Kathmandu, Ap/UNB, Sepr 22 – A veteran Nepalese Sherpa guide Ang Rita who was the first person to climb Mount Everest 10 times has died in his sleep at the age of 72 after a long illness, reports AP quoting…
Month: September 2020
Don’t allow geopolitical rivalries to weaken UN: PM Hasina
Dhaka, Sept 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called for not allowing geopolitical rivalries to weaken the United Nations as the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that both developed and developing nations need the UN more than ever.
Ruth B Ginsburg Forged a New Place for Women in Law, Society
Sep 21, 2020 (IPS) – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death has generated an outpouring of grief around the globe. Part of this grief reflects her unparalleled status as a feminist icon and pioneer for women in the legal profession and…
SDGs Not Just About Collecting Data, but What You Do With it
By Tim Mohin AMSTERDAM, Sep 21 2020 (IPS) – The unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 have reminded us that we are an interconnected global community. While this crisis rightly has dominated our attention, we must not lose sight of progress…
Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes
Aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled plans for what it hailed as the first commercial zero-emission aircraft. It said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.
Police May Pull the Trigger, but It’s the System That Kills
By Richard E. Rubenstein Fifty years ago this year, I published my first book, entitled Rebels in Eden – an exploration of mass political violence in America focusing on the uprisings that had by then incinerated substantial portions of the…
PM unveils book on Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday unveiled the cover of a book titled “Sheikh Mujib: A Nation’s Father”.
Vaccine, Rohingya issues in PM Hasina’s 75th UNGA speech
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will virtually deliver her key speech at the 75th UN General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26 highlighting global issues including Rohingya crisis and vaccine with a call to ensure vaccine for all at an affordable cost.
BNP eyes its ‘7th national council’
Dhaka, Sept 21 – BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Monday hinted that their party has resumed organisational activities to prepare for holding its seventh national council.
Ducsu VP Nur freed hours after detention: Named in rape case
Dhaka, Sept 21 – Vice President of Dhaka University Central Student Union (Ducsu) and his seven supporters have been released several hours after their detention on Monday.
Dhaka seeks urgent UNSC steps on Burma for troops deployment
Dhaka, Sept 21 – Bangladesh has sought immediate steps on Myanmar by the UN Security Council asking Myanmar to refrain from escalating the situation and targeting the Rohingya minorities in the pretext of security operation. Bangladesh also urged the UNSC…
Stoinis stars in Delhi’s super over IPL win
NEW DELHI – Australia’s Marcus Stoinis smashed a whirlwind half-century as Delhi Capitals edged out Kings XI Punjab in a super-over thriller after the second match of the Indian Premier League ended in a tie on Sunday. Stoinis proved his…
IPL umpire ‘man of the match’ after short-run howler
DUBAI – Former India star Virender Sehwag led the criticism on Monday after an umpiring error that may have affected the outcome of an Indian Premier League game. Kings XI Punjab lost to Delhi Capitals in a super over on…
Sheikh Hasina International Online Chess to begin Sept. 24
DHAKA – Joytu Sheikh Hasina International Online Chess tournament, on the occasion of the 74th birthday celebration of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, will be held from September 24-26. The three-day meet sponsored by Canadian University of Bangladesh, organised by South…
Mustafizur wants to play in all format of cricket
DHAKA —Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman trashed the notion of not giving Test cricket much importance, stating that he wants to be a player of all formats of cricket. He said that he is now working on his fitness and…
Newly elected BSSF president meets State Minister for Sports
DHAKA – Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation (BSSF) newly elected president and also the vice chancellor of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Major General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan PSC made a courtesy call to State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad…
BFF distributes trophies of different leagues
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) distributed trophies to the clubs of different leagues champions, runners-up, third and fourth place finishers through a formal prize distribution ceremony held today at the premises of BFF Bhaban here. BFF president Kazi…
Verify handset’s authenticity before buying: BTRC
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has requested everyone to verify the authenticity of handsets by checking the IMEI before buying any phone to prevent the import of illegal cell phones.
Relax restriction on Khaleda’s treatment abroad: BNP
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday demanded the relaxation of government restriction on ‘ailing’ Khaleda Zia’s treatment abroad on humanitarian and moral grounds.
‘Positive progress’ in discussion on water sharing: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said there has been a positive progress in discussion on sharing the water of common rivers including Teesta.
Arabian Desert, the new frontier for US Space Force
The Arabian Peninsula is the vast new frontier where newly-formed US Space Force is being deployed.Space Force now has a squadron of 20 airmen stationed at Qatar’s Al-Udeid Air Base in its first foreign deployment.
Bill to set up Sheikh Hasina Medical University cleared
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of Sheikh Hasina Medical University, Khulna Bill, 2020 to set up a medical university in Khulna division, aiming to expand the facilities for medical education, research and healthcare services in the region.
IBBL organizes webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Dhaka South Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar on Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector on 19 September 2020, Saturday.
Barca president Bartomeu wants to make peace with Messi
MADRID – Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said he does not want to argue with Lionel Messi and believes the Argentinian is excited to play under new coach Ronald Koeman. Bartomeu also said he has no intention of resigning,…
Dhoni praises Chennai ‘Dads Army’ after IPL win over Mumbai
NEW DELHI – Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has heaped praise on the experienced players in his side after they toppled defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening match of the Indian Premier League. South African veteran Faf…
All cricketers and coaching staff return negative in 2nd phase of corona test
DHAKA —All of the cricketers who were called up for the skill training camp have returned negative after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) conducted their COVID-19 test. A total of 27 cricketers were called up for camp, who all had…
Tigers begin skill camp, eying Sri Lanka series
DHAKA — The Bangladesh cricketers had the opportunity to practice as a group after 198 days as they began the skill training camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday. A total of 27 cricketers have been called up…
Mahmudullah reaps rewards for fitness work in lockdown
DHAKA — Bangladesh’s senior player Mahmudullah Riyad claimed the intense fitness work during lockdown period by the guideline of physio and trainer paid huge dividends as he felt comfortable while doing the skill training. “During the lockdown one good thing…
Salahuddin led combined panel announce election manifesto
DHAKA – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Mohammad Salahahuddin led combined panel candidates said some specific measures will be taken in order to improve the FIFA ranking of the Bangladesh national men’s and women’s football team by 2024. The…
গোয়ানাইঘাট রাতারগুলের ওয়াচ টাওয়ারে ওঠায় নিষেধাজ্ঞা
সিলেটের গোয়ানাইঘাট উপজেলার জলারবন রাতারগুলের ওয়াচ টাওয়ারে ওঠায় নিষেধাজ্ঞা জারি করেছে বনবিভাগ। রবিবার নিষেধাজ্ঞা জারি করে সাইনবোর্ড টানানো হয়েছে বলে নিশ্চিত করেছেন বন বিভাগের কর্মকর্তারা।