Dhaka, Dec 11 – Climate change and sea-level rise pose a serious threat to Bangladesh’s impressive growth in agricultural productivity.
Day: December 11, 2019
Chinese businessman’s body found buried in Banani garden
Dhaka, Dec 11- A Chinese national’s body was recovered from a garden in Banani in the capital Wednesday. The man’s body was found buried in the garden of his apartment complex by the building’s gardener.
India’s Citizenship Bill Discriminates Against Muslims
Draft Law Favors Hindus, Other Non-Muslim Immigrants On December 11, India’s upper house of parliament also passed the bill. It will now become law after the president of India gives his assent. New York – The Indian government’s proposed law…
Plane carrying 1 of Liverpool’s owners skids off runway
Liverpool (AP/UNB) — A private jet carrying a member of the American ownership group of English soccer club Liverpool skidded off the runway at an airport on Wednesday. No one was hurt in the incident but Liverpool John Lennon Airport…
Dar to break umpire record in Australia-New Zealand test
Perth (AP/UNB) — Aleem Dar will break the record of most tests as an umpire in the first match of the series between Australia and New Zealand starting Thursday. The 51-year-old from Pakistan will stand in his 129th test as…
Mushfiqur expresses dissatisfaction over payment disparity
Dhaka — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) might be in a happy mood as they are hosting the new season of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at their own, but former national skipper Mushfiqur Rahim was not happy over the payment…
Dhaka Assets beat Gulshan Youth Club by 9 runs
Dhaka – Dhaka Assets earned a nine-run victory over old horse Gulshan Youth Club in the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League at POMG on Wednesday. Sent into bat first, Dhaka Assets were all out for 149 runs in 39.1…
Saif SC , Bangladesh Police maintain their lead
Dhaka – Defending champions Saif Sporting Club and Bangladesh Police maintained their lead in the Walton Refrigerator Premier Division Chess League securing 10 points each after the 5th round matches at the NSC Tower Auditorium here on Wednesday. Bangladesh Navy…
Rani Mukerji visits Mumbai’s Police Control Room
Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji who is essaying the role of tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in her upcoming flick Mardaani 2 visited the Police Control Room in Mumbai and discussed how cyber-crime is putting women and girls at risk in…
Lata Mangeshkar returns home
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had been hospitalised for 28 days, returned home last week and thanked fans for their love and support.
Challengers bowl first in BPL opener against Thunder
Chattogram Challengers opted to bowl first against Sylhet Thunder in the opener of the special edition of Bangladesh Premier League, the Bangabandhu BPL, on Wednesday.
Shun negative attitudes towards leprosy patients: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged everyone to eschew negative attitudes and stop isolating leprosy patients and instead take initiative for their proper treatment.
Mother, son die after falling off running bus in Narayanganj
A woman and her four-year-old son were killed after they fell off a running bus at Shimultali area in Araihazar upazila on Tuesday night.
Padma Bridge’s 18th span installed
Around 2,700 metres of Padma Bridge became visible after the installation of the 18th span at Majher Char in Jajira upazila of Shariatpur on Wednesday.
36 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Thirty-six new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am on Wednesday.
Tesla Cybertruck: The Future Of Trucking Looks Good
11 Dec 2019 – There was no significant change in the outlook of pickup trucks for almost a century. The world became bored with nearly similar designed trucks decades after decades. Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla initiated a…
Sanctions on top Myanmar army men by US
The United States has taken fresh action against 18 individuals, including the Myanmar Army chief, for their roles in atrocities and other abuses.
BNP refutes Amit Shah remark on minority repression in 2001
Dhaka, Dec 11 – Protesting Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s remark accusing the party of carrying out repression on Hindus in 2001, BNP on Tuesday said minorities were in fact protected during its rule.
Dr Kamal slams govt, says no-one has right to deprive people
Dhaka, Dec 11 – Jatiya Oikya Front Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday said those who deprive people of their rights are ‘criminals and dacoits’.
Democrats’ impeachment charges say Trump ‘betrayed’ US
Washington, AP/UNB – House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, declaring he “betrayed the nation” with his actions toward Ukraine as they pushed toward historic proceedings that are certain to help define his presidency…
Fresh US sanctions on top Myanmar army men for atrocities
The United States has taken fresh action against 18 individuals, including the Myanmar Army chief, for their roles in atrocities and other abuses.
BAU observes Mymensingh free day
Mymensingh, Dec 10 – The Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) held a victory rally on the university campus in Mymensingh on Sunday marking Mymensingh Free Day.
Joy Bangla slogan be used at all state programmes: HC
Dhaka, Dec 10 – The High Court Tuesday opined that “Joy Bangla” slogan must be used at the beginning and the end of all the state programmes from the upcoming ‘Victory Day’ on December 16.
Produce Awlad held on alleged ‘fake papers’ before Jan 15: HC
Dhaka, Dec 10 – The High Court (HC) Tuesday directed the jail authorities to produce Awlad Hossain, a program officer of Gonoshasthaya Kendra, before it on January 15 next year, who is now detained in Sherpur district jail after moving…
Measles claim 70 lives, mostly children under 5 in Samoa
10 December 2019 – Seventy people have now died from Samoa’s measles outbreak, UN humanitarians confirmed on Tuesday, as the organization released emergency funding to help the authorities step up efforts to eradicate the preventable disease.