China's non-communist parties introduce their missions, contributions
BEIJING, Mar 07 (Xinhua): To name China's eight non-communist parties is quite challenging for many foreigners, let alone understand the differences between them.A chance was offered Tuesday last as the parties' leaders came to a press conference to introduce how their organizations have effectively participated in China's system of multiparty...
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Beachgoers find 132-yr-old message in a bottle
SYDNEY, Mar 7 (AFP): A message in a bottle written 132 years ago and found on an Australian beach by a group of walkers, including the parents of Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo, has been verified as the world's oldest known missive of its kind.The rectangular bottle was discovered half-buried...
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Philippines faces threats to rights Says chief justice
MANILA, Mar 7 (AFP): The Philippines' Supreme Court chief justice warned on Wednesday that the country's civil rights were under grave threat as she faces all-but-certain impeachment by allies of President Rodrigo Duterte.Maria Lourdes Sereno spoke out as the Philippine House of Representatives prepared to vote Thursday on whether to...
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Bangladesh face India today (Thursday)
The Tigers will start their Nidahas Trophy campaign today (Thursday) taking on India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, reports UNB.The T20I match of the tri-nation tournament, organised commemorating the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence, will begin at 7:30 pm Bangladesh time.Rohit Sharma-led India started their...
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U-18, U-20 men's handball teams leave for Pakistan today
The Bangladesh U-18 and U-20 men's national handball teams leave for Pakistan today (Thursday) to take part in the IHF Trophy 2018 - Zone II - South and Central Asia Men Youth and Junior Championship scheduled to be held from March 10-15 in Faisalabad, reports BSS.Pakistan Handball Federation organised the...
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