BSS Some 400 poor but meritorious students from village level schools were given reception here for creating more inspiration among themselves towards education besides taking the literacy rate up to cherished mark. Paba Area Development Programme (ADP) of World Vision Bangladesh organized the reception and prize-giving ceremony at Shilpakala Academy auditorium in Rajshahi city yesterday….
UNB A new report written by civil servants in Britain’s government concludes that leaving the European Union would touch off a decade of uncertainty because of the complex process of agreeing to terms to leave. The report cited in the Guardian newspaper on Monday said that millions would be affected as the UK takes a…
UNB Thousands of refugees are stuck on Greece’s border with Macedonia, overflowing from a packed camp into the surrounding fields, as they wait for Macedonian authorities to let them continue their trek through the Balkans. Police say about 6,500 people are at or near the Idomeni border crossing, with another 500 moved to a hastily…
UNB Emergency services in Spain say they have found the bodies of two female hikers who got caught in a snow storm while walking in a mountain area in the eastern part of the country. The regional government of Valencia said the two women were found late Sunday in the Tinenca de Benifassa mountain area….
UNB The Philippines has asked China to respect an upcoming decision by an international arbitration tribunal on Beijing’s claim to most of the South China Sea to show it does not regard itself as “above the law.” Reacting to criticism by his Chinese counterpart, Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Monday that Beijing should…
UNB President Barack Obama is launching a version of “take your child to work day” that’s focused on America’s science laboratories instead of its corporate workspaces. It’s part of Obama’s effort to encourage young people, especially girls and minorities, to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. More than 50 national…
UNB A week after letting in five goals, Willy Caballero made three saves in a penalty shootout against Liverpool to help Manchester City win the League Cup on Sunday and claim its fifth major trophy since 2011. Though the Argentine goalkeeper is second-choice behind Joe Hart in the Premier League and the Champions League, he…
UNB Lionel Messi scored with an unstoppable free kick to help Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 on Sunday, a record-equaling 34th game without loss that kept the champions on track to retain their Spanish league title. Sevilla’s Victor “Vitolo” Machin struck first for the visitors in the 20th minute, but Messi curled…
UNB Social change is natural and it is primarily invisible in most cases like the falling hairline unless there is anything revolutionary. We see dramatic changes in our society when there is turbulent politics and social movements. Media people and researchers observe the changes, study those and come up with their findings after a time…
UNB Alternatively known as the holy basil or ocimum sanctum, tulsi is a common name in most Indian households. Easy to grow and widely found in the Indian subcontinent, not only is tulsi a revered, holy plant in Hinduism; it also finds its place in the ancient science of Ayurveda. Tulsi is commonly found in…