Google’s Motorola unit has launched a relatively low-cost smartphone that includes features more commonly found in higher-priced models.
Month: November 2013
2013 ‘one of warmest’ on record
This year is likely to be among the top 10 warmest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Hydrogen phone chargers to keep connected when power runs short
By Wendell Roelf African smartphone users will soon have an alternative means to get round the power shortages afflicting much of the world’s poorest continent – a portable charger that relies on hydrogen fuel cells.
Mandela still unable to speak, says ex-wife Winnie
Former South African president Nelson Mandela is still unable to speak but uses facial expressions to communicate, his ex-wife has told a local newspaper.
People will decide on polls acceptable to all: Nisha Deshai
Greenwatch Desk The United States hopes that the general election in Bangladesh will be credible and fair. The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal said this during her meeting with Leader of…
‘All-party govt’ to take oath today with some new faces
A 15-member poll-time interim government is going to be form at 3 PM on today headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to oversee a free, fair and credible upcoming parliamentary poll for transition to next elected government.
Nagasaki meet recommends concrete steps for nuke abolition
By Ramesh Jaura More than 50,000 nuclear weapons have been eliminated since the historic Reykjavík Summit between the then U.S. President Ronald Reagan and his counterpart from the erstwhile Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, which culminated into a groundbreaking Intermediate-Range Nuclear…
BNP’s black-flag protests today: Meeting with resigning ministers
The main opposition BNP will bring out a black-flag procession across the country on today in protest against the cabinet meeting held with ministers who have already resigned.
Social media versus journalism
By Alsir Sidahmed The fast-emerging social media has played a crucial role in the so-called Arab Spring. It is a popular belief that Facebook played a crucial role in the ouster of Hosni Mubarak.
Case against Tarique proved false, politically motivated: BNP
Opposition BNP on Sunday said the verdict in the money-laundering case acquitting its senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman has proved that all the allegations against him were baseless and politically motivated.
Ershad to take part in polls, iterates plan for new alliance
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad on Sunday said they will take part in the election forming a new alliance, and said his party will sever its ties with the ruling alliance.
Election Commission to meet President Tuesday
An Election Commission delegation will meet President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday to apprise him of the preparations made so far for the 10th parliamentary election.
BGMEA briefs Nisha Deshai, requests GSP revival
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Sunday requested the US government to withdraw the suspension of GSP facility for Bangladeshi products in the US market.
HC stays remand for 5 BNP leaders, permits questioning at jail gate
The High Court on Sunday stayed a lower court order that had granted remand for top five BNP leaders, including Barrister Moudud Ahmed, MK Anwar and Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah, in two cases.
Tarique acquitted, Mamum jailed, fined Tk 400 million
A Dhaka Court on Sunday acquitted BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman in the much-talked-about money laundering case while his friend Giasuddin Al Mamun was awarded seven years’ imprisonment with a fine of Tk 40 crore in the case.
‘Robi 3.5G Internet Mela’ launched
Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Ltd will organise ‘Robi 3.5G Internet Mela’ at Government Azimuddin College in Sadar upazila of Gazipur district on Tuesday (November 19).
Parliament session resumes today
Sitting of the Parliament begins at 4:30pm on today after a weeklong recess. The opposition lawmakers will not return to the House, according to sources.
Nizami’s defence given time to submit arguments
Ignoring the prosecution objection, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday allowed the defence review plea for submitting the stalled oral arguments over the war crimes case faced by accused 1971 ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Motiur Rahman Nizami.
Malaysian PM arrives amid rousing reception
The red carpet was rolled out as Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrived here on Sunday night on a three-day official visit to Bangladesh.
Yameen sworn in as president of the Maldives
The winning candidate in the delayed presidential run-off election in the Maldives, Abdulla Yameen, has been sworn in in the capital, Male. Earlier his rival, former President Mohamed Nasheed, conceded defeat, saying that having an elected president once more made…
Messi is a step below Ronaldo, says Ramos
Sergio Ramos has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo the best player in the world by claiming Ballon d’Or rival Lionel Messi is a “step below him right now.”
Brazil routs Honduras 5-0
Miami Gardens,Fla—In one brief spurt,Brazilturned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favorite. Maicon, Willian and Hulk scored in a seven-minute span to leadBrazilto a 5-0 victory in front of a…
Australia suspend wicketkeeper Matthew Wade
Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has been suspended for one game by Cricket Australia for tampering with the pitch during a Sheffield Shield match.
Jolie, Lansbury, Martin, Tosi accept Oscars
Los Angeles— Brad Pitt kissed Angelina Jolie after her grand entrance at the film academy’s Governors Awards Saturday night. Steve Martin pretended to take a seat at the wrong table a few times before finding the right one, while Angela…
Prince Charles does the Hokey Cokey in Sri Lanka
Prince Charles has put his best foot forward, tackling the Hokey Cokey on a trip to a school for disabled children inSri Lanka.
Vrango, an island with a rescue plan
By Steve Vickers The waters off the coast of Sweden contain more than 200,000 islands – popular with tourists during the summer, but largely deserted come winter. Residents and authorities are working to breathe life back into the islands, year-round.
Aid agencies say typhoon shows need for action on climate change
By Matt McGrath The UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has urged countries to take urgent action on climate change, as UN talks enter their second week. The committee, comprising 14 aid agencies, said Typhoon Haiyan was a glimpse of the…
Discussions on disable persons held in Faridpur
A daylong Focus Group Discussion (FGD) for obtaining recommendations and suggestions on the Shadow Report of United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) was held here on Saturday.
More gender sensitive media reporting needed to establish women rights
More gender-sensitive media reporting has become indispensable to free society from child marriage and gender disparity that needed to establish rights of the women, some working journalists told a meeting here today.
8 held with 11 bombs, Yaba in Jessore
Police arrested eight people along with 11 bombs and 52 Yaba tablets from different areas of Jessore town early Sunday.