‘Connecting People to Nature’, the theme for World Environment Day 2017, implores us to get outdoors and into nature, to appreciate its beauty and its importance, and to take forward the call to protect the Earth that we share.
Year: 2017
HC reduces Oishee’s death sentence to life term
Dhaka, June 05 – The High Court on Monday commuted the death sentence awarded to Oishee Rahman to life term imprisonment for killing her parents in 2013.
37 female activists of Jamaat held in Jessore
Dhaka, June 5 – Police in a drive detained 37 female activists of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, including two ‘Rokons’, from Basundia area in Sadar upazila of Jessore district on Sunday.
4 nations cut diplomatic ties to Qatar as Gulf rift deepens
Dubai, Jun 5 (AP/UNB) — Four Arab nations cut diplomatic ties to Qatar early Monday morning, further deepening a rift among Gulf Arab nations over that country’s support for Islamist groups and its relations with Iran. Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia…
12 arrested in London’s night of terror; IS claims attack
London, Jun 5 (AP/UNB) — British police arrested a dozen people Sunday in a widening terrorism investigation after attackers using a van and large knives turned a balmy evening of nightlife into a bloodbath and killed seven people in the…
Ariana Grande in Manchester to honour victims with benefit
Manchester, Jun 5 (AP/UNB) — Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for victims of a suicide bombing that tore through her last performance in the city…
Apan Jewellers’ 536 Kg gold, 7,369 pieces diamond
Dhaka, Jun 4 – Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) on Sunday deposited 536 Kg of gold ornaments and 7,369 pieces of diamond ornaments seized from five outlets of Apan Jewellers to Bangladesh Bank as the leading jewellers brand failed…
People are in a fix over imposition of excise duty!
We know from a report that there are 16 thousand 98 crore taka shortage of Bank capital of 6 state banks and one private bank and to meet up this shortage 2 thousand crore taka has been proposed in the…
IBBL local office organises discussion, Iftar Mohfil
Dhaka – The Dhaka Local Office of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion titled ‘Taqwa Orjone Mahe Ramadan Er Bhumika” and Ifter Mahfil at BCIC Auditorium on June 4, 2017, Sunday. Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director and CEO…
Verdict over Oishee’s death penalty Monday
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday fixed Monday to deliver its verdict on the death reference, and appeal of Oishee Rahman against the death penalty awarded to her for killing her parents in 2013. A…
BAU appoints new proctor
Mymensingh – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) authorities have appointed Prof Dr Md Atiqur Rahman Khokon of Plant Pathology Department as new proctor of the university for 2 years.
Case filed against Facebook users maligning CJ, judiciary
Dhaka – The Supreme Court (SC) administration on Sunday filed a case against some unidentified people for billeting Chief Justice SK Sinha and the judiciary by posting derogatory remarks by opening a Facebook page. Abu Bakar Siddique, a court keeper…
Concerns about some tax proposals will be adressed: PM
Amid concerns of the business community and the common people about some provisions of tax, and VAT and excise duty on the proposed budget for fiscal year (2017-18), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government will look into…
New five Taka note to be issued on Monday
A new currency note denominating taka five will be issued from Bangladesh Bank’s head office on Monday next. The new note signed by Senior Finance Secretary Hedayetullah Al Mamoon will subsequently be available in other offices of the central bank,…
Review dismissed: Moudud asked to leave Gulshan home
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday dismissed two petitions seeking review against the Appellate Division verdict that scrapped BNP leader Barrister Moudud Ahmed’s possession of a house worth Tk 300 crore at holding No 159 in…
Tiger response team wins BB award for wildlife conservation
The Village Tiger Response Team (VTRT), a community volunteer group supported by local conservation organisation WildTeam, has been awarded the ‘Bangabandhu Award for Wildlife Conservation 2017’ for its outstanding contributions to protecting critically endangered Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans. Prime…
Khaleda hosts iftar for professionals
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday hosted an iftar party for the professionals and eminent personalities of the country. The programme was held at Bashundhara International Convention Centre in the city. Before the iftar, Khaleda exchanged greetings with the invited…
How G.O.P. Leaders Came to View Climate Change as Fake Science
The campaign ad appeared during the presidential contest of 2008. Rapid-fire images of belching smokestacks and melting ice sheets were followed by a soothing narrator who praised a candidate who had stood up to President George W. Bush and “sounded…
Azam Khan’s 6th death anniversary Monday
Dhaka – The 6th death anniversary of pop king Azam Khan will be observed on Monday with due respect. UNB news reported
UK election pauses, for second time, after London attack
London — For the second time in two weeks, Britain’s election campaign paused Sunday for grief and reflection in the aftermath of a deadly attack — and the issue of security vaulted back to the top of the political agenda.…
Concerns about some tax provisions to be addressed: PM
Dhaka – Amid concerns of the business community and the common people about some provisions of tax, and VAT and excise duty on the proposed budget for fiscal year (2017-18), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government will…
Tigers to face Aussies in CT17 Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will face 2nd ranked ODI team Australia in their 2nd match of the 8th ICC Champions Trophy at Kennington Oval in London on Monday. UNB news agency reported
Country exists for Sundarbans: PM
Dhaka – Highlighting the importance of the Sundarbans for the country’s existence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said whatever project the government takes for development it does that keeping this mangrove forest in mind so that it does not…
Village Tiger Response Team wins ‘Bangabandhu Award’
Dhaka – The Village Tiger Response Team (VTRT), a community volunteer group supported by local conservation organisation WildTeam, has been awarded the ‘Bangabandhu Award for Wildlife Conservation 2017’ for its outstanding contributions to protecting critically endangered Bengal tigers in the…
Body formed for ground handling rules
Dhaka – The government has formed an eight-member committee for ground handling regulations for all airports in the country. The committee, constituted with Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Ziaul Haque as its convener, has been…
Country exists for Sundarbans: PM
Dhaka – Highlighting the importance of the Sundarbans for the country’s existence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said whatever project the government takes for development it does that keeping this mangrove forest in mind so that it does not…
Doob to compete for top prize at Moscow
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film Doob (No Bed of Roses) will compete in Russia’s 39th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF), reports UNB.The first official press conference of the 39th Moscow International Film Festival, organized at Stand Art…
Its Apu vs Subhashree this Eid!
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood superstar Apu Biswas and Tollygunge actress Subhashree Ganguly are competing with each other with their movies in the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The Dhallywood industry has already warmed up with the discussions over who will win the Bengali audience…
Ranveer is ‘missing’ Deepika
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone aren’t in the same city. The couple is finding it hard to grapple with the ‘long distance’ problem that is every couple’s worst nightmare. Is this finally an acknowledgement of their relationship? It seems that…
DU to observe world environment day tomorrow
Dhaka University (DU) Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS) will observe the ‘World Environment Day 2017’ in a befitting manner tomorrow. Marking the day, a rally will be brought out from Aparajeyo Bangla premises at 10 am and…