DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally started his practice session on Saturday at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothistan (BKSP) in a bid to prepare him to return to cricket ground. Shakib, who is serving a ban, imposed…
Year: 2020
Excessive trans-fats in Dalda oil a public health threat: study
The partially-hydrogenated oils (PHO), popularly known as Dalda or Bonospoti Ghee, contain excessive trans-fatty acid (TFA) in the capital as its average level is the five times the global standard, putting the public health at the dire risk of cardiovascular…
Two COVID-19 experts help BCB to deal with corona
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken assistance from two COVID-19 expert to handle the coronavirus situation as the national team will visit Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series. They took expert opinion from those two specialists…
Sector Commander Abu Osman Chowdhury passes away
DHAKA, Sept 5, 2020 (BSS) – Lt. Col. (retd) Abu Osman Chowdhury,commander of sector-8 during the 1971 Liberation War, was laid to eternal rest after Asr prayers with full state honor at Banani Military Graveyard here.
Suspension of cricketers’ practice at SBNCS may extend
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) may extend the suspension of cricketers individual training programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) for some days more. The cricketers training session was halted for three days after Thursday’s practice session…
40 Rohingya leaders in Bhasan Char to see facilities created
Rohingya leaders from Cox’s Bazar camps visited Bhasan Char on Saturday to see facilities over there as the government has planned to relocate some 1 lakh Rohingyas to the island, aiming to ease the pressure on Cox’s Bazar camps.
Vested quarters trying to divert UNO attack case: BASA
Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) has alleged that some quarters are out there to divert the attack on Ghoraghat UNO Wahida Khanam to a different direction by claiming that it was an ‘isolated and burglary’ incident.
Trial run of river vessel between Bangladesh, India starts
CUMILLA (DAKSHIN), Sept 5, 2020 (BSS) – The trial run of river vessel between Bangladesh and India started today as a vessel carrying 10 tons of cement reached Sonamura Port of Tripura from Daudkandi of Cumilla through the Gomti River.
Probe body formed over Narayanganj Mosque AC blast incident
NARAYANGANJ, Sep 5, 2020 (BSS) -Narayanganj district administration has formed a five-member probe committee to investigate the incident of AC blast at the Baitul Salah Jame Mosque in Sadar upazila.
Parliament session from Sunday
Dhaka, Sept 05 – Parliament is set to go into its ninth session on Sunday after a 59-day recess as the last (budget) session was prorogued on July 9 last.
Covid-19: Dhaka reports 35 more deaths, 1,950 new cases
The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh rose to 4,447 on Saturday as the health authorities recorded 35 more deaths in the last 24 hours.
Detect causes behind N’ganj mosque AC blasts: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 05 – BNP on Saturday demanded of the government to find out the real causes behind the AC explosions at a mosque in Narayanganj.
Ban veterinary drug Ketoprofen to save vultures
Dhaka, Sept 05 – Experts are calling on the government to take immediate steps to ban the Ketoprofen, and other harmful veterinary drugs for vultures in Bangladesh, and promote the safer alternative, Meloxicam.
চট্টগ্রামে ১৫ ইউএনও’র নিরাপত্তায় আনসার মোতায়েন
দিনাজপুরের ঘোড়াঘাট উপজেলা নির্বাহী কর্মকর্তা (ইউএনও) ওয়াহিদা খানমের ওপর হামলার পর সারা দেশে ইউএনওদের নিরাপত্তা জোরদার করেছে সরকার। তারই অংশ হিসেবে চট্টগ্রামের ১৫ ইউএনওর বাসভবন ও অফিসের নিরাপত্তায় সশস্ত্র আনসার মোতায়েন করা হয়েছে।
বাংলাদেশের ১০ শিক্ষার্থীকে প্রশিক্ষণ দেবে হুয়াওয়ে
সম্প্রতি দেশের পাঁচটি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে ১০ জন মেধাবী শিক্ষার্থীকে আইসিটি ট্যালেন্ট হিসেবে স্বীকৃতি দিয়ে তাদের প্রশিক্ষণের ব্যবস্থা করেছে বিশ্বের শীর্ষস্থানীয় আইসিটি প্রতিষ্ঠান হুয়াওয়ে। শনিবার এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে বলা হয়, সম্প্রতি ‘সিডস ফর দ্যা ফিউচার ২০২০’ শীর্ষক এক ভার্চুয়াল গালা ইভেন্টে…
নারীসহ ১০১ বাংলাদেশিকে ফেরত পাঠিয়েছে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র
অবৈধ অনুপ্রবেশের দায়ে নারীসহ ১০১ বাংলাদেশিকে ফেরত পাঠিয়েছে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র। শনিবার দুপুর ১২টায় যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের একটি বিশেষ বিমানে দেশে পৌঁছান তারা।
Social Protesting Pre and Post Covid-19
By Elma Berisha ‘Global Protest Wave of 2019’, is a term used to describe the unprecedented global phenomenon of prolonged anti-government mass protests occurring throughout 2019. From start to the end of “the year of street protests”, more than 60%…
Just stand and deliver
Sudhirendar Sharma On Teachers’ Day (Sep 5) memories of my school teachers stretch beyond what they were paid for. Without doubt, they were so committed to their task that any non-compliance of their instructions would make us realize that a…
Why do Air Conditioners explode? How can we prevent them?
Bangladesh witnessed apparently the deadliest blast from Air Conditioner at a mosque at Fatullah in Narayanganj on Friday night that left 16 people dead so far.
Deaths from Narayanganj mosque aircon blast rise to 16
Narayanganj, Sept 05 – The death toll from the Narayanganj mosque airconditioner blast rose to 16 Saturday afternoon.
Feasibility of raising coastal embankment heights underway
Bhola, Sept 4, 2020 – State Minister for Water Resources Zahid Faruque Friday said a feasibility study is underway to raise the height of the coastal embankments in the country including Bhola for protecting around 710 kilometres coastline from tidal…
‘Burglary was the intention of Attack on UNO’
The prime suspect of the attack on Ghoraghat UNO Wahida Khanam confessed to his involvement in the incident and said they carried out the attack with an intention of stealing.
How Better Climate Data Can Help the Municipal Market
Paul Munday and Lisa Schroeer LONDON – The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of the possibility of “green swan” events and the opportunities for greater foresight regarding both chronic and acute risks, including those related to climate change. Scenario analysis,…
England renew Australia rivalry in Covid-hit season finale
LONDON – One of England’s most extraordinary seasons will end with them facing arch-rivals Australia as both sides try to strike a balance between playing their strongest limited-overs teams and keeping an eye on the future. The coronavirus pandemic threatened…
The COVID CiTY
Ian Goldin and Robert Muggah LONDON – No city has escaped the deadly spread of COVID-19. But the virus has had a profoundly uneven impact on different groups of people, even within the same city. When New York City was…
Climate-Friendly Cooling Can Slow Global Warming
Durwood Zaelke and Mario Molina SANTA BARBARA/SAN DIEGO – The ironies of climate change are often cruel. In our warming world, for example, the demand for air conditioning (AC) and refrigeration is exploding, especially in developing countries. But more AC…
Serena Williams into third round at US Open
NEW YORK – Serena Williams booked her place in the third round of the US Open on Thursday, defeating Russia’s Margarita Gasparyan in straight sets. Third seed Williams wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory in 1hr 33min on the Arthur…
How the Pandemic Can Revolutionize Climate Policy
Roland Kupers AMSTERDAM – Economists have long dominated climate-policy debates, but have scant results to show for it. As with the ongoing global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, our best hope for tackling the climate crisis may instead lie with…
Djokovic resumes 18th Slam chase on US Open day five
NEW YORK – World number one Novak Djokovic is in action on day five of the US Open Friday, when he seeks to progress to the last 16 at Flushing Meadows. The Serbian goes up against 28th seed Jan-Lennard Struff…
Saifur Rahman’s 11th death anniversary Saturday
Dhaka, Sept 04 – The 11th death anniversary of M Saifur Rahman, the country’s ex-finance minister, will be observed on Saturday.