Brussels, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) – A global conference organized by the European Union aimed at better protecting marine life has raised more than $7 billion.
Year: 2017
US states declare emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Nate
Mexico City, Oct 7 (AP/UNB) – Tropical Storm Nate gained force as it sped toward Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula Friday after drenching Central America in the rain that was blamed for at least 21 deaths. Forecasters said it was likely to…
Al-Qaida-linked fighters launch missile attack in central Syria
Beirut, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) – Al-Qaida-linked fighters on Friday attacked a key central Syrian village at the crossroads between areas under government control and those controlled by insurgent groups, opposition activists said. In eastern Syria, meanwhile, 15 civilians, including children,…
Trump rolls back access to free birth control
Donald Trump’s government has issued a ruling that allows employers to opt out of providing free birth control to millions of Americans. The rule allows employers and insurers to decline to provide birth control if doing so violates their “religious…
US to sell $15b missile defence to Saudi Arabia
The US government has approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of its advanced Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) missile defence system. The State Department said the $15bn (£11.5bn) deal furthered US national security and foreign policy interests. It would boost…
‘Dhaka lobbbies multilaterally keeping bilateral door open’
Dhaka, Oct 7 – Bangladesh continues its strong international lobbying keeping the bilateral door open to ‘peacefully resolve’ the Rohingya issue at the earliest, says a top government official. “We’re strongly lobbying. National interest comes first. At the same time,…
Govt tarnished image of judiciary: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday alleged that the government has tarnished the judiciary’s image by sending Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on ‘forced’ leave. “The Chief Justice is the symbol of justice and the judiciary. He is an…
Step-by-step justice for Syrians
The hundreds of thousands of Syrian asylum seekers and refugees who fled to Europe brought something incredibly valuable with them – their memories. They know the names of people who were “disappeared,” the faces of soldiers who rampaged villages, and…
Pressure Myanmar to take back Rohingyas: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday once again urged the international community, including the United Kingdom, to mount pressure on Myanmar to bring back the Rohinyas from Bangladesh. “International pressure on the Myanmar government should continue so that Naypyidaw is…
Nobel says to korea nuke players: We are watching
They couldn’t award it to Kim Jong Un or Donald Trump; that much was certain. But the granting of the Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons opened itself to a clear interpretation across Asia: When…
Google introduced new smartphones
Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday unveiled the second generation of its Pixel smartphone along with new voice-enabled home speakers, redoubling its commitment to the hardware business as it competes with a surge of devices from Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc.…
Anti Nuclear campaign wins Nobel Prize for Peace
Nuclear disarmament group ICAN won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its decade-long campaign to rid the world of the atomic bomb as nuclear-fuelled crises swirl over North Korea and Iran. More than 70 years since atomic bombs were…
Staple prices record notable fall
The prices of different kinds of rice have declined by Taka 5 to 8 in per kilogram across the country. With government’s initiatives, including running of open market sale (OMS) in the city and district, conducting mobile courts and possibility…
Reform law to check non-performing loans: Experts
It is essential to take necessary steps to reform the legal framework to reduce the non-performing loan (NPL) as it is increasingly becoming a matter of concern for the banking sector, observed experts. “There are some borrowers who become defaulters…
Women journos accords reception to Farida Yasmin
Dhaka, Oct 6 – Bangladesh Women Journalists’ Forum (BWJF) has accorded a reception to journalist Farida Yasmin on her election as the Jatiya Press Club’s (JPC) first woman general secretary.
Farmer electrocuted in Nawabganj
Dhaka – A farmer died from electrocution in Patiljhap area of Nawabganj upazila of Dhaka in Keraniganj on Friday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Joynal Abedin, 60, son of late Iman Ali.
Wild elephant found dead in Sherpur
Dhaka – A wild elephant was found dead at Rangajan village of Sreebardi upazila on Friday afternoon.Md Tariqul Islam, Balijhuri range officer of the Forest Department, said locals spotted the elephant’s body in a paddy field near the no-man’s land…
8 ‘muggers’ held in city
Dhaka – Police in separate drives arrested eight suspected muggers from Agargaon and Tejgaon in the city on early Friday and Thursday night.Tipped off that a gang of bandits were taking preparation to commit robbery in the city, a team…
25 held with huge drug items in 3 dists
Dhaka – Highway police in several drives arrested 25 people along with huge amount of drug items, including Yaba tablets, hemp, phensidyl syrup and wine, from Comilla, Gazipur and Bogra districts on Thursday.
Singer Mila’s husband lands in jail
Dhaka – A court here on Friday sent the husband of popular singer Mila to jail in a case filed for torturing her for dowry.Metropolitan Magistrate Mahmudul Islam passed the order after police produced Parvez Sanjari, a pilot of US-Bangla…
2nd Test: Proteas 126/0 at lunch against Tigers
Dhaka – South Africa collected 126 runs in the 1st session of the 1st day’s play without losing a wicket as Bangladeshi bowlers hardly generate lethal deliveries to put the Proteas openers in jeopardy in the 1st innings of the…
Siddikur stays in race of Yeangder TPC
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s golfer Siddiku Rahman made the cut in the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship after a dull show in 2nd round at Linkou International Golf and Country Club in Taipei on Friday.Siddikur’s total of one-under-par 143, with seven…
U19 Cricket: Afghanistan clinch series 3-1 against BD
Dhaka – Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team clinched the five-match one-day series title by 3-1 margin after a 33-run win in the 5th and last match against hosts Bangladesh Under-19 team at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.Chasing a target…
NCL Round 4: Dhaka Div 231/7 at stumps against Barisal after day 1
Dhaka – Dhaka Division collected 231/7 in 90 overs, at stumps, in the 1st innings after the first day’s play against Barisal Division in a Tier 1 match of the four-day affairs Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at Sheikh…
Five plants, animals we don’t want any more
From the American mink to the lionfish and the Argentine ant.They may not be household names but, according to experts, they’re top priority for attention over their potential risks to the environment. Already found in parts of Europe, they can…
Kristen Stewart eyed for ‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot
Kirsten Stewart is being eyed for the “Charlie’s Angels” reboot, according to sources close to the project. The “Twilight” star would play one of the members of the female private detective agency. Stewart’s is not the only name being considered.…
Edotco wins year’s telecom tower company award
Telecommunications infrastructure services provider edotco Group was given “Asia Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year 2017” award by Frost and Sullivan. In the first time a company has been recognised in this category on the Asia Pacific, said a…
Children’s TV will entertain children, educate parents: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu, MP, today said that television was a great medium to acculturate children on Thursday . The minister was speaking as the chief guest at a program marking the launching of Duranta TV – a specialized…
Prince Charles warns ‘plastic on the menu’ in world’s fish
Britain’s Prince Charles said that plastic is now “on the menu” in the fish we eat and called for decisive action as he opened a conference Thursday on protecting the world’s oceans. The heir to the British throne, a long-time…