Ebola is no longer an “extraordinary health event” and the risk of the virus spreading is low, the World Health Organization says.It means the disease is not thought to be a significant public health threat to countries outside of those…
Year: 2016
Myanmar swears in first elected civilian president
Myanmar’s new president has been sworn in, the first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years.Htin Kyaw from the National League for Democracy (NLD) takes over from Thein Sein, who introduced wide-ranging reforms during his five years in power.Although…
Apple’s battle with US still alive
The US Department of Justice will disclose over the next two weeks whether it will continue with its bid to compel Apple Inc to help access an iPhone in a Brooklyn drug case, according to a court filing on Tuesday.The…
Patty Duke dies aged 69
Oscar-winning American actress Patty Duke, widely known for the 1960s show “The Patty Duke Show”, died on Tuesday, her representative told Reuters. She was 69 years old.Duke died Tuesday morning in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho from sepsis due to a ruptured…
Bangladesh suffers poor image in Japan
The Japan External Trade Organisation’s (JETRO) country chief has advised Bangladesh to brand the country in Tokyo to draw investments.Kei Kawano told bdnews24.com that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s 2014 visit to Dhaka had created a “big impact” in drawing Japanese…
BNP leader shot dead in Jessore
A local leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was shot to death by miscreants at Shyamnagar Bazar in Sadar upazila of Jessore on Tuesday, UNB news agency reported. The victim was identified as Idris Ali, 45, a leader of Hashimpur…
Myanmar lifts 4-year curfew in Rakhine after communal violence
Myanmar’s outgoing government has lifted a nearly four-year curfew in the western state of Rakhine, where clashes between the minority Rohingya Muslims and majority Buddhists left more than 200 people dead, mostly Muslims. State media reported President Thein Sein lifted…
ECNEC okays eight projects with TK 1,442cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved eight development projects involving Taka 1,442 crore. The approval came at the 25th meeting of the ECNEC in the current fiscal held at the NEC conference room in…
Kareena: Proud to be a part of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who starred alongside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in 2015 blockbuster ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, says she feels “proud” to be part of the film, which has been chosen for a National Film Award.
Hugh Jackman thanked for Bondi Beach rescue role
X-Men star Hugh Jackman has been thanked for helping his children and other swimmers after they got caught in a rip current at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australia’s Nine News showed footage of Saturday’s incident, with Jackman helping pull his daughter…
Indo-Bangla joint production turns out the best Bangla film
Cultural Desk Shongkhochil, a joint production of Bangladesh and India, has won the award for Best Bangla Film at the Indian National Film Awards. The announcement came at the ceremony of the 63rd National Film Awards held on Monday, March…
World’s nations gather to rescue ocean life
AFP, Paris – It took a decade to get to the negotiating table, and it could easily take another to finish the job, but UN talks in New York to safeguard life in the high seas finally begin in earnest…
Tom Hanks sued for negligence in son Chet’s alleged car accident
A man is suing Chet Hanks for allegedly rear-ending him on a California highway last year, and he’s holding Chet’s parents, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, partially responsible. Tom and Rita are both named as defendants along with Chet in…
Why crunchy food might help you lose weight
A new study has revealed a weight-loss trick that couldn’t be simpler: Turn down the volume in your environment (or your earbuds), and listen to yourself chew. Seriously, that’s it! (Photo: Getty Images) The findings of the study suggest that…
3 Reasons to heat up your conditioner
by KADIA BLAGROVE Hair conditioning is probably the most essential part of your haircare routine. It’s literally the remedy for all hair problems. While a quick three minute soak and rinse may leave our hair feeling soft and more manageable,…
Why solar and wind are thriving despite cheap fossil fuels
Low oil prices are rattling stock markets, but investors remain bullish on solar, wind, and other clean energy. Here are three reasons why. Wind turbines provide energy for the residents of Samso Island, a Danish island that gets all its…
‘People have right to know how Bangladesh Bank money stolen’
The Pir Shaheb of Charmonai, Mufti Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim said on Wednesday that the government should inform the people immeidatly through a circular as to how 8 crore 10 lakh dollars reserve fund of the Bangladesh have been stolen.…
20 food-focused must read books for this spring
Danielle Nierenberg Food Tank has selected 20 books that will inspire and inform readers on topics ranging from food justice to urban composting to local food systems. These books highlight the important authors and change-makers whose creativity and innovation are…
Egyptian hijacker of EgyptAir plane arrested in Cyprus
An Egyptian man wearing a fake explosives belt who hijacked a domestic EgyptAir flight and forced it to land in Cyprus on Tuesday has surrendered and was taken into custody after he released all passengers and crew unharmed.
HC rejects writ petition against constitutional provision of state religion
STAFF REPORTER Islam retained the status of state religion as per the eighth amendment to the constitution with the High Court yesterday rejecting a writ petition challenging the legality of the constitutional provision of state religion.
Esnan festivities 8th founding anniversary at RU
RU Correspondent: Esnan, a predominant writers organization of Bangla department at Rajshahi University (RU), celebrated its 8th founding anniversary yesterday with amid huge enthusiasm and fanfare mood on the campus.
BAU made human chain demanding arrest of Tonu killer
BAU Correspondent The greater region of Comilla in Mymensingh formed a human chain at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) campus seeking arrest and capital punishment to the killer of Sohagi Jahan Tonu yesterday at 12 pm.
‘Children and Atom’ event held in the city
News Desk Russia’s nuclear power company- ASE, a subsidiary of state nuclear energy corporation- Rosatom organised a special event titled ‘Children and Atom’ at the Nuclear Industry Information Centre (NIIC) of Novotheater in the city yesterday, March 28, 2016 in…
BNP demands proper investigation of BB reserve theft
STAFF REPORTER Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) yesterday demanded of the government to hold a proper investigation into the cyber heist of Bangladesh Bank’s reserve and to hold trial of it.
Demo by RU students demanding Justice of killing
Rajshahi Correspondent The Progressive Student Alliance Rajshahi University Unit staged demonstration on the campus demanding the justice for the murder of Tonu, a 2nd year student of Commila Victoria College on Thursday at around 11.00am.
Case against DBBL officials for ATM card forgery
Court Correspondent A lawyer on Tuesday lodged a case against four people including Dutch Bangla Bank Limited Managing Director (MD) Shamsi Tabrez on the charge of taking away Tk 93,000 through ATM (Auto Trailer Machine) Card forgery.
BNP leader shot dead in Jessore
Jessore – A local BNP leader was shot to death by miscreants at Shyamnagar Bazar in Sadar upazila on Tuesday.The victim was identified as Idris Ali, 45, a leader of Hashimpur union unit of BNP and son of late Hashem…
Father, son killed in Jessore road crash
Benapole – A man and his son were killed as a bus hit their motorcycle on the Benapole-Jessore road in Beniali area in Jhikargachha upazila on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Mosarraf Hossain, 55, son of Potla Morol of Bahadurpu…
Trishal UNO killed in road crash, Ld
Mymensingh – The upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Trishal was killed in a road accident on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Boilor in the upazila on Tuesday afternoon.Officer-in-charge of Trishal Police Station M Moniruzzaman said the accident took place as a bus…
Gayle hopes for another big knock against India in World T20
Dhaka – Chris Gayle hopes to smash another century when West Indies returns at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday for its World Twenty20 semifinal against India.Gayle’s 47-ball century against England gave West Indies a winning momentum in the tournament before…