Farmers in the vast Barind tract needed more drought-tolerant and short-duration varieties of paddy seed to bring diversity in the farming system, speakers at a daylong seminar said.
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Savar building collapse death toll rises to 1126
The death toll rose to 1126 in Savar Rana Plaza collapse with the recovery of one more body from the rubble till 10:00am Sunday on the 19th day of the incident.
Iqama transfer rules great help for our workers
President Abdul Hamid on Sunday expressed gratitude to the king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud for changing the rules governing Iqama, giving scope to people working illegally in the country including Bangladeshis a chance to regularise their…
Aromatic rice Cultivation getting popular in Narsingdi
After achieving self-sufficiency in food grains, farmers of Narsingdi district are now inspire to cultivate more aromatic rice Banglamoti due to economic prospect of the crop Banglamoti rice is famous for special flavor and fineness. It is mostly use in…
2 bloggers get bail
A Dhaka court on Sunday granted bail to two bloggers, arrested in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act-2006 for defaming Islam.
Cyclonic storm “Mahasen” moves northwestwards
The cyclonic storm “Mahasen” (with estimated central pressure of 998 hPa) over the Southeast Bay and adjoining area moved northwestwards over the same area.
Govt for UN-coordinated polls observers
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Sunday said Bangladesh would work with UNDP and others to invite and receive international observers for monitoring the entire election process, not just at the time of the election, but also before and after…
88.96pc pass Sylhet Board SSC exams
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sylhet has attained 88.96-pass percentage in the SSC examination, the highest ever result of the board.
Oman to recruit over 500 physicians: Minister
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Engineer Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday said Oman will recruit over 500 professional physicians from Bangladesh alongside general workers.
Ejaj receives Harvard Rising Star Award
Ejaj Ahmad, founder and president of Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), the country’s first leadership institute, received the 2013 Rising Star Award from Harvard Kennedy School.
Improved brick kiln tech promises climate benefits
Kathmandu, Nepal – Two days of discussion here among experts from 11 countries have concluded that significant progress is possible against the health, agriculture and climate damage caused by much of the brick production in the world.
Jamaat leader Yusuf held, sent to jail
DHAKA: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 has sent Jamaat-e-Islami senior Nayeb-e-Ameer AKM Yusuf to jail on Sunday afternoon.
Nazi-themed Wagner opera cancelled in Germany
A controversial production of a Wagner opera at one of the major German opera houses has been cancelled because of harrowing scenes involving Nazis.
Cop killed in clash with Gazipur villagers
GAZIPUR: A police official was killed and 10 others, including three cops, were injured in a clash between locals and law enforcers when they went to catch an accused in Borogaon village under Kaliganj upazila early Saturday.
Jamaat enforces hartal, vehicles vandalised
DHAKA: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has enforced a daylong hartal today protesting the verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 against its assistant secretary general M Kamaruzzaman.
Nawaz Sharif claims victory in Pak polls
DHAKA: Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif and brother Shahbaz claimed victory in general elections of Pakistan, announcing that the elder Sharif would stake claim for prime ministership.
Safeguard liberal space for benefit of all
Mostafa Kamal Majumder
Sabina’s first Tagore album launched
Distinguished singer of the country Sabina Yasmin’s first solo Tagore album has been released this Friday.
They are together in TV play for first time
For the first time Sajal, Momo, Nawsheen and popular singer Shahid have performed together in a TV play. They have worked together in Ziauddin Alam directed faction play “Shudhu Ek Minute.” Shooting of this play started on Wednesday in different…
Media rush to judgment in Boston bombing
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Zimbabwe beat B’desh by 6 runs in 1st T20
Zimbabwe extended their winning run into the T20 series as they drew first blood with a six-run victory in the first match over Bangladesh at Bulawayo.
Loss, degradation of habitats threaten migratory birds
Nairobi – The annual migration of an estimated 50 billion birds— around 19 per cent of the world’s 10,000 bird species—is one of the world’s great natural wonders, yet the critical staging areas migratory birds need to complete these journeys…
UN hopeful of consensus, fair all-party polls
The United Nations is hopeful that the political parties in Bangladesh will be able to reach a consensus to hold the next general election in a free and fair manner with the participation of all. UN Secretary General Ban Ki…
Snatching on rise around RU campus
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Action against Khaleda for May 5 violence: MKA
Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir on Saturday accused opposition leader Khaleda Zia of ordering violence through her call to the people to stand beside Hefajat-e-Islam activists during the Islamist party’s May 5 programme in the capital. “Hence, legal action will…
Farmers advised to use balanced fertilizers
Agri experts in a function here yesterday urged the farmers to use balanced fertilizers in crop fields to boost production of crops to achieve country’s food security.
90pc city buildings risky!
Speakers at a roundtable meeting claimed that around 90 percent buildings of the capital are risky as they were built without following proper building code. They also claimed that the building collapses from Spectrum garments in 2005 to recent Rana Plaza…
Convict dies in Sirajganj hospital
A life term murder convict in the district jail died at Sirajganj sadar hospital on Friday morning.
Genocide claim heightens tensions: HRW
Human Rights Watch has termed ‘unfounded’ the claim of ‘genocide’ by certain quarter and opposition parties, stating that such claims “has only served to heighten tensions”. Opposition had claimed that several people were killed in police crackdown on activists of…
4,500 kg tainted mangoes destroyed in Jessore
A mobile court in sadar upazila of the district on Saturday destroyed 4,500 kilograms of mango tainted with carbide and fined its owner Tk20,000.