Chief Justice SK Sinha on Thursday asserted that there will be no compromise when it comes to the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law in the country. He came up with the remarks while addressing a views-exchange…
Month: June 2016
The Orlando tragedy: Reactions and reflections
By Hassanal Noor Rashid The recent heinous murders at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida has had massive reverberations around the world and is a tragedy that has affected many communities. In a single swift moment, a lone gunman, Omar Mateen,…
Dutch inventor harnessing waves to clean up the seas
The Dutch inventor behind a ground-breaking project to remove millions of tonnes of plastics floating in vast ocean “garbage patches” unveiled Wednesday the first prototype of his ambitious sea-cleaning device. Boyan Slat’s innovative idea—first drawn on a paper napkin when…
Urban bird species risk dying prematurely due to stress
Birds of the species Parus Major (great tit) living in an urban environment are at greater risk of dying young than great tits living outside cities. Research results from Lund University in Sweden show that urban great tits have shorter…
You can’t take India out of me: Deepika Padukone
Entertainment Desk Back after shooting for xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, Deepika Padukone is all smiles and is making up for all she missed while she was away from India. “India is home, and that’s never going to change,”…
Vitamin A, high-fibre diet keeps food allergies at bay
Health Desk Consuming high-fibre diet consisting of a bowl of bran and some dried apricots in the morning and intake of Vitamin A can help reduce food allergies, finds a new study. The findings showed that mice allergic to peanuts…
Natural remedies for earaches
Health Desk An ear ache, whether dull or sharp, can be incredibly painful. An ear ache is typically caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the ear, explains Mayo Clinic. However, the root cause of an ear infection is…
7 youths drown in India’s river Ganga after trying to take selfie
Seven youth were drowned in India’s river Ganga after a selfie session went awry, police said Thursday. The deaths took place at Kanpur district, about 89 km west of Lucknow city, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. “Seven youths had gone…
Joan Rivers’ belongings fetch $2.2 mn at NY auction
Items owned by the late television host and female comedian Joan Rivers fetched $2.2 million at a New York auction on Wednesday. The top lot was a jeweled, gold-mounted Faberge photograph frame from late 19th century Russia which fetched $245,000…
Achieving quality outcomes from budget a big challenge: WB
Mentioning that its size matters little, the World Bank on Wednesday observed that the implementation of Bangladesh’s national budget with quality outcomes will remain a big challenge for the government.
Arms dumping in Uttara canal a ‘govt plot’: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that the dumping and recovery of a huge cache of arms and ammunition in an Uttara canal here is part of the government’s a ‘grand plan’.
PM hosts iftar for eminent citizens
Dhaka-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday hosted an iftar party for judges, diplomats and high civil and military officials at her official Ganobhaban residence.
Dhaka-Washington partnership dialogue begins Thursday
Dhaka-Bangladesh and the United States will hold the fifth edition of Partnership Dialogue in Washington with security cooperation having on top of the agenda.
CID quizzes 3 local artistes over Tonu murder
Dhaka-The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday interrogated three local artistes over the killing of Comilla Victoria College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu.
Khaleda now fears about country’s sovereignty
Dhaka-BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday alleged that the government is conspiring to hand over the control of Bangladesh to another country.
Life expectancy increases by about 2 yrs: Report
The life expectancy of people in Bangladesh has increased by about two years in 2015 from 2011, according to a new report of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
DU admission tests to begin Sept 23
The admission tests for the first year honours courses for the 2016-17 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) are likely to begin on September 23 .
Shawkat Mahmud freed on bail
After 10 months into his arrest, BNP chairperson’s adviser and journalist leader Shawkat Mahmud was released from jail on bail on Wednesday.
Adequate sleep cuts major health risks in children, teenagers
Health Desk Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression among children and teenagers, warns a research team led by an Indian-origin scientist. The findings showed that insufficient hours of sleep…
Hong Kong world’s priciest cities for expats
Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city for expats, leapfrogging Angolan capital Luanda in the annual chart compiled by consultancy firm Mercer. Luanda, which had consistently topped the list in recent years, fell in the ranking owing to the…
Unclean, dull workspace triggers cognitive decline
Those of you who do not pay heed to cleanliness at work, it’s time to take stock of your surroundings, for a new American study has found that working in an unclean and non-stimulating environment can have a negative effect…
Shah Rukh Khan’s three upcoming roles
Set to give his fans a taste of variety, superstar Shah Rukh Khan has revealed his three upcoming on screen avatars- a dwarf, a guide and a warrior. Shah Rukh Khan is teaming up with directors Aanand L Rai, Imtiaz…
Scientists moot ‘green fracking’ technique
Adding CO2 instead of water to the cocktail used in fracking, could boost oil and gas extraction and help fight global warming at the same time, scientists said Tuesday. Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, harvests fossil fuels locked inside shale formations…
Actor Liam Neeson warns Brexit would damage Ireland
Entertainment Desk Actor Liam Neeson warned that Britain leaving the European Union would have a dire impact on his native Northern Ireland in a statement released to AFP on Wednesday. “A UK exit would have the worst ramifications for the…
Exotic pet trade sends Florida bird rescues soaring
In this small animal hospital perched on Miami’s sun-splashed harbor, some of the most exotic creatures fly in and out of Carla Zepeda’s life. From peacocks to pelicans, opossums to owls, Zepeda is part of a six-member staff that cares…
Pooja in Mohenjodaro
Entertainment Desk South actress, Pooja Hegde is all set to make her big Bollywood debut with Hrithik Roshan’s Mohenjo Daro. She has already amazed one and all with her acting chops in Mugamoodi, Oka Laila Kosam, and Mukunda. And now…
Matia blasts Muhith’s plan to cut interest rate on savings certificates
Dhaka – Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury criticised on Wednesday Finance Minister AMA Muhith for his proposal to curtail interest rate on savings certificates. “We want to reduce interest rate on savings certificates, but we don’t know how the dependents on…
Tens of thousands marooned as flood hits Lalmonirhat
Dhaka – Onrush of water from the upstream and incessant rainfall over the last couple of days has flooded more than 63 chars (shoals emerged from the riverbed) in Lalmonirhat district, leaving about one lakh people marooned, unb news agency…
Septuagenarian killed in elephant attack in Sherpur
Dhaka – A septuagenarian man was killed and his son injured as a herd of marauding elephants attacked their house at Gurucharan Dudnai village in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur district early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Haji Rustam Ali,…
Record number of people killed for protecting the environment
More than three people were killed every week for trying to protect their land, forests and rivers against industries last year, with Southeast Asia emerging as one of the most dangerous regions for environmental activists. The new report by international…