By Alex Therrien Health reporter, BBC News Very little progress has been made in reducing levels of inactivity worldwide, experts have warned. A WHO report estimates that more than a quarter of people worldwide – 1.4 billion – are not…
Year: 2018
UNFCC parties work on guidelines to implement Paris Deal
Bangkok, 5 Sept. (Meena Raman and Prerna Bomzan) – Parties under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), have gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, from Sept. 4 to 9, to accelerate work on producing a negotiating text on the…
UN Relief Works Agency will prevail despite US funding cut
Geneva, 3 Sep (Kanaga Raja) – Expressing deep regret and disappointment at the decision by the United States on 31 August to provide no additional funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East…
Suspected drug trader’ killed in Feni ‘gunfight’
Feni, Sept 5 – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Dharmapur in the suburb area of Feni district town on Tuesday night.
B Chy questions decency of PM’s remarks on Jukta Front
Dhaka, Sept 4 – Jukta Front Chairman AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Tuesday said the Prime Minister’s remarks at her press conference on the leaders of their alliance and Gano Forum were not decent ones.
30 JS seats for minorities if JP comes to power: Ershad
Dhaka, Sept 4 – Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Tuesday said 30 parliamentary seats will be kept reserved for the minority communities if his party comes to power.
AIIB expected to finance BD rural water supply project
The Beijing-based new bank already financed projects in rural electrification Dhaka, Sep 4 – Bangladesh is likely to receive another funding from newly established Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for improvement of drinking water supply and sanitation facilities in the rural…
What ails the Ganga
September 4, 2018 SANDRP The Ganga river basin’s importance is well acknowledged. The World Bank that is funding a currently ongoing USD 1 Billion project for Ganga Cleanup says in its Project Appraisal Document: It’s the most populous basin in…
BD Financial Intel Unit holds first town hall meeting in Teknaf
Dhaka, Sept 4 – The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) organized first town hall meeting through lead bank system on “Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” with the participation of all employees and managers from all scheduled banks working…
BNP complains of random arrest of its workers in new cases
Dhaka, Sept 4 – The BNP on Tuesday accused the government of arresting party leaders and activists at random implicating them in new cases since its founding anniversary. The party also alleged that over 400 leaders and activists of the BNP…
Zia Charitable Trust case trial at Dhaka old central jail
The government has decided to hold the trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case at central jail in old part of the city after setting a temporary court there.
HC judge embarrassed to hear Shahidul’s bail plea
One judge of a two-member High Court bench on Tuesday felt embarrassed to hear a bail petition filed by photographer Shahidul Alam arrested in a case filed under the ICT Act.
Salam Murshedy elected MP uncontested
Awami League candidate Abdus Salam Murshedy has been elected MP uncontested as there was no other contender for the by-election to Khulna-4 constituency.
Bangkok climate conference sounds alarm ahead of UN summit
Time is running out to save the Paris Agreement, UN climate experts warned Tuesday at a key Bangkok meeting, as rich nations were accused of shirking their responsibility for environmental damage.
Man killed in clash over land dispute in Gopalganj
A man was killed in a clash over land dispute in Dakhshin Fukra village of Kashiani upazila on Monday.The deceased was identified as Hingul Sarder, 45, son of Irful Sardar of the village.
Govt approves BD Delta Plan 2100 to tap huge potentials
The government on Tuesday approved the Delta Plan 2100 aiming to harness the huge potentials of Bangladesh as a Delta country through water resource management, ensuring food and water security and tackling disasters.
No human-hauler to run in capital: Dhaka Police chief
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia on Thursday said no human-hauler, locally named as Leguna, will be allowed to ply the streets of the capital.
Jamaat-shibir leaders held with bombs in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Police in separate drives arrested a Jamaat and two Shibir leaders with bombs and extremism books from different areas in Rajshahi last night.
Contempt rule served on Du authorities on DUCSU polls
A contempt of court rule notice has been served to Vice-chancellor, Proctor and Treasurer of Dhaka University for not taking any steps to hold Dhaka University Central Student’s Union (DUCSU) elections despite High Court directives to hold it within six…
India take on Sri Lanka in Suzuki SAFF Championship tomorrow
DHAKA- Defending champions India take on Sri Lanka in their opening group B match of the Suzuki SAFF Championship scheduled to be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Female cop, father jailed for using fake FF certificate
A female constable and her father were sent to jail on Monday on charges of using fake certificates of freedom fighter (FF) to get police constable’s job.
Govt conspiring to create communal gap: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government is conspiring to create a communal division in the country to fish in troubled waters.
No avenue for you Donald
The American Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation led by Robert Mueller into possible collusion with the Kremlin by Donald Trump in 2016 has an uncertain outlook. Like President Clinton before him, however, the President confronts dangers unrelated to the Special…
Federer stunned by 55th-ranked Millman in US Open 4th Round
New York, (AP/UNB) — Roger Federer served poorly. Closed poorly, too. And now he’s gone, beaten at the U.S. Open by an opponent ranked outside the top 50 for the first time in his career.
Man hacked dead in Jhenidah
Dhaka – A man was allegedly hacked to death by some miscreants over previous enmity at Mandia area of the district’s Harinakunda upazila in Jhenidah on Monday night.
SAFF Suzuki Cup: Pakistan makes memorable return stunning Nepal 2-1 in opener
Dhaka – A last minute goal by Muhammad Ali enbled Pakistan to make a good start in the 12th version of the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 stunning Nepal by 2-1 goals in the opening Group A match at the…
Deadly ‘rat fever’ in flood-ravaged Indian state
“Rat fever” and other diseases have killed 14 people in the southern Indian state of Kerala after the worst floods in almost a century, authorities said Tuesday.
Dry weather sees huge numbers of birds flock to Sydney
With one of the hottest and driest years on record, many of Australia’s east coast birds are taking up residence in Sydney’s well maintained parklands.
Jesmine sings on father Abdul Jabbar’s commemorative programme
Cultural Correspondent August 30 marked the first death anniversary of powerful vocalist Abdul Jabbar. On the eve of this day his family members helped organise an elaborate commemorative programme. Magicians Federation of Bangladesh organised the programme at Music and Dance…
Remembering Uttam Kumar, the uncrowned king of Bengali cinema
Uttam Kumar was an Indian film actor, director, producer, singer, composer and playback singer who predominantly worked in Indian Cinema. Kumar is widely regarded as one of the most popular and beloved actors ever in India.