The Guardian, UK: Some suggest the banana is on the brink of extinction. Panama disease, also known as fusarium wilt, is on the march, wiping out plantations that provide a staple food for hundreds of millions of people and a livelihood for hundreds of thousands more. Others say talk of Bananageddon is exaggerated. They point…
Al Arabiya: A mysterious rebel group made up of Venezuelan civilians and military on Saturday claimed responsibility for an “assassination” attempt on President Nicolas Maduro, according to a statement posted on social media. “It is contrary to military honor to keep in government those who not only have forgotten the Constitution, but who have also…
M Humayun Kabir: Police fired teargas shells at the protesting students at Jhigatola intersection in the city while they were trying to take position there demanding safe roads. At least four protesters were injured when the ruling party’s student front Bangladesh Chhatra league members attacked them in Dhanmondi 1 area, reports The Daily Star. A…
Retuers: The United States government had no involvement in Saturday’s drone blast at a military event where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was giving a speech, U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Sunday. “I can say unequivocally there is no U.S. government involvement in this at all,” Bolton told “Fox News Sunday” in an…
The Hill: The decision by gun rights activist Cody Wilson to publish “how-to” online manuals for the construction of 3D-printed firearms, itself the result of a Trump Administration decision to reverse Obama-era gun regulations, has sparked a debate about the likely social consequences of making such weapons available to the general public. 3D-printed firearms are…
Observer BD: With mango depleting in the Rajshahi markets, hub of the summer fruit, Fazli is being sold at Tk 200 per kg in this last period of the season. However, only a few days ago, this mango was sold at Tk 30 to 40 per kg. Gopalbhog, Khirsapat, Langarah, Mohanovog, Amrapali and most of…
UNB: Dr. Riad Mamun Prodhani has recently been appointed as the Managing Director and Country President of Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited, the leading multinational pharmaceuticals of the country. With his new role, he also joins the Board of Directors of Novartis Bangladesh. Dr. Riad replaces Mr. Sheikh Nahar Mahmud who decided to retire earlier this year….
The Independent, BD: Renowned actress Suborna Mustafa and audience-admired actress Shomi Kaiser will be seen sharing the small screen for the first time in a new tele-drama titled ‘Jatra Pother Gaulpo’, directed by Arif Khan. Written by Badrul Anam Soud, the tele-drama is scheduled to be telecast on NTV during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The talented…
Desk Report: Bangladesh has withdrawn port restrictions on 27 goods from the northeastern Indian state of Tripura, say sources in the Department of Industry and Commerce, reports Dhaka Tribune. The goods include: raw rubber, broomsticks, bamboo products, CNG spare parts, stone boulders, and paan. The withdrawal of port restrictions for raw rubber was welcomed by…
Wikihow: Though it may seem dramatic, an angry mob can be just as dangerous and unpredictable as just about any natural disaster. 1. Carry a solution for rinsing your eyes in case you’re exposed to tear gas. If you’re worried that you may be exposed to tear gas, you should have a solution of half…