Mexican actress Salma Hayek says her new film “The Prophet” was a labour of love that helped her explore her relationship with her late Lebanese grandfather, who adored the book that inspired it.
Year: 2015
US disappointed at credible reports of vote-rigging
The United States on Tuesday voiced disappointment over the widespread, firsthand and credible reports of vote-rigging, intimidation and violence, and the BNP’s decision to boycott the city polls. “We’re disappointed by widespread, firsthand, and credible reports of vote-rigging, intimidation and…
Solar power lights Bengaluru cricket stadium, Tihar Jail
Two recent news items of huge significance from the perspective of providing electricity service to all on a sustainable basis. The news that Solar power light systems have been commissioned on the roofs of a Bengaluru cricket stadium and Tihar…
Hajj: Journey of a life time
Shah Abdul Halim Talbia or the monotheistic hymn: labbayka allahuma labbayk. labbayka la sharika laka labbayk. inna al hamda wa an-ni’mata laka wa l-mulk. la sharika lak. Here I stand before You O Allah. Here I stand. Here I stand.…
Nepal death toll might hit 10,000 as rescue time runs short
By Sally Hayden The rapidly escalating toll of people killed in Nepal’s earthquake could reach 10,000 — as rescuers run out of the time still needed to discover possible survivors of Saturday’s disaster. Prime Minister Sushil Koirala voiced the estimate…
Bnp-backed candidates boycott 3 mayoral polls
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party-backed candidates announced boycott of the election at about mid-day complaining of vote rigging by government supported activists after expelling their agents and voters in Dhaka and Chittagong. The boycott was announced by Bnp’s standing committee member…
Artificial limb camp in Dhaka May 20
Jaipur. The world’s leading organisation for the handicapped and the makers of the world famous Jaipur Foot, Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) will hold a camp in Dhaka for 20 days to provide on- the-spot artificial limb fitments to…
Vote fraud to invite movement, warns Bnp
BNP on Monday warned that they will intensify their ongoing movement if the government manipulates the elections. Addressing a press conference at BNP’s Nayapaltan headquarters, party senior leader Moudud Ahmed also said that the government will be held responsible for…
Even vote buying by Bnp-backed people?
Police arrested 12 BNP activists from different areas in the capital on Monday night and Tuesday afternoon, on charges of their alleged involvement in trying to buy votes in favour of BNP-supported candidates. Police also recovered a total of Tk…
Death toll 4000: Most of Nepal Army in quake rescue
Nine out of 10 Nepalese troops are said to be involved in search and rescue operations, as the country pleads for more foreign aid to deal with a massive earthquake that killed 4,000 people.
Terrorists from outside flock to ctg to cast fake votes: Bnp
BNP on Monday alleged that terrorists came from outside are working to ensure the victory of the ruling party-backed mayoral candidate in Tuesday’s city corporation election through capturing polling stations and casting fake votes. BNP’s Chittagong city unit president Amir…
City polls Tuesday: Army if Police, Rab, BGB fail: CEC
Asking the polling officials to work sincerely and neutrally, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Monday said no one will be spared if found guilty of playing a biased role and being callous in performing his or her duty.…
Threats force polling agents to retreat from assigned duty: Bnp
In the face of alleged threats from rivals, polling agents of BNP-backed mayoral aspirants in Dhaka and Chittagong started refusing to do election duty at the polling booths creating a fresh trouble for them to ensure voting by their supporters,…
35 killed due to rain, windstorm in Pakistan
At least 35 people were killed and 150 others injured following heavy rains and windstorm in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan on Sunday, media reported.
New destinations in Regent plan
Regent Airways is increasing flights to its foreign destinations and planning to fly on new routes.
Pop star Justin Bieber settles lawsuit with Florida photographer
A lawsuit against pop star Justin Bieber over an incident involving a photographer in Miami has been resolved, according to attorneys.
The Whitney Museum of American Art opens in downtown NY
The Whitney Museum of American Art will open up its new home in downtown New York City on May 1 with an exhibition that details the history of art in the United States from 1900 to the present day.
Swechchhasebak Dal leader held in Sylhet
Police arrested a leader of Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal, the volunteer front of BNP, from Shahjalal Uposhohor area of the city on Sunday on charges of subversive act and vehicle torching.
Bus driver, helper held with 1,800 yaba tablets in Pabna
Police in a drive arrested a bus driver and his helper with 1,800 pieces of Yaba tablets from a garage in Gachpara intersection area of the district town on Sunday afternoon.
One held with arms and bombs in Jessore
Police arrested an alleged criminal with a one-shooter gun and hand bombs from Missionpara Christian Graveyard area of Jessore district town early Monday.
Youth stabbed dead in Pabna
A young man was stabbed to death over previous enmity in Char Ghoshpur Sakar Market area of Sadar upazila on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Faridul Islam, 21, son of Akubbar Mondol, a resident of Char Ghoshpur village.
‘Mugger’ suffer bullet injuries in ‘gunfight’ in Satkhira
An alleged mugger suffered bullet injuries in a gunfight between his cohorts and police at Ramchandrapur in Sadar upazila on Sunday night.
Two killed in fire, electrocution in Natore
Two people were killed in separate incidents of fire and electrocution in the district from Sunday night till Monday morning.
Acid victim gets Tk. 50,000
Acid terrorism victim female student Masuda Akhter Moni received Taka 50,000 as assistance at a ceremony here on Sunday from the Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh (ADAB).
Water treatment plant being set up in Jamalpur
Ground water treatment plant is being set up to increase pure drinking-water supply in Jamalpur municipality area.
Optimum use of cultivable land, technology can ensure food security
Optimum use of cultivable land adopting the latest technologies, newer cropping patterns and mechanisation of agriculture can keep crop production increasing to ensure food security despite climate change, said experts.
Putting maximum importance on female education stressed
The present government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has put maximum importance on enhancing female education through various effective steps including distribution of stipends at various levels.
Woman strangulated to death in Jessore
A woman was strangulated to death allegedly by his husband in Khorki Kolabagan area of Jessore district town on Sunday night.
Mild tremor again felt across Bangladesh on Monday
A mild earthquake jolted Dhaka and other parts of the country again on Monday during Magreb prayers. The tremor, measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale, was felt around 6:35 pm. However, there was no immediate report of any damage or…
Mirza Abbas bail hearing May 4
The High Court on Monday deferred till May 4 the hearing on bail pleas of BNP-backed Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral candidate Mirza Abbas in three cases. Two separate HC benches passed the order following time petitions moved by…