Briton among 6 dead as Kabul blast hits embassy vehicle
A suicide bomber rammed his explosives-packed car into a British embassy vehicle in Kabul on Thursday, killing one Briton and five Afghans in the latest attack to highlight fragile security as NATO troops withdraw.
Cricket mourns tragic Hughes death
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being struck by a ball that led to a ‘catastrophic’ injury which caused ‘massive’ bleeding to his brain and ultimately proved fatal.
Graduation from LDC status not possible by 2021: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue on Thursday said that Bangladesh would need at least another decade for graduating from the least developed countries’ category to a developing country as it lagged behind in human assets index and economic vulnerability index.
Bangladesh history incomplete minus Bhashani
The history of Bangladesh is incomplete without elaborate discussions on Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, who was lifelong crusader for the rights of the oppressed, said authors of books written on him, besides academics, at a book launching ceremony on Thursday.
Deal on energy cooperation signed
SAARC leaders renew commitment to connectivity, The 18th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit concluded on Thursday by adopting the ‘Kathmandu Declaration 2014’ renewing the commitment of the member states to boost regional connectivity, combat terrorism, reduce impacts of climate change and alleviate poverty in South Asia.
Australia batsman Hughes passes away
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital on Thursday, two days after the batsman was struck on the head by a bouncer during a domestic match.Governing body Cricket Australia confirmed the 25-year-old had lost his fight for life.
Tigers show rare consistency
Bangladesh’s batting showed rare consistency during the first three games of the ongoing five-match one-day international series against Zimbabwe which helped them to wrap up the series without any serious hiccup.
Ebola vaccine seems safe in first-stage testing
An experimental Ebola vaccine appears safe and triggered signs of immune protection in the first 20 volunteers to test it, US researchers reported Wednesday.
Israeli leader seeks to revoke rights of inciters
Israel’s prime minister says he will work to revoke residency rights and social benefits of people who commit politically motivated violence and those who support them. Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal, made in parliament Wednesday, appeared to be aimed at Palestinians in east Jerusalem.
Modi assures Hasina on LBA, Teesta again
Although the Indian prime minister and the Bangladesh prime minister have met twice in three months, Narendra Modi is yet to present specific progress in settling decades-old irritants such as the Land Boundary Agreement and Teesta water sharing deal between the two neighbours.
