Four people suffered burn injuries as a gas cylinder exploded at a Dockyard in central Kheyaghat area of Bandar upazila in Narayanganj on Friday morning. The gas cylinder of ‘Khandaker Dockyard’ went off suddenly around 8:30 am while a group…
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Cave on moon: could house astronaunts – say Japan scientists
Scientists at Japan’s space agency have discovered a huge moon cave that could one day house a base that would shelter astronauts from dangerous radiation and wild temperature swings, officials said Thursday. Data taken from Japan’s SELENE lunar orbiter has…
US regulators approve second gene therapy for blood concer
U.S. regulators on Wednesday approved a second gene therapy for a blood cancer, a one-time, custom-made treatment for aggressive lymphoma in adults. The Food and Drug Administration allowed sales of the treatment from Kite Pharma. It uses the same technology,…
Khaleda obtains bail on appearance – says ‘no embezzlement’
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka, a makeshift court set up at Bakshibazar area in the capital on Thursday granted bail to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases…
The proposals Awami League submiteed to Election Commission
The ruling Awami League yesterday submitted an 11-point proposal to the Election Commission (EC) for holding a free and fair election. Following are the proposals: 1. The initiative of formulating the bangla edition of “The Representation of the People Order,…
Brandband to every UP – unit to rural govt – by next year: Joy
Prime Minister’s Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy today expressed the hope that the government will provide high speed broadband internet service to every union of the country next year. “We have taken initiatives to reach broadband…
EU wants Burma to reply before going for tougher actions
European Union (EU) Ambassador in Dhaka Rensje Teerink on Wednesday said the role of China and Russia is very important in finding a solution to Rohingya crisis but economic interest apparently made the ‘solution difficult’. “Countries like China and Russia…
Amnesty accuses Myanmar of crimes against humanity
The UK-based Amnesty International today revealed a report on atrocities in Myanmar accusing the country of committing “crimes against humanity” by killing hundreds of men, women and children during a systematic campaign to expel the entire ethnic Muslim community. “Witness…
Invest more in food safety – say experts
Experts at a seminar on Wednesday called for more investment in food safety to ensure food security as well as rural development. They also demanded taking necessary initiatives for amending the Food Safety Act 2013 to prevent food adulteration. Bangladesh…
IOM to help relocate Rohingyas to Bhashan Char
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has assured the government of providing all sorts of assistance in shifting Rohingyas to Bhasan Char in Noakhali, said a minister. “Kulupalong camp, located on 3,000 acres of land, is a temporary one. We’ve…
2,323 candidates selcted from 36th BD civil service exam
The final results of 36th examinations to enter the Bangladesh Civil Service have been published on Tuesday. Recommendations for various cadre positions have been made for 2,323 successful candidates, Public Service Commission Chairman Mohammad Sadiq told bdnews24.com. He said 5,631…
Stock record uptrend on Tuesday
Stocks saw upward trend on Tuesday with the major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock exchanges finishing upward amid higher transactions of some large-cap securities. The rising major sectors were tannery industries, textile and IT sector. A total of…
Mass death of Antarctic penguin chicks alarm scientists
Almost the entire cohort of chicks from an Adelie penguin colony in the eastern Antarctic was wiped out by starvation last summer in what scientists say is only the second such incident in over 40 years. Researchers said Sunday the…
Bangladesh’s baul (mystic) saint Lalon Fakir remembered
The 127th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, the most prominent figure of country’s baul tradition, will be observed here today amid tight security measures. Marking his death anniversary, different programmes including a three-day fair from October 16 to 18,…
Malaysia wants to be partner in resolving Rohingya crisis
Visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday applauded Bangladesh for giving the distressed Rohingyas shelter and providing them with humanitarian assistance. “Malaysia is deeply concerned at the disturbing developments and took strong position on…
Mid-air horror: Airasia flight sent back Australia
An AirAsia flight from Australia to Indonesia was forced to turn back to Perth after losing cabin pressure, with passengers Monday recounting their terror as oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling. Air Asia said the plane suffered a “technical issue”…
AL to place 11-point demand to Election Commission
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said his party would place 11-point proposals during dialogue with the Election Commission. “EC will hold talks with Awami League on Wednesday. AL will give 11 specific…
Chief Justice to face ACC investigation: Law Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said Chief Justice SK Sinha is destined to face Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) investigations as 11 “scheduled offences” allegations” of graft and moral lapses were surfaced against him with an overnight Supreme Court statement. “Nobody…
BNP wants Parliament dissolution, Army deployment for polls
BNP on Sunday placed its 20-point proposal, including holding the next polls under a supportive government, deployment of army with magistracy power, and dissolving the current parliament before the election, in a dialogue with the Election Commission (EC). During the…
Administrative changes made in Supreme Court
Ten officials of the Supreme Court Appellate and High Court divisions have been transferred. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry issued a government order (GO) in this regard on Sunday. Earlier, acting Chief Justice Md Abdul Wahheb Miah sent a…
Sharapova wins first title since 2015
Former world number one Maria Sharapova won her first title since May 2015, beating Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6 (10-8) in the Tianjin Open final. The 30-year-old Russian was playing her seventh event since she returned to the tour in April…
SC statement complains of 11 allegations against CJ
Five Appellate Division judges had declined to conduct the judicial activities together with Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha as there are 11 specific allegations, including ‘moral turpitude and corruption’, against him, the Supreme Court said on Saturday. An SC statement…
Four of a Rohingya family killed in elephant attack
A woman and her three minor children were trampled to death by an elephant and four others sustained injuries at Balukhali makeshift camp in Ukhiya upazila in the district. The deceased were identified as Taslima, wife of Abu Siddique, their…
Create conditions for Rohingya repatriation: EU asks Burm
The European Union (EU) has said the conditions for the safe, voluntary and dignified return of those who have fled their homeland must be put in place. It also asked the Myanmar government to intensify efforts to ensure full, safe…
Khaleda is expected to be back home this week: Fakhrul
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will return home this week completing her treatment in London, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced it on Saturday. “She (Khaleda) will return home very soon. I hope she is coming home this week,”…
Joining of Chief Justice again very unlikely: Attorney General
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam on Saturday said it is very unlikely for Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha to join office again as he faces 11 specific allegations, including ‘moral turpitude and corruption’. “Given the reality, his (CJ’s) rejoining a far…
Australia skydiving: Three dead after midair collision
Three skydivers have died in Queensland after they apparently collided mid-air, say Australian authorities. Paramedics and police were called to Mission Beach, a popular skydiving spot about 140km (87 miles) south of Cairns. Two men in their 30s, and a…
China’s trade accelerated in September
China’s trade growth accelerated in September in a sign of resilient global and domestic consumer demand. Exports rose 8.1 percent to $198.3 billion, up from August’s 5.5 percent, trade data showed Friday. Imports rose 18.7 percent to $169.8 billion, an…
Egg Fair ends in chaos as queue too big against supply
A special egg sale in Dhaka has ended in drama after police scuffled with people who formed chaotic queues, surprising organisers by turning up in the thousands. The sale aimed to mark World Egg Day on Friday and was jointly…
Facebook’s Sandberg favours release of Russia-linked ads
A top Facebook executive says ads linked to Russia trying to influence the U.S. presidential election should “absolutely” be released to the public, along with information on whom the ads were targeting. Previously, Facebook declined to make the ads public.…