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IU goes on a 23-day vacation

2024-06-06 00:00:00

ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, KUSHTIA, June 05 (BSS): Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia will go on a 23-day Eid and summer vacation from tomorrow (Thursday).The academic and administrative activities will remain closed during the vacation and the residential halls will remain closed...

Protecting environment from further degradation stressed

2024-06-06 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, June 05 (BSS): Generating awareness among the public in general has become crucial for survival of all living beings through protecting the environment and wildlife from further degradation. Environment has been facing a serious threat due to various natural...

Student wearing headphone crushed under CU shuttle train

2024-06-06 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, June 05 (UNB): A college student was crushed under the wheels of a Chittagong University (CU) shuttle train in Sholashahar 2 gate area in Chattogram city on Wednesday morning.The deceased was identified as Irfan, 19, son of Mahbubur Alam...

Cattle prices higher this year

OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2024-06-06 00:00:00

The prices of animal feed, including husk, cattle booster and wheat, have increased sharply in the past few years due on different pretexts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the dollar crisis, which has increased the animal rearing costs. Many farmers...

Good elections firm up democracy

Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-06-06 00:00:00

Good elections anywhere cheer the soul. A good election underscores the principle of democracy in a society, enables citizens to reassert their dominance as the repository of power in a state. And those elected to office hold that power in...

Australia hunt for historic treble

2024-06-06 00:00:00

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 05 (Agencies): With the World Test Championship mace and the 50-over World Cup trophy already in its bag, Australia will look to hit the ground running in its quest to become the first team to simultaneously hold...

Pakistan face USA challenge in campaign opener today

2024-06-06 00:00:00

DALLAS, June 05 (Agencies): Last edition's runner-up Pakistan will take on co-host USA in T20 World Cup opener on Thursday. While on paper, the Babar Azam-led side looks the outright favourite to win the clash, Pakistan's recent form suggests that...

Why T20 WC 2024 schedule favours India prime-time

2024-06-06 00:00:00

The T20 World Cup schedule reflects the importance of the Indian market while highlighting the wider benefits hosting major tournaments brings to the West Indies and other cricketing nations.CEO of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Johnny Grave has acknowledged...

Shakib reclaims his all-rounder top spot

2024-06-06 00:00:00

Bangladesh's Shakib al Hasan has wrestled back the top spot in the T20 all-rounder rankings from Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga, report agencies. Interestingly, Hasaranga's score of zero against South Africa dropped him a place in the rankings. The ICC released...

News in Brief-2024-06-06

2024-06-06 00:00:00

US House for sanctioning top war-crimescourt for Netanyahu arrest warrantWASHINGTON, June 05: The House passed legislation Tuesday that would sanction the International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. The 247-155...

Western US to face extreme heat this week

2024-06-06 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June 06 (BBC): More than 34 million Americans are preparing for extreme temperatures, as a heat dome descends on the western part of the US this week.Forecasters are warning residents in California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona to prepare...

ANC eyes nat'l unity govt

2024-06-06 00:00:00

CAPE TOWN, June 05 (BBC): South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) has suggested forming a government of national unity after losing its parliamentary majority in last week's elections.It says it has reached out to all parties but negotiations are still...

BJP concedes defeat in Ayodhya, where Modi opened Ram temple

2024-06-06 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, June 05 (Reuters): India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party conceded defeat on Tuesday in a constituency where the inauguration of a grand Hindu temple just months ago by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen as an event that would...

US flies B-1B bomber for first bomb drill in 7 years

2024-06-06 00:00:00

SEOUL, June 05 (AP): The United States flew a long-range B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday for its first precision-guided bombing drill with South Korea in seven years, the South's military said.The drill - seen as a show...

Hamas won't agree to Gaza deal unless Israel agrees to permanent truce

2024-06-06 00:00:00

GAZA, June 05 (Reuters/BBC/AP): A response from Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Israel's ceasefire proposal that US President Joe Biden revealed on Friday is still being awaited, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday."We are waiting...

Elite Steel committed to a Green Future

Shayaan Seraj | 2024-06-05 00:00:00

Steel is an essential raw material in fast growing Bangladesh. As villages evolve into towns and cities expand, the pace of construction increases, so too the consumption of steel. Rapid urbanisation and extensive infrastructure projects have created a massive demand...

BD makes strides in land restoration

TAZRIAN IQBAL | 2024-06-05 00:00:00

The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience." This year emphasises the critical importance of restoring degraded lands, combating desertification, and building resilience for the extreme consequences brought out by climate change with the...

Killing two birds with one stone

Mohammed Salman Rahman | 2024-06-05 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Government has set ambitious targets to ramp up renewable energy integration in Bangladesh. Bangladesh intends to reduce carbon emissions by 6.73 per cent as a signatory to the Paris Agreement and in accordance with its Nationally Determined Contributions...

Let's work together to save Earth

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed | 2024-06-05 00:00:00

The focus of this year's World Environment Day (WED), as we see clearly, is on recovering degraded land and restoring the world for future generations. But how did that come about? Before delving deeper into the origin of the 2024...

Stricken Djokovic stages French Open escape act, Medvedev out

2024-06-05 00:00:00

PARIS, June 5 (AFP): An injured Novak Djokovic sealed a 15th consecutive French Open quarter-final with a thrilling comeback victory over Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round on Monday, while Daniil Medvedev became the highest seed to crash out...

Vinicius named player of season as Real sweep Champions League awards

2024-06-05 00:00:00

MADRID, June 04 (Reuters): Vinicius played 10 matches in the competition for champions Real, scoring six goals and assisting in five. He was on the scoresheet when Real beat Borussia Dortmund in the final on Saturday, earning his second Champions...

France, England lead contenders as Germany hosts Euro 2024

2024-06-05 00:00:00

BERLIN, June 5 (AFP): Euro 2024, beginning in Germany on June 14, is a mouth-watering prospect, as France and England lead the heavyweight contenders for a tournament which will be played out in some of the continent's finest stadiums across...

'Superstar' Mbappe makes 'dream' move to Real Madrid

2024-06-05 00:00:00

MADRID, June 4, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Kylian Mbappe signed a five-year deal to move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday and called the move a "dream come true"."The Whites have strengthened their squad with a world superstar," Real...

Australian booters in city

2024-06-05 00:00:00

The 6th times World Cup playing Australian Football team arrived Dhaka on Tuesday noon to play their Group 1 away match of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against hosts Bangladesh tomorrow (Thursday), reports UNB.The match will...

India hope to make a statement in opener against Ireland today

2024-06-05 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June 04 (Agencies): A group of superstar Indian cricketers is determined to break away from their outdated approach as they face a spirited Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener in Group A on Wednesday, which will mark...

New York pitch sparks debate after low-scoring match

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Former cricketers lashed out at the 'terrible' Nassau County Cricket International Stadium in New York pitch as 157 runs were scored in 35.3 overs at a run rate of 4.4 during the Group D match between South Africa and Sri...

Afghanistan too strong for Uganda

2024-06-05 00:00:00

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 04 (Agencies): Afghanistan produced a dominant bowling and batting performance to thrash debutants Uganda by 125 runs in the T20 World Cup in Guyana on Tuesday (as per BST).Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran laid the...

Tigers hopeful of 'fit' Taskin's availability for opener

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials said on Tuesday that they are hopeful Taskin Ahmed will be hundred percent fit before the opening game against Sri Lanka, but a final call will be made following his bowling session today (Wednesday), reports...

US LNG exports rise in May

2024-06-05 00:00:00

HOUSTON, June 4 (Reuters): US exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rebounded in May as Freeport LNG, the country's second-largest exporter of the superchilled gas, returned to full production and as more supplies flowed to Asia, preliminary data from LSEG...

Russian wheat export prices rise again

2024-06-05 00:00:00

MOSCOW, June 4 (Reuters): Russian wheat export prices rose again last week as harvest expectations continued to deteriorate, analysts said, while also noting high volatility and reduced demand.The price of 12.5 per cent protein Russian wheat scheduled for free-on-board (FOB)...