Liverpool returns to the scene of its most dramatic European triumph when it faces Chelsea in Istanbul for the Super Cup on Wednesday, the first major men’s European final to be refereed by a woman.
Month: August 2019
Three died of dengue across the country
Dhaka- Three persons, including two children, reportedly died of dengue in Dhaka, Khulna and Laxmipur on Monday night and early Tuesday.
Paris streets near Notre Dame to be decontaminated from lead
Paris, Aug 13 (AP/UNB) — Paris authorities shut down streets surrounding the Notre Dame Cathedral to decontaminate them Tuesday, after high levels of lead were registered in the area following the April blaze that damaged the landmark.
Asaduzzaman Mia reappointed DMP commissioner on contract
Dhaka – Asaduzzaman Miah, the outgoing DMP Commissioner, has been reappointed on contractual basis for the next thirty days.
Dortmund primed to challenge Bayern’s Bundesliga dominance
Berlin (AP/UNB) — Borussia Dortmund has declared a challenge to end Bayern Munich’s seven-year domination of the Bundesliga and is encouraged by signs of disharmony and unrest from the defending champion. After pushing Bayern to the final day last season,…
Poor people sell part of gift meat at makeshift city bazaar
Dhaka, Aug 13 (UNB) – There was an uncommon scene at Malibagh Rail Crossing on the Eid day on Monday with people buying the meat of sacrificed cattle. People, mostly from low-income families, gathered there to buy beef from those…
US scientists find how brain cells regulate memories in mice
Washington, Aug 13 (Xinhua/UNB) — The US scientists have mapped a part of the molecular machinery that helps the brain maintain long-term memories, providing new targets against Alzheimer’s disease characterized by memory loss. The study published on Monday in the…
Is India on track to beat the perfect storm?
By Manipadma Jena New Delhi, Aug 12 2019 (IPS) – “The Perfect Storm” was a dire prediction that by 2030 food shortages, scarce water and insufficient energy resources together with climate change would threaten to unleash public unrest, cross-border conflicts…
Dhaka Metro Police bans drone flying in capital
Dhaka, Aug 13 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Tuesday imposed ban on flying of unauthorised drone in the c capital city to maintain public safety. A DMP press release said, flying drone without permission from the authority is a punishable…
Low over NE Bay: Sea ports asked to keep hoisted signal 3
Dhaka, Aug 13 (UNB) – Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra were advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 on Tuesday. Fishing trawlers and boats have been asked to remain close to the coast until…
1,200 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours of Eid
Dhaka, Aug 13 (UNB) – At least 1,200 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till Tuesday morning. Since January, 44,471 people were hospitalised with dengue, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.…
Child missing after speed boat capsizes in Padma
Munshiganj, Aug 13 (UNB) – A child went missing after a speed boat sank in the Padma River on Tuesday morning. The young boy was identified as Deen Islam Hossain, 8, son of Siddiqur Rahman of Mollar Hawla village in…
BGB alerted to prevent rawhide smuggling thru Hili land port
Dinajpur, Aug 13 (UNB) – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) remained on high alert on Tuesday to prevent illegal rawhide smuggling through the Hili land port. Joypurhat-2 BGB Battalion Commander Lt Col Rashed Mohammad Anisul Haque said they received directives from…
Kashmiris observe Eid amid lockdown
People in Indian-administered Kashmir observed the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha amid a communications blackout and tight security on Monday. BBC reporters in the region say many offered prayers at local mosques as the main mosque in the capital, Srinagar,…
Fighting violence with evidence
by Rachel Locke, David Steven San Diego/New York – In last year’s Pathways for Peace report – the result of a joint study by the United Nations and the World Bank – UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world…
The Case for an EU Climate and Nature Czar
by Johan Rockström, Anders Wijkman, Sandrine Dixson-Declève Potsdam – As Europe roasts through another record-hot summer, it is encouraging to see that climate change is receiving the attention it deserves from Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president-elect. In…
Madame Tussauds Singapore honours Bollywood legend Sridevi
Singapore – Media OutReach – 13 August 2019 – As a tribute to Bollywood icon Sridevi, Madame Tussauds Singapore announces the launch of her exclusive wax figure, crafted in memory of the legendary actress to coincide with what would have…
Compassionate youths rush to help flood victims
Sir Frank Peters A humanitarian group of compassionate youths were a sight for sore eyes and the answer to the soulful prayers of hundreds of appreciative villagers in the Kurigram (Char Rajibpur) area of Bangladesh this week.
Voting for Food Tank’s SXSW Panels on Diversity, Food Policy
Danielle Nierenberg Food Tank is thrilled to announce three proposed panels for South by Southwest (SXSW) 2020 in Austin, TX! We’ve developed three ideas that will engage eaters and activists, thinkers and doers, and all sorts of movers and shakers…
Mizanur Rahman Shelley will be buried Thursday
Dhaka, Aug 12 – Civil servant, political analyst and writer Dr Mizanur Rahman Shelley passed away at a city hospital on Monday. He was 76.
Cyber Protection From Cyber Criminals
MSIG Launches Cyber SafeGuard Insurance To Protect Malaysian Businesses From Growing Range Of Cyber Threats Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Media OutReach – 13 August 2019 – MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd “(MSIG Malaysia)”, has launched Cyber SafeGuard, an insurance product designed…
The soul of water: Spiritualism can redeem our dying rivers
Sudhirendar Sharma The Ganga’s sacredness doesn’t guarantee its purity, as devotees draw a distinction between material cleanliness and ritual purity. Paradox! Exploiting the very source of life for economic and political gains has reduced our individual and collective relationship with…
People aren’t enjoying Eid: Mosharraf
Dhaka, Aug 12 – The BNP on Monday said the government’s failure on all fronts has robbed the people of their Eid joy.
Troops let Muslims walk to mosques in Indian-ruled Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 12 (AP/UNB) — Troops in India-administered Kashmir allowed some Muslims to walk to local mosques alone or in pairs to pray for the Eid al-Adha festival on Monday during an unprecedented security lockdown that still forced most people…
Relatives meet ailing Khaleda at jail ward on Eid Day
Dhaka, Aug 12 – BNP chief Begum Khaleda Zia’s relatives, including her two granddaughters, saw the ailing former prime minister at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital on the Eid day on Monday.
Will uphold dignity of people’s trust: PM
Dhaka, Aug 12 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday vowed to return the trust and confidence of the people for giving her party the opportunity to form the government for the third consecutive time.
Eid-ul-Adha celebrated in BD amid festivity, enthusiasm
Dhaka, Aug 12 – The holy Eid-ul-Adha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, was celebrated across the country today with due solemnity and religious fervour and amid tight security. On the occasion, the Muslims across the country offered…
Alaska scientists say polar bear encounters to increase
Alaska (AP/UNB) — Alaska scientists say the chances of a polar bear encounter have increased after research reveals the bears are arriving on shore earlier and staying on land longer, a report said.
Springboks captain Kolisi to return against Argentina
Johannesburg (AP/UNB) — Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will play some part in the Rugby World Cup warmup test against Argentina this weekend, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday, with little time left for the flanker to prove his fitness.
England leaves Ben Te’o out of RWC squad, springs surprises
London, Aug 12 (AP/UNB) — England left center Ben Te’o out of its Rugby World Cup squad on Monday after he was involved in a scuffle with a teammate at a training camp in Italy.