Natalia Zinets and Richard Balmforth | 2014-08-18 00:00:00
Ukraine said its artillery destroyed part of a Russian armoured column that entered its territory and said its forces came under shellfire from Russia last week in what appeared to be a major military escalation between the ex-Soviet states. Russia's...
Irene Klotz | 2014-08-18 00:00:00
A European resupply line to the International Space Station closed last week with the arrival of a fifth and final freighter to the orbital outpost. Europe's Automated Transfer Vehicle 5, known as ATV-5, blasted off two weeks ago with more...
Ahmed Elumami | 2014-08-18 00:00:00
Libya's parliament last week voted to disband the country's militia brigades and called on the United Nations to protect civilians in an effort to end the worst fighting between armed factions since the 2011 fall of Muammar Gaddafi. Lawmakers appeared...
Minami Funakoshi | 2014-08-18 00:00:00
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this week sent a ritual offering to a Tokyo shrine to war dead, triggering angry criticism from China and South Korea despite his decision not to visit the shrine in person as he seeks a...
State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Moshiur Rahman Ranga on Saturday said the discipline in the cooperatives sector is being restored by taking stern action against dishonest and mushroom cooperative societies. The government will patronise honest and dedicated cooperative members...
The four-day ‘Bangladesh Summit on Sustainable Development’ began at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday. Finance Minister AMA Muhith inaugurated the summit, organised by Global Citizens’ Forum on Sustainable Development, as the chief...
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia had full knowledge of a series of grenade attacks across Bangladesh on Aug 17, 2005, Syed Ashraful Islam has claimed. "She not only knew about it but also provided assistance to the attackers," the ruling Awami...
Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Sunday said it will be possible to ensure sustainable development in Bangladesh only when qualitative standard could be ensured in its development initiative bringing ahead the marginal people in it. The Planning Minister made...
A human chain protest was held in the city on Sunday demanding that the government finds out BNP leader M Ilias Ali who went missing two years ago amidst allegation that he was abducted by government agents. Sylhet Jatiyatabadi Forum...
A human chain was formed in the capital on Sunday demanding the construction work on Khan Jahan Ali Airport in Bagerhat be resumed. The construction of the airport remained stalled since 1996. Bagerhat Development Society (BDS) organised the human chain...
Responding to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's allegation that General Ziaur Rahman was involved in the assassination of her father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Sunday said Hasina was 'perhaps involved' in Ziaur Rahman's assassination, according to...
Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) has chosen noted educationist and economist Dr Mohammed Farashuddin for the ‘Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal-2013’ in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fields of education and macroeconomics. The medal will be formally handed over...
Palestinian Ambassador in Dhaka Shaher Mohammad on Sunday highly appreciated Bangladesh Prime Minister’s bold stance over Gaza issue and raising her voice against the United States for supporting Israel. “I want to tell you something which nobody can do it...
A video of Narayanganj MP Shamim Osman and City Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy at each other’s throats has gone viral on the internet including the social media. On Aug 12, a nightly television talk-show on Ekattor TV turned into a...
The baby food products said to provide nutrition are mostly artificial and therefore cannot contribute to children’s growth or their immune systems, experts say. Children who are made to rely on such alternatives to breast milk have weak immune systems...
Parvez Babul | 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Research shows that women are the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in mountain areas due to many reasons including gender-based violence. These women are rarely acknowledged as agents of change with responsibilities, knowledge and skills. Mountain women are excluded from political...
Iftu Ahmed | 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Prof.Dr.KaziFazlur Rahim (1917-2004) was the patriotic vice-chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh from 1971 to 1973. After receiving the proclamation of independence from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, he hoisted the national flag of Bangladesh at the administrative building premises...
Our Correspondent | 2014-08-17 00:00:00
RANGPUR, Aug 16: Flower business has become lucrative in Rangpur in recent years as the traders are earning handsome profit out of it and their socio-economic condition is also improving significantly. Due to growing demands many people are showing their...
RAJBARI, Aug 16 (UNB): Three people went missing as a boat capsized after being hit by a ferry in the Padma River near Daulatdia ferry terminal in Goalanda upazila of Rajbari district on Friday evening. Of the victims, two were...
Our Correspondent | 2014-08-17 00:00:00
PABNA, Aug 16: Incessant rain throughout the day here recently paralysed normal life in the town. Water logging in different low lying areas of the town has aggravated the situation. The affected areas are Salgaria, Muzahid Club mohollah, Bangaldesh Eidghah...
KHULNA, Aug 16 (BSS): Police today recovered decomposed body of a woman from a house at Boyra area in the city. The deceased was identified as Depali Adhikari, 35, wife of Kalidash Adhikari, resident at City's Boyra area. Police went...
NILPHAMARI, Aug 16 (UNB): The water flow of the river Teesta rose sharply due to heavy downpour and onrush of hill water inundating 15 villages in two upazilas of the district in the last couple of days. The inundation has...
HABIGANJ, Aug 16 (UNB): Two minor sisters drowned in a pond at Kalikrishnanagar village in Madhabpur upazila on Friday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Suma Akter,8, and Ruma Akhter, 2, daughters of Shamim Miah, a resident of the village....
MUNSHIGANJ, Aug 16 (UNB): Robbers looted valuables, including cash and gold ornaments worth Tk 10 lakh, from a trawler carrying a bridal party in the Padma River at Nayanagar village in Gazaria upazila on Friday night. Shafiqul Islam, a member...
NARSINGDI, Aug 16 (BSS): Gardening on house rooftops in both summer and winter seasons in the district has been gaining popularity with production of different kinds of flowers, vegetables and fruits. Gardening lover people in the district are mostly engaged...
RAJSHAHI, Aug 16 (BSS): Char Khanpur Border Outpost (BOP) of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) under Paba upazila of the district is now facing a serious threat of erosion by the river Padma. The BOP might be devoured if 20...
GAIBANDHA, Aug 16 (BSS): A total of five trained youths got loan of Taka 0.28 million with nominal interest from the Department of Youth Development (DYD) on Friday to conduct their income generating activities smoothly. Office sources said the district...
5 crude bombs recovered in Benapole Police in a drive recovered five crude bombs from a house at Gazipur in Benapole here on Saturday. Apurba Hasan, officer-in-charge of Benapole Port Police Station, said getting information from one Azgar Ali of...
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