Dhaka, May 28 – Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said the current Indian government still has one year left and her government cannot be tagged with failure in terms of resolving Teesta water-sharing deal with Bangladesh.
Year: 2018
Ethiopia’s green growth: Launchpad for wider climate action
By Dex Agourides May 25, 2018 (IPS) – The vision for a sustainable future in Africa is being realized at a time of great possibilities and this vision is underpinned by a shift in continental focus towards sustainable and inclusive…
Public-private pacts open door to climate finance in Rwanda
By Ahn Mi Young Busan, May 26 2018 (IPS) – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) presented the African model of a National Financing Vehicle in which the governments of Rwanda and Ethiopia have successfully promoted green growth and climate…
Food waste enough to feed world’s hungry four times over
By Thalif Deen Stockholm, Sweden, May 28, 2018 (IPS) – The United Nations is continuing to fight a relentless battle to eradicate extreme hunger – particularly in the world’s poorest nations—by 2030.
Golden Rice meets safety standards in three global agencies
Golden Rice, a long touted answer to Vitamin-A deficiency (VAD) in poorer countries, has got safety approvals from the world’s three leading regulatory agencies, an International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) press release said on Monday.
Scientists evolve new way to prepare nuke waste for disposal
The future of nuclear power depends on safe disposal at a reasonable cost. Thus diverse, innovative and laden with practical problems experience might become instructive to the nations and industry players.
‘Govt resorts to ‘extrajudicial killings’ to perpetuate power’
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday expressed his fear that the government has been carrying out the extrajudicial killings in the name of anti-narcotics drive as part of its plot to perpetuate power.
AL leaders want Russia, China, India help end Rohingya crisis
The Awami League leaders on Monday requested Russia, China and India to play an even more robust role in ensuring a swift solution to the Rohingya crisis and the safe and dignified return of Rohingyas to their homeland in Rakhine…
বইমেলা ২০১৯ এর জন্য পাণ্ডুলিপি আহবান করেছে নবকথা প্রকাশন
একুশে বইমেলা ২০১৯ এর জন্য পান্ডুলিপি আহবান করছে নবকথা প্রকাশন। তাই আর দেরি না করে ২০১৯ সালের বই মেলায়, নতুন বই প্রকাশে ইচ্ছুক নবীন-প্রবীন কবি/লেখক, গল্পকারসহ সকল সাহিত্যিক বন্ধুরা পান্ডুলিপি নিয়ে আজই নবকথা প্রকাশনে যোগাযোগ করুন। অথবা কম্পোজকৃত পাণ্ডুলিপি নবকথার…
International effort to end Me-too abuses
Governments, employers, and workers from around the world will meet beginning May 28, 2018, to discuss a proposed international treaty on violence and harassment in the workplace, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch has issued a 16-page report…
Climate Literacy Training held at IUB
Dhaka, May 28 – The River Conservation Club (RCC) organised a workshop titled ‘Climate Literacy Development Training’ on the campus on May 26, 2018.
Islami Bank – TRANSFAST Eid Campaign – inaugurated
Dhaka, May 28 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and TRANSFAST Remittance, LLC, USA has jointly inaugurated Eid offer Campaign on 27 May 2018, Sunday at Islami Bank Tower.
Khaleda’s bail in Zia Orphanage Graft Case upheld
Dhaka, May 28 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s bail granted by the High Court in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Ireland votes by landslide to legalise abortion
Ireland has voted by a landslide to legalise abortion in a stunning outcome that marks a dramatic defeat for the Catholic church’s one-time domination of the Republic.
AL man wants police raid on BNP man in Gazipur polls
Fearing that there might be illegal firearms and ammunition at the houses of BNP mayoral candidate Hasan Uddin Sarker and his aides, Awami League contestant in Gazipur City Corporation polls Zahangir Alam on Monday demanded that law enforcers raid the…
Govt files petitions to stay operation of HC bail to Khaleda
Dhaka, May 28 – The government yesterday filed separate appeal petitions with the chamber court of the Appellate Division for staying the operation of the High Court order passed a few hours ago of granting six months bail to BNP…
One petition seeks Oishee’s death, another acquittal
Dhaka – Two petitions — one seeking acquittal of Oishee Rahman and the other seeking her capital punishment — have been filed with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court over the killing of police officer Mahfuzur Rahman and his…
Indian media reps assoc for positive role Dhaka-Delhi ties
Dhaka – Journalists’ leaders at a discussion here on Monday laid emphasis on media’s playing a positive role alongside the political leadership in improving Bangladesh-India relations. They also urged the media to remain cautious about publishing negative news that might harm friendly…
Teenager stabbed dead in Chattogram
Dhaka – A teenage boy was stabbed to death by another teenager in Ispahani Gol Pahar area under Akbar Shah thana in Chattogram on Sunday night.
12 more ‘drug traders’ killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka – Twelve more suspected drug traders were killed in reported gunfights early Monday as the anti-narcotics crackdown continues across the country.
7 held over killing of Jubo League leader in tense Naogaon
Dhaka – Police here on Monday arrested seven people in connection with the murder of a local Jubo League leader over establishing supremacy to take advantage of a pond in Karaj village of Raninagar upazila in Naogaon.
Neymar admits not being 100 percent fit ahead of World Cup
Rio De Janeiro,(AP/UNB) – Neymar admitted Sunday he is not 100 percent in shape after a week’s training with Brazil in its World Cup preparations. The striker said he still feels discomfort in his recovering right foot but believes he…
Watson’s century earns Chennai 3rd IPL title
Mumbai, (AP/UNB) – Shane Watson hit a belligerent unbeaten century as Chennai Super Kings won their third Indian Premier League title with a thumping eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final on Sunday.
Tigers fly for India Tuesday to play Afghanistan in Dehradun
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Cricket team will leave here Tuesday morning for New Delhi en-route to Dehradun on to play their first-ever three-match bilateral T20I series against Test babes Afghanistan beginning on June 3 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium…
Premier Hockey: Sonali Bank earns 13-1 victory over Wanderers Club
Dhaka- Sonali Bank Club earned a massive 13-1 goals victory over Dhaka Wanderers Club in the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium here on Monday.
BCB Academy Cup: CCS beats Mohammedan CA by 95 runs
Dhaka- The Cricket Coaching School (CCS) earned a convincing 95-run victory over Mohammedan Cricket Academy in the BCB Academy Cup Cricket Tournament at the Prof. Hamidur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Teghoria on Sunday. In the other matches on Sunday, Discovery…
Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman shares 2nd slot
Dhaka-Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman shared the 2nd slot with other 23 players in the 11th International Chess Festival’ 2018, securing four points after the 5th round matches in Bhubaneswar of Odisha in India on Sunday.
Will Smith’s World Cup song
The official World Cup song has been released ahead of the tournament kicking off in Russia next month. Live It Up has been produced by Diplo and features Nicky Jam, Will Smith, and Kosovar Albanian singer Era Istrefi.
Know about thyroid disorder
May 25th is World Thyroid Day. “World Thyroid Day” is a call for action to spread words about thyroid disorders, to increase awareness about the disease and to educate people on what they can do to prevent them or minimize…
‘Halda’ wins Best Feature at SAARC Film Festival
Bangladeshi director Tauquir Ahmed’s ‘Halda’ took the Best Feature at the 8th SAARC Film Festival which concluded in Sri Lanka’s Colombo on Sunday. The film also bagged the awards for Best Original Score, Best Editor and Best Cinematographer.