Recently, as part of a project, the European Journal of Social Psychology studied 62 couples for eight months. The researchers wanted to find out how each participant’s desire for sex and intimacy influenced his or her bond with his or…
Day: September 8, 2016
Tribute to legendary musician Firoza Begum
Tomorrow(9th September) marks the 2nd death anniversary of legendary Nazrul artiste Firoza Begum. The artiste was born in Gopalganj on July 28, 1930 to the zamindars of Ratail Ghonaparha. Her father was Khan Bahadur Mohammad Ismail, mother Begum Kaokabunnesa. She…
Khaleda met with her family members in KSA
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday met her elder son Tarique Rahman and younger son late Arafat Rahman Koko’s family members in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to information received from the KSA.
Neo-JMB couples on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Thursday placed two suspected “Neo-JMB” couples on remand for different terms in a case filed under the Anti-terrorism Act.
States agree to clear cluster bombs worldwide by 2030
More than 100 countries pledged Wednesday to clear unexploded cluster munitions used in conflict zones worldwide by 2030, a new step in the unfinished battle to prevent deaths by the weapons. Parties to the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions set…
Robi, LG introduces smartphone bundle offer
IT Desk Robi and LG has introduced mobile device bundle offer that allows customers to purchase the LG smartphones with Hire Purchase Scheme (HPS). Customers will have the option to choose from a wide range of prices to suit their…
Permanent venue to be set up for cultural events: Muhith
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith today urged the Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor to map out a plan for setting up a permanent venue to arrange different cultural events. The minister made the call while talking to journalists after…
BSF member held on Kalaroa border
Satkhira: A member of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) was arrested at Kenragachhi border point in Kalaroa upazila on Wednesday night as he chased off a group of local cattle traders entering the Bangladesh territory. UNB News Agency Reported.
India pledges to join climate deal this year
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pledged to formally join the Paris climate change agreement this year, a potentially major step toward the pact entering into force. After a meeting with President Barack Obama, a champion of the deal,…
BNP demo Saturday to protest Zia’s Independence Award removal
Dhaka: Strongly condemning the removal of its founder Ziaur Rahman’s Swadhinata Padak from the National Museum, BNP on Thursday announced a countrywide demonstration programme for Saturday to protest the government’s ‘vindictive’ decision. UNB News Agency Reported.
DSEX crosses 4600-point mark after 7 months
The broader index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the 4600-point mark to close the week on Thursday. The other indices of the bourse, however, ended flat in red due to sell pressure on group specific shares. The major index…
Taskin, Sunny face bowling action test in Brisbane
Dhaka – Expecting clean chit, two Bangladesh bowlers-Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny- faced their bowling action test at an ICC accredited laboratory ‘Brisbane National Cricket Centre’,Australia on Thursday.Pace bowler Taskin and left-arm spinner Sunny appeared for their biomechanics test at…
Women’s ODI: Bangladesh, Ireland 1st ODI abandoned
Dhaka – The first match of the two-match ODI series between touring Bangladesh and hosts Ireland Women’s team was abandoned without a single ball bowled due to rain at the Bready Cricket Club in Londonderry on Thursday.The 2nd and last…
Control room opened to facilitate eid holidaymakers’ journeys
Dhaka: The Roads and Highways Department has opened a control room at the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) office in the capital to ensure the smooth journeys of home-goers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. UNB News Agency Reported.
PM greets Raushon, Ershad on Eid-ul-Azha
Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday greeted Leader of the Opposition Raushon Ershad and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. PM’s protocol officer SM Khurshid Alam carried separate Eid cards to the offices of Raushon…
Zia’s award removal decision ‘worst’ in BD history: BNP
Dhaka : Terming ‘worst’ and ‘naked political vengeance’ the decision of the government to remove its founder Ziaur Rahman’s Swadhinata Padak from the National Museum, BNP on Thursday announced a countrywide demonstration programme for Saturday to protest it. BNP secretary…
Gong Show: After let call, Murray loses at Open; Serena wins
Dhaka – Andy Murray lost his way, seven consecutive games and, eventually, his riveting five-set U.S. Open quarterfinal against Kei Nishikori after a loud noise from a malfunctioning sound system interrupted a key point, resulting in a do-over.Whether or not…
Plying of heavy vehicles on highways during Eid banned
Dhaka: All kinds of trucks, covered vans and lorries, except the vehicles carrying perishable goods, medicines, fuel oil and ready-made garment, will not be allowed to ply on the highways across the country three before Eid-ul Azha and three days…
Cautionary images on partial tobacco packets why not illegal: HC
Dhaka: The High Court on Thursday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why a mass advertisement published by the National Tobacco Control Cell for printing cautionary images on the packets of tobacco products should not be declared…
Pakistan beats England in one-off T20 by 9 wickets
Dhaka – Openers Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif both bludgeoned half centuries as Pakistan defeated England by nine wickets in their one-off Twenty20 international on Wednesday.Left-hander Sharjeel scored an electrifying 59 off 36 balls, while Latif made an unbeaten 59…
PM to visit Canada before UNGA
Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Canada on September 16-17 before heading towards New York to attend the UN General Assembly. She will be visiting Canada at the invitation of her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, said a Foreign Ministry…
BSF member held on Kalaroa border
Dhaka -A member of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) was arrested at Kenragachhi border point in Kalaroa upazila in Satkhira on Wednesday night as he chased off a group of local cattle traders entering the Bangladesh territory.The arrested BSF member…
2 killed as bus hits bike in Gazipur
Dhaka -Two people were killed as a bus rammed into their motorcycle in Bypass area on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Kaliakoir upazila in Gazipur on Thursday morning.One of the deceased was identified as Rana Saha, son of Moni Saha, a…
2 held with pistol, sex stimulant in Comilla
Dhaka -Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two people along with one foreign-made pistol, two magazines, six rounds of bullet and 15 bottles of sex-stimulating syrup from Chhatipotti area in the district town in Comilla on Wednesday night.The arrestees…
Female peddler held with 1kg heroin in Rajshahi
Dhaka -Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a female drug peddler along with one kilogram heroin from the city’s railway station in Rajshahi on Wednesday.The arrestee was identified as Merina Khatun,50, wife of Abdur Razzak, a resident of Bablabana…
Awami League gets verified twitter account
Social networking service Twitter today verified the official account of Bangladesh Awami League that has 24.8 thousand followers across the world.The announcement came through the party’s Facebook page this afternoon with AL becoming the first party in the country to…
Philippine President threatens to eat Islamist militants alive
It seems that whenever recently elected Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has the chance to speak publicly, he just can’t suppress his overwhelming desire to call other world leaders as “sons of bitches.”In May, he used the expression to describe Pope…
Minor girl drowns in Jessore pond
DHaka- A minor girl drowned in a pond at Chandigram in Manirampur upazila of Jessore district on Thursday morning.The deceased was identified as Maria, 2, daughter of Ashraf Ali, a resident of the village.Family members said Maria slipped into the…
JMB suspect held in Gaibandha
Dhaka – Police arrested a suspected member of outlawed militant group Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Bonarpara in Saghata upazila in Gaibandha early Thursday.The arrestee was identified as Farid Uddin,32, a resident of College More area of the upazila,UNB News…
Revisiting the Journey to the Sustainable Development Goals
It’s been almost one year since heads of state and government adopted ‘Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ – the ambitious agenda which contains 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) and 169 targets during a special session of…