Dhaka, Nov 9 – In yet another move for greater connectivity with neighbours, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to jointly launch Thursday with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi the Khulna-Kolkata train service and open two bridges on railway routes…
by Clelia Daniel cdaniel@csr-asia.com and Janet Salem janet.salem@unep.org Do I need to be vegan to eat responsibly? Does my seabass come with a side of slavery? Do I need to finish my plate? On average, consumers take less than two…
Dhaka – Traffic congestions at the end of different exit ramps of Moghbazar-Mouchak flyover will be reduced further within a month as the authorities are working with the traffic department, said the chief engineer of Local Government Engineering Department.
Mymensingh – University life of students is busy with class, exam, practical, presentation and assignment. For a break from the monotonous daily schedule and to learn the beauty of nature, field tour is essential.
By Joseph Chamie New York, Oct 25 (IPS) – Recent elections around the world have clearly shown growing public support for candidates and political parties advocating the deportation of migrants and stricter restrictions on immigration, including halting it altogether. At…
Dhaka, Oct 27 – Railways Minister M Mazibul Hoque on Friday said work on the Bangladesh portion of the proposed Akhaura-Agartala railway route will begin within the next two months.
Sylhet, Oct 27 – Tamabil Land Port along Gowainghat border was inaugurated here today to boost up business and commerce and roads communications with India, BSS reported.
Dhaka – Bangladesh is expected ink a $554 million loan deal with China to build a deep-sea single point mooring with an aim to cut the time and cost of offloading fuel oil from tankers, bdnews24.com reported Friday night. The…
Dhaka – Amari Dhaka is known for its innovative festivals throughout the year which is visited and liked by luxury delicacy enthusiasts. In line with the trend, this year paves way for a special one-of-a-kind arrangement as well.
Dhaka, Oct 26 – India’s issuance of visas to the people of Bangladesh has marked a sharp rise in recent months as the two neighbouring countries are considering people-to-people contacts as the biggest strength to bolster ties. Bangladeshi people constitute…
Dhaka, Oct 25 – A domestic flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, which faced problem in a wheel after taking off from Syedpur Airport, landed safely at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday morning.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a Taka 16,901.32 crore project for constructing a ‘Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway’. The 24-kilometer Elevated Expressway is aimed to ease traffic congestion in and around capital Dhaka. The approval was…
New York, Oct 24 (AP/UNB) — A JetBlue plane from Boston to Las Vegas that struck some birds shortly after takeoff has made a safe emergency landing in New York.
Dhaka – Former state minister for home affairs Sohel Taj on Monday alleged that somebody had broken his suitcase at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on his way to the USA.
British Airways has apologised to a Canadian family after they were bitten by bed bugs on an overnight flight. Heather Szilagyi was flying from Vancouver to London with her eight-year-old daughter and fiancé earlier this month, CTV reported.
Lucknow, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — India’s famed monument of love, the white marble Taj Mahal, is finding itself at the heart of a political storm, with some members of the country’s ruling Hindu right-wing party claiming that the mausoleum built…
Honolulu, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) — A federal judge in Hawaii blocked most of President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban Tuesday, just hours before it was set to take effect, saying the revised order “suffers from precisely the same maladies as…
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is returning home on Wednesday after staying around three months in London with four warrants of arrests issued by courts in Dhaka and Comilla against her. The former premier is scheduled to arrive at…
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”…
Finance Minister Muhith says ‘it’s not necessary at this moment’ Dhaka, Oct 16 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith has rejected the proposal of a Chinese company for implementing the ‘Dhaka Chittagong Expressway Project’, aiming to build a four-lane elevated expressway…
A British man has fallen to his death while taking photos at a temple in India during a year-long world trip. Roger Stotesbury, 56, was visiting Orchha, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, with his wife Hilary on Friday…
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…
Singapore – 13 October 2017 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, won the Global Express Provider of the Year (Industry Choice) and Green Award (Industry Choice) at this year’s Payload Asia Awards. The awards were presented…
Dhaka – Water activists of Bangladesh and Northeast India at a consultation meeting in Dhaka on Wednesday called for collaborative people’s movement against a move for large structural interventions on the Brahmaputra without caring about its environmental, economic and ecological…
Dhaka, October 10, 2017: The spirit of Diwali is knocking on the door with its vibrant colours and lights. At Amari Dhaka, the celebration of the festival of lights will be commemorated by the introduction of specially selected Indian delicacies.
Turkey and the US have become embroiled in a consular row, mutually suspending most visa services. The Turkish embassy in Washington said it needed to “reassess” the US government’s commitment to the security of the mission and personnel. A very…
Malta: More than six billion euros committed by public and private actors to better manage our oceans at European Union-hosted conference in Malta. The European Commission has announced over €550 million of EU-funded initiatives to tackle global oceans challenges, at…
Brussels, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) – A global conference organized by the European Union aimed at better protecting marine life has raised more than $7 billion.
Emaar’s At the Top entertainment unit has unveiled a revamped new entrance lobby and experience for the observation deck of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai. The reception area for the attraction on the lower ground floor…
Dhaka, Oct 5–The banks of the River Gomti with several small entertainment centres dotting the riverside in Comilla offer new promises of becoming a tourist attraction.