A group of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal men, ‘deprived of posts’ in its newly formed 736-member mega committee, attacked BNP’s Naya Paltan central office, torching the student body’s office and two motorcycles.Police and witnesses said some JCD leaders and their supporters…
The Syrian army advanced towards the Turkish border on Monday in a major offensive backed by Russia and Iran that rebels say now threatens the future of their nearly five-year-old insurrection against President Bashar al-Assad.Iranian backed-militias played a key role…
In what was a clear act of reprisal, the Pakistani authorities summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner in Islamabad Suhrab Hossain on Monday.A senior official at the foreign ministry confirmed to bdnews24.com that the high commissioner had been called to the Pakistan…
Intricate adult colouring books are the latest lifestyle craze to grip the United States, generating millions of fans, booming sales and libraries falling over themselves to host workshops.Walk into any New York bookstore, and you’ll find them artfully laid out…
Environmentalists say one of Europe’s most important wetland areas is under threat as Spain and Catalonia argue about the future of the Ebro river.Campaigners say Spanish government plans to restrict water flow could destroy the fragile landscape.They are worried that…
New Zealand beat Australia by 55 runs in the third and final one-day international in Hamilton on Monday to take the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series 2-1.Australia were all out for 191 in reply to New Zealand’s 246.For New Zealand, Martin Guptill…
US astronaut Edgar Mitchell, one of just 12 people to have walked on the Moon, has died aged 85, his family and NASA said Friday, calling him a “pioneer.”NASA paid glowing tribute to Mitchell, who died in Florida after a…
Hollywood star Vin Diesel has shared some stunning photographs of his with Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone from their shooting schedule for the film “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage”.Diesel on Thursday took to Instagram and Facebook to share the photographs…
Chicagoans this month are less obsessed with badmouthing Mayor Rahm Emanuel or worries about their sports teams, and more focused on finding the perfect “paczki,” a rich, Polish, donut-type dessert that’s taking the high-end dessert market by storm.Long a staple…
Scientists identified the Zika virus in the saliva and urine of two infected patients, a top Brazilian biomedical research institution said on Friday, prompting its president to urge pregnant women not to kiss strangers just as local carnival celebrations begin.The…
After several developments throughout the day, retired Supreme Court judge AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury says he now can submit the verdicts and orders he wrote after retirement. Senior Appellate Division judge Justice Md Abdul Wahhab Miah has “agreed to accept the…
Dhaka – The four-day Dhaka Art Summit, one of the largest platforms for South Asian art, will be concluded tomorrow at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy here in Dhaka.
Dhaka – The Jatiya Sangsad Sunday demanded trial of The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam and its Publisher Latifur Rahman for publishing misleading and fabricated news against Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and inviting an unconstitutional government during the 1/11…
With the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence a whole new concept of food may soon radically change what we eat. And at the same time, some experts believe it could reduce global warming.
The ruling 14-party alliance, led by Awami League, will form a human chain in the city on February 15 as part of a campaign against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia for her controversial remarks about the number of 1971 Liberation War…
Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Sunday said New Delhi gives its highest priority to its relations with Dhaka and wants to carry forward the ties to a ‘new height’.
The probe panel, formed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to look into the death of Mirpur tea-seller, has found four suspended policemen guilty.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon phoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday and offered Bangladesh to be member of a UN high-level panel to be formed on water which she has readily accepted.
STAFF REPORTER Commerce minister Tofail Ahmed has said there is no possibility to probe the alleged anti-dumping on jute goods export to India as Bangladesh provides cash incentive to jute traders.