Lima, Peru – International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) researchers will present findings of a new series of policy notes on women farmers’ ability to adapt to climate change and contribute to a workshop on the economic viability of climate…
The chief investigator pursuing Alois Brunner, one of the world’s most wanted German Nazi war criminals, has told the BBC that he is “99% sure” that he died four years ago in Syria.
HIV is evolving to become less deadly and less infectious, according to a major scientific study.
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The sad demise of eminent journalist Zaglul Ahmed Chowdhury on Saturday night has come as a shock to all not only because of the suddenness with which the end came to the glorious career of a gentleman…
Hiv infection rate has increased by 28 percent this year 2014 over that of the year before, according to statistics released by the government on Monday. Unaids estimates that only one-third of the HIV infected cases are coming to light.…
The government has stopped the operations of Mohona Hospital at Green Road in the city for functioning without licence. A team of the Health Ministry and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), led by ministry joint secretary Mosharraf Hossain…
Speakers at a post-rally discussion have stressed for creating adequate awareness among common people, especially young generations and vulnerable groups, for preventing spread of the deadly HIV/AIDS diseases.
The Pir Shaheb of Charmonai Mufti Syed Rezaul Karim on Monday said it’s not politics to concentrate power into hand and indulge in luxuries. The government is clinging to power therough corruption and musrule. Through the st atement of Prime…
Pope Francis has urged Muslim leaders around the world to condemn terrorism carried out in the name of Islam. Speaking on board a flight back to Rome, the Pope said that he understood the harm caused by the stereotype that…
US President Barack Obama’s daughters Sasha and Malia have been accused of showing disrespect and lacking “class” by a Republican official after their appearance at a Thanksgiving ceremony.
The tension is palpable in Kano, after bombers and gunmen struck killing more than 100 people at the central mosque.
The Destiny Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited has defrauded the public of Tk 1448 crore 78 lakh 73,952. LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Syed Ashraful Islam informed Parliament of this on Sunday, replying to a question from ruling party MP M Israfil…
Sakhawat Hossain Badsha, special correspondent of the daily Inqilab and Elias Hossain, special correspondent of Independent TV, were elected president and general secretary respectively of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Sunday for the 2015 term. Badsha bagged 366 votes while…
The number of people killed by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has risen to 6,928, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.
By Sam Olukoya Lagos, Nigeria (IPS) – Two years ago, Shola* was kicked out of the family house in Abeokuta, in southwestern Nigeria, after testing HIV-positive at age 13. He was living with his father, his stepmother and their seven…
By Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin United Nations (IPS) – The tragic deaths and injuries of women following sterilisation in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have sparked global media coverage and public concern and outrage. Now we must ensure that such a…
A discussion meeting on “Evaluation of the Unani-Ayurved diploma medical practitioners in primary health care” was held on Tuesday at the Tibbia Habibia College and Hospital with its Principal Hakim Md Ferdous Wahid in the chair. Hakim Md. Yusuf Harun…
The Pir Shaheb of Charmonai, Moulana Mufti Syed Rezaul Karim on Wednesday demanded the enactment of a law providing for the highest punishment against those revolting against religon. Inaugurating a 3-day annual Mohfil of Charmonai, the Pir Shaheb expressed his…
Nobel laureate Professor Yunus addressed as chief guest at the celebration of fourth anniversary of social enterprise UK held at the British parliament building to celebrate the occasion of Social Enterprise Day on November 20. Yunus congratulated the Houses of…
Lego wants to be taken seriously as something more than a toy. The plastic brick made by the Danish toy company wants to construct a more hi-tech identity. It wants to be part of teaching about a space project.
The world’s largest crane ship, which is capable of lifting oil rigs, has set sail from its shipyard in South Korea for Rotterdam Port in the Netherlands.The Pieter Schelte, which left South Korea on Wednesday, is due to arrive at…
Tasneem Noor Maisha Nancy found herself momentarily immobile, starring into those small yet bewitching eyes of the little angelic infant in her lap. The infant broke into a soothing cackle, filling her entire being with tranquility. As if the small…
I don’t think many people were aware of the controversial Hindu guru Rampal before Tuesday’s violent clashes between his supporters and the police.
Some myths about the brain, such as the idea we only use 10% of our grey matter, are notorious, especially among neuroscientists. These myths crop up every now and then (look at the premise of the Lucy movie this summer),…
Analysis by Susan Bissell United Nations – Next week marks 25 years since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, a historic commitment to children and the most widely accepted human rights treaty in history. The…
by Firas AlKhateeb Coffee About 1,600,000,000 cups of coffee are consumed every day around the world. Billions of people rely on it as part of their daily routines. And yet, very few people know of the Muslim origins of this…
Each year the brown waters of the Gumani river swell during the summer monsoon, creeping over the surrounding fields to flood Charbhangura, a village of 2,500 people in the Pabna district of northwest Bangladesh. From July to October the waters…
Gillian Parker Mozambique has one of the world’s highest rates of child marriage – driven by strong social and cultural traditions, despite the practice being illegal. Early marriage compromises girls’ right to education and can have a devastating impact on…
India has quarantined a man who was cured of Ebola in Liberia because of the possibility that he may spread the virus through sex. The man tested negative for Ebola in standard checks when he arrived at Delhi airport. However,…
Russia may be testing a satellite capable of chasing down other orbiting spacecraft, observers say.