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Designer Babies can Lead to Growth of Homogenous Individuals
A Chinese researcher has claimed that he helped make world’s first genetically edited babies but the development may come at a heavy cost. A designer baby is a GM human embryo with appropriate qualities which have been shaped as per…
Restore tank irrigation, strengthen rural climate resilience
As Indian farmers grapple with weakening and erratic monsoons over the recent years, combined with the menace of groundwater depletion, conserving and sustainably managing water resources has become all the more important.
Manifesto implementation main challenge: Quader
Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said implementing their party’s election manifesto is the main challenge for the 47 new cabinet members who were sworn in today (Monday).
Stone quarry collapse on NE Bd kills two Companiganj workers
At least two workers have been killed as a stone quarry collapsed while extracting stones in Shah Arefin Tila of Companiganj Upazila on Monday.
Britain testing ‘no-deal’ scenario as Brexit vote nears
Britain is testing how its motorway and ferry system would handle a no-deal Brexit by sending a stream of trucks from a regional airport to the port of Dover — even as some legislators try to pressure the government to…
Comilla Arson attack case against Khaleda: Hearing Jan 16
A court here on Monday deferred until January 16 the hearing on charge-framing and a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a murder case filed over the killing of eight people in an arson attack on a…
Ershad, Raushon skip oath-taking ceremony
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad and leader of the opposition of the 10th parliament Raushon Ershad did not turn up at the swearing-in function of the new cabinet members at Bangabhaban on Monday.
RMG workers unrest in Gazipur, Savar, Uttara: Bus torched
Garment workers staged demonstrations in Uttara, Savar and Gazipur on Monday demanding cancellation of the ‘discriminatory’ wage board announced by the government for them, disrupting traffic on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway and Airport road for several hours.
Suspected ‘extortionist’ killed in Chittagong lynching
A suspected extortionist was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Pahartali Bazar in Double Mooring area of the city on Monday.
Gazette over new cabinet published
The Cabinet Division on Monday published a gazette distributing portfolios among the new cabinet members immediately after its 47 members took oath at Bangabhaban.
New cabinet led by PM Sheikh Hasina takes oath
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Monday took oath as Prime Minister of the country for the 3rd consecutive term along with her 46 cabinet members following her party’s massive victory in the 11th national election.
Jhalokati youth ‘tortured for 20 hrs’ on theft charge
A young man has reportedly been tortured for 20 hours after being confined to a room of the local union parishad complex in Nalchiti upazila on charge of stealing a trawler.
Space tech aid India’s Meghalaya to expand boro rice farming
In Meghalaya’s tough hill terrains that limit field visits, space technology is aiding the selection of areas that are suited for growing and expanding cultivation of boro rice which is sown in winter and harvested in spring/summer, officials said.
Lady Gaga wins best original song at Golden Globes
Lady Gaga was in tears when it was announced she won the second Globe of her career Sunday night for co-writing “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born,” and she has a chance to win another honor later in the show…
SC clears way for Dhaka University student-union election
The Supreme Court on Sunday vacated its earlier order that stayed a High court order asking the Dhaka University authorities to take necessary steps within the next six months to hold Ducsu election.
Noakhali gang-rape: AL leader, 6 others on 5-day remand
A court here on Sunday placed seven accused on a five-day remand each in a case over the gang-rape of a woman in Subarnachar upazila.
Tearful adieu to Ashraful Islam – an honest politician
Awami League Presidium member and Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam, who passed away at a Thailand hospital on Thursday, was laid to eternal rest here on Sunday.
Sultan of Oman, Sudanese PM greet Hasina
Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said has extended his heartiest congratulations to Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on her party’s absolute victory in the 11th parliamentary elections.
HC stays trial proceedings of a case against Mainul
The High Court on Sunday stayed for six months the trial proceedings of a case filed against Barrister Mainul Hosein under the Digital Security Act for defaming journalist Masuda Bhatti during a TV talk show.
Oikya Front MPs-elect ‘not to take oath’
Trashing media reports on a rift in their alliance, Jatiya Oikyafront senior leader on Sunday said no elected MPs of their coalition is going to take oath.
Malaysia’s king abdicates in unexpected and rare move
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated on Sunday in an unexpected move, after just two years on the throne.
Amu, Tofail, Matia among 34 left out of new cabinet
Thirty-four members of the outgoing cabinet, including 23 ministers like Amir Hossain Amu, Tofail Ahmed, Matia Chowdhury, Rashed Khan Menon and Hasanul Haq Inu, have been dropped from the upcoming cabinet.
Convince govt to hold reelection, Oikya Front urges envoys
Jatiya Oikyafront leaders on Sunday urged the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka to convince the government to hold another election in a free and fair manner to resolve the crisis over the national election.
Cabinet of 24 new faces – 22 junior ministers: oath Monday
A 47-member cabinet, led by Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, will be constituted on Monday, said Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam on Sunday.
Signal 2 for BD maritime ports over cyclone Pabuk
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal no 2 as the cyclonic storm ‘Pabuk’ over the Andaman sea and adjoining areas moved northwestwards.
Bangladesh AL leader Syed Ashraf’s first funeral prayer held
The first namaz-e-janaza of Syed Ashraf was held at the South Plaza of the Jaitya Sangsad on Sunday morning.The body of the veteran Awami League was taken to the Parliament complex from Combined Military Hospital (CMH) at 9:30 am.
Bd ruling coalition partner Ershad may take oath Sunday
Jaitya party chairman HM Ershad is likely to take oath as an MP of the 11th parliament on Sunday.
One killed in Barisal ferry accident in Southern Bangladesh
A launch passenger was killed and three others were injured as a launch hit another anchored one in the Meghna River at Kaliganj in Mehendiganj upazila early Sunday.
AL leader injured in Keraniganj knife attack
A local leader of Awami League was seriously injured in a knife attack at Ghatarchar in Dakshin Keraniganj on Saturday afternoon.