Wednesday, 24 October, 2018
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Sea level rise to cause migrating 2 lakh people in Bangladesh
Many parts of Bangladesh are under severe threat of future sea-level submergence, but studies show the migratory response to flooding
top news stories
- Sheikh Hasina Burn Institute to be inaugurated today
- President for more investment in people, education
- Trump: Khashoggi murder 'worst cover-up'
- President, PM greet daily sun on its anniversary
- Narsingdi to get country’s largest-ever urea fertilizer factory
- DU to hold 'Gha' unit entrance test again
Spotlight
Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir and Director Sabrina Sobhan inaugurated the celebration by cutting a cake on Tuesday evening
news buzz
National
Bullet-hit body of ‘drug trader’ found in Teknaf
The deceased is identified as Mufiz Alam, son of Lal Mia of Hnila Leda area in the upazila
World
Six children dead in US virus outbreak
The state health department is "continuing to work closely with the facility on infection control issues"
Special
Trauma still haunts arson attack survivors
Once a rickshaw puller, Fazlur Rahman can’t work now and most of the money given as assistance has been spent on his treatment
Opinion
Human rights defenders facing more attack worldwide
The expert called on States to renew their commitment to the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders on the 20th anniversary of its adoption
Arts
Google Doodle celebrates poet Shamsur Rahman’s birthday
Shamsur Rahman wrote more than sixty books of poetry and is considered as one of the key figures in Bengali literature
Sports
Sri Lanka thrash England to claim consolation win
It was only a consolation victory for the hosts as England, who suffered their biggest ODI defeat, took the weather-plagued five-match series 3-1
Entertainment
Deepika, Ranveer to have two weddings
It has also been heard that the power couple will have two wedding ceremonies, as per North Indian and South Indian customs respectively
Health
Week 34 of pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk, says study
Previous research highlighted how women under age of 30 can reduce their risk of contracting breast cancer later in life by having a baby
Feature
Pollution, grabbling put three Khulna rivers in peril
Three rivers -- the Mayur, the Bhairab and the Rupsa— running beside the city are now under rampant human assaults
Nature
Philippines to re-open ‘cesspool’ Boracay after clean up
The Philippines re-opens its crown jewel resort island Boracay to holidaymakers on Friday, after a six-month clean up
Economy
Trump sharpens attack on Federal Reserve
US President Donald Trump has sharpened his attacks on the Federal Reserve, saying it posed the biggest risk to the US economy. He also targeted Fed chairman Jerome Powell,…
Business
EU rejects debt-hit Italy's budget
The Commission is worried about the impact of higher spending on already high levels of debt in Italy, the eurozone's third-biggest economy
Odd News
Why did this lioness kill her male partner?
The pair had lived in the same enclosure at Indianapolis Zoo for eight years
Tips
Almond or peanut butter are best for health
Almond butter is garnering attention in the health world lately
Travel
China opens longest sea-crossing bridge
The bridge has cost about $20bn (£15.3bn) and seen several delays
Sci-Tech
Mars likely to have enough oxygen for life support
As per a latest report, salty water just below the surface of Mars could hold enough oxygen
Lifestyle
Pamper yourself with these Vitamin E based products
Dry skin is a major problem faced by everyone, and as the winter season approaches, this particular skin issue is a universal problem. Your skin needs some pampering…
Front Page
Parties gear up
for poll battle
Many political parties have geared up to campagin for the 11th parliamentary elections amid a growing discontent between the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP over poll issues. Party sources said…
Back Page
Huge success achieved in socio-economic field
The country witnessed a transformation in last 10 years as it achieved a remarkable success in socio-economic development supported by the favourable policies and pragmatic steps. In a decade, it…
Metropolis
Bangladesh ranked 86th on GHI
Bangladesh has ranked 86th out of 119 countries on 2018 Global Hunger Index with a slight improvement from 2017’s ranking of 88. As per the current report, undernourishment for the country’s…
Rohingya Crisis 2017
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Indian FS holds talks with Suu Kyi over Rohingya issue
- Indian FS holds talks with Suu Kyi over Rohingya issue
- Nigerian President lauds Bangladesh’s success
- FM hopes 8000 Rohingyas to return to Myanmar soon
- 8,000 Rohingyas to return to Myanmar soon
- Spain to help Bangladesh find solution to Rohingya crisis
BNP has alleged that Barrister Mainul Hosein’s arrest was made to hamper the movement which aims to restore democracy. Do you think this allegation is rational?
Corporate Corner
- JCI Bangladesh General Assembly held
- Caltex Havoline rolls out latest line of motorcycle oils for urban riders
- Sindabad.com wins APICTA merit award as best start-up
- ACI Organises seminar showcasing evolution of Bangladesh baking industry
- Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated
- Taraining on Laws & Practices in Banking held
- ICAB, UHL sign Corporate Medical Services Agreement
- United Hospital gets new CEO
- Premier Bank observed National Mourning Day
- Standard Chartered Bangladesh introduces MortgageOne
