MILAN, July 4 (Reuters): Italy aims to generate nearly two thirds of its electricity from renewable energy sources by the end of the decade, the energy ministry said on Friday, slightly improving targets made public three years ago.In a revision...
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 04 (AFP): England suffered a major Ashes setback on Tuesday as Ollie Pope was ruled out for the rest of the series against Australia after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the second Test.Pope was injured while...
Brazilian authorities said on Monday that soccer star Neymar was fined 16 million reais ($3.33 million) for breaching environmental rules during the construction of his coastal mansion in southeastern Brazil.The luxury project violated rules regarding the use and movement of...
Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal declared himself available for the three-match ODI series opener against Afghanistan despite not being hundred percent fit. Tamim's availability has remained a major concern for Bangladesh with the veteran batter missing out on the one-off Test...
After winning the one-off Test by a record 546-run margin, Bangladesh vowed to dominate the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, who are bolstered by the return of star spinner Rashid Khan, reports BSS.The series opening game will be held today...
Missing tourist found dead in SylhetSYLHET, July 04 (UNB): A 23-year-old tourist, who went missing from Sada Pathor area of Companiganj upazila in Sylhet on Sunday, was found dead after 44 hours on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Abdus...
KHULNA, July 04 (BSS): The price of green chilli, which was sold at Tk 500 to Tk 700 in Khulna markets during last two days, have decreased to Tk 200 to Tk 280 per kg as imported green chilli started...
KISHOREGANJ, Jul 04 (UNB): Two college students drowned while visiting a friend's wedding in Karimganj upazila of Kishoreganj.The deceased were identified as Sharfuddin Rafu, 24, and Limon Islam, 23. They were residents of Nakhalpara area of Dhaka's Tejgaon.The accident took...
PANCHAGARH, July 04 (BSS): Groundnut cultivation is gaining popularity among the farmers in all five upazilas of the district recently as soil and weather condition are very suitable here for its cultivation.This year, farmers of the district and the DAE...
MANIKGANJ, July 04 (BSS): Marginal women of some villages of the district have quietly gained popularity and make them self-reliant by producing and marketing of the vermicompost, a type of compost that is produced using Kencho (earthworms).Golaidanga is one the...
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) joined the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in hosting a learning dissemination event marking the end of the five-year USAID MaMoni Maternal and Newborn Care Strengthening Project (MNCSP), reports UNB.The USAID project,...
SIRAJGANJ, July 04 (UNB): The Jamuna river erosion in Sirajganj's Belkuchi upazila has turned severe over the last few days which has resulted in the destruction of over 50 establishments including Khidrchapari Government Primary School in the area.Local residents are...
Saume Saptaparna Nath | 2023-07-05 00:00:00
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh; otherwise, they'll kill you. This famous statement was quoted by the renowned Irish poet and Playwright Oscar Wilde, who understood the nerve of society. In the middle of 2021,...
Tanjim Istiaque Chowdhury | 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Nestled in the panoramic landscapes of Sylhet, Bangladesh, lies a hidden gem known as Lalakhal. With its breathtaking natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere, this fascinating location has gained prominence among tourists looking for adventure and tranquillity. Surrounded by lush greenery...
Despite being legally prohibited, dowry still exists in our society. Many marriages in Bangladesh take place with the transfer of dowry from the bride's family to the groom's. The government has introduced legislation to prevent this practice and made it...
Russell's viper is responsible for nearly half of the snakebites in India. But in Bangladesh, where it is known as Chandra Bora, it was thought to be a rare species for more than a century. That changed in 2013, however,...
Syed Mansur Hashim | 2023-07-05 00:00:00
The idea of incorporating plastic waste into road construction was pioneered in India over two decades ago. Today, thousands of kilometers of roads have been laid in that country and the idea is being replicated in Africa and Asia -...
Wasi Ahmed | 2023-07-05 00:00:00
It is interesting to see that the havoc wreaked by plastic pollution globally has found an important forum for discussion in the forthcoming WTO-13 Ministerial Conference (MC13). It has been gathered that the dialogue on 'Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable...
Despite post-pandemic fall in consumer demand in the European and the US markets, the main destinations of Bangladesh's apparel products, the export performance of this flagship exportable item has remained more or less vigorous. This has been the case even...
FR Report | 2023-07-04 12:00:00
The UK is providing an additional £11.6 million (Tk 1.6 billion) of humanitarian support for Rohingya refugees and communities affected by disasters across Bangladesh, a spokesperson of the British High Commission said on Monday.This new package of UK support will...
Navana Pharma eyes further profit boost by expanding capacityNavana Pharmaceuticals plans to utilise IPO proceeds to expand existing facilities instead of constructing new ones due to time constraints and currency challenges. With a surge in demand for its drugs, the...
FE REPORT | 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Low-lying areas of Netrakona and Sunamganj have been inundated as the ongoing flood situation in both the districts may deteriorate slightly in the next 24 hours until Tuesday, officials said on Monday.Apart from this, the low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat and...
REZAUL KARIM | 2023-07-04 00:00:00
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has suggested the government explore the possibility of introducing ethanol-blended petroleum in Bangladesh following India's success in achieving a 10- per-cent target of ethanol-blended petrol. The High Commission has requested the government to...
ARAFAT ARA | 2023-07-04 00:00:00
The government is considering a quota system for manpower-recruiting agencies in hiring skilled workers with an eye to ensuring increased numbers of skilled outbound manpower from the country.To this end, the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) has recently...
FE REPORT | 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Bangladesh on Monday started unloading crude oil through the newly constructed Single-Point Mooring (SPM) system in the Bay of Bengal, according to sources.The state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) is currently unloading around 82,000 tonnes of crude oil from the offshore...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Dhaka metro rail is ready to run a test on the mass rapid transit (MRT) line-06 from Agargaon to Motijheel this week, signalling the second part's operation within months.Sources said the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has given a...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the recent elections in five city corporations proved that polls can be held in a free, fair and neutral manner under her Awami League government, reports UNB."We've proved that elections are held in...
FE REPORT | 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Green chilli prices have started coming down both at wholesale and retail levels amid a rise in import as well as in local supply of this hot spice.The essential cooking item retailed at Tk 280-300 a kg in Dhaka city...
JERUSALEM (AP): Israel used drones to strike targets in a militant stronghold in the occupied West Bank early Monday and deployed hundreds of troops in the area, in an incursion that resembled the wide-scale military operations carried out during the...
FE REPORT | 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Banks in Bangladesh had a mixed bag as some booked better operating profits in the past six months to June while others suffered from volatility on the forex market and ballooning non-performing loans.People familiar with the industry told the FE...
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