Lake Baikal is undergoing its gravest crisis in recent history, experts say, as the government bans the catching of a signature fish that has lived in the world’s deepest lake for centuries but is now under threat. Holding one-fifth of…
Year: 2017
Warning for China as US hails India ‘partnership’
The United States vowed Wednesday to work with India in preference to China over the next century to promote a “free and open” Asia-Pacific region led by prosperous democracies. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered his unexpectedly sharp message to…
The Rohingya children robbed of their childhood
Dhaka, Oct 19 – A seven-year-old Rohingya girl Tahmina Akter was waiting for her parent who was in a queue to receive relief food for survival.
US-backed Syrian forces clear Raqqa after driving out IS
Beirut, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) – U.S.-backed Syrian forces were removing landmines and clearing roads in the northern city of Raqqa on Wednesday, a day after commanders said they had driven the Islamic State group from its de facto capital.
Monument of love – the Taj Mahal – at heart of political storm
Lucknow, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — India’s famed monument of love, the white marble Taj Mahal, is finding itself at the heart of a political storm, with some members of the country’s ruling Hindu right-wing party claiming that the mausoleum built…
20 police DIGs and AIGs promoted
Among the promoted police officers, five Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) have been promoted to the rank of Additional IGP, while 15 Additional DIGs as DIGs.
Fire nearly destroys luxury Myanmar hotel, at least 1 dead
Yangon, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — A fire has nearly destroyed a luxury teakwood hotel popular with foreigners in Myanmar’s biggest city of Yangon.
UK PM offers more assurances to EU nationals
Theresa May has vowed to make it as easy as possible for EU citizens to remain in the UK after Brexit ahead of a key summit of European leaders.
Hundreds of families block organ donation in UK
Organs from 505 registered donors in UK could not be made available for transplant in the last five years because of objections from relatives. BBC 5 live found that almost a third of families blocked organ donation because they felt…
Consoler-in-chief Trump insensitive in call to widow
The mother of a US soldier who was killed in action has backed a congresswoman’s claim that President Donald Trump showed insensitivity during a phone call to her son’s widow. Representative Frederica Wilson said he had told Myeshia Johnson: “He…
Youth crushed by running train in Chandpur
Dhaka – A young man was killed as he was hit full-on by a running train at Bakila area in Hajiganj upazila in Chandpur on Wednesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Arif Hossain, 35, son of Toyob Ali, a resident of…
Magura schoolgirl commits suicide
Dhaka – A schoolgirl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of her house at Sajiara village in the district town in Magura on Wednesday.
Man found dead in Pabna
Dhaka- A man was found dead in a water body at Khayersuti East Para in Sadar upazila in Pabna on Wednesday.Local people spotted the body of Nuruzzaman Sheikh, son of Toyon Sheikh, floating in a water body and informed the…
Moosa Bin Shamsher probe report deferred
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Wednesday deferred the submission of the investigation report of the case filed against businessman Moosa Bin Shamsher to November 30.
Khaleda to surrender before court Thursday
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will surrender before a Dhaka court in two cases: the Zia Orphanage Trust and the Zia Charitable Trust graft cases on Thursday.
‘Political inclusiveness’ in BD remains a challenge: EU
Dhaka, Oct 18 – The Council of the European Union (EU) has said strengthening participation in the political process and its ‘inclusiveness’ remains one of the main challenges for Bangladesh.
PM attends milad and doa for Sheikh Russell
Dhaka, Oct 18 – A milad and doa mahfil was held at Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi after Maghrib prayers today on the occasion of the 54th birthday of Sheikh Russell, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh…
Xi Jinping: ‘Time for China to take centre stage’
China has entered a “new era” where it should “take centre stage in the world”, President Xi Jinping says. The country’s rapid progress under “socialism with Chinese characteristics” shows there is “a new choice for other countries”, he told the…
Khaleda back home from London
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday returned home after 94 days of stay in London for treatment of her eyes and knees. On her arrival, she was given a grand reception in front of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport…
AL wants Electronic Voting Machine in next election
Dhaka, Oct 18 – Awami League on Wednesday placed an 11-point proposal, including the introduction of the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs), for holding the next general election in a credible manner.
Chief Election Commissioner showers praise on AL after BNP
Dhaka, Oct 18 – Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday showered praise on Awami League and its leaders after doing so on BNP and its founder Ziaur Rahman on Sunday.
Comilla JCD leader dies from snakebite
Dhaka – A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) died from snakebite at Buidnak village in Sadar upazila on Tuesday evening. The victim was identified as Tanvin Haque Riad, son of Tajul Islam of the village. He was the…
20 injured in workers-police clash in Gazipur
Dhaka: At least 20 people were injured on Wednesday morning in a clash between RMG workers and law enforcers in Baroipara area of Kaliakair upazila in Gazipur over a protest demanding the arrears of workers.Witnesses said around 2000 workers of…
South Africa score 353 against Bangladesh
Dhaka – Bangladesh will need 354 runs to win the 2nd match against South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl on Wednesday to stay alive in the three-match series.Sent in to bat first, the Proteas scored 353 for 6 in…
Asia Cup: Malaysia beat Pakistan 3-2 in super-4 opener
Dhaka – Malaysia made a good start in the super-4 stage of the Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey upsetting three times champions Pakistan beating them by 3-2 goals in the opening match at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here…
Asia Cup Hockey: India manage 1-1 draw with South Korea
Dhaka – A last minute goal by Gunjant Singh enabled favourite and former champions India to manage a 1-1 draw against defending champions South Korea in their first super-4 match of the Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey at the…
Champs Football: Bashundhara Kings beat Kawranbazar PS 1-0
Dhaka – Bashundhara Kings earned a hard-fought 1-0 goal victory over Kawranbazar Pragati Sangha in the Marcel Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Wednesday.
Atom Gum U-12 School Handball begins on Friday
Dhaka – The Atom Gum Under-12 School Handball Tournament (Boys and Girls) begins on Friday at the Shaheed (Capt) M Monsur Ali National Handball Stadium here.Thirteen boys and 10 girls’ school teams will compete in the meet.
EU wants Burma to reply before going for tougher actions
European Union (EU) Ambassador in Dhaka Rensje Teerink on Wednesday said the role of China and Russia is very important in finding a solution to Rohingya crisis but economic interest apparently made the ‘solution difficult’. “Countries like China and Russia…
Amnesty accuses Myanmar of crimes against humanity
The UK-based Amnesty International today revealed a report on atrocities in Myanmar accusing the country of committing “crimes against humanity” by killing hundreds of men, women and children during a systematic campaign to expel the entire ethnic Muslim community. “Witness…