Mymensingh, A Research teams led by Prof Dr A K M Nowsad Alam of Fisheries Technology Department of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have succeeded to make dried crispy pickles and powder from Pangas fish after 2 years of research. The…
Month: April 2019
IBBL RDS officials’ training program held
A training program of the Rural Development Scheme of Sreenagar Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held at branch premises recently. Md. Joynal Abedin, Director of the bank addressed the program as chief guest. Presided over by Md. Yeanur…
Taskin set to get back in action
Dhaka – Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed is all set to get back in action after a layoff of two months due to an ankle injury. He was facing uncertainty whether he will be able to play in the World Cup,…
Sheikh Jamal face Abahani in a must-win match Wednesday
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will play holders Dhaka Abahani Limited in their crucial match of the Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League at BKSP ground on Wednesday to keep their super league hope alive. Four teams out of…
DU inter-hall football begins
Dhaka – Dhaka University (DU) Inter-Hall Football Tournament for both boys and girls has started on Tuesday at the university central playground. Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall defeated Kuwait Maitree Hall by 3-0 goals in the opening match of girl’s competition.…
National Skating: Five teams win in men’s group
Dhaka – Five teams- Laser Skating Club, Masum Skating Club, Speed Skating Club, Buddhijibi Skating Club and Dinajpur Roller Skating Association won their respective matches in the men’s group of the 8th National Roller Skating Championship at the Sheikh Russell…
Indian Maoist rebels kill 5 days before national election
Dantewada, Apr 9 (AP/UNB) — Maoist rebels on Tuesday attacked a convoy of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party with an improvised explosive device as it traveled through the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, killing a state party lawmaker and four…
20-party to take action program for Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – Components of the BNP-led 20-party combine on Monday decided to take various action programmes in alliance and party-wise demanding the release of ailing Khaleda Zia from jail. The decision was taken at a meeting of…
HC orders disposal of Rana Plaza case in 6 months
Dhaka, Apr 9 (UNB) – Denying bail to Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana in a case filed over violation of the building code in construction of the building, the High Court on Tuesday directed the lower court to dispose of…
Rainfall sharply improves Dhaka’s air quality
Dhaka, Apr 9 (UNB) –Violent storms hit capital Dhaka on Tuesday evening helping its air quality to post a marked improvement. Dhaka climbed down to 22nd position in the Air Quality Index (AQI) as it had a score of 82…
The new spirit of postcapitalism
Raval, Barcelona, March 2019. The streets are full of young people (and not just students)—sitting, sipping drinks, gazing more at laptops than into each other’s eyes, talking quietly about politics, making art, looking cool. A time traveller from their grandparents’…
Paris, Milan, C’hagen laud London’s ultra-low emission zone
Mayor of Paris and Chair of C40 Cities, Anne Hidalgo. “Bravo Sadiq Khan, for implementing one of the largest and most comprehensive Low Emission Zones of any city in the world. The ULEZ will undoubtedly bring long-lasting benefits to London,…
Two sons of Wahed Mansion owner on remand
Dhaka, April 8 – A Dhaka court on Monday granted seven days’ remand to two sons of Wahed Mansion’s owner in a case lodged by a local resident over the deadly fire in the Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar area. Magistrate Rajesh…
10 orgs highlighting the true cost of food
Danielle Nierenberg I’m thrilled to join the Global Alliance for the Future of Food and over 100 thinkers and doers in the food system for The Future of Food: True Cost Accounting for Transformative Change event. Together we will discuss…
2 owners of fire-ravaged Dhaka highrise sent to jail
Dhaka, April 8 – A Dhaka court on Monday sent the two owners of FR Tower to jail in connection with the case filed over the devastating fire that ripped through the high-rise building on March 28 killing 26 people.…
Fireman Sohel Rana dies giving space to those threatened by fire
Dhaka, April 08 – The brave heart Sohel Rana who succumbed to his injuries in the Banani fire rescued at least 40 people during the frantic operation. “While he was extinguishing fire standing on the ladder, he was making space…
Gas price hike to hit Major industries, exports: BCI president
Dhaka, April 08 – Major factories will shut down if gas price is increased and export earning will also be affected. Besides, the small and medium type industrial units will sink into a deep sea if the decision of hiking…
All what your jeans can (and do) hide!
ROME, Apr 5 2019 (IPS) – Paris, Milan, New York, Tokyo… These are just some of the world’s most prestigious fashion catwalks. There, and elsewhere, perfectly – and often unrealistically – silhouetted young women and men graciously parade to impress elite…
GP hits 10 million 4G internet users
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB)- Within months of introducing 4G, Grameenphone has become the first operator in the country to cross the 1 crore 4G internet users Since the launch of 4G in February 2018, Grameenphone crossed the threshold of 50…
Bangladesh airliner makes emergency landing in Chittagong
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – A Dhaka-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines from Singapore with 84 passengers on board made an emergency landing at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram on Monday evening following a technical glitch. General Manager (Public…
Dr Kamal off to Thailand for medical treatment
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener and Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain flew to Thailand on Monday for medical purposes. Dr Kamal along with his wife Hameeda Hossain left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in a Thai Airway’s flight…
Premier cricket: Mohammedan beat Prime Bank
Dhaka – Mohammedan Sporting Club captain Raqibul Hasan hit a century as they beat Prime Bank Cricket Club by 133 runs by DL Method in Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on Monday. Mohammedan lost the toss and batted first in…
Govt can’t forcibly release anyone on parole: Anisul
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – The government cannot forcibly release a prisoner on parole if that person does not apply for it, Law Minister Anisul Huq said Monday, dismissing allegations raised by some BNP leaders. “An application needs to be…
NGOs blast US for undermining Int’l Criminal Court
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 8 2019 (IPS) – As it paves a destructive path against international institutions and multilateralism, the Trump administration is slowly but steadily undermining the United Nations and its affiliated agencies. The US has already withdrawn both from the…
Bangamata U-19 Women’s Int’l Gold Cup Football theme video released
Dhaka – The theme video of the first Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup Football Tournament officially launched at the BFF House in Motijheel on Monday. The video, featuring prominent singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya, marked the inspirational role of Bangamata…
Cruel mockery over Khaleda’s release, treatment: BNP
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – BNP on Monday alleged that the government is making a cruel mockery over the release and treatment of its ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia, now undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), for treatment.…
Premier Football: Dhaka Abahani earn 2-0 victory over Ctg Abahani
Dhaka – Defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited registered their 9th victory in the 11th round match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Chattagrm Abahani Limited by 2-0 goals in a rain-hit match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here…
BB Sports Champs: Jahangirnagar Univ clinches Basketball title
Dhaka – Jahangirnagar University (JU) team clinched the Basketball title of the Bangabandhu Inter-University Sports Champs beating Islami University (IU) by 70-57 points in the final at AIUB court here on Monday. Lawmaker Nahim Razzak was the chief guest in…
375 rifle bullets recovered from pond in Rajshahi
Some 375 rifle bullets were recovered from a fish farming pond at Malshira village under Tanore Upazila in the district today. On information, a police team rushed to the area around 11.30 am and recovered the bullets, said Abdur Razzaque…
Record potato output: Fair rice make farmers happy in Rangpur Region
Farmers are happy after getting an all- time record production of over 23.20-lakh tonnes of potato and fair price this season and its trade is getting momentum now in Rangpur Agriculture Zone. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE)…