Rajshahi, Jan 14 – Some student organizations of Rajshahi University on Thursday gave a 7-day ultimatum to remove corrupt persons from the positions of power including RU vice-chancellor and pro-vice-chancellors.
Day: January 14, 2021
False declaration: 40 tons of fabrics seized at Ctg port
Chittagong, Jan 14 — About 40 tonnes of fabrics imported under false declaration were seized at the Chattogram Port by the Customs House on Wednesday.
Enduring 2nd impeachment, Trump stands largely silent, alone
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — His place in the history books rewritten, President Donald Trump endured his second impeachment largely alone and silent. For more than four years, Trump has dominated the national discourse like no one before him. Yet…
Renewable Energy Key to Addressing Climate Change Challenge
By Nalisha Adams BONN, Germany, Jan 13 2021 (IPS) – 2021 is going to be critical, not only for curbing the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic but also for meeting the climate challenge. But as Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of…
Trump impeached 2nd time for ‘inciting’ US Capitol riot
The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” at last week’s Capitol riot.
BD scientists submit 304 genome sequences of Covid-19
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Bangladesh has sequenced 304 genomes of Covid-19 so far and submitted to Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID).
IBBL card holders to get discount offer in Royal Tulip
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding discount offer with Royal Tulip, Cox’s Bazar at Islami Bank Tower on Wednesday, 13 January 2020.
Biden’s Challenge: Redeeming a US Role for Human Rights
Kenneth Roth After four years of a president who was indifferent and often hostile to human rights, the November 2020 election of Joe Biden to the presidency of the United States provides an opportunity for a fundamental change of course.
Windies relies on hunger to trump clear favourites Bangladesh
DHAKA – West Indies might be depleted by their first choice players’ decision to pull out of the Bangladesh tour but they won’t give up the hopes to win the series against hosts, said their coach Phil Simmons. By admitting…
Police, Ansar reach final of National Men’s Handball
DHAKA – Bangladesh Police Handball Club and Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defense Party reached final of the EXIM Bank 30th National Men’s Handball Championship eliminating their respective rivals in the semifinal matches held today (Wednesday) at Shaheed Captain M Mansur…
West Indies to start training from Friday
DHAKA – The visiting West Indies Cricket team is set to start their training in Bangladesh on Friday after the doubts regarding this were quelled. As per the training schedule sent by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BC), the visiting side…