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.
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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…
New RU Student Adviser
Rajshahi – Prof. Dr Zannatul Ferdous, a teacher of Social Work department has been appointed Students Adviser of the Rajshahi University (RU).
BNP blasts Govt for not sheltering fleeing Rohingyas
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government is not providing shelter to the Rohingyas fleeing from violence-hit Myanmar to brand itself as an ‘anti-Muslim administration’ to the global community. “Thousands of Rohingyas had been provided with shelter, food, water and…
BD seeks US help to face Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh has sought continued US support to resolve Rohingya crisis as more Rohingyas fleeing violence to seek safety in Bangladesh. Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali raised the issue during his meeting with visiting acting assistant secretary of US Department of…
Rana Plaza owner gets 3 years’ jail in graft case
A court here on Tuesday sentenced Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana to three years imprisonment in a case filed for not submitting wealth statement to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The court also fined Rana Tk 50,000, in default, he will…
Satellite data indicate burning in Rakhine State: HRW
New satellite data is consistent with widespread burnings in at least 10 areas in northern parts of Burma’s Rakhine State, Human Rights Watch said today. The burnings follow a series of coordinated attacks by ethnic Rohingya militants on August 25,…
Allow fleeing Rohingyas to seek shelter in BD: UN
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the Bangladesh authorities to continue to allow the Rohingyas fleeing violence to seek safety in Bangladesh. UN Secretary General made the appeal recognising that Bangladesh has hosted generously refugees from Myanmar for decades.
UNHCR seeks open borders for people fleeing Rakhine
UNHCR, the refugee agency of the United Nations, has urged Bangladesh to open borders for people fleeing violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. “UNHCR believes it’s of the utmost importance that it (Bangladesh) continues to allow Rohingya fleeing violence to seek…
Google mistake disrupts Japan’s web traffic
Google has admitted that wide-spread connectivity issues in Japan were the result of a mistake by the tech giant. Web traffic intended for Japanese internet service providers was being sent to Google instead. Online banking, railway payment systems as well…
Man shot dead in city
Dhaka – A man was shot to death in Iqbal road area in the city’s Shewrapara on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Anisur Rahman Anis, 45, a contractor, and a resident of Paschim Shewrapara.
2 farmers killed in Pirojpur lightning
Dhaka – Two farmers were killed by lightning strike at Ataurkhali village in Bhandaria upazila in Pirojpur on Tuesday morning.The deceased were identified as Jahangir Hossain, 30, son of Moyenuddin Khan and Nasiruddin Hawlader, 32, son of Abdus Sattar of…
Man kills mother, niece in Faridpur
Dhaka- A young man slaughtered his mother and niece at Kamargram of Boalmari municipality in Faridpur early Tuesday.Md Shahidul Islam, officer-in-charge of Boalmari Police Station, said that Shishir, 32, along with her mother, aged around 60, and three-year-old niece Sraboni,…
Russian winger Zaripov cleared to pursue NHL contract
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Danis Zaripov will get the chance to take his talents to North America after the NHL approved the Russian winger’s eligibility following a doping ban in the Kontinental Hockey League and international play.
US Open glance: Federer, Nadal, Kerber in 1st-round matches
Dhaka, (AP/UNB) – A quick look at the U.S. Open : LOOKAHEAD TO TUESDAY No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal and No. 3 Roger Federer will play their first-round matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium – Nadal during the day and Federer…