C40 research highlights actions that could yield an 87% reduction in GHG emissions, a 49% reduction in PM2.5 levels, 223,000 premature deaths averted and up to $583 billion in economic benefit
Day: December 4, 2018
Oikyafront for constituency-based coordination body: Bulu
Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Tuesday decided to form its coordination committee based on every constituency to carry out electioneering in favour of the candidates of ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
People expect many things from EC: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday questioned the role of the Election Commission EC) in ensuring a credible national election.
Non-cooperation hinders appeal submission, alleges BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that their some candidates are facing difficulties in making appeals against the cancellation of their nomination papers due to non-cooperation by returning officers.
Int’l flower exhibition in Dhaka city from Dec 6
A three-day-long International Flower Exhibition and Conference 2018 will be held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in the city from December 6 to 8.
EC to take steps to bring female voters to polling centres
Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam on Tuesday said all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the presence of remarkable number of female voters to cast their votes in the 11th national election scheduled to be held on December 30.
Asian 14/U Series Tennis: Girls’ doubles event advances to final
Dhaka – The girls’ doubles event of the Asian 14/U Series Tennis advanced to the final on the 2nd day of the tournament at the Ramna National Tennis Complex here on Tuesday.
My focus now on cricket, not politics, says Mashrafe
Dhaka – Bangladesh one-day captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza talking for the first time to media after joining politics said on Tuesday he is focused on his game instead of paying all attention to politics.
Ind-Cup Football: Arambagh reach quarterfinals eliminating Team BJMC
Dhaka – Defending champions Arambagh Krira Sangha reached the quarterfinals of the 13-team Independence Cup Football Tournament eliminating Team BJMC by 2-1 goals in Group A match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.
BNP engaged in nomination trade, alleges Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday alleged that BNP nominated their candidates for the upcoming general election in exchange of money.
A cautionary tale to be had from Swedish school reforms
Since the general election in September, Sweden has found itself in a political deadlock awaiting the formation of a government. One of the issues dividing the two main parliamentary blocs is whether there should be a cap on profit margins…
4 things UN chief wants world leaders to know
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has asked decision-makers to focus on four key things – a solid plan, stepping up climate action, more funding and smart investment in the future of the planet.
NASA spacecraft arrives at ancient asteroid, its 1st visitor
After a two-year chase, a NASA spacecraft arrived Monday at the ancient asteroid Bennu, its first visitor in billions of years.
Viqarunnisa school Teacher show-caused over student’s suicide
The authorities of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College issued a show-cause notice to morning shift in-charge of its Baily Road branch Zinnat Ara over the suicide of a student allegedly being rebuked by her teachers.
Limiting climate change to 1.5 C not impossible: IPCC Chair
When governments set a target in December 2015 of limiting global warming to well below 2ºC above pre-industrial levels while pursuing efforts to hold it at 1.5ºC, they invited the IPCC to prepare a report to provide information on this…
Mobile phones exposed to growing cyber threats
Mobile phones are helping millions of low-income customers to access financial services for the first time, but they are also exposing them to new cyber threats they could never have imagined.
Ayushmann Khurrana announces his next Dream Girl
2018 has been phenomenal for Ayushmann Khurrana. With films like Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho to his credit, he’s hit the big league.
Malaika Arora makes it official with Arjun Kapoor
It is the season of love in Bollywood and we are not surprised that another couple is slowly coming in the spotlight.
2.0 box office collection: Rajinikanth-Akshay’s film earns Rs 400 cr
Rajinikanth starrer 2.0 has had a smashing opening weekend. The film has earned Rs 400 crore worldwide. It has surpassed Fantastic Beasts, which slipped to the second position with 51.40 million dollar collection.
Panel formed to investigate Viqarunnisa girl’s suicide
Dhaka, Dec 4 – A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the suicide incident of a Class-IX student of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC) in the city.
Get ready for COP24: Transition to a sustainable future
By Manuela Matthess Berlin, Dec 3 2018 (IPS) – COP24 is the time for g overnments to act and increase their pledges to prevent global warming ensuring a just transition that leaves no one behind.
COP24 update: Leave no issue behind in package of decisions
Katowice, 3 Dec. (Prerna Bomzan and Meena Raman)- At the launch of the year-end climate talks on 2nd Dec. in Katowice, Poland, under the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol (KP) and the Paris Agreement (PA), developing countries under the G77 and…
Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities observed at RU
Rajshahi. Dec 3 – To extend support and provide adequate facilities to people with disabilities, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and National Disabled Day 2018 was observed with the slogans “empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and…
Amari Dhaka appoints Shakul Pant as director, marketing
Dhaka, December 3 – Conveniently located in Dhaka’s business and diplomatic district, Amari Dhaka announces the appointment of Shakul Pant as Director, Sales and Marketing.
Global warming increases frost damage on trees in Europe
Global warming increases frost damage on trees in large areas of Central Europe, according to a new Finnish-Chinese study by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the Chinese Academy of Science and Zhejiang A&F University.
Transparency Bd for wealth scrutiny of polls candidates
Dhaka, Dec 3 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday called for properly scrutinizing the wealth statements submitted to the Election Commission (EC) by the candidates of the upcoming 11th parliamentary poll.