September2024
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Methane rising faster than other greenhouse gases: researchers
Sep 12, 2024Scientists cautioned on Tuesday that efforts by nations to reach their climate commitments are at risk due to the potent greenhouse gas methane’s fast rise in atmospheric concentrations. “Methane is rising faster in relative terms than... -
Nearly 200 land and environment defenders killed in 2023, says NGO
Sep 12, 2024According to a study released on Tuesday by watchdog Global Witness, about 200 environmental and land defenders were killed worldwide in 2023, with Colombia ranking as the deadliest country for activists once more. The paper also... -
Malaysia police rescue 400 children from care home abuse
Sep 12, 2024Authorities in Malaysia reported on Wednesday that they had apprehended numerous individuals in extensive raids and had saved hundreds of children from care facilities where they had allegedly been subjected to physical and sexual abuse. Inspector-general... -
Islamic centre head leaves Germany after deportation order
Sep 12, 2024After receiving a deportation order, the former leader of an Islamic center in Germany that was shut down due to its suspected ties to extremist organizations has departed the nation, according to local officials on Wednesday.... -
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for US president on Instagram
Sep 12, 2024In her endorsement of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris against Republican nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday, pop sensation Taylor Swift said that Harris was a “warrior.” She wrote on Instagram, “I will be voting for Tim Walz... -
‘Piano Lesson’ premieres in Toronto, a family affair for Denzel
Sep 12, 2024Denzel Washington and his family enjoyed the Toronto premiere of “The Piano Lesson,” the newest Hollywood production of an August Wilson play that included the whole family. The piece is a candidate for an Oscar. Malcolm... -
Biman increases flight frequency on Toronto route
Sep 12, 2024Starting on Thursday, October 31st, Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate an extra weekly flight on the Dhaka-Toronto-Dhaka route. According to this decision, Biman will fly on this route three times a week, on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and... -
Former DMP chief Asaduzzaman Mia on seven-day remand
Sep 12, 2024In connection with a case involving the murder of Nuruzzaman Jony, the former general secretary of the Khilgaon Thana unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, a court here today placed Asaduzzaman Mia, the former commissioner of... -
UK High Commission welcomes 23 Chevening Scholars
Sep 12, 2024During an online ceremony last week, the British High Commission in Dhaka welcomed the newest class of Chevening Scholars. For the 2024–2025 academic year, a total of 23 young professionals from Bangladesh have been awarded the... -
Harris and Trump ride debate buzz into election sprint
Sep 12, 2024In an attempt to stir up the presidential contest, which has come to a standstill, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set out on Wednesday to ride the momentum from their intense White House debate into the...