The environment is a crucial component of human civilisations. Throughout the development of civilisations, people have gradually shaped their surroundings. Plant and animal life thrive or decline based on environmental conditions, maintaining a close connection between the environment and life....
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Boro has emerged as the number one provider of cereals for millions of people in Bangladesh, Aman being the second one. Improved farm technology has done the trick here. As the scorching heatwave tightens its grip on Bangladesh, and temperatures...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-05-09 00:00:00
That not a single university from Bangladesh is among the top 300 universities of Asia in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2024 is truly an embarrassing fact. India boasts no less than 40 universities in the prestigious...
That the country's youth workforce has consistently shrunk over the past two years is a completely new dimension to the country's demography. If it is a sure indication of aging of the population, it presents an unmistakable proof that the...
M. Rokonuzzaman | 2024-05-09 00:00:00
A country's investment climate (IC) refers to the socio-economic and political landscape affecting the investment outcome. Another related factor affecting technology investment is the health status of the innovation ecosystem. The objective of the discourse about investment climate and innovation...
As an agrarian country, Bangladesh heavily relies on irrigation as a vital source of water for agricultural activities. The predominant use of fuel-based irrigation methods poses significant environmental and economic challenges. According to a 2023 report, diesel powers a staggering...
Syed Mansur Hashim | 2024-05-08 12:00:00
Although there has been much talk about free trade agreements (FTAs) in the offing between Bangladesh and other nations, things aren't as simple as that. FTAs are a tortuous process - takes years to sift through the demands and expectations...
US soldier detained in Russia: US army MOSCOW, May 07: A US soldier has been detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, the US Army said on Monday, that country's latest high-profile detention of an American. A US official,...
WARSAW, May 07 (AFP): Poland's security services discovered possible listening devices on Tuesday in a room to be used for a government meeting in the southern city of Katowice.The discovery comes at a time when the NATO member has become...
KYIV, May 07 (BBC): The Ukrainian security service (SBU) says it has foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other high-ranking Ukrainian officials.Two Ukrainian government protection unit colonels have been arrested. The SBU said they were part...
MOSCOW, May 07 (AP): Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as Russian president in an opulent Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and consolidating all power in his hands.Already in office for...
PARIS, May 07 (Reuters/AFP): Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a political settlement of the Iran nuclear issue, in a joint statement published by Chinese state media on Tuesday.The leaders also...
MELBOURNE, May 07 (Reuters): Batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk has shrugged off his omission from Australia's T20 World Cup squad, saying he felt he had not earned a place yet despite his sparkling form in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Fraser-McGurk has...
LOS ANGELES, May 07 (AFP): FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday Major League Soccer needs to sign more top players in order to boost the profile of the sport in the United States.Infantino, speaking at a conference in Los Angeles,...
Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy won for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup will be auctioned in France in June, the Aguttes auction house said on Tuesday, reports Reuters.This is the first Golden Ball to go...
Coming from behind, defending champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC reached the final of the Federation Cup Football Tournament for the 2nd consecutive time eliminating Bangladesh Police FC by 2-1 goal in the first semifinal at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur...
CHATTOGRAM, May 07 (AFP): Bangladesh survived a late onslaught from Faraz Akram to beat Zimbabwe by nine runs in the third Twenty20 international and seal the five-match series 3-0 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday.Playing his...
JOYPURHAT, May 07 (UNB): A Joypurhat court sentenced on Tuesday three people to death over killing a van driver in 2005.Judge Md. Nurul Islam of Joypurhat Additional Sessions Judge's Court-1 handed down the verdict on Tuesday, said Public Prosecutor of...
DINAJPUR, May 07 (bdnews24.com): The persistent heat in Dinajpur discrict is threatening this season's litchi crops.Farmers say litchi trees were filled with buds at the start of the season, but the heat has caused litchi to fall while they are...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-08 00:00:00
GAIBANDHA, May 07: Winter cabbage is now being cultivated in the scorching summer heat in Gaibandha.Sources said instead of the traditional seasonal cultivation of rice, wheat and jute, this is the first time farmers have experimentally cultivated summer cabbage in...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-08 00:00:00
BOGURA, May 07: Local farmers are worried about vegetable farming as they fail to recoup their vegetable production costs even after getting bumper production of their produce due to lack of sufficient storage facilities.Agriculture office sources say disappointment grows among...
The reliance of various industries on rooftop solar systems is steadily increasing, as this low-cost power production project enjoys easy access to investment at low-interest rates.Adequate supply of electricity stands as a crucial prerequisite for uninterrupted factory operations, pivotal for...
LONDON, May 7 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Tuesday as weakness in the physical market and concerns about sticky US inflation countered fears of escalation in the Middle East as Israel stepped up attacks in southern Gaza while a ceasefire...
The Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industry Research (BCSIR) organised a workshop on 'The role of energy research for ensuring socio-economic development in building Smart Bangladesh' for the stakeholdedrs in the capital on Monday. BCSIR Chairman Prof Dr. Md Aftab...
An awareness and motivational workshop on the 'Universal Pension Scheme' was held at the Walton Hi-Tech Park at Chandra in Gazipur on Monday.Gazipur district administration organised the workshop, aiming to encourage Walton's officers and employees to participate in the universal...
GPH ispat Ltd hosted a seminar titled 'Country's only high-strength and high-performing steel GPH Quantum B600C-R & B600D-R: Improving earthquake resilience' for structural engineers at the Kushiara International Convention Hall in Sylhet recently, says a press release.The seminar covered a...
The 39th Annual General Meeting of the United Insurance Company Limited was held virtually. At the meeting, the shareholders approved 10 per cent cash dividend for the year 2023. Prof. Dr. Wahiuddin Mahmood, Chairman of the Board, and other directors,...
Jamuna Bank PLC inaugurated its 168th branch named 'Chandina Branch' in Cumilla, affirming its commitment to delivering efficient and modern banking services to the community. Md. Saidul Islam, Chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest while Directors...
M Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL); and TD. Packir, Chief Executive Officer, Lavender Convenience Store; signed a payroll banking agreement at the bank's head office in Dhaka recently. Under...
To promote and enhance the practice of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the country, the Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) held a two-day training on 'Arbitration in procurement disputes and implementation of BIAC rules' on the BIAC premises on May 6-7,...
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