The farmers of char areas along the river Karatoa in Sadar upazila and other parts of the district have harvested a bumper production of maize this year. The price and demand of maize is high this year, according to farmers…
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Boro rice procurement in progresst in Gaibandha
Boro rice procurement drives of food department has been progressing fast in the district since May 19 amid much enthusiasm to the millers. Office sources said the government has fixed a target to procure 23,619 tonnes of boiled rice and…
Mobile court drive against formalin in Jamalpur
National Consumers Rights Protection Department conducted a drive with mobile court against use of formalin in fish and fruits in the town on Thursday. The mobile court, led by Deputy Director of the department, Md Shah Alam raided various fish…
Septuagenarian hacked, beaten to death, one injured
The neighbours have hacked and beaten to death a septuagenarian at Shingdah village under Kaligonj upazila of the district on Tuesday morning. Due to sequel of land dispute this incident has occurred. At the time a neighbour has received injuries.…
Japanese breakthrough may make wind power cheaper
A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the ‘wind lens’ could triple the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nuclear power.
Post-budget seminar underscores people’s participation
A post-budget seminar highlighting the importance of preparing people’s participatory district wise budget and implementing organized by Sushashoner Janya Pracharavijan SUPRO (campaign for good governance), Narail was held at Shilpakala Academy Hallroom in Narail on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The…
Boro paddy rice procurement drive on in Netrakona
Boro paddy and rice procurement drive is going on in full swing in all the ten upazilas under the district following the directives of the government. Parliament member and veteran freedom fighter Ashraf Ali Khan Kasru formally inaugurated the district-…
Killing of 2 Bangladeshis: 4 BSF officials suspended
The Border Security Force (BSF) has suspended four of its officials for alleged procedural lapses in connection with the killing of two suspected Bangladeshi cattle smugglers along the border in West Bengal earlier this week. The officials removed from active…
Six alleged robberes lynched in Noakhali
Noakhali – Six suspected sea robbers were killed in a mob-beating in Purbacharbata Union under Subarnochar Upazila of the district on Friday. One of the deceased was identified as Selim alias Jaillago Selim, head of Selim gang. Local sources said…
Govt out to manipulate vote: BNP
The main opposition BNP has said the government was refusing to deploy the army in Saturday’s elections to four city corporations in order to enable the ruling Awami-League-led Grand Alliance to ‘manipulate the results’ in favour of its candidates.
Bolt ready to break 20 seconds in 200 metres
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt is confident he can set a 200 metres world season’s best at Oslo’s Bislett Games on Thursday despite last week’s defeat in the 100 in Rome.
Messi latest name for tax authorities
Lionel Messi’s picture was on the front pages rather than in the sports sections of the Spanish media on Thursday, after the World Player of the Year and his father were accused of tax fraud.
Families take sides in wake of Jiah Khan’s suicide
Pancholi was arrested on Monday after Khan’s mother, the 1980s actress Rabia Khan, made public a six-page letter apparently written by the 25-year-old actress before she hanged herself on June 3. Her last phone call was to Pancholi.
Spotlight on Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Sylhet polls
All eyes are fixed on four city corporations — Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet — that go to polls on Saturday as the results will determine the course of politics of both the ruling and opposition camps ahead of the…
Nepal sets polls for November
Katmandu — Nepal’s interim government has announced that elections for the country’s Constituent Assembly will be held on Nov. 19.
Human DNA not patentable: US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – Naturally occurring human gene sequences cannot be patented but artificially created DNA can be, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday.
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IUBAT 63rd Orientation program from June 15
The International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) is going to arrange Orientation Program for welcoming the newly admitted students of Summer Semesters 2013 from Saturday. The university has announced elaborate programs for 3 days beginning from June 15…
Antarctic ice melting from below, finds study
Most of Antarctica’s ice loss is from the bottom up, new research finds.
Will kill switch stop cell phones from being stolen?
Cellphone thefts are now the single biggest source of property crime in many American cities. A recent study found that lost and stolen phones cost consumers close to $30 billion a year. And 10 percent of smartphone owners say they’ve…
Apple didn’t fix e-book prices
A top Apple Inc. executive described as Steve Jobs’ right-hand man took the witness stand at a Manhattan price-fixing trial and denied scheming with major book publishers to drive up the cost of electronic books.
Samsung bets on smartphone with zoom appeal
SEOUL—Samsung Electronics Co., a dominant player for an array of tech products from chips to smartphones, has a weakness: digital cameras.
Asian markets rebound, led by Japan stocks
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Asian stocks rebounded Friday on eased worries about the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy and an improvement in U.S. economic data, with relief buying helping Japanese equities stage a rebound after Thursday’s hefty losses.
Kate middleton reportedly considers hypno-birth
A new report says the Duchess of Cambridge is looking into hypno-birthing – an experimental practice that aims to reduce anxiety – when she delivers the latest member of the Windsor Dynasty. “Kate has researched various birthing methods. She wants…
WB’s Padma Bridge report realistic but incomplete: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith categorically said World Bank’s final report on corruption conspiracy in Padma Bridge project is incomplete, but realistic.
New gas links depend on Petrobangla survey: Minister
It is not possible to determine right now how many new gas connections will be provided as it will be done after a survey, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Mohammad Enamul Haque told Parliament on Thursday.
Social media postings to taken as crime evidence
Individuals from now on should be careful in posting status, photos and videos on social networking sites including facebook, Twitter and blogs as the government, in its latest move to curb terrorism, has passed the Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill-2013.
Biswajit killing case to go to speedy trial tribunal
The government has decided to shift the Biswajit killing case to the Speedy Trial Tribunal for its quick disposal, a prosecution lawyer said on Thursday.
SCC Polls: Ariful demands army deployment
Accusing the ruling party-backed mayoral candidate of crafting a plan to capture polling stations, pro-BNP Sammilita Nagorik Jote-supported mayoral runner Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Thursday reiterated his demand for army deployment during Saturday’s Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) elections.
UN counter terrorism wing to work with Saarc: FM
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday suggested that the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (UNCTED) continues to remain engaged with the Saarc Secretariat towards undertaking some preparatory works for developing a regional action plan or strategy in line with…