Ferry capsizes with 17 trucks in Paturia Ghat
A ferry capsized at Paturia terminal in Manikganj today with several vehicles.
Afghan women protest world’s ‘silence’ over crisis
Women activists in Kabul yesterday held up signs that read “why is the world watching us die in silence?” protesting the
Oil prices edge lower
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday but remained near multi-year highs, supported by a global supply shortage and strong demand in the United States, the world’s biggest consumer.
Asia suffered hottest year on record in 2020
Asia suffered its hottest year on record in 2020, the United Nations said yesterday ahead of the COP26 summit, with extreme weather taking a heavy toll on the continent’s development.
‘Killing in Rohingya camps, repatriation two separate issues’
Myanmar is still a big force standing in the way of effective Rohingya leadership, and international communities including the UN should play a significant role in fostering strong Rohingya leaders...
Efficient farming cuts poultry production cost: study
Poultry farmers, including female, young and small-scale entrepreneurs, could benefit from reduced production costs by adopting good farming practices, according to a recent study.
Khurshida Rahman passes away
Khurshida Rahman, wife of Transcom Group Director Atiqur Rahman, died at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday morning.
Barishal fishermen return with trawlers full of hilsa
Barishal fish markets are now filling up with a bounty of hilsa fish.
Quote of the day
Taiwan has not been permitted to contribute to UN efforts. We encourage all UN member states to join us in supporting Taiwan’s robust, meaningful participation throughout the UN system and in...
150 arrested globally:Europol
Police around the world arrested 150 suspects, including several high-profile targets, involved in buying or selling illegal goods online in one of the largest-ever stings targeting the dark web,...
Australia sets 2050 net zero emissions target
Coal-rich Australia unveiled a much-delayed 2050 net zero emissions target yesterday, in a plan that pointedly dodged thorny details or near-term goals ahead of a landmark UN climate summit.
