In many places around the world, donkeys are used for carrying heavy loads. But at Donkey Park, the animals’ only job is to offer comfort to visitors. Donkey Park is the creation of Steve Stiert. The former software engineer had…
Month: August 2018
Yazidi woman encounters ‘IS’ captor in Germany
The past she was attempting to flee came back to haunt a young Yazidi woman in a small town in Germany. Her former IS tormentor confronted her on the street and “told me he knew everything about me.” A young…
Serena learnt just before Konta loss that half-sister’s killer freed
Johanna Konta took just 53 minutes to beat former world number one Williams on 30 July. Serena Williams says she discovered just minutes before her match against Johanna Konta last month that the man convicted of killing her half-sister had…
Moderate carb consumption is healthier
A low-carb diet could shorten life expectancy by up to four years, a study suggests. Low-carb diets, such as Atkins, have become increasingly popular for weight loss and have shown promise for lowering the risk of some illnesses. But a…
China ‘training for strikes’ on US targets
China’s military “is likely training for strikes” against US and allied targets in the Pacific, a Pentagon report warns. The annual report to Congress says China is increasing its ability to send bomber planes further afield. The report highlights its…
FM Mahmood Ali in New Delhi to attend Vajpayee’s funeral
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB) – Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali reached New Delhi on Friday morning to attend the funeral of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Woman held in Dhaka for ‘spreading rumour on FB’
Dhaka, Aug 17 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Thursday night arrested a woman from Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area for spreading a rumour on social networking site Facebook to instigate the recent student movement for road safety.
Prisons are factories for TB epidemic
At the first-ever United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on tuberculosis (TB) in September, the global spotlight is set to focus on this neglected disease and conditions that continue to influence its spread.
Why Trump cancelled the Iran Deal
By Eric Zuesse The following is entirely from open online sources that I have been finding to be trustworthy in these matters in the past. These sources will be linked-to here; none of this information is secret, even though some…
Cultivating resilience to climate change
Danielle Nierenberg For every degree Celsius that the temperature rises, farmers can see crop yields drop as much as 7 percent. But organizations like Crop Trust are joining global institutions, farmers, and eaters to guarantee a better future for food.
Islami Bank opens its 339th Branch at Barura in Comilla
Dhaka, Aug 16 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 339th Branch at Barura of Cumilla on 16 August 2018, Thursday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest.
Govt seeks stay against bail of Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, Aug 16 – On behalf of the government two separate petitions were filed with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court seeking stay on the High Court orders that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in two…
‘EC nearly completes prep for next BD general polls’
Dhaka, Aug 16 – The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said it has no plan to hold any further dialogue with the registered political parties ahead of next parliamentary polls.
Atal Behari Vajpayee dies at 93
Former Indian prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has died aged 93. He was being treated for age-related illnesses in Delhi’s AIIMS hospital. Vajpayee was one of the founding members of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which currently governs…
Aretha Franklin, ‘Queen of Soul’, dies aged 76
Aretha Franklin, the “queen of soul” known for hits like Respect and Think, has died in Detroit at the age of 76. The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last year she was retiring from music.…
Trump’s attack on media draws editorials in 300 US outlets
More than 300 news outlets have launched a campaign to counter US President Donald Trump’s attacks and promote a free press.
BD Govt condemns attack on US envoy Bernicat’s vehicle
The government has strongly condemned the “unfortunate incident” of attack on an official vehicle of the US Embassy in the city recently and said appropriate actions will be taken upon completion of the investigation into the incident.
Rani Hamid takes lead in Nat’l Women’s Chess
Dhaka – WIM Rani Hamid took solo lead in the 38th National Women’s Chess Championship after the 8th round at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on Thursday. The leader of the points table earned seven points from eight round games while…
SAFF U-15 Women’s Champs: BD storm final beating Bhutan 5-0
Dhaka– Defending champions Bangladesh smartly reached the final of the six-nation 2nd SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship eliminating hosts Bhutan by 5-0 goals in the 2nd semifinal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Thursday evening. The winners clearly dominated the…
Man killed over land dispute in Sylhet
Dhaka– A man was killed while eight others injured in a clash over a land-related dispute between two rival groups in Bayampur village of Kanaighat upazila in Sylhet on Thursday morning. The deceased was Faruk Ahmed, 42, son of late Asad…
2 held with 1,440 bottles of Phensidyl in Jashore
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) recovered 1,500 bottles of Phensidyl from a truck and arrested its driver and helper in the district town early Thursday. The arrestees were identified as Md Yusuf Gazi, 28, truck driver and…
BNP criticises Inu for his ‘Criticism of ‘Zia Family’
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Thursday suggested the government to create a new ministry styled ‘Zia family criticism affairs’ and give current Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu its charge.
Former Indian PM Vajpayee dies after illness
Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Hindu nationalist who set off a nuclear arms race with rival Pakistan but later reached across the border to begin a groundbreaking peace process, died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He…
People urged to sacrifice animals at designated spots
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain on Thursday urged people to slaughter their sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha in designated places to avoid environmental and health hazards.
Khaleda also involved in Aug-15 carnage conspiracy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is no doubt that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was also involved in the August-15 carnage conspiracy.
Question leak: HC orders Janata Bank recruitment test cancelled
In the wake of allegations of question paper leak, the High Court on Thursday ordered the authorities concerned to cancel the written test of Janata Bank taken for the post of executive officer on April 21, 2017.
Asian Game Football: Bangladesh hold Thailand 1-1
Bangladesh U-23 team forced stronger and upper-ranked Thailand U-23 side to play 1-1 draw in their 2nd Group B match of the 18th Asian Games Men’s Football at the Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, Bogor in Indonesia on Thursday.
Fukushima clean-up workers at grave risk of exploitation
Japan must act urgently to protect tens of thousands of workers who are reportedly being exploited and exposed to toxic nuclear radiation in efforts to clean up the damaged Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Station, say three UN human rights experts.
Mangrove forests in Patuakhali depleting fast
Mangrove forest, which is known as ‘Green Wall’ that protected the people of the coastal district from the devastation of cyclone Sidr, is shrinking fast, thanks to unmindful felling of trees and lack of effective conservation efforts.
12 private university students denied bail
A court here on Thursday denied bail to 12 private university students accused in two cases filed over vandalism and attacks on police during the student movement demanding road safety.