BBC: Installing huge numbers of solar panels and wind turbines in the Sahara desert would have a major impact on rainfall, vegetation and temperatures, researchers say. They found that the actions of wind turbines would double the amount of rain that would fall in the region. Solar panels have a similar impact although they act…
Reuters: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday urged Iran’s armed forces to increase their power to “scare off” the enemy, according to his official website, as the country faces increased tension with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump in May withdrew from Iran’s nuclear agreement with world powers — a deal aimed at…
M Humayun Kabir: The completion of the Padma Bridge construction work by the scheduled time is uncertain, Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said yesterday. “The Padma River is the most unpredictable one. Although everything is ready, I’m not still sure about its timely completion,” said the minister while speaking at a press briefing…
Desk Report: Yaba smuggling into Bangladesh from Myanmar is going unchecked though a massive crackdown is continuing to check the thriving trade of the contraband narcotic, reports Daily Sun. Sources said many consignments of Yaba are taken into Bangladesh through the borders, evading eyes of border guards and other law enforcers. Myanmar’s security forces allegedly…
NY Times: When the twin towers fell on Sept 11, 2001, they came crashing down on the Cortlandt Street subway stop on the No. 1 line. The station was buried under debris, its sturdy beams bent like paper clips. For nearly 17 years, the station has sat unused – achingly missing from the New York…
UNB: Primary and Mass Education Minister Advocate Mustafizur Rahman yesterday urged everyone to work together to attain cent per cent literacy rate by 2030. “It is possible to achieve literacy for everyone before 2030 if we work together,” The Minister made the call while addressing a meeting on ‘Present Status of Literacy and Next Actions…
Desk Report: Speakers at a programme underscored the need for integration of disabled people into mainstream society, reports Daily Sun. They also called for ensuring their employment and protecting their rights. They came up with the statements at a discussion meeting styled “Inclusion of physically and mentally people into mainstream of society: Corporate Social Responsibility”…
UNB: On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day 2018, the Great Bangladesh Run in association with Brighter Tomorrow Foundation (BTF) will organize an awareness run under the banner “Run for Life: A suicide Prevention Awareness Run” at Dhaka University campus today. Biren Sikder, state minister for youth and sports, will inaugurate the programme where…
Desk Report: Bangladesh pace bowling coach Courtney Walsh said that the pace bowlers need to use their variations in the Asia Cup as the wicket is flat and docile.Bangladesh will begin their campaign with the opening game of the tournament against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi on September 15.I don’t think wicket in the Asia…
DataLeads: China, world’s second-largest economy, stands tall with US$ 25.3 trillion and is up by 9% from 2017 followed by India at 10.38 trillion which is up by 9.8% showing growth over the preceding year. The 2018 World Economic Outlook by International Monetary Fund (IMF) report projects that growth in emerging market and developing economies…