BRAC founder Abed wins World Food Prize
Social enterprise visionary Fazle Hasan Abed was announced as the 2015 winner of the World Food Prize, the most prominent global award for individuals whose breakthrough achievements alleviate hunger and promote global food security at a ceremony at the US department of state. Assistant secretary for economic and business affairs Charles H Rivkin hosted the event and secretary of agriculture Thomas Vilsack delivered the keynote address, said a release of US department of state on July 1.
15-yr olds to get NIDs from this year
The election commission will start the electoral roll update programme 2015-2016 from July 25, in three phases, across the country.
Saudi prince pledges $32 billion to charity
Alwaleed said he wants his money to go to humanitarian causes after his death. The release did not identify specific efforts, but said the board of trustees at Alaweed Philanthropies -- which he currently heads -- will craft a plan to spend the money on initiatives related to healthcare, education and poverty.
As death toll rises to 135, Indonesia crash raises concerns over aging fleet
The crash of a 50-year-old Indonesian Air Force plane that killed at least 135 people has put the health of the Southeast Asian nation's military aircraft under scrutiny.
Tunisia attack victims: Grandparents, soccer fans, longtime couples
As many as 30 of those killed in the terror attack in Sousse, Tunisia, are believed to have been British, according to Tunisia's Foreign Ministry. Many were pensioners, enjoying what were supposed to be the golden days of their retirement.
Tk 12,484cr loan restructuring bonanza for 15 groups, cos
Different commercial banks including state-run Janata have submitted proposals to Bangladesh Bank to restructure loans totalling Tk 12,484.50 crore of 15 corporate groups under the central bank’s large loan restructuring policy.
Hasina urges journalists to maintain neutrality
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday urged journalists to maintain neutrality in their professional work and to raise voice against militancy, violence and abusing drug.
ERRORS IN MERIT LIST : Colleges fail to start classes on first day
Most colleges failed to start higher secondary certificate classes on the first day of the start of the academic calendar, as the merit list – assigning students to various colleges – issued by the education boards, turned out to contain numerous flaws.
Greece defaults on $1.7 billion IMF payment
Greece became the first developed country to default to the IMF, an organization of 188 nations that tries to keep the world economy stable.
Britain's losses in Tunisia terror attack climb to 22
Grim news came for Britain on Tuesday as the number of confirmed British fatalities in last week's terror attack at a Tunisia beach resort climbed to 22.
