BEIJING, Nov 14 (AP): Unusually early snow storms in north-central China have claimed 40 lives, caused thousands of buildings to collapse and destroyed almost 500,000 acres (200,000 hectares) of winter crops, the Civil Affairs Ministry said Friday.Nineteen of the deaths...
Nasa's experiment last month to find water on the Moon was a major success, US scientists have announced, reports BBC.The space agency smashed a rocket and a probe into a large crater at the lunar south pole, hoping to kick...
PHNOM PENH, Nov 14 (AFP): Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Cambodia on Saturday after a controversial five-day visit that stoked tensions between the two Southeast Asia neighbors.Prak Sokhon, a deputy minister who escorted Mr. Thaksin during his trip,...
Pakistan military kills 13 militantsPESHAWAR, Nov14: Pakistani troops killed 13 militants in two separate gunfights Saturday in the northwest Swat valley, officials said. Five militants were killed after a group of insurgents ambushed a military convoy near Totakan village, Malakand...
SAVAR, Nov 14 (BSS): Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina called upon the young government cadre service officials to serve the people, being imbued with the highest level of patriotism and rising above all sorts of party affiliation and opinion. "You...
Our CorrespondentRANGAMATI, Nov 14: Two persons were killed and another one was wounded critically in a gunfight between the armed cadres of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and anti-peace treaty United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) in remote Lulongchhari area...
DU CorrespondentLeaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) vandalised at least five flower shops at Shahbagh in the city Saturday, as the florists refused to give extortion demanded by them.A group of 25 to 30 BCL activists of Bangabandhu...
Speakers at a discussion said terrorism would be eliminated from Bangladesh and India, if the two countries work together.The discussion on 'Bangabandhu, Bangladesh O Indira Gandhi' was organised jointly by Sadhana Sangsad and Jatiya Ganotantrik League at the Shamsul Haque...
FE ReportThe government should promote volunteerism in the country and formulate a national policy to recognise the activities of the volunteers, analysts said."We need to focus on volunteerism and help formulation and implementation of policies and programmes for its expansion,"...
Old DOHS, BKSP and Kalabagan KC won their respective matches in the Premier Division Cricket League Saturday, reports UNB.Old DOHS (205/7 in 49.5 overs) posted three-wicket win over Khelaghar SKC (203/10 in 48.5 overs) at BKSP-2; Kalabagan KC (219/8 in...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Nov 14 (AP): Rory Fallon headed in the lone goal in the 44th minute to give New Zealand a 1-0 win over Bahrain Saturday and its first World Cup berth in 27 years.Fallon, an England youth international,...
DUBAI, Nov 14 (AFP): Newly-appointed Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf called for unity from his side Saturday ahead of their tough three-Test tour of New Zealand, saying it would be a double test for his players-on and off the field. "My...
PARIS, Nov 14 (AP): Rafael Nadal set up a semifinal matchup against Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters with a 7-5, 7-5 victory over defending champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday.Nadal played his best tennis of the week and ended Tsonga's hopes...
BARISAL, Nov 14 (UNB): Work on Barisal River Port Development Project will begin next month at a cost of about Tk 180 million (18 crore) after procrastination of over a half century since 1964.Executive Committee of the National Economic Council...
The government has been contemplating to construct the long cherished railway track between Ishwardi and Kazirhat via Pabna district town, Planning Minister Air vice Marshal (retd) AK Khandoker said Saturday, reports BSS."This rail road which was proposed during British regime...
FE ReportIELTS examinees from now on can register for the examination online as a result of a new British Council initiative.The IELTS candidates can register from today (Sunday) for the test at the British Council on website www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh, said a...
Chittagong OfficeCHITTAGONG, Nov 14: A new travelers' ship has been launched on the Teknaf-Saint Martins route to ease water transport problem for the tourists to the coral island.Ahmadur Rahman Badi, a ruling party MP from Teknaf, formally inaugurated the LCT...
NARAYANGANJ, Nov 14 (UNB): Snatchers looted Tk 0.72 million (7.2 lakh) grievously injuring a cattle trader near Nayabazar in Sonargaon Upazila here Friday.
Second Year Honours Examination-2008 under National University (NU) will begin at 10 am November 16. The time was 1:00 pm in the schedule published earlier, says a press release. The University authorities following a decision of the Academic Council fixed...
DU CorrespondentA three-day training course on 'facing the risks due to climate change: its impact on water and waste management of Bangladesh and the way to overcome' begins at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) today (Sunday).
LALMONIRHAT, Nov 14 (UNB): Members of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) recovered 'Hundi' money amounting to Tk 0.4 million (4 lakh) from Burirhat border in Kaliganj Upazila Friday.
FE Special This is time for annual exams in schools across the country. Students are passing a very busy time. Through appearing in the exams, the students can best realise which subjects they are good at and which subjects they...
M A Islam It is a common complain by the students that they cannot remember their lessons at the right time when appearing at the exam or when appearing before the viva board. Many of them think that their memory...
Koi Mil GayaOn Sony SET Sunday at 9-30 pm. Scientist Sanjay Mehra devises a computer that is capable of contacting aliens. His happiness is cut short when the scientists at a space-research center scoff at him and refuse to believe...
Celina Jaitley is one lady who dons a lot of hats! The Ex-Miss Universe runner up has not only carved a name for herself in the film industry but has always been known for the various causes she espouses, be...
BTVam07:00 Announcement, Recitation From The Holy Quran, Programme Outline And The Holy Tripitak Paath07:10 Saswato Jibon07:15 Suvechaa Nin08:00 Morning News08:30 Open Univercity09:00 Sangbad Shironam09:15 Satellite Transmission11:15 Weekly Drama Rept -12:00 Sangbad Shironam12:05 Sangbadpatrer Pata Theke12:30 Drama- Swapno Sonargaon01:00 Ma O...
FHM Humayan KabirAsian Development Bank (ADB) has joined the World Bank in raising strong objection to the government's amendments to the Public Procurement Act, saying the changes would not be "acceptable" for the bank-funded projects.In a letter addressed to the...
India has "responded positively" to giving Bangladesh railway transit to carry its products to Nepal, Foreign Secretary Md Mijarul Quayes said Saturday, reports bdnews24.com. Briefing journalists after meeting his Indian counterpart, Quayes said, "India praised Bangladesh for its role in...
FE ReportFormer Finance Adviser AB Mirza Md Azizul Islam criticised Saturday the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its excessive intervention on the capital market. He also blasted the government for being indifferent to the need for...
Finance Minister Abul Mal Abdul Muhith Saturday squarely blamed the foot-dragging bureaucracy and banks for destroying the business-friendly atmosphere in the country, reports UNB."The atmosphere in Bangladesh is business-friendly. We are destroying this atmosphere - especially our bureaucracy and banks...
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