Wellington (AP/UNB) — Three New Zealand cows looked like they could use a little help Monday after an earthquake triggered landslides all around them and left them stranded on a small island of grass.
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Three suffer burn injuries in Dhaka home gas explosion
Dhaka – Three female domestic helps sustained burn injuries in a gas explosion at an apartment in the city’s Gulshan area on Monday morning. The injured are: Parvin, 37, Bedena, 20, and Sharifa, 18.
An extra-super supermoon rose Sunday evening
Sunday night’s full moon appeared bigger and brighter in the night sky than it has in nearly 70 years. “Supermoon” is a non-technical term for a moon that turns full at the same time it hits perigee — the point…
Tsunami hits New Zealand after massive quake
Dhaka – An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 has struck central New Zealand, the US Geological Survey says, causing widespread damage and generating a tsunami. New Zealand’s Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has warned of the risk…
Street battles rage in Mosul as ISIL counterattacks
ISIL mortars, RPGs, and suicide car bombs target Iraqi forces as urban push meets stiff resistance. ISIL fighters have launched several fierce counterattacks on Iraqi forces in Mosul city, underscoring the intense battle ahead as government troops and their allies…
The Trump effect: Wary climate diplomats ‘wait and see’
The world expects the United States to uphold commitments under the landmark Paris climate treaty despite Donald Trump’s vow to pull out, the incoming head of its UN implementing body told AFP Friday. “The Paris Agreement is here,” Moroccan foreign…
PM flies to Morocco Monday
Dhaka- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here for Morocco on Monday morning on a three-day official visit to attend two high-level segments of the Conference of the Parties (COP-22). A VVIP flight (BG-1019) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime…
AL distorting history, alleges BNP
Dhaka – BNP on Friday alleged that Awami League is presenting a distorted history of the country before the young generation to hang onto power.“We want to stand up raising our heads high with our national tradition. We also want…
Trump should govern with respect for rights – HRW
Washington, DC – United States President-elect Donald Trump should abandon campaign rhetoric that seemed to reject many of the United States’ core human rights obligations and put rights at the heart of his administration’s domestic and foreign policy agendas, Human…
Muslim ban statement disappears from Trump website
A statement that the Trump campaign issued proposing a total ban on the immigration of Muslims to the United States has disappeared from the team’s website.”Donald J. Trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the…
Steps taken against deer poaching as ‘Rash Mela’ nears
Bagerhat –The Forest Department has taken some measures to prevent the poaching of deer and other wild animals in the Sundarbans ahead of ‘Rash Mela’, a traditional Hindu religious festival, at Alorkol in Dublar Char Island near the Bay of…
Trump promises ‘I will not let you down’
President-elect Donald Trump is telling the American people that “I promise you I will not let you down.”Trump, addressing supporters at his victory party in New York City early Wednesday, says he looks “very much forward to being your president.”He…
President, PM greet Trump; laud his leadership quality
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday greeted Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election and appreciated his extraordinary leadership quality.In separate messages, the President and Prime Minister also invited Trump and his wife…
Govt spells out definition, age of FFs
News, Lead DHAKA, Nov 8, 2016 (BSS) – The government today spelt out the definition and age of freedom fighters in light of the recommendation of Jatiya Muktijoddha Council to make a reliable and acceptable list of freedom fighters. The…
Conviction warrant issued against BNP’s Tarique Rahman
The Third Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Monday issued conviction warrant against BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for money laundering.
ACC wants watchdog commission for police
Dhaka – The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has recommended the formation of Criminal Justice Commission to monitor the activities of the police. The national anti-graft body made the recommendation in its Annual Report-2015 submitted to President Abdul Hamid, UNB news…
UNO withdrawn, ‘Nasirnagar attackers to be brought to justice’
Dhaka – Nasirnagar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Chowdhury Moazzem Ahmed was withdrawn on Sunday following the recent attacks on temples, houses and business establishments of the Hindu community in the upazila, UNB news agency reported. Additional deputy commissioner of the district…
Bangladesh 24 notches up in UN e-government survey
Dhaka – As per UN e-government Survey 2016, conducted by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Bangladesh has made very good progress. This year Bangladesh has been ranked 124. In 2014, and 2012 Bangladesh was ranked 148 and…
Bangladesh also ‘Donor’ now: UN resident coordinator
Dhaka – Bangladesh is traditionally known as a recipient of donors’ money but the United Nations resident coordinator in Dhaka says the trend has reversed and Bangladesh itself has bbecome a donoe. “We see Bangladesh is now becoming a donor…
Local admin’s negligence behind B’baria attacks: NHRC chief
Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh Kazi Reazul Hoque on Thursday said negligence, indifference and lack of prudence of the local administration were the reasons behind attacks on Hindu temples and houses in Brahmanbaria.
BNP’s Nazrul smells early election in Bangladesh
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Wednesday said the government will hold the next general election within a short time as it has got isolated from people, UNB news agency reported.
Iraqi forces edge into Mosul, major urban warfare lies ahead
Bazwaya (AP/UNB) — Iraq’s special forces fought their way into the outskirts of Mosul on Tuesday, taking its state television building despite resistance by Islamic State group fighters that is only likely to stiffen when combat reaches the inner city.…
Fearless brand of cricket brings BD more success: Coach
He was blown away by the range of felicitation after their 108-run triumph over the tourists on Sunday, which tied the series 1-1 as the Tigers ushered in a new dawn in their Test cricket history. In the morning after…
We must restore democracy even by last drop of blood: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party will not compromise with the government when it comes to fighting for restoration of democracy and people’s rights.
Violent protest in B’baria over Facebook post on Kaaba
Brahmanbaria: Several temples and houses were vandalised in Haripur union of Nasirnagar upazila on Sunday during a demonstration allegedly over a Facebook post demeaning the holy Kaaba. Chowdhury Moazzem Ahmed, upazila nirbahi officer of Nasirnagar, said Ras Raj Das, 30,…
Tigers extend lead to 272 runs all out: England 41 for no loss
Dhaka – Bangladesh extended their lead to 272 runs for all out soon after lunch in the 2nd innings on day-3 against England in the 2nd Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday. Resuming the 2nd innings with…
Tigers take 128 runs lead against England on day 2
Bangladesh took a 128-run lead with 7 wickets in hand against giant England after the 2nd day’s play of the 2nd Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.The 3rd wicket partnership of 86 runs by Imrul Kayes…
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels
Saudi Arabia has allegedly intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen towards Islam’s holiest city of Mecca, Saudi state media reports. According to the Saudi-led coalition, Houthi rebels launched a Scud missile from Saada province towards Mecca…
Bangladesh vs England series decider 2nd Test from Friday
Dhaka – After finishing the exciting 1st Test with 22-run defeat in Chittagong, Bangladesh will face the visiting England in the 2nd and last match that will roll on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.The 10th Test match…
Green Climate Fund for proposals to access technologies
Delhi (Indrajit Bose) — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) at its 14th meeting in Songdo, South Korea, in a decision adopted by the Board to facilitate access to environmentally sound technologies (ESTs), encouraged developing countries to submit proposals in this…