one all-rounder in all the three formats of cricket, reached 5000-run mark in ODI while playing against South Africa in the 1st match of a three-match series at De Beers Diamond…
Mushfiq’s 5th ODI century comes against S Africa
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket team Test skipper Mushfiqur Rahim hit his 5th ODI century while playing against South Africa in the 1st match of a three-match series at De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley on Sunday.Mushfiq completed his mission as the…