Dhaka, Mar 25 – Eighteen distinguished personalities have been given the ‘Swadhinata Padak-2018’ (Independence Award), the highest civilian honour of the country, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
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‘Riverine tourism has greater business prospects in BD’
Dhaka, Mar 24 – Speakers at a seminar on Saturday highlighted the prospects of riverine tourism in Bangladesh and urged the concerned government organisations to take effective measures to flourish the sector.
IRENA to help make low-carbon 2022 Winter Olympics in China
International Renewable Energy Agency to support Zhangjiakou, in Hebei Province, become China’s first energy transition pilot city Zhangjiakou (China) 24 March — The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has today signed a co-operation agreement with the People’s Government of Hebei…
Nation observes Genocide Day Sunday
Dhaka, Mar 24 -The nation is set to observe the ‘Genocide Day’ in a somber mood on Sunday, commemorating the brutalities and cowardly attacks carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces on the unarmed Bangalees on the black night of…
24th BD Veterinary annual scientific confce starts at BAU
Mymensingh, March 24 – The 24th annual scientific conference of Bangladesh Society for Veterinary Education and Research (BSVER) on ‘Future Veterinary Education in Bangladesh’ was held at the Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin auditorium of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on…
BNP finds German Institute report on BD ‘shameful’
Dhaka, Mar 24 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said it is a matter of shame as Bangladesh has been enlisted as ‘one of five new autocratic countries’ by a German-based institution.
Cultural programme held at BAU
Mymensingh, March 23 – Trivuz, a cultural organization of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh organized a cultural programme at Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Auditorium on the campus recently.
Special protection for twelve RU teachers
Rajshahi, March 23 – The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has taken a decision to provide special security to 12 threatened teachers of Rajshahi University (RU) following the incident of attack on Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) teacher Prof. Zafar…
Training for safe broiler production inaugurated at BAU
Mymensingh, March 23 – A two-day training workshop titled ‘Antibiotic free organic broiler meat production using different medicinal plants’ was inaugurated on Friday at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh for the farmers of different areas of Mymensingh.
By 2050 there will be 143 million internal climate migrants
A new World Bank report has found that by 2050 the worsening impacts of climate change in three densely populated regions of the world could see more than 140 million people move within their countries’ borders.
EU recalls Moscow envoy after blaming Russia over spy attack
Brussels, Mar 23 (AP/UNB) — The European Union is recalling its ambassador from Moscow for consultations over the nerve gas attack against a former spy in Britain earlier this month, reinforcing a united stand with Prime Minister Theresa May against…
Pilot Abid’s wife Afsana passes away
Dhaka, March 23 – Afsana Khanom, wife of pilot Abid Sultan who died in the US-Bangla aircraft crash in Kathmandu, passed away at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital on Friday.
Gardeners want Dhaka homes turn green
Dhaka, March 23 – The need for spreading the message of raising suitable gardens at all buildings and homesteads of Dhaka city was emphasised at a meeting of roof gardeners at the National Press Club on Friday.
Zuckerberg’s shine dims after the data abuse apology
San Francisco, March 23 (BSS/AFP) – Mark Zuckerberg rose to wealth and fame with a mission of connecting everyone through Facebook, but now faces the wrath of users outraged he isn’t doing more to defend their data.
Media crazy over Sridevi: Unmoved by school children murder
By Vidyadhar Date One can understand the BJP suppressing the involvement of its drunken leader in the killing of nine school children and injuring 20 other children in broad daylight in Bihar last week. But why did a large section…
Working with nature to improve global water management
Danielle Nierenberg March 22nd is World Water Day (WWD), a day to celebrate one of the the world’s most precious resources and to raise awareness around global water issues. Every year, WWD coincides with the release of the World Water…
Palestinian child activist Ahed Tamimi given 8 months in prison
The continued imprisonment of Palestinian child activist Ahed Tamimi is a flagrant attempt to intimidate those who dare challenge the circumstances of the ongoing occupation, Amnesty International said today after she was sentenced to eight months and a 5,000 shekels…
Will the next war be about water?
By Ramu Damodaran UN, Mar 19 (IPS) – One of the first resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, on the location of the headquarters of the Organization, gives the United Nations “exclusive rights over the subsoil of land…
A whole new decade for water
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Mar 22 (IPS) – As old and new challenges continue to threaten its access, the UN has dedicated the next decade in order to protect a crucial but fragile natural resource: water.
LDC graduation marking rally held in Rajshhai
Rajshahi, March 22 – Welcoming Bangladesh as it has attained the qualifications of a Developing Country in the World, the District Administration of Rajshahi took out a rally in the city on Thursday.
DB Inspector murder: Wife of accused testifies
Dhaka, March 22 – Tania Begum, wife of accused Hassan Mahmud in the DB Inspector Md Jalal Uddin murder case, gave statement in connection with the incident, under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Holey Artisan ‘mastermind’, ‘weapon supplier’ put on remand
Dhaka, March 22 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Thursday put on two members of Neo JMB including Hadisur Rahman Sagar on remand. Sagar, allegedly supplied bombs during the Holey Artisan attack. Magistrate Raihanul Haque of…
Asia needs nuclear energy for clean and reliable electricity
” Asia needs nuclear energy to meet its economic, energy and environmental goals” according to Agneta Rising, Director General of World Nuclear Association, who was speaking at the Sustainable Energy Technology Asia 2018 conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Nuclear energy is…
Pollution of ocean water: A growing concern
Mahmud Hafiz It was a shocking experience for an investigative environmental journalist to see the exhibits of foreign materials collected from stomach of a dead gray whale at the pacific science center, Seattle, USA. Because he is already aware of…
IFAD leads on sustainable farming on World Water Day
Rome, 21 March – On World Water Day 2018, a new report released by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) shows that sustainable investment in freshwater ecosystems in developing countries helps farmers reduce the impact from floods, droughts and…
Real dev not possible without democracy, says BNP
Dhaka, Mar 21 – BNP’s senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said the ‘developing country’ title for Bangladesh is pointless as it now lacks democracy.
ACC petition to increase Khaleda’s punishment
Dhaka, March 21 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will appeal to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court to increase the imprisonment term of the former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust case.
Question leakage in police recruitment test
Dhaka, March 21 – An accused in a case filed for leaking questions of police recruitment test was placed on remand for a day to quiz him in connection with the crime.
LDC graduation ceremony in BD Thursday, formal lift 2024
Dhaka, March 21 – The government has taken all preparations to celebrate the graduation of the country from the group of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to developing country with elaborate programmes across the country including the capital today.
Int’l workshop on liquidity management for Islamic FIs opens
Dhaka, March 21 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) jointly organized a two-day international technical workshop titled ‘Liquidity Management Tools for Islamic Financial Institutions’.