The $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot — the largest lottery prize in history — will be split at least three ways.The winning tickets were sold in Chino Hills, California; Munford, Tennessee; and in Melbourne Beach, Florida, according to state lottery officials.…
Day: January 14, 2016
Oscar front-runners hard to find
Give Leonardo DiCaprio some credit: He’s worked hard to put himself in the Oscar conversation.The “Revenant” star famously ate a raw bison liver (which, he said, did NOT taste like chicken), waded through icy water and came down with the…
Indonesia capital under terrorist attack
At least two people were killed after armed men carried out gun and bomb attacks in the heart of the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.Five attackers also died, police said. A manhunt is underway for other suspects.Information on the toll varied…
PM urges Army to resist evil forces
Asking members of the Bangladesh Army to gain more trust of people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday hoped that they will always remain ready to resist evil forces to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty.”I’m sure Bangladesh Army is…
Macro financial, price stability aim of monetary policy: Dr. Atiur Rahman
In 2015, the economy and the financial system made good progress.Despite some initial challenges, we achieved a respectable growth of 6.5 percent, and macro-financial and price stability, reaching the milestone of a lower-middle income country status. Since the last MPS,prices…
6 houses gutted in Bagerhat
Six dwelling houses were gutted in a fire at municipal area of the district on Wednesday.Sources said, being informed a unit of fire fighters rushed to the spot near old railway station and extinguished the blaze after one hour of…
Old man killed road accident in Nilphamari
An old man was killed in a road accident at Sonarai Bazar area under Domar upazila of the district on Wednesday night.The deceased was identified as Mohammad Oziuddin, 70, a native of Harinchara union under same upazila and son of…
WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards announces 2016 finalists
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 15 Finalists for its 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in the five categories; Community, Destination, Environment, Innovation and People. The 15 Finalists, which were chosen after a rigorous judging process,…
Wishing best for Bangladesh Biman
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently inaugurated two Boeing 737-800 aircraft Meghdoot and Mayurpankhi of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. During the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister asked the staff of Biman Bangladesh Airlines to ensure service to passengers and maintain flight schedules.…
NASA opens planetary defense office to protect earth
By John Dyer Three years ago, a meteor flew into Earth’s atmosphere at around 41,600 miles per hour and exploded 14.5 miles above Chelyabink, Russia. At a width of 59 feet and weighing roughly 11,000 metric tons, it was a…
Pakistan’s ‘action’ to shield Modi from opposition
New Delhi: The reported detention of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar could offer Prime Minister Narendra Modi political cover, at least in the immediate context, against criticism that his Lahore diplomacy was a miscalculation and repudiated his strong stance against…
Oil settles slightly higher, snapping 7-session drop
U.S. oil futures settled higher on Wednesday for the first time in eight sessions, but the move lacked conviction as U.S. government data showed that supplies of crude and crude products climbed last week and analysts continued to weigh the…
Ancient giant crocodile discovered in Sahara
Paleontologists searching far and wide in Tunisia made a discovery of massive proportions: the world’s largest sea-dwelling crocodile, previously unknown to science, The Washington Post newspaper reports.This prehistoric crocodile is believed to have measured more than 30 feet long and…
Exercise reduces heart problems
Regular exercise can reduce heart disease risk in people suffering from depression, NDTV reports based on new research.Depression is commonly associated with worse outcomes for patients with heart disease and other conditions.As many as 20 per cent of people hospitalised…
International Film Festival begins today
The 14th Dhaka International Film Festival is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, Jan 14, at the National Museum at Shahbagh in the capital.The programme for the festival was revealed on Wednesday afternoon during a press conference held by Rainbow…
Two JMB-men including alleged police killer dead in city ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Two suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were killed in a gunfight with detectives in the city’s Hazaribagh area on Wednesday night. The deceased were identified as Hiron, 25, and Abdullah alias Noman, 30.
Country on the highway of plunder, not dev – says BNP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has tried to make a fool of the people through ‘exaggerated publicity of development’ in her televised address to the nation, says the BNP.
New Deputy Commissioners in 18 districts
In a major reshuffle in the administration, the government on Wednesday appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs), including two female ones, to 18 districts.
Class-Exams resume at BAU
BAU Correspondent As part of the indefinite work abstention in public universities across the countrywide the Bangladesh Agricultural University Teachers Association (BAUTA) are continuing the program demanding the fulfillment of the promises and removing inconsistencies from the 8th national wage…
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Grameenphone award young book readers
Dhaka- Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) and Grameenphone are going to hold a grand prize giving ceremony to award young book readers in a Book Reading Competition on January 15 and 16, 2016.
Dozens of whales die in mass stranding on India beach
At least 45 of 81 whales have died after stranding on a beach in the Indian southern state of Tamil Nadu. The short-finned pilot whales washed ashore on the beach of Tiruchendur, a small port city in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi…
Iran releases US navy sailors held in Gulf
All 10 US Navy sailors detained by Iran after drifting into its territorial waters a day earlier have been freed, the US and Iran said on Wednesday. The US Navy said the American crew returned safely and there were no…
Kh. Mosharaf gets bail from Kashimpur jail
Our correspondent Gazipur, Jan 13 : BNP’s standing committee member Dr. Khandaker Mosharaf Hossain released on bail from Kashimpur central jail in Gazipur on Wednesday afternoon.