PARIS, (BSS/AFP) – Since the poisoning of Russian former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in England on March 4, a war of words has escalated between London and Moscow.
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World’s carbon emissions on the rise again: IEA
PARIS, (BSS/AFP) – Harmful carbon emissions from energy rose in 2017 for the first time in three years, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, proof that the world’s efforts to fight climate change are falling short. Strong economic growth pushed…
LDC graduation eligibility celebration launched
Dhaka- The government on Thursday launched a five-day programme to celebrate Bangladesh’s eligibility for graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) to a developing one.
Ostrich hatch chicks at Bamgabandhu Safari Park
Dhaka – For the second time in the country’s history, three baby ostriches hatched from eggs at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Gazipur.
3 posing as environ officials held in Comilla
Dhaka – Locals have caught three fake environment officials while extorting money from a brick kiln at Nagarparh in Muradnagar upazila in Comilla and handed them over to police.
Usain Bolt to train with Borussia Dortmund on Friday
Dortmund,(AP/UNB) – Sprint star Usain Bolt is set to train with German soccer team Borussia Dortmund on Friday.
Serena Williams loses in 1st round at Miami Open to Osaka
Key Biscayne,(AP/UNB) – The match ended with Serena Williams grinning at the net. She saved her worst shot for last, and after a rare first-round defeat she had to laugh.
Stokes returns as NZealand wins toss, bowls in 1st test
Auckland,(AP/UNB) – New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl Thursday in the first cricket test against England at Eden Park that will see the return of allrounder Ben Stokes to the visitors’ lineup.
Boko Haram releases 76 abducted girls
ABUJA(BSS/AFP) – Boko Haram jihadists have released 76 of the 110 schoolgirls that were abducted from the northeastern town of Dapchi in February, the government said in a statement on Wednesday. Information Minister Lai Mohammed said “the 76 are those…
PM seeks efficient navy to tap sea resources
CHITTAGONG- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked Bangladesh Navy to use their efficiency and integrity in tapping sea resources in view of the country’s now expanded maritime boundary.
WFP gets Dutch support to fortify rice in BD
Dhaka – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$800,000 from the Netherlands embassy in Bangladesh. The money will be spent to scale up an initiative on rice fortification which is implemented by WFP in…
Race against time to protect Rohingyas: UNHCR envoy
Dhaka – UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett on Wednesday warned of a “race against time” to protect Rohingyas from the worst impacts of the upcoming monsoon season in Bangladesh. Blanchett, on completion of her Bangladesh visit, called for urgent action…
Woman, son among 6 get life for killing husband
Dhaka- A court here on Wednesday sentenced a woman, her son, three brothers and a sister for killing her husband in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj in 2012.
80 gold bars seized from Biman flight in city
Dhaka – Customs officials on Wednesday seized 80 gold bars weighing 9.28 kilogrammes from the toilet of a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Tigers’ Asst Coach Richard Halsall resigns
Dhaka – Assistant Coach of Bangladesh National Cricket team Richard Halsall has resigned from his job on personal grounds. Halsall, who was promoted to Assistant Coach from fielding coach during the Chandika Hathurusingha regime, served as the acting coach of…
Quota for FFs – their children and grandchildren – to stay: PM
Patiya (Chittagong), – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the quota system in government jobs for freedom fighters, their children and grandchildren will continue. The Prime Minister made the announcement at a time when a section of students and…
Former All Black Dylan Mika dies at 45
Wellington(AP/UNB) – Dylan Mika, an athletic backrower who played tests for the All Blacks and Samoa, has died at the age of 45, his family said.
Integrated approach to water management urged
DHAKA – Water experts at a seminar here today said the country needs to take integrated approach for ensuring better water management to protect the environment maintaining ecological balance of planet.
Sonargaon Chess: Twenty players share top slot after 2nd round
Dhaka – Twenty players are sharing top slot leads in the Sonargaon International FIDE Rating Chess Tournament securing full two points after the 2nd round matches at the Sonargaon Royal Resort on Wednesday.
PSL: Tamim’s Zalmi eliminate Mahmudullah’s Gladiators by one run
Dhaka – Bangladeshi top order batsman Tamim Iqbal’s Peshawar Zalmi eliminated Mahudullah Riyad’s Quetta Gladiators from this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) beating them by just one run in a nerve shattering eliminator match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore Tuesday…
Zia’s name to go from ‘Shaheed Zia Shishu Park’
Dhaka– The government has decided to remove the name of former president Ziaur Rahman from the name plaque of ‘Shaheed Zia Shishu Park’ situated at Shahbagh here. Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque came up with the announcement on…
Inter-Division/Inter District Basketball begins Thursday
Dhaka -The Walton Inter-Division/Inter-District Basketball Tournament will begin on Thursday at the Dhanmondi Basketball gymnasium here.
BD Football team concedes 0-1 defeat against Ratchaburi MP
Dhaka – Touring Bangladesh National Football team conceded 0-1 goal defeat against Thai Premier League Club Ratchaburi Mitr Phol FC in their first preparatory match at the Mitr Phol Stadium in Ratchaburi Province of Thailand on Wednesday.
DB arrest 6 with arms, Yaba in Ctg
Dhaka- Detectives in separate drives arrested six men along with 63000 pieces of Yaba tablets, five home-made firearms, Tk 10 lakh cash and sized a truck from different places in Chittagong on Monday night. The arrestees were identified as Owner…
Fire at Nasir Glassware factory in Tangail
Dhaka – A fire burnt down huge valuables at Nasir Glassware and Tube Industries in Gorai area of Mirzapur upazila here in Tangail on Tuesday afternoon.
Twin born with joined legs in Sirajganj
Dhaka – A mother gave birth to a pair of babies with both legs of one them joined together at Shahzadpur Upazila Health Complex here in Sirajganj on Monday.
Rabada’s ban overturned, available for 3rd test
Cape Town,(AP/UNB) – South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada had his two-test ban overturned on appeal on Tuesday, meaning he will be available for the remainder of the series against Australia.
Premier Cricket: Sk Jamal ensure super six beating Brothers
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club booked a seat for the six-team super league of the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League outplaying Brothers Union Club by 74 runs at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on…
Premier Cricket: Mohammedan SC beats Kalabagan KC by 2 wkts
Dhaka- Dhaka Mohammedan SC completed their first phase engagements of the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League beating Kalabagan KC by two wickets at BKSP ground in Savar on Tuesday. Despite the day’s victory, traditional Mohammedan SC missed the…
EU seeks Facebook data-breach probe
BRUSSELS(BSS/AFP) – The European Union pushed Tuesday for an urgent investigation into revelations that a firm working for Donald Trump presidential campaign harvested data on 50 million users.