A massive tree plantation can help reduce carbon emission to a substantial level and that is very important to face the adverse impact of climate change in the vast Barind tract. There is no alternative to create more forest area…
Year: 2017
Hrithik Roshan: I love challenges
On screen, he has portrayed difficult roles ranging from a blind man to a quadriplegic and a mentally disabled character, and actor Hrithik Roshan said he doesn’t rule out going behind the camera as he loves challenges. Asked if he…
Memorable moments from the MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday gave its top prize to rapper Kendrick Lamar in a televised party that drew some of the music world’s top names. With political tensions high in the United States and mega-storm Harvey bearing…
Rambutan fruit being cultivated commercially in Narsingdi
Commercial cultivation of Rambutan, a fruit variety which looks like a big size lichi, has started in Shibpur upazila of the district due to its economic prospect. Deputy Director from Department of Agriculture Extension Latafat Hossain said today Rambutan cultivation…
Housewife hacked dead in Netrokona
Dhaka – A housewife was hacked to death allegedly by her husband at Faridpur Noyapara village in Singha Bangla union of Sadar upazila on Sunday evening.The deceased was identified as Ruma Akhter, 28, wife of Saiful Islam.
Swapan’s body taken to India
Dhaka – Indian national Swapon Ghosh Tuna, who was killed in road accident here on Friday, was taken to his village home in India on Sunday afternoon.Prior to that, Jessore Medical College Hospital Dr Kajal Mollik conducted an autopsy of…
23 gamblers jailed in Gazipur
Dhaka – A mobile court here in Gazipur on Saturday night sentenced 23 people to one month jail for their involvement in gambling in C&B area of Sreepur upazila.
6 shops gutted in B’baria fire
Dhaka – Six shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at a Photocopy market adjacent to City Centre Market in the district town on Sunday midnight.
Panionios beats Apollon 2-0 to stay perfect
Athens, (AP/UNB) – Panionios is one of only two Greek league teams to maintain a perfect record after two rounds, defeating Apollon Smyrnis 2-0 Sunday.Defending champion Olympiakos, which beat Lamia 1-0 Saturday, also has six points.
Teen Cutrone scores again for Milan, Napoli beats Atalanta
Milan, (AP/UNB) – AC Milan brought in high-profile players in the offseason, but it is a youth academy graduate who is proving the difference.Patrick Cutrone scored again Sunday to help Milan to a 2-1 victory against Cagliari in Serie A.…
Real Madrid held 2-2 by Valencia in home opener
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Marco Asensio was impressive again, but his two remarkable goals were enough only to salvage a 2-2 draw against Valencia in Real Madrid’s home opener in the Spanish league on Sunday.Asensio scored the second of his two goals…
Writ against deducting marks in admission test
Dhaka – An advocate of the Supreme Court on Sunday filed a writ petition with the High Court Division of the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the government decision to deduct five marks from total marks of the candidates…
Drug-resistant gonorrhea threat
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is a global public health issue. Data from 77 countries show that the problem has become harder and even impossible to treat.
UN under siege: Geopolitics in the time of Trump
By Richard Falk A modified and enlarged version of a talk Richard Falk gave in Geneva a week ago. The audience was a blend of students of all ages from around the world, with almost none from Europe and North…
Thailand ex-PM Yingluck ‘fled to Dubai’ before verdict
Thailand’s ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra fled to Dubai ahead of the verdict in her trial over a rice subsidy scheme, members of her party have said. Pheu Thai Party sources said Ms Shinawatra left Thailand last week.
Nazrul’s 41st death anniversary observed
Dhaka, Aug 27 – The 41st death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, popularly known as Bidrohi Kobi, was observed on Sunday with due respect.
UNEP Young Champions: Vote for Bangladesh’s Nazbin
Dhaka, Aug 27 – Bangladeshi youth Shougat Nazbin Khan has been selected as one the five finalists in the Asia Pacific Region for the Champions of the Earth Award 2017.
Pope laments “persecutions” of Myanmar Rohingya Muslims
Vatican City, Aug 28 (AP/UNB) — Pope Francis is decrying persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and praying they receive “full rights.”
8 mountain climbers die in 3 Alps accidents
Berlin, Aug 27 (AP/UNB) – Eight mountain climbers have died in three different accidents this weekend in the Austrian and Italian Alps. The Austrian Red Cross said five mountain climbers died Sunday in the Austrian Alps in Wildgerlostal on Mount…
Mobile app to helps sustainable waste management
AKM Moinuddin, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Aug 27 – A Bangladeshi youth has come up with an innovative idea to ensure sustainable waste management the lack of which remains a major health and environmental concern in urban areas of the…
‘The coalface can never be cleaned’- Matia
Dhaka, Aug 27 – Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury on Sunday slammed the Chief Justice SK Sinha, using a Bengali proverb with racist undertones to compare him to coal that can never be cleaned no matter how much you wash it,…
Govt on wrong path over 16th Amendment verdict: B Chy
Dhaka, Aug 27 – Terming a ‘wrong path’ the government’s stance on the judiciary following the Supreme Court’s 16th Amendment verdict, President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Sunday advised it to calm down.
‘Militant’ killed in Mymensingh bomb blast, 3 held
Dhaka, Aug 27 – A suspected militant was killed in a bomb explosion at a house in Kashor area of Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh on Sunday evening. The deceased could not be identified yet.
Newborn’s body found in Satkhira
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a newborn baby from Palashpool area in the district town on Sunday morning.
10 Jamaat men among 100 held in Satkhira
Dhaka – Police in their special drive detained 100 people, including ten activists of Jamaat-e-Islami, from different parts in Satkhira on Sunday.
Cricketer Pilot’s father drowns in Rajshahi pond
Dhaka – Former captain of Bangladesh national cricket team Khaled Masud Pilot’s father drowned in a pond in Sagorpara area in Rajshahi on Sunday.Pilot’s father Shamsul Islam Mollah, 70, also a former footballer of the national team, went to the pond in…
‘Militant’ killed in Mymensingh bomb blast
Dhaka – A suspected militant was killed in a bomb explosion at a house in Kashor area of Bhaluka upazila on Sunday evening.The deceased could not be identified yet.Mamunur Rashid, officer-in-charge of Bhaluka Police Station, said the bomb went off…
‘Apparel Tech Up’ seminar held in Chittagong
Dhaka – ‘Apparel Tech Up’, an industry showcase for the apparel industry, was held at the Radisson Blu – Bay View hotel in Chittagong on Sunday.Hosted by ThreadSol, it was the first edition of Apparel Tech Up for the Chittagong…
Mayweather finishes off McGregor in 10th
Las Vegas, (AP/UNB)- Floyd Mayweather Jr. stopped UFC champion Conor McGregor on his feet in the 10th round Saturday night, ending the boxing spectacle of the summer with a harsh dose of reality.
Tigers make early inroads into Aussie batting line-up
Dhaka, Aug 27 (UNB) – Bangladeshi bowlers made quick inroads into the Australia batting line-up taking three wickets for 18 runs at the end of 1st day’s play after the Tigers finished their 1st innings on 260 runs in the…