শনিবার ০৭ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০১৯ইং বাংলাদেশ গ্রীন রুফ মুভমেন্ট এর এডমিন, জনাব গোলাম হায়দার এর সভাপতিত্বে বনশ্রী কল্যান সমিতি কার্যালয়ে ‘সম্মিলিত ছাদ বাগান পরিবার’ এর ৩য় সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। ১ম ও ২য় মিটিং এর ধারাবাহিতায় নতুন আহবায়ক কমিটি ঘোষনা করা হয়।…
Day: September 7, 2019
BGMEA to hit Guinness record sewing world largest T-shirt
Bangladesh is set to sew the world’s largest T-Shirt to break the Guinness record, marking the centenary founding anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has been assigned to sew the T-Shirt using…
Weinstein looms as Toronto fest talks Oscar lobbying, sexism
Susan Sarandon knows what it takes to win an Oscar, but on Friday the veteran US actress blasted Hollywood for only handing out statuettes to stars backed by “the Harvey Weinsteins of this world.” Speaking at the Toronto International Film…
India loses touch with lander on its final approach to moon
India’s space agency said it lost touch Saturday with its Vikram lunar lander as it made its final approach to moon’s south pole to deploy a rover to search for signs of water. The fate of the lander — whether…
10 university students win Samsung Coding Contest
Samsung Research & Development Institute Bangladesh (SRBD) awarded 10 university students for winning a Coding Contest held in the city in between June 21 and August 31. Over 900 university students participated in the second season of Coding Contest organised…
Seven nations sign forest protection pact after Amazon fires
Seven South American countries have agreed measures to protect the Amazon river basin, amid global concern over massive fires in the world’s largest tropical forest, reports BBC. Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname signed a pact, setting up…
Voice-command ovens, robots for pets on show at Berlin fair
Europe’s biggest tech fair, Berlin’s IFA, is showcasing a flood of product launches until Wednesday. Here are five trends and gadgets making waves. – Fitness trainer for pets – No time to walk or play with your pet puppy or…
Amazon countries meet to bolster rainforest protection
Presidents and ministers from seven Amazon countries met in Colombia on Friday to agree on measures to protect the world’s biggest rainforest, under threat from wildfires and rampant deforestation.
Flies overwhelm Pakistan’s Karachi in monsoon ‘hell’
Swarms of flies are descending on Pakistan’s commercial capital in what residents say are record numbers this rainy season, adding to the misery of Karachi’s monsoon “hell”. Heavy rains have inundated the sprawling port city of nearly 20 million people…
Sushant Singh Rajput , Rhea Chakraborty to be cast together ?
There are various reports of Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty being the latest lovebirds in town and we have another interesting update for you. According to reports, they may soon star together in a film. Sushant reportedly asked the…
Bonna Mirza signs for government-funded film ‘Ghor Geosthi’
Entertainment Desk Renowned actress Bonna Mirza has signed up for a government-funded film Ghor Geosthi. The versatile actress has been working on stage, television and in films for the last two decades. She was highly applauded for her eponymous role…
US Open Glance: Williams, Andreescu to play for the title
New York, Sept 7 (AP/UNB) —Serena Williams gets another chance to win a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title when she faces 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu, who is trying to become the first Canadian woman to win one. The eighth-seeded Williams…
Rohingya repatriation needs more global focus: Jap expert
Tokyo (Japan), Sept 7 (UNB) – The international community needs to focus more on repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State instead of focusing only on their food, shelter and healthcare issues, says a Japanese South…
Bangladesh’s traditional fabric Jamdani festival begins
A five-week Jamdani Festival 2019 was jointly organised by the National Crafts Council of Bangladesh (NCCB) and Bengal Foundationat Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi. A weaver crafts Jamdani at the Jamdani Festival 2019 in Dhaka, on Friday, Sept 6. Photo: Md…
Hong Kong braces for airport protests after overnight unrest
Hong Kong, Sept 7 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong authorities were limiting airport transport services and controlling access to terminals Saturday as they braced for a second weekend of disruption following overnight demonstrations that turned violent. Express train service will run…
Virus attack devastates shrimp farms in South West BD
Bagerhat, Sept 7 (UNB) – ‘Bagda’ shrimp farmers in the district are counting huge losses due to decline in production caused by virus attack and drastic fall in its prices. Local farmers said a huge quantity of ‘Bagda’ shrimp die…
Mitigating climate change may give Asia-Pacific a dev. boost
7 September 2019 Climate Change The urgent need to move towards a low carbon economy and build resilience, would not only mitigate the worst impacts of climate change in the Asia-Pacific, but also lift the region economically, according to the…
Is America defeated in Afghanistan?
By Saber Azam Geneva, Sep 5 2019 (IPS) – Following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on American soil, the United States and their allies went to Afghanistan to “smoke out” Osama bin Laden and his Taliban protectors. The most…
Are 9-to-5 jobs fast becoming history – even at the UN?
By Thalif Deen UN, Sep 6 2019 (IPS) – With the rapid leap in digital technology – including increased access to conference calls, e-translations, skype, text messaging and emails—more and more offices in the United States are providing employees with…
Does it represent we, the people?
Dr Sudhirendar Sharma Whether the apex court which upholds constitutional obligations of the state has transformed to become the ‘Supreme Court of Indians’ is still open to interpretation.
Jatiya Party row not Awami League’s headache: Quader
Dhaka, Sept 06 – The ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said that their party would never interfere in the internal affairs of Jatiya Party (JP-Ershad), the main opposition in the parliament.
Govt has depleted Bangladesh economy: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 6 – The BNP on Friday accused the Awami League government of depleting the economy through ‘widespread plundering’.
Australia to remain engaged to pressure Myanmar on Rohingya
Dhaka, Sept 06 – Australia assured to remain engaged with international community to put pressure on Myanmar to create conducive environment towards safe and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingya persons to their place of origin in Myanmar.
793 new dengue patients admitted to hospitals on Friday
Dhaka, Sept 06 – At least 793 patients, infected by dengue mosquito-borne disease were admitted to the different hospitals across the country on Friday.