Sony has filed a patent application for “SmartWig”, as firms jostle for the lead in the wearable technology sector.
Year: 2013
Rahel Sharif named as new Pak army commander
Pakistan has appointed Lt Gen Raheel Sharif as its new army head after weeks of speculation, a move correspondents say could define PM Nawaz Sharif’s third term in office.
Latvian government falls over Riga supermarket disaster
Latvia’s PM Valdis Dombrovskis has announced his resignation, and thereby the fall of his government, over the deadly collapse of a Riga supermarket.
Optimum treatment facilities for the mentally sick people stressed
Optimum treatment and necessary healthcare facilities towards the mentally sick people is very vital to facilitate them to get back their normal life, speakers at a view-sharing discussion said here yesterday.
Nepal Elections 2013: The Fall Of Maoists
The election results are set to change the power equations.
17 bridges, culverts to be constructed in Jamalpur
District Relief and Rehabilitation Department has taken a programme to construct 17 bridges and culverts in the district.
Disabled children need facilities for flourishing talents:RCC Mayor
Mayor of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) Alhaj Sharfuddin Ahmed Jhantu has said the physically challenged and autistic children need adequate facilities and congenial atmosphere for flourishing their enormous talents.
Vigorous movement for building child marriage free Bangladesh stressed’
A vigorous social movement involving the people from all walks in the society must be launched in the process of building a child marriage free Bangladesh, speakers at an advocacy workshop said yesterday.
1,000 sued in two cases in Comilla
Two separate cases were filed against over 1,000 people in connection with the killing of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) member Ripon and rickshaw-puller Babul Miah during Tuesday’s clashes in the city and Laksham upazila.
Time for soft talk sith Myanmar is over
An OIC (Organization of Islamic Countries) delegation, which included foreign ministers and senior officials from its member states Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Djibouti, and Bangladesh recently visited Myanmar.
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani in music video
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has been featured in an online music video, entitled Nowsafar (New Journey).
The county where exorcisms are on the rise
Does God exist? Does the Devil exist? The Catholic church believes they both do – and some priests say they are currently having an immense battle in Mexico.
Marcos Rodriguez Pantoja: Did this man live with wolves?
Stories abound of humans brought up by wild animals, but often they are pure fiction.
Seahorses stalk their prey by stealth
Seahorses may appear slow and awkward but they are ferocious and ingenious predators, according to a new study.
Champions League: Neil Lennon rues Celtic’s Europe exit
Manager Neil Lennon pointed to profligacy, limited quality and missing key players for Celtic’s European exit.
Manchester United: Plane aborts landing in Germany
Manchester United’s plane had to abort its landing 400m above the runway as they flew to Germany for the Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen.
Little improvement in city’s traffic chaos!
On November 21, 2013 in the midday, I reached to Kamalapur railway tation taking around 2 (two) hours from Mohakhali by CNG, though it is hardly a 25-minute trip. It takes longer time in the beginning or the ending of…
Stop deaths, destructions: Amend the Constitution
Dr. M. S. Haq The cost and the accumulated cost of creation of initial conditions for ‘free, fair, credible and all inclusive elections’ in Bangladesh have been on the rise against the backdrop of things such as hartals. Developments –…
How long will Egypt be considered gift of the Nile?
Dr. Sudhirendar Sharma Herodotus’ prophetic words will soon be proven wrong! The Greek philosopher had long described Egypt as the ‘gift of the Nile’. But with the course of the river being diverted to fill the 145 meter tall Renaissance dam being…
Don’t destroy country with farcical polls: Charmonai Pir
The Pir Shaheb of Charmonai, Mufti Syed Moulana Rezaul Karim yesterday reiterated his call to the government not to push the country towards destruction through the organization of what he termed as one-party farcical election.
Labour Party procession comes under police attack in city
The Bangladesh Labour Party led by its chairman Dr. Mustafizur Rahman Iran brought out a lightning procession in the Segunbagicha area of the city to drum up support for the blockade called by the 18-party opposition alliance.
Telenor CEO concerned at prolonged political crisis
A top executive of Norwegian telecommunication giant Telenor says he is worried over protracted political impasse over next election in Bangladesh. Jon Fredrik Baksaas, president and group chief executive of Telenor ASA, which has nearly 55 percent share in Bangladesh’s…
Dr Zafar Iqbal, wife Dr Yasmeen resign from SUST
Prof Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal and his wife Prof Dr Yasmeen Haque, both teachers of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), resigned on Tuesday over the annulment of the university’s combined admission test.
86 gold bars seized in Ctg
Customs officials and police in separate drives seized 86 gold bars here on Tuesday and Monday night. Customs officials at Shan Amanat International Airport seized 60 gold bars worth Tk 7 crore from aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines coming from…
Ershad’s complaint: ‘No level playing field’
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad has expressed doubts about the Jan 5 national election being free and fair, alleging an absence of a level playing field. “The country has now split into two – the Awami League and the BNP.…
‘CPB won’t join polls unless all others do’
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) will not take part in the forthcoming elections unless all parties join it. At a press conference on Tuesday, CPB President Mujahidul Islam Selim said, “Announcement of polls schedule cannot be a solution without…
Hannan Shah placed under police remand
A court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed BNP Standing Committee member retired Brig Gen ASM Hannan Shah on a two-day remand in a case filed with Bhatara Police Station of the city in connection with vehicle torching.
SC Chowdhury’s lawyer Fakhrul sent to jail
A court of Dhaka on Tuesday sent war crimes convict Salauddin Quader Chowdhuty’s lawyer Barrister AKM Fakhrul Islam to jail in a case filed for his alleged involvement in the leakage of the draft verdict against his client.
Legal notice served against appointment of PM’s advisers
Terming the appointment of 11 advisers to the Prime Minister ‘unconstitutional’, a Supreme Court lawyer on Tuesday served legal notice on the government to cancel in three days their appointment, and benefits and privileges they are enjoying.
Steep rise in winter deaths in England, Wales
There was a big rise in the number of winter deaths last year, official figures for England and Wales show.