Kabir Humayun: A fire has burnt down at least 14 shanties at a Rohingya refugee camp in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar. The locals tamed the fire 20 minutes after it broke out at the Chakmarkul Rohingya camp in Whoaikong Union at around 5 am yesterday, reports bdnews24.com. Teknaf Police Station chief Ranajit Kumar Barua said…
Desk Report: A team of researchers of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has invented a low cost technology to diagnose cancer in just five minutes by analysing blood sample, reports The Daily Star. Once the device is built, it will be able to detect cancer in just five minutes and it will cost…
M Humayun Kabir: BNP is taking preparation to run a ‘brief but effective’ simultaneous movement with other opposition parties in October next. The aim of the movement is to force the government to release Khaleda Zia and hold the next national election under a non-party administration, reports UNB. Talking to UNB, senior BNP leaders said…
UNB: Hosts Bangladesh got off to a flying start in the seven-nation 12th SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018, the biggest soccer carnival of the region, beating Himalayan nation Bhutan by 2-0 goals in the 2nd opening day match at the country’s premier sports venue — Bangabandhu National Stadium. After the day’s win, Bangladesh topped the Group…
Desk Report: Around a decade after their construction, three modern 20-bed hospitals in Nandigram, Shibganj and Adamdighi upazilas have not started operating yet due to political reasons, shortage of manpower and administrative negligence, reports Daily Star. The hospitals in Nandigram and Shibganj were inaugurated in 2006, while the one at Santahar in Adamdighi is incomplete…
Hossen Sohel: The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey meet Friday in Tehran for a summit expected to shape the future of Idlib province, home to Syria’s last major rebel bastion, reports AFP. The summit comes as Syrian forces look poised to launch a major assault that is raising fears of a humanitarian catastrophe on…
Desk Report: Relationship between the Japanese and Bangladeshis living in Japan has been bolstered significantly in recent years, resulting in the growth of Bangladesh’s labour market there, speakers said at a press conference, reports Daily Star. Asian People’s Friendship Society (APFS), a Tokyo-based rights organisation, organised the press conference at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity. The Japanese…
Reuters: When Shweta Singh wanted to become a pilot in India 20 years ago, she had to first persuade her parents to let her pick an uncommon profession for women, then deal with unwelcoming male colleagues in the cockpit. Today, she says, it would be a much easier career to embrace. More Indian women want…
Hossen Sohel: The World Health Organisation says insufficient physical activity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable disease, negatively impacting mental health and overall quality of life, reports The Eagle Online. A newly released study published in The Lancet Global Health journal yesterday, highlighted the well-established benefits of being physically active, including a lower risk…
Kabir Humayun: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate a three-day National Power and Energy Week 2018 today at International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital. PM’s Power and Energy Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid, Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Power and Energy Md Tajul Islam, Power Secretary…