The government of Bangladesh, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and stakeholders at a dissemination forum on Wednesday discussed tools for designing climate-smart development projects.
Month: November 2018
Fear about election fraud deepening, says BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission’s preparation for holding the next general election is questionable as it could not yet appoint election officials to 85 upazilas.
SC rejects appeal against HC rule convicts cannot join polls
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday did not respond to a petition filed by Dr AZM Zahid Hossain challenging the High Court order that barred the persons jailed for more than two years with their appeals pending…
Dr Kamal, Sara Hossain not to be in election race
Neither Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain nor his daughter Barrister Sara Hossain is going to participate in the 11th parliamentary elections.
Global debt Is at its peak
In the second quarter of 2018 global debt reached a new peak, climbing to 260 trillion dollars ($260,000 billion). At the same time, the global debt to GDP ratio crossed the 320% threshold for the first time. Of that total,…
E. coli lettuce outbreak traced to California
An outbreak of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce appears to have been traced to crops in California, the US food authority said Monday.
Ramendu Majumdar gets ITI Award
Entertainment Desk Ramendu Majumdar, former President (worldwide) of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) and now its honorary president honored with ‘ITI Award’ for his outstanding long term commitment to ITI.
Banglalink launches music streaming app Vibe
Entertainment Desk Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers, has officially released more than 50 exclusive albums on Banglalink Vibe.
National Board of Review names ‘Green Book’ year’s best film
The feel-good road-trip drama “Green Book” was named the best film of the year, and its star, Viggo Mortensen, best actor, by the National Board of Review in one of the first in a parade of awards season honors.
PM Hasina hits out at Dr Kamal for joining hands with BNP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday came down heavily on Dr Kamal Hossain and his associates for joining hands with BNP and wanted to know about their intention where they actually want to take the country to.
European Parliament not to observe Bangladesh election
The European Parliament will not observe the general election in Bangladesh scheduled to be held on December 30.
Youth create businesses geared to protecting the environment
An organic pesticide safe for farmers and the environment, and carbonised fuel briquettes made from agricultural waste materials and organic waste are all business ideas that promote a green economy.
Why I became a disaster expert
By Armen Grigoryan Nov 26 2018 (IPS) – Thirty years ago, a powerful earthquake ripped through my home country of Armenia, leaving 25,000 dead, 500,000 homeless and annihilating an estimated 40 percent of the national economy.
Water-responsible cos, key to ensuring global water security
By Karin Krchnak Over the past fifteen years, I have seen a rapid evolution in corporate actors in recognizing water risks to their operations. In response, some have taken measures to ensure that all water is returned to its originating…
Local tragedy global catastrophe: Worldwatch Institute
In the aftermath of a record-breaking wildfire that destroyed 150,000 acres of forest, destroyed over 14,000 homes and killed at least 85 people in Northern California, President Trump said: “Nobody would have ever thought this could happen.” But in truth,…
Imrul Kayes dropped from second Test
Dhaka- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a 13-men squad for the second and final Test of ongoing West Indies series which will begin here on November 30 atShere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand loses Taylor, Latham; trails Pakistan by 106
United Arab Emirates,(AP/UNB) – New Zealand lost established Ross Taylor and Tom Latham before reaching 222-4 at lunch on the fourth day of the second test against Pakistan.
Tamim may join Tigers in ODI series against Windies, hopes Akram
Dhaka – Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal, who is currently recovering from a side strain, may make his return to international cricket with the one-day series against West Indies, expects Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Akram Khan. “Tamim is trying his…
V-Day Hockey: Navy makes flying start crushing Police by 13-0 goals
Dhaka – Defendeing champions and national star-studded Bangladesh Navy made a flying start in the SIBL Victory Day Hockey Tournament crushing Bangladesh Police by 13-0 goals in the opening match at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Seat-sharing issue to be settled after scrutiny: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Nov 27 – The BNP, on strategic grounds, will formally disclose its candidates’ name on December 10, the date for allocating poll symbols, after resolving seat sharing with partners of two of its alliances-Jatiya Oikyafront and 20-party alliance.
HC order on graft accused’s contest reflects govt will: BNP
Dhaka, Nov 27 – The BNP sees High Court order banning participation of convicts sentenced to over two years even if an appeal is pending as a reflection of government desires in to foil the elections and resist the party.
Imrul Kayes dropped from second Test
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a 13-men squad for the second and final Test of ongoing West Indies series which will begin here on November 30 at Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Parties choosing nominees separately to adjust later: Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday said they are initially giving nominations to their candidates based on parties, not the alliance, due to time constraint.
জনগণের অধিকার প্রতিষ্ঠায় হাতপাখাকে বিজয়ী করতে হবে – আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর কেন্দ্রীয় প্রচার ও প্রকাশনা সম্পাদক, কুমিল্লা-৩ আসনের প্রার্থী মাওলানা আহমদ আবদুল কাইয়ূম বলেছেন, জনগণের অধিকার প্রতিষ্ঠায় একাদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে হাতপাখার পক্ষে ব্যালট বিপ্লব ঘটাতে হবে। একটি আদর্শিক পরিবর্তন ছাড়া মানবতার কাঙ্খিত মুক্তি সম্ভব নয়।
Shipbuilding a hidden gem in Bangladesh: ADB
Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Manmohan Parkash has expressed the optimism that Bangladesh will be known as a ‘technically advanced nation’ producing large ships through development of skills.
JP chief and PM’s special envoy Ershad admitted to CMH
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad was hospitalised here on Tuesday morning as he fell sick.
‘They can contest polls if SC stays verdicts, grants bail’
Dhaka, Nov 27 – The BNP sees High Court order banning participation of convicts sentenced to over two years even if an appeal is pending as a reflection of government desires in to foil the elections and resist the party.…
Khaleda cannot join polls even if sentence revoked: AG
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was convicted and sentenced in two corruption cases, cannot contest the election even if she is relieved through appeal.
Why inequality matters
There was a time, not long ago, when most economists did not consider inequality in the distribution of income and wealth all that important. True, in Scandinavia and Austria, for example, distributional issues were embedded in economic policy through “social…
Scaling up rice fortification with vitamins stressed
Experts at an workshop today called for rice fortification with essential vitamins and minerals as it would provide health benefits to people.