A man was burned to death and seven people, including four women and a minor boy, sustained injuries as a fire broke out in a flat on at Beparipara in Uttarkhan area early Saturday.
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The Caribbean reiterates 1.5 Degrees Celsius to stay alive
If there is one lesson that Dominican Reginald Austrie has learnt from the devastation Hurricane Maria brought to his country last September, it is the need for “resilience, resilience, resilience”.
Yunus, IOC chief deal to support athletes become businessmen
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus signed an agreement with President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach, aiming to help athletes and Olympians with dual careers and career transition opportunities, and empowering them to become entrepreneurs, by setting up…
5th Math Olympiad held at JU
The ‘5th Math Olympiad-2018’ organised by Jahangirnagar University Science Club (JUSC) was held on the campus on Friday.
BNP a terrorist party; now court proves it: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said it has now been proved in the country’s court after Canada that BNP is a terrorist party.
National unity framework to be announced soon: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said the framework of the national unity will be announced very soon to carry out a movement to unseat the current government.
BNP finds reflection of ‘AL remarks’ in court observations
Dhaka, Oct 12 – The BNP on Friday said if the party is held responsible for killings in the August 21 grenade attack carried out during its rule, the present government would have to shoulder the responsibility for the carnage in…
No question of Tarique’s resignation: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said there is no question of Tarique Rahman’s resignation from the party post following his conviction in the August 21 grenade attack cases.
Global internet shutdown likely over next 48 hrs
Internet users across the globe may experience widespread network failures as the key domain servers are slated to undergo routine maintenance over the next 48 hours.
Is the monetary system facing the risk of recession?
The International Monetary Fund, other economic institutions, politicians, experts, and a good number of indicators predict a new economic downturn. The causes will be diverse but the significant one is that debt worldwide has grown at an exaggerated rate. According…
India’s #MeToo comes amid calls for 2013 law’s enforcement
Indian actresses and writers are flooding social media with allegations of sexual harassment and assault, releasing pent-up frustration with a law that was lauded internationally but that critics say has done little to change the status quo in the world’s…
Ronaldo accuser’s lawyers demand proof documents are false
Attorneys for a Nevada woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape challenged the international soccer star’s legal team on Thursday to prove that documents cited in European media reports about their 2009 encounter in Las Vegas are false.
Facebook says it purged more than 800 spam accounts, pages
Facebook said it has purged more than 800 U.S. pages and accounts for spamming users with politically-tinged garbage links and clickbait just weeks ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Suspected drug trader killed in Chittagong ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Muradpur in the city’s Panchlaish area on Thursday night.The deceased was identified as Ashim Roy Babu, 29, son of Gurusdoy Roy of…
Sustainable dev depends on better nutrition for all nations
From cold chains and blockchains – major technological revolutions are on the brink of transforming food systems.
Editors’ press conference on Digital Security Act Saturday
Sampadak Parishad, a platform of newspaper editors, on Thursday decided to hold a press conference on October 13 at 12 noon at the National Press Club to reiterate its demand that the Digital Security Act be amended to protect freedom…
1st case under Digital Security Act against question frauds
Five members of a fraud gang were sued under the Digital Security Act, 2018 after police arrested them from different parts of the capital on charge of cheating people by selling ‘fake question papers’ of medical admission test digitally.
‘State-sponsored verdicts’ in Aug-21 cases to ruin BNP: Rizvi
BNP on Thursday alleged that ‘state-sponsored’ verdicts were given in the August 21 grenade attack cases, aiming to destroy BNP in a planned way.
Fishers ask for compensation during hilsa ban period
Bangladesh Fish Workers’ Alliance (BFWA), a platform of fishermen and farmers’ organizations, on Thursday demanded a monthly allowance of Tk 8,000 for each fisherman’s family as compensation during the period when fishing Hilsa is banned.
Quader wonders at Dr Kamal, B Chy’s unity with BNP
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday questioned on which moral ground Dr Kamal Hossain and Badruddoza Chowdhury are forging a national unity with BNP as its leaders are convicted in August-21 cases.
US, Russia astronauts make emergency landing
Two astronauts from the U.S. and Russia are making an emergency landing after a Russian booster rocket carrying them into orbit to the International Space Station has failed after launch.
E.coli bacteria in 41pc of improved BD water sources: WB
Dhaka, Oct 11 – Despite Bangladesh’s remarkable progress in improving access to water and sanitation, 41 percent of all improved water sources are contaminated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, which suggests a high prevalence of faecal contamination, said a…
Helicopter crashes in Rajshahi; Six escape unhurt
Six people, including Impress Telefilm’s Managing Director Faridur Reza, escaped unhurt as a helicopter of Impress Aviation Ltd crashed in Godagari uapzila of Rajshahi on Thursday.
Our choices matter more than before to limit climate change
The release of a groundbreaking report has left the international community reeling over very real, intensified impacts of climate change which will hit home sooner rather than later. So what now?
Record-breaking ‘hell’ storm Hurricane Michael mauls US
The third-strongest storm in recorded history to hit the mainland US has battered north-west Florida, flooding beach towns and snapping trees.
‘Flexitarian’ diets key to feeding people in a warming world
If the world wants to limit climate change, water scarcity and pollution, then we all need to embrace “flexitarian” diets, say scientists.
Malaysia plans to end death penalty for all crimes
Malaysia’s government reportedly plans to abolish the death penalty for all crimes and halt all pending executions.
PM unveils Bangabandhu’s autobiography Spanish version
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday unveiled the Spanish version of the autobiography of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman – ‘The Unfinished Memoirs’.
Bangladesh, Microsoft sign cyber security deal
Microsoft signed an agreement with the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology of Bangladesh on Government Security Program (GSP) here on Wednesday for ensuring cyber security in the country.
‘Delhi needs to address Dhaka’s water, Rohingya concerns’
Speakers at a symposium here on Wednesday laid emphasis on addressing two major concerns – water and Rohingya issues – and sought India’s genuine efforts to address those concerns and boost trust between Bangladesh and India at all levels.