London – Arsene Wenger believes there is more to come from Mesut Ozil after the Germany international continued his impressive start to life at Arsenal. Ozil has already provided three assists — more than any other Premier League player —…
Year: 2013
Du Preez, spinners keep Bangladesh winless
A century from Mignon du Preez, followed by effective spells from South Africa women’s spinners, ensured Bangladesh women remained winless on their tour. The 95-run loss also meant Bangladesh had conceded the ODI series 0-2 to South Africa, with a…
Britain stops U.S. pop singer’s export of Jane Austen ring
LONDON – A campaign to prevent U.S. pop singer Kelly Clarkson from taking a ring owned by 19th century novelist Jane Austen out of Britain has raised enough money to save it, a museum said on Monday.
5 social media mistakes that mess with your career
These might cost you your job — or keep you from getting a new one.
‘American Idol’ discrimination suit moves forward
As “American Idol” begins its 13th season with a new judges’ panel, new producers and a whole new slew of hopefuls, the show’s business practices are under scrutiny as a discrimination lawsuit filed by 10 black former contestants continues to…
Kim Kardashian shares photo with Oprah Winfrey
Kim Kardashian has friends in high places! As nominees and A-list celebrities attended several pre-Emmys parties over the weekend, it was a birthday party at music producer Jimmy Iovine’s house that brought the reality star and Oprah Winfrey together for…
Global warming pause ‘central’ to IPCC climate report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is meeting in Sweden to thresh out a critical report on global warming.
GPS in your phone
Last month, Aussie police reported that motorists who were trying to make it to the town of Mildura were instead getting routed into Murray Sunset National Park–43 miles away–by their iPhones, and getting stuck there overnight.
Human role in warming ‘more certain’ – UN climate chief
Scientists are more certain than ever that greenhouse gases from human activities are heating the planet, the head of the UN’s climate panel says.
Yesterday’s poll results
Question: Is the Jamaat claim of Abdul Quader Mollah not getting justice in the crimes against humanity case credible? Answers: Yes 80 percent No 20 percent Today’s question: Will the bringing of the Grameen Bank, as stated, under direct control…
Nairobi Westgate attack: ‘Most hostages now rescued’
Most of the people caught up in an attack on a shopping centre in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have been rescued, defence officials have told the BBC.
Angela Merkel celebrates after German election win
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative party has won Germany’s election, but finished just short of an absolute majority, official results show.
Bo Xilai likely to appeal ‘unjust’ verdict
Bo Xilai, who was sentenced to life in prison for corruption on Sunday, has indicated that his verdict was unjust and is expected to launch an appeal, said a lawyer with direct knowledge of the case.
JCD has called half-day hartal in Barisal today
Barisal: Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has called half-day hartal for Monday at Hijla upazila of the district in protest against the attack on BNP leasers.
2 secys transferred, 1 made OSD
Dhaka: Land Reform Board Secretary Nurul Haque was made Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and two other secretaries were transferred their offices.
Govt scared of fair polls, says Goyeshwar
Senior BNP leader Goyeshwar Chandra Roy has complained that the government is trying to hold a unilateral election since it is afraid of an ‘acceptable’ balloting.
EC studying polls code in 5 countries keeping Parliament
The Election Commission is studying the electoral law of five countries where general elections are held without dissolving Parliament, a top official said.
Train hits bus in Mohakhali, three hurt
Dhaka-bound inter-city Parabat Express rammed into a bus on Sunday night on the Mohakhali level crossing in Dhaka leaving at least three people injured.
Grameen to be under central bank
The Grameen Bank is to come under the jurisdiction of Bangladesh Bank for the first time since its formation in 1980s.
Sebastian Vettel storms to Singapore GP victory over Alonso
Sebastian Vettel dominated the Singapore Grand Prix to edge ever closer to a fourth consecutive title.
Manchester City crush Manchester United
Manchester City ensured David Moyes’ first derby as Manchester United manager ended in abject humiliation with a crushing victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Hollywood honors British influences before Emmy awards
LOS ANGELES — Kevin Spacey’s Emmy-nominated Netflix series “House of Cards” had British beginnings.
Milley Cyrus performs at day event
The pop singer was a crowd favorite at the iHeartRadio music festival day event Saturday in Las Vegas. Before she hit the stage, the crowd of a few hundred chanted: “Miley! Miley! Miley!”
Suicide bomb attack kills 77 at Pakistan church
By Zulfiqar Ali and Mark Magnier
Siege at Kenyan mall continues as death toll reaches 59
NAIROBI, Kenya — The deadly siege at a mall in Nairobi continued Sunday, as the Kenyan government struggled with the question of whether to storm the Shabab militant attackers still holed up inside or keep trying to free people trapped…
‘Arab Spring’ degrades into sectarian counterrevolution
By Nicola Nasser
Russia-US deal puts Syrian rebels back to “minus one”
By Ravi Joshi
Alim’s War Trial Bail canceled, verdict any day
DHAKA: International Crimes Tribunal-2 will pronounce any day the verdict of BNP leader Abdul Alim for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during liberation war as arguments of both sides completed.
China sentences Bo Xilai to life in prison
By Ria Novosti
FBCCI wants ‘fair’ RMG pay
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has called for formulating a ‘fair’ salary structure for the garment industry to ensure a sustainable growth in the main export-earning sector.