Dhaka, Mar 10 : The Saudi government did not say that the Rohingyas, living in Saudi Arabia, will be sent back to Bangladesh, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam on Wednesday. “No, Saudi Arabia didn’t say that…
Month: March 2021
Govt to import 3.5 lakh MT more rice
Dhaka, Mar 19: The government will import 350,000 metric tons of rice more in the coming days as the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its nod in principle to a proposal of the Directorate General of Food on Wednesday.…
Two more testify against DIG Mizan, 3 others in graft case
Two more witnesses including Barisal’s Mehediganj Municipality Mayor Kamal Uddin Khan testified in a case filed against sacked DIG of Police Mizan and three others.
ACC approves 10 more cases against ex-NRB MD PK Halder
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved 10 more cases against NRB Global Bank’s former Managing Director PK Halder and 36 others.
A New Food System Based on Agroecology for Rural-Urban Areas
It is vital that indigenous peoples, local communities and peasant farmers, especially women, are properly included in policy development and decision-making on food systems.
The Ethics of AI to Ensure Food Security and Development
Call of Rome, which seeks to actively incorporate ethics in artificial intelligence based on a transparent, inclusive, socially advantageous and responsible process.
Down in Hell
The lack of oxygen and dust make it hard to breathe. I have no idea how deep this shaft goes – hundreds of feet? More? If there is a Hell this must be what it feels like.
27 held over deadly Noakhali intra Awami League clash
At least 27 people have been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s deadly clash between two rival factions of the Awami League in Noakhali, officials said.
Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges ‘concerning’
Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that allegations of racism made earlier this week by Prince Harry and Meghan were “concerning” and would be addressed privately by the royal family.
Green, Red vie for Bangladesh Games women’s cricket final
DHAKA – Bangladesh Green will take on Bangladesh Red tomorrow at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium as both of the sides are eying the final of the Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games. The other team of the tournament, Bangladesh Blue had already…
Saif’s ton leads Emerging Team to victory against Ireland Wolves
DHAKA -Captain Saif Hasan led the side from the front with a sublime 120 runs knock as Bangladesh Emerging Team romped to a six- wicket win over visiting Ireland Wolves in the third match of the five-match one-day series at…
Bangabandhu International Rating Chess begins
DHAKA – Bangabandhu International Rating Chess tournament began from today at Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF) hall-room marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Organized by BCF, Youth and Sports Secretary Mohammad Akhter Hossain formally…
Thakurgaon sees nearly 500 fire incidents in one year
News Desk There have been close to 500 cases of fire in Thakurgaon district in the past one year, a government survey has revealed.
Narcotics case: Man gets life term in Magura
Magura, Mar 9: A Magura court on Monday sentenced a man to life term imprisonment in a case filed under the Anti-Narcotics Act in 2009.
Why jail term of suspended GCC mayor won’t be extended: HC
Gazipur, Mar 9: The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the jail term of sacked mayor of Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) MA Mannan in a graft case should not be extended.
Hasina, Modi inaugurate Maitri Setu
New Delhi, Mar 9 : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi Tuesday inaugurated ‘Maitri Setu’, a bridge built over the Feni river flowing between the two countries.
Dhaka for greater intra-OIC trade, contract farming
Dhaka, Mar 9 : State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam has proposed increasing intra-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) trade and initiating contract farming among OIC Member States in Africa.
Sheba Platform to use Payroll Solution of bKash
Dhaka, Mar 9: Sheba Platform Limited (SPL) will use Payroll Solution of bKash to disburse salaries and other allowances to their employees.
Tigers to leave managed isolation and move free in New Zealand
Dhaka, Mar 9 : After completion of the managed isolation and quarantine in New Zealand, the Bangladesh team will be free to move around from Wednesday, a Bangladesh Cricket Board statement reads.
Oprah’s deft royal interview shows why she’s still the queen
While the couple drew both strong support and rebukes for detailing why they fled Britain and their royal roles, Winfrey burnished her stature as a master interviewer.
5 of a family hurt in Narayanganj residential flat fire
Five members of a family including a child suffered burn injuries in a fire in the Fatullah area of Narayanganj early Tuesday.
Green Growth Falls Short sans Addressing Gender Inequality
if gender differences are not incorporated into climate change plans, women will be unable to access the co-benefits that arise from concerted climate action.
RU teachers and students demand cancellation of DSA
Rajshahi University teachers and students on Monday formed a human chain demanding cancellation of the Digital Security Act.
Allen leads Windies to three-wicket win, T20 series triumph over Sri Lanka
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – All-rounder Fabian Allen clobbered three sixes off the penultimate over to lead West Indies to a nervy three-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the final Twenty20 International on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of…
Barca given fresh start as Laporta elected new club president
MADRID – Joan Laporta returned as Barcelona president on Sunday after winning the club’s elections by a landslide, with his central pledge to try to persuade Lionel Messi to stay. Laporta was last president at Barca between 2003 and 2010,…
Mumta Hena steers Blue to Bangladesh Games Women’s Cricket final
DHAKA -Mumta Hena claimed 4-22 with his wily off-spin as Bangladesh Blue confirmed the final of 9th Bangabandhu Bangladesh Games, crushing Bangladesh Green team by nine wickets at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today. This was Blue’s second straight win, following…
Mahmudullah emphasizes on playing as a unit in NZ tour
DHAKA -Bangladesh T20 captain Mahmudullah Riyad stressed on playing as a unit and doing well in all three departments in a bid to achieve a positive result in their New Zealand tour. The cricket pundits termed the New Zealand tour…
Bangabandhu Bangladesh Games: Blue team march to final
Dhaka, Mar 8 (UNB) : Bangladesh Women Blue team marched to the final of the Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games beating Bangladesh Women Green team by nine wickets on Monday in Sylhet. In the first match of the event, Salma Khatun-led…
It is time to redesign economics
Dhaka, Mar 8 (UNB) : The world is facing an unprecedented crisis with the Covid-19 pandemic. Day after day all the failures in our economic and social system and thinking process are being revealed.
Joy Bangla Concert: Rock stars share best memories
Dhaka, Mar 8 (UNB) : The bands that rocked the Joy Bangla Concert stage in previous years reminisced their special moments about the past episodes and rendered songs online as the concert has been halted this year due to the…