Rajshahi Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (RWASA) has been implementing three development projects involving Taka 97.41 crore during last nine and a half years with a view to bringing a qualitative change in the city’s water supply system.
Month: July 2018
flydubai to operate Emirates’ Zagreb route in winter
Dubai airlines Emirates and flydubai have announced that they will jointly operate flights between Dubai and Croatia’s Zagreb as part of their partnership. Flydubai launched three-times weekly flights to Zagreb in 2014, but suspended the route in 2016. Emirates launched…
UAE begins amnesty period on August 1
UAE authorities will officially begin an amnesty period for illegal residents and workers on August 1, according to state news agency WAM. The amnesty will last until October 31 and allow any violators who entered the country before August to…
গর্ভবতী মাকে ভায়াগ্রা: প্রাণ গেলো ১১ নবজাতকের
গর্ভাবস্থায় ভায়াগ্রা পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষার জেরে প্রাণ হারিয়েছে অন্তত এগারটি নবজাতক শিশু। নেদারল্যান্ডসে একটি সমীক্ষায় অংশ নেয়া এসব নারীদের ওপর পরীক্ষাটি চালানো হয়েছিলো। শিশুদের মৃত্যুর প্রেক্ষাপটে জরুরী ভিত্তিতে বন্ধ করা হয়েছে এ পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষা।
19th Rainbow Film Festival ends in London
Culture Desk The nineteenth edition of the Rainbow Film Festival ended at Rich Mix Centre, East London, UK on July 22.
Shilpakala lays out plans ahead of biennial
Culture Desk Shilpakala Academy officials held a press conference yesterday to unveil plans for cultural programmes for the coming month till the run up to the Asian Art Biennale in September.
20 killed in Laos dam collapse: Race to rescue flooded villagers
Rescuers are racing to find survivors after a dam in Laos collapsed late on Monday, flooding several villages and killing at least 20 people. At least 100 people are still missing, and thousands have lost their homes.
Elton John, Prince Harry, seek to ‘smash’ HIV stigma
Elton John and Britain’s Prince Harry launched a $1.2 billion initiative Tuesday to “break the cycle” of HIV transmission as scientists announced disappointing results in the quest for an AIDS cure.
3 more die in ‘crossfire’ in Narayanganj, Chapainawabganj and Narail
News Editor A man with ties to drug trading has been killed in Narayanganj in a ‘shootout’ with the Rapid Action Battalion or RAB amid the ongoing crackdown on drugs.
Everton sign Brazilian from Watford for £50m
Everton have signed Brazilian winger Richarlison from fellow Premier League side Watford in a potential £50m deal on a five-year deal. Everton are believed to have paid an initial £35m for the 21-year-old, with further clauses taking it to £50m.
Khaleda’s bail in Zia Charitable Trust graft case extended
Dhaka, July 24 – A Dhaka court onTuesday extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia until July 31 in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case. Judge Dr Md Akteruzzaman of Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka passed the order…
Sustainability reporting and green banking
Dhaka, July 24 – Professor Dr Md. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Chairman, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation attended the workshop on “Sustainability Reporting and Green Banking – A Conceptual Framework” as…
HC directs to display fees in clinics
Dhaka, July 24 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court onTuesday directed the private clinics, hospitals, clinical laboratories and diagnostic centres display their charges and fees fixed for medical tests at public places.
Xulhaz murder report deferred to Sept 3
Dhaka, July 24 – A court of Dhaka on Tuesday deferred the submission of investigation reports in Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Tanoy murder case and another report about the same murder under the Arms Act to September 3.
‘Fisheries week-2018’ observed at BAU
Mymensingh, July 24 – Fisheries faculty of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) observed ‘National Fisheries week-2018’ with much enthusiasm and amid festivity on Tuesday at the university campus.
Obaidul Quader visits CPB office
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday visited the office of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) in the city’s Old Paltan area.
Pro-AL teachers lay siege to JU admin building
A faction of Awami League-backed Jahangirnagar University (JU) teachers on Tuesday laid a siege to the two administrative building for several hours.
Rain-flood leads to traffic chaos in capital Dhaka
Torrential rains triggered by the active monsoon inundated many parts of the capital for the 2nd consecutive day on Tuesday, causing immense sufferings to commuters.
Fabricated audio clips against 2 Rajshahi BNP men: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir termed fabricated the audio clip of two BNP leaders’ conversations over Rajshahi bomb attack, saying that even the Prime Minister’s conversation with him can be generated using the technology.
Eliminate extortion,tender grabbing, drugs, PM tells DCs
Laying out a 23-point directive for them, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the deputy commissioners (DCs) to take tough actions against extortion, tender grabbing, muscle flexing, terrorism and drugs for eliminating these menaces from society.
Law, Home Ministers should resign for Kustia attack: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Law Minister Anisul Huq and Home Minister Asaduzzan Khan over the attack on Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman on Kushtia court premises.
Only 3 kilos gold at BB vault adulterated: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Tuesday said only 3kg gold out of the 963kg stored in the Bangladesh Bank vault was adulterated.
Climate resilience to ensure basic survival: The Carribean
In 2004, when the Category 4 hurricane Ivan hit the tiny island nation of Grenada and its 151 mph winds stalled overhead for 15 hours–it devastated the country. But not before pummelling Barbados and other islands, killing at least 15…
Pakistan and the world need inclusive conflict prevention
Last week, 200 people were injured and 131 died in a suicide bombing in Mastung, Baluchistan. This attack was second most deadly since the 2014 Army Public School Attack in Peshawar, KhyberPukhtunkwah, which killed 144 people. This recent attack was…
Adequate tree plantation can reduce carbon emission
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 region including its vast Barind tract.
Alia admits that nepotism exists in Bollywood
The debate on nepotism is not dying down anytime soon in Bollywood and the latest to chip in is Alia Bhatt.
7 ways to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after being involved in, or witnessing, traumatic events.
More than 240,000 people seek James Gunn re-hire
More than 240,000 people have signed a petition for Disney to rehire “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise director James Gunn, who also garnered celebrity support just days after he was axed.
‘Equalizer 2’ narrowly edges past ‘Mamma Mia!
Antoine Fuqua returned to direct “The Equalizer 2,” which also stars Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Melissa Leo, and Bill Pullman Going into the weekend, it looked like “Mamma Mia! 2” would easily debut at No. 1. Final numbers won’t come…
Create climate for Rohingya repatriation, probe crimes: UNSC
Dhaka, July 24 – The members of the UN Security Council have stressed the need to step up efforts to create conditions conducive for a safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Rohingyas to their homes in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.