Yury Vlasov, a gold medalist of the 1960 Olympic Games, has died aged 85, Secretary General of the Russian Weightlifting Federation Alexander Kishkin told TASS on Saturday.
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Two killed in Sylhet as truck plunges into canal from bridge
Two people were killed after a truck plunged into a canal from a bridge in Jaintiapur Upazila of Sylhet early Sunday.
Covid-19: School-college closure extended until Feb 28
The government has again extended the closure of educational institutions until February 28 to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Education Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Sunday.
Bitcoin lacks a unique selling proposition
by Peter Bofinger Peter Bofinger identifies the cryptocurrency’s Achilles heel. Following the steep rise in the price of Bitcoin since autumn 2020, public interest in this cryptocurrency has been reignited. Yet the massive drop in price since its peak on…
Police, BNP men clash after rally in city: 100 hurt, 18 held
BNP leaders and activists and police clashed at the end of a protest rally of the party in front of Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Saturday, leaving over a hundred people injured.
Resolve custom valuation issues of imported cars: BARVIDA
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The members of Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) called upon the authorities to resolve the custom valuation problems for both new and reconditioned cars, for the sake of the sector’s development.
Covid in BD looks under control, but no room for complacency
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Though the Covid-19 pandemic looks to have come under control in Bangladesh with the weather getting warmer, experts think there is no room for complacency as this deadly virus may remerge any time with any new…
Premier Bank Limited signs MoU with AMZ Hospital
The Premier Bank Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AMZ Hospital Ltd at The Premier Bank Limited Head Office. Under the agreement, The premier Bank Credit & Debit Cardholders will get up to 25% discount at AMZ…
Reactor Vessel Heat treatment for RNPP Unit No.2 finished
Dhaka– A Branch of JSC “AEM-technology” in Volgodonsk (a part of the machine-building division of Rosatom – Atomenergomash) finished one of the key stages of Reactor Vessel manufacture for Unit No.2 of “Rooppur” NPP in Bangladesh.
RU Press Club gets new executive body
Rajshahi, Feb 13 – A New executive body of Rajshahi University Press Club (RUPC) has been formed with Salman Shakil of JagoNews24 as president and Sohanur Rahman Sumon of The Financial Express as general secretary for the year 2021-22.
RU bans outsiders on Valentine’s Day
Rajshahi, Feb 13 – The Rajshahi University authority has banned externals to enter the university campus on Valentine’s Day and instructed all to leave campus before 6.00 pm on Saturday.
A Tribute to King Hussein
M ZAHIDUL HAQUE The people of Jordan on February 7 marked the 22 nd death anniversary of Late King Hussein who passed away due to cancer on February 7, 1999, at the age of only 63 years. King Hussein is…
The Arctic on the Frontlines
By Gail Whiteman LANCASTER, UK – Climate scientists have known for years that the Arctic is warming far faster than anywhere else on the planet. But even those of us who follow the Arctic closely were shocked by the changes…
Europe’s ESG Opportunity
By Olivia Grégoire and Bertrand Badré PARIS – Finance is evolving in a more sustainable direction, and just in time. Pension funds, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds have made multiple commitments on climate change, biodiversity, and economic inclusion. In…
COVID-19 and the Doomsday Clock
By Gro Harlem Brundtland OSLO – Last January, my fellow Elders Mary Robinson and Ban Ki-moon participated in the unveiling of the Doomsday Clock, the annual indicator of global catastrophic risk published by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. In…
Climate Hope Is Back
By Jules Kortenhorst and Andreas Kuhlmann DENVER – Around this time four years ago, the climate community was in shock. Just when the world seemed to be on the cusp of pursuing serious measures to fight climate change, voters in…
A Marshall Plan for the Planet
By Paul Polman LONDON – In a year dominated by COVID-19, it’s perhaps understandable that we’ve neglected the most profound, existential crisis we face: runaway climate change. But we must quickly make up for lost time before it’s too late.
Transition to Digital Economy Must Ensure Access to All
By Samira Sadeque It is crucial to ensure that any transition to a digital economy has mechanisms in place that are non-digital to avoid “double exclusion”, according to Shahrashoub Razavi, director of the social protection department at the International Labour…
The making of a gobar country
Sudhirendar Sharma Spotting dung (gobar) in the streets reminds me of political philosopher Jeremy Waldron who said ‘things are not quite as they seem’, which provides me with an illuminating example of what the bovine of the world drops first…
‘Govt distorting Liberation War history to mislead youths’
Dhaka, Feb 12 – BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday accused the government of “trying to write” the Liberation War history “to mislead the new generation”.
‘Blessed to portray a story like Gondi’: Fakhrul A Khan
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Projecting the theme “friendship without boundaries,” Fakhrul Arefeen Khan-directed Bangladeshi film ‘Gondi’ (2020) has been adored by both audiences and critics and has recently been screened at several international festivals. The director shared his experience of…
Dhaka University to expel 7 students over admission fraud
Dhaka University, Feb 12 — Dhaka University (DU) authorities have recommended the expulsion of seven students for their alleged involvement in admission test forgery and digital fraudulence.
Dhaka world’s second-most polluted city on Friday
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to dominate the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
The move to convict Trump may fail but, will the damage heal
Mostafa Kamal Majumder A high political drama is now on in the US Capitol Hill as Democrats in the US Senate are seeking a conviction for former President Donald Trump against his second impeachment in the House while Republicans are…
Bangladesh advances in Huawei Global Connectivity Index 2020
Dhaka, Feb 4 – Bangladesh held onto its progress in the ICT sector in the Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2020 even amid the pandemic.
Bongo releases new horror series ‘2 Mad Men’
Dhaka, Feb 5 – Bongo, the first and largest video streaming platform of the country, on Friday released its new horror series “2 Mad Men.”
BNP calls mass rallies in six cities demanding fair election
Dhaka, Feb 5 – The BNP on Friday accused the government of vote fraud in the elections to city corporations and announced to hold public rallies in six cities, demanding fair and credible polls.
UNSC for creating conditions for Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Feb 5 – UN Security Council members have reiterated the need for addressing the root causes of the crisis in Rakhine State and creating conditions necessary for the safe, voluntary, sustainable and dignified return of Rohingyas.
Jessore jail fire burns 6 barrack houses
Jessore, Feb 5 – A fire broke out at the central jail of Jashore district on Thursday night. Though no casualties were reported, six houses in the prison barrack have been gutted, officials said.
Oil spill panics people as 7 tanker wagons derail in Sylhet
Sylhet, Feb 5 — Train services between Sylhet and other parts of the country were disrupted on Friday after a train of fuel wagons derailed in the Maijgaon area of Fenchuganj Upazila, officials said.