The world has abundant freshwater but it is unevenly distributed and under increasing pressure, UN agencies say, as highlighted by the severe shortages in Cape Town. More than 97 percent of the planet’s water is salty, most of it in…
Month: February 2018
Kamal urges Canada to invest more in Bangladesh
Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today urged Canada to invest in Bangladesh in a larger volume utilising the existing investment-friendly policy of the government.
PMO makes directive for using hollow bricks in construction
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has made a directive for using hollow bricks in government construction works.
Two-day long art camp starts in Sylhet
Culture Desk An art camp has been organised at The Bahubal Palace in Sylhet by Galleri Kaya recently. The two day long art camp has as its participants noted artists Ahmed Shamsuddoha, Jamal Ahamed, Sheikh Afzal Hossain, Mohammad Iqbal, Rafiqun…
Partha Barua takes up film production
Culture Desk Musician Partha Barua has now announced that he would take up filmmaking. He has taken up the project as a producer. It is currently towards the end of the pre-production phase and will go for shooting from September.…
US blocks Indian request for compliance panel in solar cell dispute
Geneva, 12 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – A request for establishment of a panel by India to determine India’s compliance with the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in its dispute with the United States over certain Indian…
Pahela Falgun celebrated across Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Jatiya Basanta Utsab Udjapan Parishad organised a cultural programme in Dhaka early Tuesday morning marking the srart of Pahela Falgun celebration. It was foillowed by a colourful procession, programmes of dance and songs which ended…
BNP stages sit-in programme pressing Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists staged sit-in peacefully in front of its Nayapaltan central office here on Tuesday protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Pakistani Taliban deputy Khalid Mehsud ‘killed in drone attack’
The Pakistani Taliban say a senior militant, Khalid Mehsud, has been killed in a US drone attack.
Commonwealth in secret succession plans
By James Landale The Commonwealth has secretly begun considering who might succeed the Queen as its head, the BBC has learned. The issue is hugely sensitive because the role is not hereditary and will not pass automatically to the Prince…
An effortless way to improve your memory
A surprisingly potent technique can boost your short and long-term recall – and it appears to help everyone from students to Alzheimer’s patients. By David Robson When trying to memorise new material, it’s easy to assume that the more work…
US teacher dies after opting out of ‘costly’ flu medicine
A US school teacher has died from flu complications after deciding to forgo anti-viral medication because it “costs too much”, her husband tells US media.
JaPa leader arrested over torturing female teacher
Dhaka – Police on Monday arrested a local leader of Jatiya Party (JaPa) from Hajiganj area under Fatullah Police Station of the city for allegedly torturing and physically assaulting a female school teacher of the area.
Garments warehouse catches fire in Gazipur
Dhaka – A fire broke out in a warehouse of a garment in Zirani area of the city on Tuesday morning.
Stock market turmoil may expose flaws in global finance
By Martin Khor Penang, Malaysia, Feb 12 (IPS) – Was last week’s global stock market sell-off only a “correction” or does it signify a new period of financial instability, caused by major flaws in the world financial system? The stock…
Pyeongchang Olympics: A new cornerstone for peace, prosperity
By Shamshad Akhtar Bangkok, Thailand, Feb (IPS) – All eyes are on the 23rd Olympic Winter Games and 12th Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang this February. Top athletes will carry their national flags in an opening ceremony which has come…
Unique healthcare initiative for journos in Assam
By Nava Thakuria Guwahati, Feb 12 – A unique weekly healthcare initiative has been taken up by a press club in northeast India, where practicing physicians are being invited to the club premises for preliminary free health screening and ensuing…
IFAD member states renew vow to reduce hunger, poverty
Rome, 12 Feb – At a time when hunger is on the rise due to conflict and climate change, the 176 Member States of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today announced a target for contributions that will support…
Falgun is back
Dhaka, Feb 12 – While the flower markets of the country are abuzz with supplies, people are all set to welcome the first day of Spring with the Bengali month of Falgun in a colorful way on Tuesaday.
Two to die, four get life term for murder
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-4 of Dhaka on Monday sentenced two persons to death and four others to life term in the murder case of Khalilur Rahman, former Secretary General of National Blind Welfare Organisation. Judge Abdur…
Defamation case against Khaleda: Report March 13
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday deferred the submission of the investigation report in a defamation case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and Standing Committee member of the party, Goyeshwar…
RU Progressive Students Alliance formed demo staged
Rajshahi, Feb 12 – The Progressive Student Alliance (PSA), a combined left leaning students front of Rajshahi University (RU) unit was formed and demonstration staged pressing home their four points including stooping countrywide terrorism, illegal occupying in the campus by…
BNP will continue movement until Khaleda is released
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The BNP on Monday warned that the party would continue peaceful programme until chairperson Khaleda Zia is released from jail.
6 BNP men held from Laxmipur human chain
Laxmipur – Police arrested six leaders and activists of BNP from a human chain in front of Laxmipur Press Club on Monday morning. As part of its countrywide demonstration programme, BNP leaders and activists of the district formed a human…
Humayun Faridi’s 6th death anniversary Tuesday
Dhaka – The 6th death anniversary of renowned actor Humayun Faridi will be observed on Tuesday.Different television channels will air films performed by him, and events on his life and works.
4 to die for killing Rupa after rape
Dhaka- A court here on Monday sentenced four people to death and another person to seven years’ imprisonment for killing law student Zakia Sultana Rupa after gang rape in a running bus on August 25 last year in Tangail.
3rd round of Premier Cricket kicks off Tuesday
Dhaka – The 1st phase of the 3rd round of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League will be held at three separate venues on Tuesday. The top slot holders of List ‘A’ league table Abahani Ltd will play against Kalabangla Krira…
Women’s Cricket: Indira Road CA crushes Azad SC by 132 runs
Dhaka – Indira Road Cricket Academy earned a convincing 132 runs victory over Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground here on Monday.
‘Robber’ lynched in Munshiganj
Dhaka- A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Velua village in Tongibari upazila early Monday.The deceased was identified as Babul Hossain, 47, a resident of Velua village of the upazila in Munshiganj.
Peaceful movement to continue till Khaleda’s release: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party will continue peaceful movement until their Chairperson is released from jail.