New York, Feb 17 (AP/UNB)- Mark Zuckerberg’s long-term vision for Facebook, laid out in a sweeping manifesto , sometimes sounds more like a utopian social guide than a business plan. Are we, he asks, “building the world we all want?”
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PM flies to Germany to attend security conf
She’s likely to raise Rohingya issue with Merkel Dhaka, Feb 16 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here for Germany on Thursday night on a four-day official visit to attend the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and hold bilateral talks with…
Islamic State suicide bombing at Pakistan shrine kills 75
Pakistan, Feb 17 (AP/UNB)- An Islamic State suicide bomber struck inside a famed shrine in southern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 75 people in the deadliest attack in the country in more than two years.
‘Outlaw’ killed in Rajbari ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 17 – A suspected member of an outlawed party was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Maura Bongram in Pangsha upazila of Rajbari early Friday.
Valuating biodiversity and ecosystem impacts of agriculture
Danielle Nierenberg Conventional agricultural practices can adversely impact biodiversity and ecosystem health, according to a recent report published in Solutions. In fact, both corporations and eaters rarely pay for the true cost of food on the environment, public health, and…
Saudi Arabia to cull billions of dollars of projects
By Simeon Kerr Saudi Arabia is planning to cull billions of dollars of projects as part of its latest cost-cutting measures to narrow a gaping budget deficit and balance the books by 2020.
How warming could turn many plants, animals into climate refugees
Finding the optimum environment and avoiding uninhabitable conditions has been a challenge faced by species throughout the history of life on Earth. But as the climate changes, many plants and animals are likely to find their favoured home much less…
For civil society networking, HR status info sharing in South Asia
The regional consultation of South Asian Citizens’ Voices on Democracy and Peoples Security was attended by representatives of the civil society from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. During the two day consultation they had many…
Major industrial nations seek strong IPR framework at WTO
Geneva (D. Ravi Kanth) – Major developed countries have called for tightening the intellectual property framework at the World Trade Organization to ensure that their micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are protected from sharing technologies, according to a proposal…
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates sapphire anniversary of reign
February of this year is notable for the fact that the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is celebrating her sapphire anniversary, marking 65 years on the British throne. She has reigned as queen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the…
EU-BD to raise awareness on irregular migration risks
Dhaka – The Eurpean Union and Bangladesh have agreed to launch an information and awareness raising campaign on the risks of irregular migration. A workshop in this regard will be held in Dhaka on 28 February next. This has been…
Atlas Copco awards innovative breaker, compressor monitoring tech
Stockholm, Sweden, February 15 – Atlas Copco’s most prestigious awards this year recognize the development of a highly energy-efficient and ergonomic breaker, and a compressor monitoring technology that is generating significant savings for customers. The John Munck Award for technical…
UK gets “final warning” from EU for breaching air pollution limits
The UK government must introduce Clean Air Zones across the country and commit to cleaning up the UK’s air faster says Friends of the Earth, as the European Commission today (15 February) issues a “final warning” demanding that the UK…
20-yr-old buses to be driven out: Dhaka South Mayor
Dhaka, Feb 15 – Buses that are 20 years old cannot ply the roads under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) from the next month.
CEC promises fair polls – urges govt not to influence
Dhaka, Feb 15 – Urging the government not to influence the Election Commission, New Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday promised to hold fair polls wining the trust of all political parties, including BNP.
Pesticide firms challenges ban on bee-harming pesticides
A pesticide industry legal challenge to current EU restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides is taking place Tuesday and Wednesday (15-16 February).
The political assassination of Michael Flynn
By Eli Lake If we are to believe the Trump White House, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn just resigned because he lied about his conversations with Russia’s ambassador to the vice president. As White House senior counselor Kellyanne Conway told…
Development should consider indigenous cultures: Pope Francis
Rome, 15 February – In a private meeting with indigenous peoples’ representatives, Pope Francis stressed the need to reconcile development, both social and cultural, with the protection of indigenous peoples and their territories, “especially when planning economic activities that may…
Russian isotopes for Indian space programme
Dhaka – Russia’s State Nuclear Energy Corporation – Rosatom’s sister concern Isotope has recently supplied Radionuclide curium-244 (Cm-244) to the Indian Physical Research Laboratory for their space programme.
BBQ Special weekend deal at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka – Let your weekend nights be full of excitement with the aroma of barbeque at Amari Dhaka. Every weekend, hangout with you friends and your loved ones overlooking the city view and enjoy the wide range of BBQ items…
Former Prime Minister of Togo to head IFAD
Rome, 14 February – Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, former Prime Minister of Togo, has been appointed as the sixth President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized United Nations agency and international financial institution that invests in eradicating…
Peacempire forms coalition to fight child marriages
Rakibul Hasan Peacempire, an initiative to scale down Early Marriage, undertook major activities among 2805 adolescents, youths and adults, mostly aged 13 to 25 years, who represent over 32 villages in the district of Narayanganj, Bangladesh. We have surpassed the…
‘No ocean wide enough, no fence high enough’
Rome, 14 February – Describing rural development as a “moral obligation,” Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), made his final appeal to governments on behalf of poor rural people across the globe at today’s…
Charge framed against former JMB chief
Dhaka – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Tuesday framed charge against former chief of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) Moulana Saidur Rahman in a case lodged for creating subversive activities in 2010.
Six persons on remand for question paper leakage
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed six persons on a 4-day remand each for leakage of question paper.
Anti-Valentine’s day rally at RU
Rajshahi – The Rajshahi University Single Group (RUSG), an anti-valentine’s Day association of the university has celebrated the Valentine’s Day in an exceptional way staging their demonstration on the campus. Students under the banner of “Deprived Association of Love” brought…
Int’l confce on ‘Conservation Agri for Smallholders’ at BAU
Mymensingh – A three-day long second conference on ‘Conservation Agriculture for mallholders’ began at Syed Nazrul Islam Bhavan of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Tuesday in Mymemsingh. BAU pro-VC Prof Dr Jasimuddin Khan inaugurated the conference as chief guest with…
Valentine’s Day to promote love against hatred
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Right after welcoming spring with bright colors, 14 February is here with another special day to celebrate, a day all about love.
Alleged Terrorist killed in Bogra ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 14 – An alleged terrorist was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Patanja in Kahalu upazila of Bogra early Tuesday. The identity of the deceased could not yet be known.
Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns
Washington, Feb 14 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump’s embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned late Monday night, following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia. His departure upends Trump’s…