Saudi Arabia has told the United Nations Human Rights Council that it would not accept any recommendations that contravene Islamic law. Faisal bin Hassan Trad, Saudi ambassador to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, made the comments…
I did something against my better judgment recently: I brought home a Pür cosmetics Cinderella-themed makeup palette, above, for my 7-year-old daughter. It had magically appeared at the office one day, and my friend and co-worker had put it aside…
The quest for the perfect night sky shot becomes even more difficult when wild animals are involved.For the last month, astrophotographer, and Earth Capture contributor, Mark Gee has been putting his skills to the test in the Serengeti.Mark sent us…
A pair of drugs can dramatically shrink and eliminate some breast cancers in just 11 days, UK doctors have shown. They said the “surprise” findings, reported at the European Breast Cancer Conference, could mean some women no longer need chemotherapy.The…
Khloé Kardashian shared in a blog post Thursday night that she wears makeup during her sweat sessions at the gym, echoing what she told Yahoo Beauty in an interview last week.Since she always looks flawless in the seemingly styled photos…
Taylor Swift is the queen of the throwback pics, so her brother Austin probably should have seen this coming. The singer posted an adorable pic for her little bro’s 24th birthday on Friday, showing off the Swift siblings in all…
A solo painting exhibition of Japanese artist Asami Shode started on March 10 at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU). The exhibition will run everyday until March 16 from 11 in the morning to 7…
By Joost Oliemans and Stijn Mitzer Imagery released by North Korean state media on February 27 shows Kim Jong Un reviewing the testing of an upgraded type of anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) and its effects on a main battle tank,…
North Korea says its military is ready to pre-emptively attack and ‘liberate’ the South if it sees signs that American and South Korean troops involved in annual joint military drills are attempting to invade the North A North Korean submarine…
Becoming an elder brother or sister before pre-school days can lower a child’s risk of becoming obese, researchers suggest, adding that children who didn’t have a sibling are three times more likely to become obese by the first grade.The birth…
Actor Varun Dhawan says that he is trying to do different films and roles to offer audience something new, since they might get bored otherwise.About his journey in the industry till now, Varun said: “I still feel it is very…
Afghanistan knocked Zimbabwe out of the World Twenty20 with an emphatic 59-run win to storm into the Super 10 stage in Nagpur Saturday.Electing to bat, Afghanistan rode on Mohammad Nabi’s brisk 52 to post 186 for six and then bundled…
Nine people, including four children, were burnt in a fire originated from gas cylinder leaks in Sarail, Brahmanbaria, on Friday night.The injured people were taken to three hospitals, including Dhaka Medical College Hospital.Witnesses said the incident occured when gas coming…
Noted poet Rafiq Azad died at the age of 76 at a hostpital in Dhaka today (Saturday).The freedom-fighter poet breathed his last at 2:10pm at the city’s Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University hospital (BSMMU) hospital. Earlier on 15 January, he…
United Nations — The U.N. Security Council on Friday approved its first-ever resolution tackling the escalating problem of sexual abuse by U.N. peacekeepers who act as predators when sent to protect vulnerable civilians in some of the world’s most volatile…
Noakhali – A mob beat four suspected robbers to death and injured two others foiling their bid to escape police custody at Chairman Ghat in Hatiya upazila early Saturday. Additional superintendent of police AKM Asaduzzaman said a gang of robbers…
Bagerhat – Bangladesh Forest Department has introduced community patrolling involving locals to protect forest resources and check wildlife poaching in the Sundarbans, the lone natural habitat of Bengal tigers. “The Forest Department has gone for its first-ever community patrolling in…
Donald Trump has called off a rally in Chicago after protests against the Republican presidential front-runner led to violent clashes. Hundreds of protesters gathered at the venue at the University of Illinois at Chicago hours before Mr Trump was due.…
Investigators suspect unknown hackers managed to install malware in the Bangladesh central bank’s computer systems and watched, probably for weeks, how to go about withdrawing money from its U.S. account, two bank officials briefed on the matter said on Friday.…
Taylor & Francis and the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (JA&WMA) have announced Drs. Judith C. Chow, John G. Watson, L.-W. Antony Chen, M.C. Oliver Chang, Norman F. Robinson (Posthumously), Dana Trimble, and Steven Kohl of Desert…
The profession of Journalism involves risk and certain liabilities. It is frequently urged that Journalists should do objective journalism. But the objectivity in journalism fluctuates from society to society. Journalists in the journalism profession often present biased report or strongly…
High yield variety of rice seeds and sewing machine were distributed to female farmers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensing on Friday. BINA-11 and BINA-12 dhan of Aman rice variety distributed at free of cost under project ‘Production and…
The BNP on Friday demanded resignation of Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith and Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr Atiur Rahman over the stealing of money from a Bangladesh Bank’s account with US Federal Reserve Bank in New York. “They…
FireEye Inc’s Mandiant forensics division is helping investigate a cyber heist at Bangladesh’s central bank last month that netted more than $80 million, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The two sources said Silicon Valley-based FireEye, which…
The law ministry has finalised the draft of a new law on the removal process of Supreme Court judges, with ample provision for upholding their rights and to defend themselves. This has been named the Misconduct and Inability (Investigation and…
Suspended Russian tennis champ Maria Sharapova admits she made a “huge mistake” by taking a banned performance-enhancing drug called meldonium. But what is it? For what medical reasons would an athlete take it? And why is it banned? The drug,…
A solo painting exhibition titled ভঙ্গুরতায় পথচলা-২ (Journey with Wreckage 2) by artist Bipul Shah has begun at Alliance Française de Dhaka, La Galerie. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition took place on Friday, 11 March 2016. There are thirty…
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…
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…
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…