The Australian capital region declared a state of emergency on Friday because of an out-of-control forest fire burning erratically to its south.
Day: January 31, 2020
Momen questions EC’s approval of locals as int’l observers
DHAKA, Jan 31, 2020 (BSS) – Foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today questioned the Election Commission’s role as it approved 28 Bangladeshi citizens, working in different foreign missions here, as international observer for tomorrow’s city polls.
Quader admitted to BSMMU with respiratory complications
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Friday morning with respiratory complications.
Dhaka North and South city polls Saturday
DHAKA, Jan 31, 2020 (BSS) – The elections to Dhaka north and south city corporations will be held tomorrow solely through the electronic voting machine (EVM) method for the first time in this major local body polls.
‘Crossfire’ Threat: 7 DB men suspended for extortion
The Dhaka District Police yesterday suspended of its own seven detective members for their alleged involvement in taking Tk 4.5 lakh in extortion from a businessman after ‘threatening to kill him in crossfire’.
Ishraque discuses election atmosphere with US Embassy man
BNP’s Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral candidate Ishraque Hossain on Friday discussed the latest election situation with US Embassy’s political counselor Brent Christensen.
Air Quality Index: Dhaka ranks worst in world for second day
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka topped the list of cities with the worst air again for the second consecutive day in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Friday morning.
Messi scores twice as Barca brush past Leganes in Copa del Rey
Madrid (Xinhua/UNB) — FC Barcelona produced their most convincing performance since Quique Setien took over as first team coach to enter quarterfinals of the Spanish Copa del Rey with a 5-0 win at home to Leganes. Although Leganes, who are…
Prime Bank Cup Golf Tournament ends
Dhaka – The Prime Bank Cup Golf Tournament concluded at the Kurmitola Golf Club (KGC) here on Friday. Commandant of National Defence College Lieutenant General Sheikh Mamun Khaled was present as the chief guest in the inaugural and also the…
BB National Football: Three zonal finals on Saturday
Dhaka – The finals of three zones of the ongoing Bangabandhu National Football Championship’2020 will be held across the country on Saturday. A total of 12 teams from three zones will lock-horn in the double-leg basis cup and plate finals.…
BCL: Taijul bags five to restrict Central Zone to 213
Dhaka — Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bagged five wickets for Islami Bank East Zone against Walton Central Zone as the eighth edition of Bangladesh Cricket League began at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday. Riding on the tremendous bowling effort…
Shafiul overshadows Rabbi in BCL
Dhaka — Right-arm pacer Shaiful Islam overshadowed centurion Fazle Mahmud Rabbi bagging his fourth five-for in the first-class cricket with four wickets in one over in the ongoing Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) in Chattogram on Friday. BCB North Zone won…
Food security and nutrition: ‘Organic is the Future’
By Sapna Gopal HIMALAYAS, India, Jan 30 2020 (IPS) – Vandana Shiva, a pioneer of organic farming in India, is incensed by the 2019 draft law to compulsorily register all seeds used by farmers. On a wintry afternoon, at her…
US Mideast plan: Israelis offered cheese, Palestinians holes
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Jan 30 2020 (IPS) – The Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem has described the much-ballyhooed US Middle East peace plan as “more like Swiss cheese– with the cheese being offered to the Israelis and the…
Brexit: Boris Johnson to hail ‘dawn of a new era’ on departure day
Prime Minister of UK Boris Johnson will hail the “dawn of a new era” later, as the UK prepares to leave the European Union after 47 years.
WHO declares global emergency over virus from China
Geneva, AP/UNB, Jan 31 – The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has spread to more than a dozen countries as a global emergency Thursday after the number of cases spiked more…
Jovan, Farin now in ‘Cholo Na Harai’
No one can predict how a blind love could take anybody to anywhere at any time. Recently, such an incident has taken place in life of the popular characters in mini screen– actor Farhan Ahmed Jovan and actress Tasnia Farin.
Dhaka City Polls: 50,000 law enforcers deployed in city
News Desk Election Commission (EC) has deployed a total of 50,000 law enforcers to ensure peaceful city corporation elections to be held in Dhaka on February 1.
Quitting smoking reverses lung cell damage
Smokers can effectively turn back time in their lungs by kicking the habit, with healthy cells emerging to replace some of their tobacco-damaged and cancer-prone ones, a new study shows.
Two defunct satellites miss collision
Two decommissioned satellites sped past each other yesterday after experts had warned they may collide at a combined speed of 33,000 miles (53,000 kilometers) an hour, sending thousands of pieces of debris hurtling through space.
Death reference in Nusrat murder case hearing soon
Dhaka, Jan 30 – The paper book of the much talked about the death reference of Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case is ready for hearing.
60,000 Rohingya youths to be trained for community work
Dhaka, Jan 30 – The cabinet committee on purchases has approved a project of the disaster management ministry to help to train at least 60,000 youths of displaced Myanmar citizen known as ‘Rohingya’ to improve access to basic services and…
Fears and hopes around future minimum wages
by Christine Aumayr-Pintar on 30th January 2020 @ChristineAumayr The proposal by the European Commission to legislate on fair EU minimum wages has excited contrasting attitudes among trade unions in member states.