An ancient skull discovered in Israel could shed light on the migration of modern humans out of Africa some 60,000 years ago.
Year: 2015
Cumberbatch controversy is ridiculous, says Selma star David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo has defended fellow British actor and friend, Benedict Cumberbatch, for using the term “coloured” during an interview.
Big Bash final: Brett Lee fails to deny Perth Scorchers
Perth Scorchers defied Brett Lee’s heroics to beat Sydney Sixers off the final ball and win the Big Bash final.
Jamaat leader held in Sylhet
Police arrested a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Sridharpur in Biswanath upazila on Tuesday noon.
6 Shibir activists held in Sylhet
Police in a drive arrested six leaders and activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir from a mess at Kumargaon in Sadar upazila early Tuesday.
22 arrested for sabotage in Sunamganj
Police have arrested 22 persons including a BNP activist for carrying out subversive activities in Sunamganj during the ongoing blockade enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance.
Runner Editor Manjurul Alam dies
RM Manjurul Alam Tutul, Editor of Jessore- based Bangla daily Runner died of massive cardiac arrest at around 9:30am on Wednesday
Sylhet city dwellers demand closure of polytechnic institute’s Surma Hostel
No arrest has been made yet in the case filed for an attack on the residence of the principal of Sylhet Polytechnic Institute and staff quarters in the city by Bangladesh Chhatra League men on Sunday night.
Khaleda expresses gratitude to all for prayers, condolences
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday expressed her deep gratitude to the people of all walks of life for offering their condolences to her following the death of her younger son Arafat Rahman Koko and joining his janaza across the…
Stop violence at any cost, I take liability: PM tells police
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked police to take stern action to stop violence during the ongoing BNP-sponsored transport blockade across Bangladesh. She told top police officials at a meeting in her office on Tuesday to control the ongoing violence…
Pol leaders, workers being killed on the pretext of ‘gunfight’: Rizvi
Bnp’s joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that opposition young leaders and workers now in movement were being snatched from mothrs’ laps killed by law enforcing agencies spreading manufactured stories of gunfight in the country. He said…
Kepler telescope identifies ancient solar system
An ancient solar system similar to our own has been discovered by scientists.
Sunil Narine: West Indies spinner withdraws from World Cup squad
West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine has withdrawn from the forthcoming World Cup as he needs to spend more time remodelling his bowling action.
Joan Rivers’ daughter sues clinic over death
Joan Rivers’ daughter has filed a malpractice claim against the New York medical clinic that treated her mother days before she died.
Kenji Goto: Abe condemns ‘despicable’ IS hostage video
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said a new Islamic State (IS) video threatening to kill hostage Kenji Goto within 24 hours is “despicable”.
Rajshahi Jamaat leader killed in ‘gunfight’ with DB police
A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of the Detective Branch (DB) of police in Nalkhola area under Matihar thana of Rajshahi city early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Nurul Islam Munsi, secretary of…
SC’s warrant of precedence verdict – coordination needed: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for a smooth and precisely better coordination among the country’s three main organs-judiciary, executive and legislative- to run the governance, otherwise a disorder may arise. “The constitution itself has earmarked the status…
Verdict in JU student Zubair murder case, Feb 4
The Speedy Trial Tribunal-4 of Dhaka on Wednesday fixed February 4 to deliver the verdict in Jahangirnagar University student Zubair Ahmed killing case. Judge ABM Nizamul Haque of the court also passed order to send seven accused of the case…
Alleged robber leader killed in ‘gunfight’
The ringleader of a robber gang was killed in a gunfight with police at Obaitala in Patkelghata upazila early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Rafiqul Islam,38, son of Babar Ali, a resident of Nawakata village of the same upazila.…
Apple posts the biggest quarterly profit in history
US technology giant Apple has reported the biggest quarterly profit ever made by a public company. Apple reported a net profit of $18bn (£11.8bn) in its fiscal first quarter, which tops the $15.9bn made by ExxonMobil in the second quarter…
Why do we fear love?
Robert J. Burrowes Why do human beings fear love? That is, why do we fear loving ourselves and others, and why do we fear being fully loved ourselves? If someone does not receive what they need emotionally as a child,…
‘Extreme El Nino and La Nina events to increase in a warming world’
Peter Hannam The global climate is likely to become increasingly prone to extremes with super La Nina and El Nino events in the Pacific to almost double in frequency this century, according to Australian-led research. In a study published on…
IFC NY finalises plan for human chain before UN on Feb 25
The International Farakka Committee (IFC), New York at an opinion exchange meeting at Jackson Heights on Sunday finalised the preparations to make its 25-February programme of Human Chain and demonstration in front of the United Nations to protest the diversion…
14 apologise to ICT, 10 to defend Bergman verdict statement
Fourteen out 50 noted citizens on Tuesday apologised unconditionally before the International Crimes Tribunal-2 that deals with the cases of 1971 war crimes, for making a joint statement voicing concern over its judgment punishing British-origin journalist David Bergman for contempt…
PM blames Bnp, Jamaat for terrorism, calls to help police
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the people irrespective of their political belief and opinion to extend their support to the law enforcing agencies to nab criminals and restore peace and stability in the society in the interest of country’s development.…
Koko laid to rest, record Janaza at Baitul Mukarram mosque
Arafat Rahman Koko, the younger son of late President Ziaur Rahman and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was laid to rest at Banani Graveyard at about 6:53pm after his namaz-e-janaza at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Tuesday. The body of Koko…
Obama in India: President addresses town hall meeting
US President Barack Obama is addressing a town hall-style meeting with young people in Delhi on the final day of his visit to India.
Rafael Nadal beaten by Tomas Berdych in Australian Open
Tomas Berdych ended a 17-match losing streak against Rafael Nadal as he outplayed the Spaniard to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.
New York shuts down as ‘historic’ snowstorm approaches
New York City and other areas in the north-east US have shut down as Winter Storm Juno is expected to dump as much as 90cm (36ins) of snow.
Greek singer Demis Roussos dies aged 68
Greek singer Demis Roussos, who sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, has died aged 68, the Hygeia Hospital in Athens has confirmed to the BBC.