US scientists have developed small robots that behave much like termites.
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Waltons star Ralph Waite dies at 85
Actor Ralph Waite, best known for playing John Walton Sr – Papa Walton – in the long-running TV show The Waltons, has died at the age of 85.
Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan questioned over hacking
Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan has been questioned by police over phone hacking, it has emerged.
Matia and her courage!
Agriculture minister Matia Choudhury said on the occasion of Agriculturist day 2014 at Agriculturists Institution hall in the capital “we have come to power through an election and so we do not fear anybody’s piercing look”. We really do appreciate…
Alleged murderer killed in RAB ‘encounter’
The suspected killer of a ruling Awami League leader has been killed in a so-called encounter with RAB at Abhaynagar Upazila in Jessore. Mezbaur Rahman, leader of a gang named after him, was the prime accused in the murder of…
Publication ceremony of “Manabik Banking”
Publication ceremony of “Manabik Banking” by Dr. Atiur Rahman, Governor, Bangladesh Bank will be held at 3.30pm on 15th February, 2014 at National Museum Auditorium.
Agri tech could increase global crop yields 67 percent, halve food prices
Washington D.C. – Increased demand for food due to population and income growth and the impacts of climate change on agriculture will ratchet up the pressure for increased and more sustainable agricultural production to feed the planet. A new report…
IOC acts on Sochi abuses – Human Rights Watch
Moscow) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken important steps to persuade the Russiangovernment to investigate persistent claims of nonpayment of wages to workers who helped build Olympicvenues and infrastructure. The IOC efforts resulted in government pledges that the…
Abuse of Sub-Saharan migrants – Human Rights Watch
Moroccan security forces commonly beat, otherwise abuse, and sometimes steal from sub-Saharan migrants in the northeastern part of the country, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. These abuses persist despite some improvements in the treatment of migrants…
Ashraf’s polls comment reflect desire for one-party rule: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday blasted the statement of Awami League general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam that there would be no election before 2019. He termed the statement of the ruling party leader a reflection…
India: Renewed challenge in Meghalaya
On January 27, 2014, Meghalaya got central clearance to form its own special multi-task Police Force, christened ‘Special Force 10’, to deal with internal security challenges ranging from militancy to disaster management.
Pakistan’s Kashmir Dilemma
When Pakistan officially observed February 5 as ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ Wednesday last, the atmosphere was more euphoric this time.
Court orders case against two police SIs
A Dhaka court on Thursday directed the Deputy Police Commissioner of Gulshan Zone in the capital to submit a report within a month in a case filed against two Sub-Inspectors of Police. The Sub-Inspectors are Md Israil and Sajal Kanti…
55,000 pry students to get scholarship this year
Dhaka – Some 55,000 students will receive scholarship in two categories this year in order of highest marks obtained in the Primary Terminal Examination.
Storm affecting US east coast as havoc persists in South
A huge winter storm is affecting the densely populated US north-east, after wreaking havoc in the South.
Diplomats briefed on undocumented Myanmar nationals
Dhaka – The government is working to find a reasonable solution regarding ‘undocumented’ Myanmar nationals through utilizing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar and enhancing engagement further with the neighbour. The Foreign Ministry, in this regard, briefed a group of…
Telangana: Indian MP uses pepper spray in Parliament
There has been chaos in the lower house of India’s parliament after an MP used pepper spray to disrupt proceedings.
Two more confess to Milky murder
Two more accused in the murder case filed in connection with the killing of Juba League leader Reazul Haque Khan Milky confessed to a Dhaka court admitting their involvement with the murder on Thursday. The two accused are, Chunnu Mia…
Australian fined for killing great white shark
An Australian man who killed a great white shark by ramming it with his boat and beating it with a pole has been fined A$18,000 ($16,000; £9,000).
Sochi 2014: James Woods misses out on slopestyle medal for Britain
James Woods missed out on Great Britain’s second freestyle medal of the Sochi Winter Olympics as he finished fifth in the ski slopestyle event.
Democracy to sink in quicksand: BNP
Dhaka – Terming the present Jatiya Sangsad a quicksand, BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman on Thursday said the country’s democracy might disappear in this parliament of quicksand. “The parliament which has been formed without election is…
World Cup 2014: Ashley Cole in England fight – Roy Hodgson
England manager Roy Hodgson says it will be difficult for Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole to secure a place in his starting XI at this summer’s World Cup.
Fourth phase upazila elections March 23
Dhaka – The fourth phase election in 92 upazilas of the country will be held on March 23, announced Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Thursday. He came up with the schedule of the fourth phase upazila elections at…
Scientists count whales from space
Scientists have demonstrated a new method for counting whales from space.
Declaration sought on illegal wildlife trade
Leaders from 40 states are gathering in London to discuss the illegal wildlife trade.
Sting musical The Last Ship finds Broadway home
Sting’s musical about shipbuilding in the North East of England has found a home on Broadway.
Is the romantic comedy over?
Four Weddings and a Funeral was released 20 years ago – but has any rom-com bettered it? What’s happened to the genre? Nicholas Barber finds out.
Doctors’ role vital for reaching healthcare services to people
The doctors’ role is vital for reaching healthcare services to the people particularly the rural poor and disadvantaged ones, DC of Gaibandha said.
JL man found dead in Laxmipur
A local unit Jubo League activist was found dead at Chandpur village in Sadar upazila on Thursday morning.
Outlaw leader chopped dead in Madaripur
A leader of the outlawed Purba Banglar Sarbahara Party was chopped to death by unknown miscreants at Kolapara village in Shibchar upazila early Thursday.