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Month: April 2021
Why Experts Saying It’s a ‘Make or Break’ Moment for Forests
The report concluded that while countries have taken action to protect their forests, those efforts must be accelerated to achieve ambitious global goals.
Rosatom Launches Global Nuke Awareness Campaign on 30 April
Rosatom launches Atoms for Humanity, a unique nuclear awareness initiative. Rosatom believes that it is high time to put a human at the centre of nuclear debate.
UN Women program to foster women’s part in care industry
The ‘UN Women Care Accelerator’ is an online group training and incubating programme for female entrepreneurs and businesses led by or supporting women in the care industry.
Army unit explodes mortar shell found near RU
A team of the Bangladesh army exploded a mortar shell, which was found on Tuesday near a pond on the Rajshahi University campus.
Tigers take on Sri Lanka in 2nd Test for series victory
DHAKA -Bangladesh oozed with confidence to end the win-draught in longer version format as they take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series tomorrow (Thursday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The match starts at…
Winning Test series abroad is our goal: Domingo
DHAKA—Bangladesh head coach Russell revealed that they will leave stone unturned to win the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting Thursday as they set a goal for themselves to win a Test series on foreign soil. Domingo saw a golden…
No change in Tigers’ squad for series-deciding Test
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today named an unchanged squad for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, starting Thursday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Given the performance of the players in the drawn first Test, the Bangladesh…
All BPL matches at BNS until restrictions are lifted
DHAKA- The Bangladesh Football Federation has decided to start the second round of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) only at one venue Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) due to the on going lockdown and restrictions. The BFF senior vice president and professional…
Russell pays homage to Sheikh Jamal on his 68th birthday
DHAKA – State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP today paid homage at the grave of Shaheed Sheikh Jamal, son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on the occasion of his 68th birthday.…
3 killed in Jhenaidah road crash
Jhenaidah, Apr 28: Three people were killed and four others injured in a road accident on Jhenaidah-Kushtia highway on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 77 deaths, new cases 2,955
News Desk Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 77 more coronavirus-related deaths and 2,955 new cases as the country grapples with the 2nd wave of the virus.
Noise pollution ‘affecting 50 lakh people’ in Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 28 : Noise pollution in Dhaka city is now three times higher than the tolerable level, and the invisible danger is putting around 50 lakh people at health risk, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Mohammad Shahab Uddin…
Ambitious ADP worth Tk 2.13trn on cards
Dhaka, Apr 28 : The annual development programme (ADP) for 2021-22 fiscal will prioritise the transport, education, health and agriculture sectors, with a view to off-setting the adverse impacts of the coronavirus crisis that have weighed on the economy since…
Munia’s grieving family seeks justice
Cumilla, Apr 28 : The grieving family of Musharrat Jahan Munia, whose hanging body was recovered from her rented flat in Dhaka, have demanded exemplary punishment of those responsible for her death.
Hefazat leader Habibullah Kashemi held in city
Dhaka, Apr 28 : Police on Wednesday arrested Hefazat-e-Islam leader Md. Mufti Habibullah Mahmud Kashemi from the capital’s Vatara area in a case over 2013 Shapla Chattar violence.
Extended lockdown: 10am to 1 pm banking hours to continue
Dhaka, Apr 28 : Bangladesh Bank has further extended the currently maintained limited banking transaction hours until May 5 in compliance with the government’s decision to extend the strict lockdown for one week more.
Body of girl recovered, Bashundhara Group MD sued
Police recovered the body of a young girl from a rented flat in the capital’s Gulshan area on Monday night.
The deceased Mosharrat Jahan Munia was a college student, hailing from Cumilla city. She lived in the flat alone, police said.
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Resisting Big Tech’s Take-Over of Digital Agriculture
The world’s biggest technology companies and distribution platforms, such as Microsoft and Amazon, collectively known as Big Tech, have started entering the food sector.
প্রবীণ সাংবাদিক গোলাম কিবরিয়া (গগন তানু) আর নেই
প্রবীণ সাংবাদিক গোলাম কিবরিয়া (গগন তানু) ইন্তেকাল করেছেন। ইন্না লিল্লাহি ওয়া ইন্না ইলাইহি রাজিউন।
তার ছদ্মনাম ‘গগন তানু’। তিনি ছিলেন কবি, লেখক, সাহিত্যামোদী সংগঠক।
IBBL board recommends 10% cash dividend for shareholders
The Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has recommended a 10% cash dividend for the shareholders for the year 2020 subject to the approval of the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Bank.
Smith avoids the cut, LPGA back in Asia
HONG KONG – Two Australians prove a cut above, and top women’s players return to Asia in AFP Sport’s golf talking points this week:
Shoriful vows to dismiss Mushfiqur at least once in life
DHAKA – As of now, in any kind of domestic cricket, fast bowler Shoriful Islam couldn’t dismiss Mushfiqur Rahim even once.
Tigers begin training for second Test against Sri Lanka
DHAKA– The Bangladesh national cricket team started their training for the second Test against Sri Lanka today after a gap of a day.
Jamal, Jibon return home
DHAKA – Bangladesh national football team’s captain Jamal Bhuyan returned home from Denmark on Monday after solving some passport issues while national football team’s striker Nabib Newaz Jibon also returned on the same day from India. Both are now in…
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 78 new fatalities, 3,031 cases
Dhaka, Apr 27 : Bangladesh reported 78 more coronavirus-related deaths and 3,031 new cases in a 24-hour period until Tuesday morning, showing a downtrend in the number of daily deaths.
Bangladesh approves emergency use of Russian Sputnik V vaccine
Dhaka, Apr 27 : The government of Bangladesh on Tuesday approved the emergency use of Russian Sputnik V Vaccine. The approval was given at a meeting of the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA).
B’baria mayhem: 6 more Hefazat men held
Brahanbaria, Apr 27 : Six more people have been arrested in the past 24 hours in connection with last month’s mayhem by Hefazat-e-Islam supporters in Brahmanbaria, police said on Tuesday.
Mango set for yield drop as drought hits C’nawabganj hard
Chapainawabganj, Apr 27 : Mango, the king of all fruits that prompted many poets over the ages to write great poems, is likely to be costlier this summer as drought is going to take its toll on its yield in…