Entertainment Desk Sara Ali Khan is undoubtedly the hottest star kid right now. Speculations are rife about her debut film. While rumours suggest that Sara will make her big Bollywood debut with Mohit Suri’s remake of the Hollywood hit, The…
Month: October 2016
RMB’s inclusion in SDR basket reflects China’s monetary, financial stability – Mexican expert
The inclusion of Chinese currency, the Renminbi or RMB, in its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reflects the monetary and financial stability in China, a Mexican expert has said. On Saturday, the RMB officially…
Argentina’s film “The Distinguished Citizen” to vie for Oscar
Argentina has chosen “The Distinguished Citizen” to compete for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 2017 U.S. Academy Awards (Oscars). The film, a dramatic comedy about an award-winning writer who is first revered and then reviled by his hometown,…
Advertising on mobile: it’s all about ‘stopping the thumb’
Almost 80 years old, the deodorant Old Spice is learning new tricks for finding customers in the era of smartphones and social media. The Procter & Gamble product, having spoofed itself for years with advice on how to become more…
India to ratify historic Paris climate change pact
India, the world’s third biggest carbon emitter, is set to ratify the Paris agreement on climate change Sunday on the birthday of the country’s famously ascetic independence leader Mahatma Gandhi. India, with a population of 1.3 billion people, is the…
SAARC countries: Rich in tourist attractions, poor in arrivals
-By Raquib Siddiqi The eight SAARC (South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation) countries- Afghanistan, Bangladesh. Bhutan. India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka —are undoubtedly one of the richest in the world in terms of tourist attractions but unfortunately remained…
Apple iPhone 7 catches fire, explodes in transit
It’s a season of exploding devices. Apple Inc. shipped one iPhone 7 Plus that exploded even before it could reach the owner. This incident reminds all of us of the problem that Samsung’s new Note 7 has been facing. The…
IBBL deposit, investment Tk667bn, Tk669bn
Deposit and investment of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited stood at Tk. 667,318 million and 694,319 million respectively till September 30, 2016 which are 58,268 million and 61,721 million higher than the figure one year ago. The bank handled foreign exchange…
PM launches machine-readable NID card distribution
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated on Sunday the distribution of much- awaited machine-readable smart national identity (NID) cards among 10 crore citizens, replacing the existing laminated ones. The Prime Minister opened the process through giving biometric details, impression…
Fire at Benapole land port
Benapole – A fire broke out at No 23 shed of Benapole land port, the country’s largest land port, in Sharsha upazila early Sunday. Port director Nitai Chandra Sen said the blaze erupted from an electric short circuit early around…
Gazipur spinning mill catches fire
Gazipur– A fire broke out at two spinning mills at Shafipur in Kaliakoir upazila early Sunday. Akhteruzzaman Liton, assistant director at Gazipur fire services, said the fire broke out from jhut godawn of recycling plant of ‘Shamim Spinning Mill’ of…
Keeping track of US Special Ops in Africa
By Nick Turse Sometimes the real news is in the details — or even in the discrepancies. Take, for instance, missions by America’s most elite troops in Africa. It was September 2014. The sky was bright and clear and ice blue…
Indian migrant workers suicide in Qatar raises concern
By Tom Finn Doha – The death of an Indian laborer in Qatar who had complained about not being paid and later committed suicide on a building site has focused attention on migrant workers struggling amid an economic downturn in the Gulf…
‘Digital security draft law not acceptable’
Dhaka – Speakers at a roundtable on Saturday described the draft of the Digital Security Bill prepared by the ICT Division to prevent cyber crimes as unacceptable, UNB news agency reported.
PM Hasina, Khaleda congratulate Tigers
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday congratulated Bangladesh cricket team for their 100th win in the ODI cricket, UNB news agency reported.
Hillary’s remarks on young voters fuel new Trump pitch
White Plains (AP/UNB) – In a leaked recording from a February fundraiser, Hillary Clinton expressed empathy for young voters who were siding with her primary opponent, Bernie Sanders, saying that for people who don’t see any economic opportunities, the idea…
Farewell my beloved Principal Sir
By Nava Thakuria The shocking news broke from Tezpur in central Assam with the demise of well-known educationist Aparna Kumar Padmapati on 16 September 2016 at his ancestral home. Professor AK Padmapati was 82 and left behind his close relatives…
‘It was shocking to us’
A news item says, ‘BCL men, cops foil Rampal power plant protesters’ rally’ It shocked us a lot. They tried to foil the peaceful cycle rally using water canon and BCL men, the student body of the ruling party.
Tamim ton helps Tigers’ ODI series victory over Afghans
Dhaka – Bangladesh registered the three-match ODI series victory by 2-1 margin against Afghanistan with a massive 141 runs win in the 3rd match of their first-ever bilateral series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Bangladesh took the series…
Maldives wants conducive environment for Saarc Summit
Male With Pakistan announcing that the Saarc Summit scheduled to be held in November will be postponed, Maldives has sought a “conducive environment” for the eight-nation bloc’s gathering. “The Government of Maldives has urged the member states of the South…
Fisherman killed in pirate attack on Meghna River in Bhola
Dhaka – A fisherman was killed and six others sustained bullet injuries as a gang or pirates attacked them at Berirchar on the Meghna River in Monpura upazila early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Kamal Majhi, 35, a resident of…
Trump again says he may not accept result if Hillary wins
GOP nominee also spoke at length with the New York Times about the marital infidelities of former president Bill Clinton, insisting ‘Hillary was an enabler’ Donald Trump said on Friday that he would not necessarily accept the results of the…
BNP to stage demonstration protesting arrest warrant against Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to stage demonstration protesting issuance of warrant of arrest against senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman in a sedition case filed against him.
Pak, India exchange fire across LoC: Ban for restraint
Dhaka – Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bhimber sector early Saturday, reports Pakistani newspaper DAWN quoting a statement of Pakistani Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). “Pakistani troops befittingly responded to Indian unprovoked…
RU journalism teacher couple relieved of exam duties
Rajshahi – Rajshahi University (RU) authorities have relieved a teacher couple of the Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) Department of examination-related activities for five years for their irregularities in mark-sheet evaluation.
Robber killed in ‘gunfight’ in Laxmipur
Dhaka – A robber was killed and four policemen injured during a ‘gunfight’ between a robber gang and police at Bibirhat in Ramgati upazila in Laxmipur early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Mizanur Rahman, son of Abdus Salam, a resident…
30 injured as villagers clash in Sunamganj
Dhaka – At least 30 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy and land related dispute at Rofinagar village in Derai upazila on Saturday morning.Officer-in-charge of Derai Police Station M Abdul Jalil said…
CJKS Premier Div Volleyball League begins
Dhaka – The Liberty Group CJKS Premier Division Volleyball League, organised by Chattagram Jila Krira Sangstha (CJKS), began on Saturday at CJKS training ground here.Chittagong City Mayor AJM Nasiruudin inaugurated the league in the afternoon as chief guest. Managing Director…