Dhaka, Aug 5 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the people of the country not to pay heed to rumours and get confused by false propaganda.
Category: Green corner
Will Farakka again create prolonged floods in Bihar, BD?
Published by SANDRP August 3, It’s a bit intriguing situation. Indian Meteorological Department and Skymet experts are downgrading the monsoon rainfall from earlier forecast 100% to 92%. Both agencies are predicting even lower rainfall in remaining part of current South…
Ershad seeks death sentence for killing in reckless driving
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Extending his support to the ongoing student movement seeking road safety, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Friday said the capital punishment is the only trial of killing people in reckless driving.
People also to hit streets as students have done: Moudud
Dhaka, Aug 3 – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday warned that people will also take to the streets soon like students to explode their pent-up anger against the government.
‘Narsingdi Zilla Chhatrokollan Samity’ of BAU formed
Mymensingh, Aug 2 – ‘Narsingdi Zilla Chhatrokollan Samity’ of Mymensingh was formed at Animal Husbandry faculty gallery room of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).
Chaotic situation prevails in country, claims Dr. Mosharraf
Dhaka, Aug 2 – BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Thursday claimed that a chaotic situation prevails in the country for lack of an ‘elected’ government.
Recipes for sustainability, meal by meal
From Danielle Nierenberg Chef, healthy food advocate and social entrepreneur Sam Kass is drafting a plan for everyone to eat flavorful meals for better health and a better world.
BNP demands resignation of govt for ‘total failure’
Dhaka, Aug 2 – The BNP on Thursday demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina led government for its total failure in every respect especially in controlling road accidents and resolving crises in the transport sector.
Laos Dam disaster: Yet another wake up call?
SANDRP The various aspects of tragic Dam Disaster in the Mekong Basin in Laos are still unfolding. But it is clear from many accounts that it was an avoidable, man-made disaster due to the neglect of contractors, decision makers, consultants and supervising…
Joy slams civil society for not projecting BD successes
Dhaka, July 31 – Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Tuesday questioned the motive behind not ‘projecting the country’s development transformation’ before the world by a certain quarter of the civil society and ‘their desperate bid to malign…
‘NRC will be implemented in Assam: BJP chief Amit Shah’
‘Shah said the process for NRC, whose mandate is to identify illegal immigrants, was started in 2005 when the UPA was in power, but the government lacked the courage “to throw out Bangladeshis.” ‘New Delhi: Exclusion of 40 lakh people…
Asia Clean Energy Summit 2018 Oct 31 – Nov 2
Singapore – Media OutReach – 1 August 2018 – The Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) is organising the 5th edition of Asia Clean Energy Summit 2018 (ACES) with speakers setting the benchmark for best practices, debate trends and solutions…
Dispose of Khaleda’s appeal against graft verdict by Oct 31
Dhaka, July 31 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday extended till October 31 for the High Court to hear and dispose of the appeal filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case in…
HC directive for ind body to survey motor vehicles’ fitness
Dhaka, July 31 – In a major development, the High Court yesterday directed the government to constitute a national independent inquiry committee including at least 15 experts to conduct a survey on the fitness of the public motor vehicles in…
AL goes low-key on Rajshahi, Barisal city polls wins
Dhaka, July 31 – The ruling Awami League (AL) kept its victory in two cities-Rajshahi and Barishal city corporations polls at a low key without any victory celebrations.
BNP rejects Rajshahi, Barisal polls, demands repolling
Dhaka, July 31 – The BNP on Tuesday rejected the just concluded poll results of Rajshahi and Barishal city corporations, accusing the government of stealing votes and demanded re-polling in the two cities.
BNP’s Ariful thanks people but says margin could be wider
Dhaka, July 31 – BNP mayoral candidate in Sylhet Ariful Haque Chowdhury, who is leading over his opponent from ruling Awami League, has said that he would have been elected mayor of the city known for its Sufi shrines with…
Iron-enriched millet ups cognitive senses in Indian youths
Washington, D.C.—July 19 – Poor diets lacking in iron limit brain development and learning capacity, hampering the potential of individuals and societies, generation after generation. Countries like India are at the heart of this challenge, as nearly half of all…
প্লাস্টিক রিসাইকেল দূষণ কতোটা কমাতে পারছে?
খাবার থেকে শুরু করে ওষুধ, প্রসাধনী অথবা প্রযুক্তি পণ্য প্রতিটি ক্ষেত্রে বিশ্বের প্রতিটি মানুষ ব্যবহার করছে প্লাস্টিক। এ কারণে সমুদ্র ও প্রকৃতি দূষণের ক্ষেত্রেও সবচেয়ে বড় কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছে এই প্লাস্টিক। তবে প্লাস্টিক দূষণের হার কমাতে সচেতনতার দৃষ্টান্ত স্থাপন করেছে…
High-powered panel deployed to probe Barapukuria coal theft
Dhaka, Jul 29 – A high-powered probe committee has been formed with a director general of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as its head to look into the disappearance of coal from storages of the Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited…
After jail term, Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi aims law study
Nabi Saleh, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi, who became an international symbol of resistance to Israeli occupation after slapping two soldiers, walked out of an Israeli prison Sunday and told throngs of journalists and well-wishers that she…
Unlocking private-sector funds for sustainable development
by Mahmoud Moh ieldin, Svetlana Klimenko Washington, DC – For the last three years, dozens of countries have gathered each July to present their national plans to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the latest of these United Nations…
Starved, bombed Yemen kids want trapped in flooded Thai Cave
By Robert J. Burrowes While the world watched and waited with bated breath for the outcome of the substantial global effort – involving over 100 cave divers from various countries, 1,000 members of the Thai Army and 10,000 others in…
Khaleda’s release must for inclusive polls: Mosharraf
Dhaka, July 28 – BNP’s senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday said Khaleda Zia must be freed from jail through a street movement to ‘restore democracy’ and ensure an inclusive general election in the country.
Restraining robbers to up Tiger population in the Sundarbans
Bagerhat, Jul 28 – With a decrease in the activities of forest robbers and poachers in the Sundarbans, BD experts and Forest Department officials expect an increase in the number of tigers in the world’s largest mangrove forest.
Will the grass be greener for the workers?
by Kate Holman What are ‘green jobs’? According to the International Labour Organization, they are “decent jobs that contribute to preserve or restore the environment, be they in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction, or in new, emerging green…
Sushma Swaraj praises JP’s ‘rare role in govt, opposition’
Dhaka, July 26 – Jatiya Party secretary general Ruhul Amin Hawlader on Thursday said India External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj hailed their party’s role — both in government and opposition — and hoped many democratic countries will follow the example.
15 organizations creating edible landscapes
From Danielle Nierenberg It may be surprising, but turf grass found on lawns, parks, and schoolyards requires up to 34 billion litres (nine billion gallons) of water per day and 31 million kilograms (70 million pounds) of pesticides for maintenance…
Moudud did not resign after serial bomb blasts: Anisul
Dhaka, July 26 – Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday recommended the BNP to “replace” Moudud Ahmed, citing the reason that Moudud demanded his (Anisul Huq) resignation over the attack on Mahmudur Rahman.
Khaleda’s bail in Zia Charitable Trust graft case extended
Dhaka, July 24 – A Dhaka court onTuesday extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia until July 31 in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case. Judge Dr Md Akteruzzaman of Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka passed the order…