Narayanganj – Police in separate drives arrested 59 activists of BNP and its associated bodies from different areas of the district. Police said 14 BNP activists were arrested from different places in the district in an overnight drive from Sunday…
Day: January 20, 2014
102 crude bombs recovered in C’nawabganj
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) recovered 102 crude bombs from Chowdhury crossing in Chapainawabganj town on Sunday night.
Tangail-8 MP Shawkat Momen Shahjahan dies
Awami League MP from Tangail-8 constituency Shawkat Momen Shahjahan died at Sakhipur Upazila Health Complex early Monday. He was 64.
50 shops burnt in Noakhali market fire
A fire broke out at a market in Maijdee Court area of the district town early Monday burning down its 50 shops.
Jamaat leader killed in Meherpur ‘gunfight’
A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Bandar village in Shashan ghat area of Sadar uapzila early Monday.
Credit card details on 20 million South Koreans stolen
Credit card details from almost half of all South Koreans have been stolen and sold to marketing firms. The data was stolen by a computer contractor working for a company called the Korea Credit Bureau that produces credit scores.
Iran nuclear: Curbs on uranium enrichment begin
Iran has begun curbing uranium enrichment under a deal which will also see international sanctions eased, the UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA) says.
Germany eyes swift cuts in renewable energy subsidies
Berlin – Germany’s new energy minister has outlined cuts in subsidies to producers of renewable energy as the country wrestles with soaring costs from its nuclear power exit, according to a document obtained by AFP Sunday.
British bat makes incredible journey
The first bat to cross the sea from the UK to Europe has been recorded, according to experts.
12 Years a Slave and Gravity win Producer’s Guild prize
Space drama Gravity and 12 Years a Slave have tied for the top prize at the Producer’s Guild of America (PGA) awards.
The Thin Men: Actors who starve themselves for an Oscar
Matthew McConaughey is the latest actor to emaciate himself in pursuit of awards glory. It’s an example of a disturbing trend, argues Lisa Schwarzbaum.
Edward Snowden ‘may have been working with Russia’
US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden may have collaborated with Russia, the chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee has alleged.
Driven to success by anger or rivalry
Hell hath no fury like a consumer — or rival — scorned.
Violinist Vanessa Mae set to compete at Winter Olympics
Violinist Vanessa Mae is set to ski for Thailand at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, which start next month.
Chrome extensions targeted by spam firms
Adware pedlars are buying extensions for the Chrome browser and adding code that hijacks searches or inserts sponsored ads, reports suggest.
Messi courting Lady Luck before Levante Cup clash
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is hoping for a little good fortune when the record winners return to Valencia for Wednesday’s King’s Cup quarter-final, first leg against Levante (2100 GMT).
50pc allowance for SC Judges approved
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the law to grant 50 percent allowance on basic pay to Supreme Court Judges.
Two-day remand for Inqilab correspondent
A Dhaka court has granted police two days’ remand to question Ahmed Atique, diplomatic correspondent of the Bengali daily ‘Inqilab’ in a case registered under the Information and Communication Technology Act.
Teacher helps or hinders mental growth of students!
My fourteen years kid, the younger one, have been so much indifferent to his studies that after getting his result a few days ago, he asked me to buy some English story books from the New Market in Dhaka because…
Do not harass BNP leaders: HC
The High Court has issued an order, restraining the authorities from taking arbitrary action against five top BNP leaders, including Standing Committee member Moudud Ahmed.