Researchers have created the first high-resolution 3D digital model of the human brain, which they have called “Big Brain”.
Month: June 2013
Switch between the Windows 8 and Android with Samsung’s new tab
Samsung has unveiled a tablet that can switch between the Windows 8 and Android operating systems.
Earth had third warmest May on record
Global temperatures in the 20th century averaged 58.6 degrees Fahrenheit
Mothers urged to send their kids to school
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Dr Afsarul Amin urged the mothers and guardians to send their children to the schools regularly for ensuring 100 percent enrolment in order to establish qualitative primary education as well as an enlightened…
‘Boost fish production to meet nutrition needs’
Speakers at a function here on Thursday stressed the need for boosting production of fishes including indigenous ones to meet the growing nutrition demand of the country. “As the fisheries sector has been meeting 80 percent demand of the total…
For sustainability of Bangladesh democracy
Mostafa Kamal Majumder
Silk, mango, Gambhira songs at Rajshahi festival
The annual “Mango, Silk Exhibition and Folk Festival 2013” begins on Thursday afternoon at Green Plaza of City Bhaban in Rajshahi. The festival the best Rajshahi has been offering — sweetest mangoes, stunning silk and traditional Gambhira songs. The event …
Housewife commits suicide in Adamdighi
A housewife commited suicide by hanging herself from a beam in her house over proposal for unethical relationship in Bisnupur village under Adamdighi upazila of Bogra district on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Ruma Akter, 22, wife of Ali…
2 business shops fined Tk 9,000 in Rajshahi
Department of National Consumers Rights Protection fined two business shops including a restaurant in Rajshahi metropolis Taka 9,000 on Thursday. A team of Rajshahi divisional office conducted vigorous drives in New Market and Shaheb Bazar areas in the city. The…
Ex-accountant arrested on embezzlement charge
Former Accountant of Jamalpur Municipality was arrested in a misappropriation case filed by Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday. Md Jalal Uddin, former accountant of Jamalpur Municipality, was arrested by the police led by Deputy Director of ACC Md. Jahangir…
‘Caretaker to hold power till doomsday’
Cautioning the opposition about the consequence of a caretaker government, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has claimed that if an unconstitutional government assume power it would try to rule the country till the “end of the world.”
BNP’s Lutfar elected Kaliganj Mayor
The BNP-backed Lutfar Rahman has won the mayoral elections to newly constituted Kaliganj municipality of Gazipur district.
How can agriculture best adapt to changing climate?
New report identifies ‘regret-free’ approaches for adapting agriculture to climate change. Researchers provide clarity on action amid fears of wasted investments and imprecise science.
Singapore haze at worst yet, Malaysia schools shut
Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools and banned open burning in some areas.
Muslim hate monitor to lose backing
Andrew Gilligan
Samsung goes big with Windows 8-powered Ativ line
NEW YORK — The Ativ name may be silly, but Samsung Electronics is betting heavily on it as the namesake for anything related to Windows.
Facebook brings video to Instagram
Jennifer Van Grove
B’desh Olympic Assoc observes Olympic Day Run Saturday
Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will observe the Olympic Day Run-2013 in the capital, six other divisional headquarters and 57 districts across country tomorrow (Saturday) as part of the IOC’s global programme to popularise the Olympic movement.
England into Champions Trophy final
England eased into the Champions Trophy final after finishing off South Africa in a semifinal at The Oval on Wednesday that had all the tension of a practice session.
Mohammedans SC meet Muktijodha KC tomorrow
Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) Limited, the champions of Group B will meet Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra, the runners-up of Group A tomorrow in the second semifinal of the Grameenphone Super Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. The match starts at…
Rihanna hits a fan at UK concert
The Umbrella hit maker has been caught on camera when she became violent and hit a fan in the face with a microhpone in a concert in Birmingham. The 25-year-old was performing in UK which was the latest stop of…
Daniel Craig was best for Bond
Actor Henry Cavill, the new on screen ‘Superman’, had auditioned to play secret agent 007, but says Daniel Craig was a far better choice.
Hasina’s stance on Hefazat ‘mockery with nation’: Fakhrul
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday sharply criticised the Prime Minister for her remarks in parliament over the May-5 crackdown on Hefazat-e-Islam activists “terming it a mockery with the nation”.
BD marks significant progress in poverty reduction: WB
Bangladesh has made a significant progress in reducing poor people by 16 million in 10 years from 2000-2010 despite the series of external shocks affecting the country in 2007 and 2008.
Attempts to break up Grameen Bank to be resisted: Yunus
Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus, the founder of Grameen Bank, on Thursday said the government’s all attempts to break up the Bank into pieces would be resisted.
Land acquisition for Padma Bridge at final stage: Minister
Acquisition of land and rehabilitation works for the much-desired Padma Bridge, the largest ever infrastructure project, are almost at final stage, Communications Minister Obaidul Quader told Parliament on Thursday.
10 JMB men to die for Gazipur suicide bombing
Ten Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) men were sentenced to death for involvement in the 2005 suicide bombing at Gazipur Bar association that killed eight people.
Khulna University teachers demand VC’s resignation
Pro-BNP teachers of Khulna University (KU) on Thursday demanded resignation of Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Fayequzzaman on allegation of irregularities and corruption.
Safety of migrant workers stressed
Discussants at a prgramme on “Safe Migration of Workers: Bangladesh Perspective” in Babuganj upazila of Barisal on Wednesday stressed for safety and security of the migrant workers by maintaining legal procedure with transparency and accountability. The commitment of high commissions,…
Repair Shailmari bypass, Gallamari highway
Communication and economic development of southern part of Khulna region have slowed down due to dilapidated condition of a bypass road and a highway in Batiaghata upazila of the district. Repair of the bypass road of Shailamari Bridge and Gallamari-Chalna…