Receding floods leave behind acute Aman seedling crisis
Growers have started raising their aman rice plantation once again as floodwater receded in many districts, leaving behind an acute crisis of seedlings, officials of Department of Agricultural Extension have said.
Fulchhari Ghat-Bahadurabad rly ferry service no more in use
The once busy 117-year old Balashi Ghat – Bahadurabad Ghat railway ferry service has been on paper only since the Bangabandhu Bridge across the Jamuna River was commissioned in 1998. Balshai Ghat is also known as d Fulchhari Ghat and Tistamukh Ghat.
WATER STAGNATION ON CITY ROADS: Rundown roads, dev work intensify people’s woes
The capital’s rundown roads and ongoing development and construction work under different authorities are aggravating the sufferings of citizens during the rainy season.
Two siblings’ throat-slit body recovered in city, mother held
Police recovered throat-slit bodies of two minor siblings from a house at Uttar Basabo in Dhaka on Friday night.
Trump: No White House? Then a 'very nice long vacation'
Donald Trump offered a fatalistic assessment of his personal and political future on Thursday, saying he will not abandon the controversial style that fueled his ascent despite lagging poll numbers and a string of damaging controversies.
No, Obama was not the 'founder' of ISIS
At a rally in Florida on Wednesday, Donald Trump described President Obama as the "founder" of ISIS, going on to say the terrorist organization "is honoring President Obama." Really?
Opinion: Philippines stumbling towards dangerous isolation
Shortly after his landslide victory, President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines received a phone call from President Obama. In that call, Obama emphasized the shared democratic values that tie the two countries together and underlie the US-Philippines alliance.
Thailand tourists injured in double bombing at resort town
At least one person was killed and four injured Friday after two blasts occurred in southern Thailand's Surat Thani Province, according to Police Captain Chavalit Chanmornoi. The Friday explosions come after two bombs exploded in the resort town of Hua Hin late Thurdsay.
Gear up anti-extremism awareness, PM urges all
Reiterating her firm resolve to free the country from extremists, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all, including Alem-Ulema, to strengthen the spirit against extremism among the common people.
Aleppo doctors implore US for help
Doctors in Syria’s Aleppo made a heart-wrenching plea Thursday for the US to help civilians in the city, hit by fresh fighting despite a promised Russian aid window.
