UK researchers call for urgent action to save unidentified plants
LONDON, Oct 10, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Millions of undescribed plants and fungi species may already be under threat from extinction, researchers at London's Kew Gardens said on Tuesday, calling for urgent action to protect them. To reach that conclusion, researchers cross-checked data from the vast list of vascular plants with the red list from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). One long fungi species with a serrated "skirt" has been kept in the celebrated fungarium since 1886. But fungi, which have a symbiotic relationship with plants, are threatened by air pollution or invasive species, and only one percent are on the red list. As a result, researchers want urgent conservation efforts to treat them the same as plants or animals.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 10, 2023 03:22 UTC
Navarro Volleyball: Navarro's No. 3 Bulldogs sweep Wharton for their 25th win
Daily Sun File Photo/Paul BorsellinoKhaya Gordon (left) and Gabriela Smolenska led the Bulldogs at the net in their win over Wharton. Gordon had 15 kills and Smolenski followed with seven kills.
Source:Daily Sun
October 10, 2023 00:44 UTC
Five more companies get permission to import 50m eggs
In a bid to tame the overheated market, the government on Sunday gave five more companies permission to import 50 million eggs. With the latest move, a total of 15 companies have so far got permission for bringing 150 million eggs from foreign sources. Earlier on September 17, four private companies- Mim Enterprise, Tiger Trading, Prime Energy, and Arnab Trading - got permission to import 40 million eggs. Each of these companies could bring 10 million eggs provided they meet five conditions, including sourcing eggs from countries free from avian influenza and bird flu. Bangladesh has a daily demand for 40 million eggs, according to the commerce ministry estimate.
Source:bd News24
October 09, 2023 18:08 UTC
Nobel economics prize goes to Harvard's Claudia Goldin for research on the workplace gender gap
Claudia Goldin, a Harvard University professor, was awarded the Nobel economics prize for research that helps explain why women around the world are less likely than men to work and to earn less money when they do
Source:Daily Sun
October 09, 2023 16:48 UTC
10 dengue patients die, 2,660 hospitalised in 24 hrs
"During the period, 649 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 2,011 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital city," the DGHS daily statement added. "A total of 8,820 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals. According to the health experts, the vector-borne disease hit Dhaka city in 2000 subsequently the dengue positive cases were detected in Dhaka city only. But the dengue disease is changing its nature and it is gradually spreading across the country, they said, adding: "All 64 districts of the country have witnessed positive dengue cases." According to the DGHS, Bangladesh reported 1,01,354 dengue cases, the second highest since dengue cases were detected in 2000, in 2019, 1,405 cases in 2020, 28,429 cases in 2021 and 62,382 cases in 2022.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 09, 2023 14:23 UTC
New Zealand make 322-7 against Netherlands in World Cup
New Zealand make 322-7 against Netherlands in World CupHYDERABAD, India, Oct 9, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Opener Will Young, Rachin Ravindraand Tom Latham struck half centuries as New Zealand overcame some tightbowling by the Netherlands to post 322-7 in their World Cup clash on Monday. Young put on a solid start of 67 after 12 overs with Devon Conway beforespinner Roelof van der Merwe broke the stand by getting Conway caught atlong-on. Van der Merwe struck for a second time when he had Ravindra caught behind. Van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt and Van der Merwe took two wickets apiece. Brief Scores: New Zealand 322-7 in 50 overs (W. Young 70, T. Latham 53, R.Ravindra 51 v Netherlands
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 09, 2023 13:16 UTC
Cashew nut grown experimentally in Sherpur Garo hills
SHERPUR, Oct 8, 2023 (BSS) - Cashew nut (Kaju Badam) is being grownexperimentally in the Garo hills of the district as hilly region is suitablefor its cultivation. Farmers of the district are happy as the cashew nuts have started to ripen. The land of Sherpur is suitable for Kaju Badam. Particularly young people of the district are intended toplant cashew trees on their lands. "Weexpend a lot to import cashew nuts every season," he added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 09, 2023 02:10 UTC
Coconino Voices: NAH, tell the truth about the proposed campus
NAH wants us to believe that we have outgrown the current hospital. Why are people leaving the region to get their health care someplace else? Go to the Coconino County parcel viewer where you can see how much land NAH already owns around the hospital (https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=868170827e4443d2be37eb60562446ae). Within a few blocks of the hospital, NAH owns the old Summit center which could be a perfect facility to use as an outpatient surgery center or offices for physicians. I have the greatest respect for the providers who care for the patients in northern Arizona and I too want better health care.
Source:Daily Sun
October 09, 2023 02:10 UTC
Seven dengue patients die, 2,742 hospitalised in 24 hrs
"A total of 9,171 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals. According to the health experts, the vector-borne disease hit Dhaka city in 2000 subsequently the dengue positive cases were detected in Dhaka city only. But the dengue disease is changing its nature and it is gradually spreading across the country, they said, adding: "All 64 districts of the country have witnessed positive dengue cases." According to the DGHS, Bangladesh reported 1,01,354 dengue cases, the second highest since dengue cases were detected in 2000, in 2019, 1,405 cases in 2020, 28,429 cases in 2021 and 62,382 cases in 2022. It also added that Bangladesh recorded 179 dengue related deaths in 2019, seven deaths in 2020, 105 deaths in 2021 and 281 deaths, the second highest deaths, in 2022.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 09, 2023 01:50 UTC
UK: Major Flooding Reported Across Scotland, Transportation Disrupted
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Source:Daily Sun
October 09, 2023 01:41 UTC
India’s Much-Awaited First-Ever Vertical Sea Bridge: The New Pamban Bridge Opened For Fishing Boats
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Source:Daily Sun
October 09, 2023 00:43 UTC
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Two dead, two missing after avalanche hits Tibet's Mt Shishapangma
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 08, 2023 18:14 UTC
Scotland soaked in 'month's rain in 24 hours'
LONDON, Oct 8, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Parts of Scotland on Saturday saw a month's rain fall in 24 hours, as motorists had to be airlifted to safety, police and rail officials said. Ten drivers were rescued after becoming trapped due to a series of landslips on a main road near Inveraray, on the west coast. Train services were cancelled or finished early and motorists were advised to delay travelling if possible. "Some areas have seen up to a month's worth of rain in a 24-hour period resulting in heavy flooding," said a spokesperson for ScotRail. The Met Office issued an Amber warning -- meaning there is a "danger to life" -- across parts of the country until Sunday afternoon.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 08, 2023 15:14 UTC