Hungary’s army has begun exercises to prepare for a possible future role in guarding the southern border to try to stem the influx of migrants. Budapest plans to send soldiers to help police at the border where thousands of migrants…
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GM embryos ‘essential’, says report
By James Gallagher It is “essential” that the genetic modification of human embryos is allowed, says a group of scientists, ethicists and policy experts. A Hinxton Group report says editing the genetic code of early stage embryos is of “tremendous…
The chicken that lived for 18 months without a head
Seventy years ago, a farmer beheaded a chicken in Colorado, and it refused to die. Mike, as the bird became known, survived for 18 months and became famous. But how did he live without a head for so long? On…
To help climate migrants, B’desh reclaims land from the sea
By Rafiqul Islam Dhaka, Sept 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Bangladesh is going ahead with an ambitious plan to reclaim land from the sea to help relocate people who have lost their homes to sea level rise, erosion and extreme…
Ramaswamy Iyer passes away, creamation Thursday
Ramaswamy R Iyer, scholar, activist and policy-maker, Honorary Professor, Centre for Policy Research, formerly Secretary, Water Resources, Govt of India, whose incisive writings have illuminated our understanding of rivers and shaped India’s water policy, passed away in Delhi on Wednesday…
Elites want more refugees: Why?
Robert J. Burrowes There is much being written about the refugee crisis in Europe at the moment but none of what I have read explains why the problem is occurring and what will need to be done for the problem…
The longest-reigning queen!
I am much excited to find Queen Elizabeth II attaining the honor of becoming the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. On this heartwarming occasion I would like to extend heartiest congratulations to Her Majesty.
Students blockade city road protesting VAT on private varsities
Traffic movement on Rampura Road in the city was disrupted for half an hour on Wednesday as students of East-West University (EWU) blocked the road protesting the imposition VAT on the tuition fees of private universities. Witnesses said the EWU…
RUTA protests remark of finance minister
The Rajshahi University Teacher Association (RUTA) formed a human chain at the premises of university senate building on Wednesday protesting a remark made by the Finance Minister about university teachers.
Police seize 49 rare turtle species hidden in luggage
Police seized 49 rare species of turtles from Azampur kitchen market area of Dakkhin Khan in the city on Wednesday afternoon. Police also arrested two people in connection with the incident.
Greens for roadmap to Paris climate summit
Several green groups on Wednesday demanded a roadmap towards preparation and process of Paris climate conference, which should be inclusive, participatory and transparent. They also urged the Prime Minister to take lead in CoP (Conference of Parties) 21 Paris climate…
Khaleda Zia appears before court in trust graft cases Thursday
BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia appears to a Dhaka court on Thursday in both Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Trust graft cases filed against her and others. Her counsel Sanaullah Miah told newsmen about Khaleda Zia’s decision to appear…
JSD Rab blames AL for paving way of Bangabandhu killing
Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Rab) yesterday claimed that it was Awami League that had paved the ground for killing of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “The party of those are now blaming JSD for preparing ground for killing of Bangabandhu was responsible…
KSA permits additional 5000 Hajj pilgrims from Bd
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given permission to 5,000 more pilgrims in addition to its fixed quota for Bangladesh to perform hajj this time, according to sources of Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh. The permission came two days after Bangladesh’s…
Woman beaten by tailoring shop owner
A woman was beaten allegedly by the owner of a tailoring shop she used to work for in the city’s Ambarkhana area on Tuesday. The victim was identified as Nazma Akhter, 30, a resident of Shekhghat of the city.
2 construction workers electrocuted in Comilla
Two construction workers died from electrocution while another was injured in Burichang upazila headquarters on Wednesday morning.The deceased were identified as Mahsin,35, and Ismael,37.
Abducted boy rescued in Rajshahi
Detectives rescued a minor boy from Shah Makhdum area of the city on Tuesday evening four days after his abduction. The rescued was identified as Meherab Hossain, 3, son of Enamul Haque, a resident of Jamghora village of Ashulia on…
BAU teachers boycott class-examns for enhanced pay
Teachers of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Wednesday boycotted all class-exams for indefinite period protesting against the 8th national pay scale and demanded a separate wage structure. Sources said, an emergency meeting was held at the Microbiology and Hygiene gallery…
Implement ideals of Bangabandhu, JU seminar told
Information commissioner Professor Dr. Khurshida Beguem Sayid said on Tuesday that Patriotism, honesty and Intellectual development should be pursued to implementation of the ideal of Bangabandhu. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mijubur Rahman makes a nation and this is Bengali nation.
Yaba peddler bullet-hit in clash with cops in Satkhira
UNB, Satkhira An alleged Yaba peddler was bullet-injured in a clash between police and drug peddlers at Ichhakur in Shyamnagar upazila early Tuesday. The injured was identified as Mansur Ali,45, son of Hamid Sheikh, a resident of Chandipur Badoghata village…
India to allow minorities from B’desh, Pak without papers
Indian government has decided to allow minority refugees from Bangladesh and Pakistan to stay in India even after expiry of their visas on humanitarian grounds.
Ershad angry with Bnp for praising his remark against Govt
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Tuesday claimed BNP is the party that has done the utmost damage to the country’s politics “Who ruined the country most? BNP. They damaged country’s politics most. They started politics of vengeance here. They…
Xpress Money, IBBL launches Eid offer
Xpress Money, one of the world’s most dependable money transfer brands, has launched a Mega Consumer Promotion in association with its partner Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited in Bangladesh. This is one of Xpress Money’s largest consumer promotions launched this year.…
What’s the true cost of food?
Danielle Nierenberg Conventional agriculture isn’t cheap. From the use of artificial fertilizer and pesticides to the obesity epidemic, our current food system has a number of hidden costs to the natural environment and human health, far outweighing the benefits of…
Apollo Hospital fined Tk 16 lakh for selling unapproved drugs
Dhaka – A mobile court seized unregistered 51 types of medicines worth around Tk 10 lakh from the pharmacy of Apollo hospital and fined the hospital Tk 16 lakh on the charge of selling the unapproved medicines on Tuesday.
Fake RAB man held in Sirajganj
Police arrested a fake member of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) from Ullapara upazila of the district on Monday.The arrestee was identified as Dipak Chandra, son of late Anil Chandra, a resident of Amdanga village in Ullapara upazila.
Attack over domain injures 25 in Pabna
At least 25 people were injured, 15 among them bullet-hit, in an attack by a rival group over establishing supremacy in Shanikdia area of Sadar upazila on Monday night.Sub-inspector of Sadar Police Station Sohel Hossain said Aslam Hossain, general secretary…
Housewife, daughter killed ‘by husband’ in Satkhira
A young housewife and her minor daughter were strangulated to death allegedly by her husband over a dowry-related feud at Tarali village in Kaliganj upazila early Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Sabina Khatun,24, wife of Abdur Rauf, a resident of…
Disabled man drowns in Magura pond
An elderly man with physical disabilities drowned in a pond at Kanainagar village under Mohammadpur Police Station on Monday. The deceased was identified as Akhil Biswas, 40, son of Ananto Biswas, a resident of the village.