China on Tuesday opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge linking Hong Kong to the mainland, a feat of engineering carrying immense economic and political significance.
Year: 2018
‘Himalayan Viagra’ under threat from climate change: researchers
A prized caterpillar fungus that is more valuable than gold and is nicknamed “Himalayan Viagra” in Asia, where it is seen as a wonder drug, is becoming harder to find due to climate change, researchers said Monday.
Two DU students develop new formalin detection device
DU Correspondent In a breakthrough in formalin detection mechanism, two thoughtful students of the Dhaka University (DU) have made their mark in this arena developing a portable formalin detection system.
Kapil Sharma marrying girlfriend Ginni Chatrath
Kapil Sharma and his girlfriend Ginni Chatrath are all set to get married on December 12 this year, the actor comedian told news agency IANS on Monday.
Japanese educational play staged for the 80th time
Culture Desk Educational drama ‘Eksho Bosta Chaal’ has been staged for the 80th time. The drama was first presented in 2007 as a joint project of Bangladesh and Japan. The drama was written by Iojo Yamamoto. It was then translated…
Telefilm ‘Megher Canvas’ on painter’s love life
Culture Desk A drama on the oscillating mindset of a painter regarding love will go on air on Maasranga Television on October 27 at 8.30pm. The telefilm is the first one by Tarunnalok. It has been titled “Megher Canvas.”
Mitigating India’s climate-change misery
Gulrez Shah Azhar Santa Monica – The record-setting heat that blanketed the planet this summer was a sticky reminder that as global temperatures increase, people on the margins of society – the sick, the elderly, and the poor – will…
The latest climate science must mobilize us, not paralyze us
Monica Araya and Carlos Manuel Rodriguez San Jose – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body tasked with providing scientific evidence and consensus on climate change and its implications for decision-makers and the public, has just…
Global FDI flows fell sharply in first half of this year
Geneva, 18 Oct (Kanaga Raja) – Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell by 41%, from US$794 billion in the first half of 2017 to an estimated US$470 billion in the first half of 2018, the UN Conference on Trade…
Stephens beat Osaka in 3 sets at WTA Finals
Singapore, Oct 23 (AP/UNB) — In a match between the last two U.S. Open champions, Sloane Stephens came out on top.
HC asks medical centres: Fix diagnostic fees in two months
Dhaka, Oct 22 – The High Court on Monday asked the authorities of all private clinics, hospitals, laboratories and diagnostic centres across the country to fix the rates of all medical examinations within two months.
Bd Agro Processors’ Foodpro int’l expo from Oct 25
Dhaka, Oct 22 – The 6th BAPA Foodpro International Expo 2018 is going to be held on 25 to 27 October at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in the city.
Qatar Airways flight emergency landing for Gearbox failure
Dhaka, Oct 22 – A Qatar Airways flight made an emergency landing with about three hundred passengers on board at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) here on Monday night after one of its landing gear failed.
US for protecting fundamental civil liberties in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Oct 22 – The United States (US) has said they continue to call on the government of Bangladesh to protect the fundamental civil liberties, especially the freedom of speech and press.
১০ নভেম্বর ইউরোপ ব্যাপী বিশ্ব সুন্দরবন সংহতি দিবস পালনের আহবান
ফ্রান্সের প্যারিসে অধ্যাপক আনু মুহাম্মদের উপস্থিতিতে মোস্তফা ফারুকের সভাপতিত্বে রাকিবুল ইসলামের পরিচালনায় তেল-গ্যাস রক্ষা ইউরোপীয় কমিটির সভায় আগামী ১০ নভেম্বর ইউরোপ ব্যাপী বিশ্ব সুন্দরবন সংহতি দিবস পালনের আহবান জানানো হয় এবং তদানুযায়ী কর্মসূচি গৃহিত হয়।
Food prices hiked centering on RU entry test R
Rajshahi, Oct 22 -Centering of the arrival of large number admission seekers in Rajshahi University campus, the prices of food have gone up.
Two students’ death in rash driving: Charge hearing Oct 25
Dhaka, Oct 22 – The Metropolitan Sessions Judges Court of Dhaka set October 25 for hearing on charge framing in the case filed over road crash death of two Shaheed Ramiz UddinCantonment College students on Airport Road on July 29.
Barrister Mainul Hosein arrested in defamation case
Dhaka, Oct 22 – A team of Detective Branch (DB) of police on Monday night arrested former caretaker government adviser Mainul Hosein in a defamation case filed in Rangpur district.
Will neither contest polls nor seek any state post: Dr Kamal
In the wake of criticisms by ruling party leaders over his party’s alliance with BNP, Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said he has neither any desire to contest any election nor to get any state post.
Sheikh Kamal U-20 Football Tournament likely in February
Dhaka- The home and away basis Sheikh Kamal Under-20 Football Tournament with participation of all the eight divisional teams of the country, organized by Bangladesh District & Divisional Football Association (BDDFA), is likely to be held in February 2019.
Messi injury means Coutinho, Dembele must step up for Barca
Barcelona(AP/UNB) – With Lionel Messi out with a broken arm, the two most expensive signings in Barcelona’s history have a perfect opportunity to step up and show their value.
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh booters to fly Nepal Tuesday
Dhaka – The 32-member Bangladesh Football team will fly for Nepal Tuesday morning to participate in the six-nation SAFF U-15 Championship beginning on Thursday at ANFA Complex in Kathmandu with an initial target of reaching semifinals.
Top-order batsmen boost Khulna’s day1 total 281/7* vs Rajshahi
Dhaka – Defending champions Khulna Division scored 281* for 7 at stumps in the 1st innings against Rajshahi Division after the first day’s play in their Tier1 4th round first-class match of the 20th National Cricket League (NCL) at Sheikh…
Two Chittagong BNP leaders held, Fakhrul wants them freed
Plainclothes police arrested BNP Chattogram divisional organising secretary Mahbubur Rahman Shamim and city BNP general secretary Abul Hashem Bakkar from the city’s GEC intersection on Monday.
Jagpa president Rehana Prodhan passes away
Professor Rehana Prodhan, president of Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (Jagpa), passed away at a city hospital on Monday. She was 63.
Saudi king, crown prince call slain writer Khashoggi’s son
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by officials that allegedly included a member of the royal’s entourage.
Govt filing fictitious cases to suppress pol activities: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the government has been filing ‘fictitious’ cases to suppress political activists.
Mother commits suicide after ‘killing’ daughter in Satkhira
A woman committed ‘suicide’ by taking poison after killing her mentally and physically challenged daughter in the same way at Goaldanga village in Ashashuni upazila on Monday.
New alliance not a worry for AL, says PM Hasina
Welcoming the formation of a new political alliance, ‘Jatiya Oikyafront’, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Awami League is not at all worried about it.
‘New’ perspectives for Europe
I am invited to talk about New Perspectives on Europe, but new ones fail me, and the Trumpian decay afflicting even the core of Europe makes me seriously question my old perspectives. Certainly, the risks associated with a significantly changed…