Forgetting why you entered a room is called the “Doorway Effect”, and it may reveal as much about the strengths of human memory, as it does the weaknesses, says psychologist Tom Stafford.We’ve all done it. Run upstairs to get your…
Day: March 11, 2016
World Twenty20 2016: Pakistan confirms participation in tournament
Pakistan will take part in the World Twenty20 after receiving security assurances from the Indian government.A group game between hosts India and Pakistan had already been moved from Dharamsala to Kolkata over security concerns, but the Pakistan government wanted further…
Govt plans to tap marine resources with China’s help
The government has decided to identify prospective areas and framework of cooperation with China to make sure the optimum utilisation of marine resources in the Bay of Bengal.Another decision has also been taken to gear up activities for signing a…
Fire guts 5 houses in Rangamati
Rangamati-A fire gutted five houses at Banarupa forest colony in the district town on Friday.Witnesses said the fire originated from an electric short circuit at Milton Chakma’s house around 5 am and soon spread to four adjoining houses.
Man ‘commits suicide’ in police custody in Jhenidah
Jhenidah – An accused of two drug cases allegedly committed suicide in police custody at Shailkupa Police Station on Friday noon. The deceased was identified as Kajal Mandal, 28, son of Julhas Mandal, a resident of the Rajapur village of…
Netherlands out of World T20 after rain washes out Oman game
Dharamsala,India — The Netherlands was knocked out of the World Twenty20 after the game against Oman was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled on Friday.The Netherlands has only one point from two games, having lost to group…
Russell Crowe a leading man at Martin Crowe’s funeral
Actor Russell Crowe was a pallbearer Friday at the funeral of former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe, who died March 3 after a long battle with cancer.Russell Crowe, Martin’s cousin, wasn’t initially expected to attend the service at Auckland’s…
Liverpool beats Man United 2-0 in Europa League
Liverpool outclassed Manchester United but relied on two defensive blunders to win 2-0 in a high-profile all-English match in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday, with only David de Gea’s brilliant saves sparing the visitors a heavier first-leg beating.Daniel…
Wine, Ganja recovered in Lalmonirhat
LALMONIRHAT-Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducted raids on Gundugiri and Mogalhat frontiers on Thursday evening and recovered 50 bottles of smuggled Indian wine and eight kilograms of ganja.Sensing arrival of BGB members the drug smugglers escaped leaving behind the…
Two held with 2,500-kg jatka in Munshiganj
MUNSHIGANJ-The Coastguard personnel in a drive arrested two persons with 2,500 kg of jatka (small hilsa) from Meghna River under Gajaria upazila of the district this morning.The arrestees are M Khobir, 45 and M Mizanur Rahman, 42.
Yaba trader arrested in Magura
MAGURA-Police arrested a yaba trader, Shefali Begum, 45, from Duarpara area of Magura town on Thursday night.Police could not arrest her husband Obaidur Rahman because he was not at home during the raid.Police recovered 1,035 yaba tablets from her possession.
Pakistan announces participation in World Twenty20
Pakistan on Friday announced it would send its national cricket team to India for the World Twenty20 following security assurances from New Delhi after months of uncertainty.The interior minister “Chaudhry Nisar (Ali Khan) has given permission to Pakistan’s team to…
Handsome budget for education needed!
The news “Fasting program for protecting school” has drawn my attention. The last Friday, present and ex-students of Chandra Prova government primary school at Iswardi under Pabna district had to do a fasting program to protect the said school. We…
EU/Turkey: Contradictory positions on protection jeopardise refugees
Brussels – The European Union outline deal with Turkey announced on March 8, 2016, contradicts EU principles guaranteeing the right to seek asylum and against collective expulsions. EU and Turkish leaders meeting in Brussels announced an agreement in principle to…
Border restrictions violate 1951 Refugee Convention
By Thalif Deen In recent days, some countries are building barriers to limit the flow of refugees to Europe. Credit: Ashfaq Yusufzai/IPS United Nations (IPS) – When the United Nations commemorated “Zero Discrimination Day” on March 1, there was an…
New Year sees turbulent start to financial markets
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) — The uneasy calm that had reigned in the financial markets in late 2015 gave way to a turbulent start this year, witnessing one of the worst stock market sell-offs since the 2008 financial crisis, the Bank…
N.Korea launches two Scud missiles
Cross-land launch a message to South, displays confidence in missile system, researchers says JH Ahn North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM), presumed to be Hwasong-6 (Scud-C/D), into the East Sea (Sea of Japan) Thursday morning. “North Korea today…
US teams due soon: Airport, cyber security on agenda
Two US teams are likely to be here in Dhaka this month to discuss various issues, including airport and cyber securities, and future collaboration in these areas. A delegation, led by Alan Bersin, assistant secretary for international affairs and chief…
Haltage of direct UK cargo flight to affect exports: BGMEA
Voicing concern over the suspension of carrying cargo on direct flights from Dhaka to the UK by the British government, BGMEA leaders on Thursday urged the government to initiate an immediate government-level negotiation to have the restriction relaxed. President of…
Fakhrul among 26 relieved of violence charge
A Dhaka court on Thursday relived 26 people, including BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, its standing committee members Mirza Abbas and Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, from a violence case filed under the anti terrorism (amendment) act. Dhaka metropolitan…
Three-day art exhibition concludes at RU
A Three-day long art exhibition to mark the International Women’s Day concluded at Rajshahi University (RU) on 10 March 2016 that was started on March 8. The Fine Arts department of the university hosted the exhibition in front of the…
68pc death caused by kidney diseases preventible: Experts
Speakers at a workshop on Thursday observed that preventing at least 68 percent of untimely death due to kidney diseases is possible by changing lifestyle through raising awareness among people from childhood. The menace of the kidney disease have to…
Beximco introducing dish tv to relay signals direct to home
With the tagline-‘life is really colorful now, Beximco Communications Limited yesterday launched the brand name-‘RealVU’-of its Direct-to-Home (DTH) television during a press meet at a city hotel. ‘RealVU’- the first DTH service of the country will have its operational launch…
EU-Bangladesh business climate dialogue on 12 May
Bangladesh and European Union (EU) Business Council in Bangladesh will jointly organise “EU –Bangladesh business climate dialogue” to discuss business barrier and devise solutions to the hindrances. The dialogue will be held on May 12 in Dhaka, Commerce Minister Tofail…