Dhaka – The BNP on Monday expressed its eagerness to discuss with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina across the table on election-time supportive government.
Day: February 13, 2017
Joy inaugurates Voice Mail Service
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) today introduced Voice Mail Service (VMS) for the convenience of mobile phone users in the country. Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy inaugurated the VMS through sending greeting message to BTRC Chairman Dr…
Draft bill okayed with death penalty for obstructing aircraft operation
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of ‘The Civil Aviation Bill, 2017’ incorporating a provision for capital punishment or life term and a fine of maximum Tk five crore for obstructing any aircraft operation. The approval was given at…
40pc work on Padma Bridge completed: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday told Parliament that some 40 percent work on Padma Bridge completed as of January 2017. The progress of construction works on the much-sought bridge is satisfactory, he said replying to a…
HC upholds ban on medicines of 34 companies
The High Court on Monday upheld its earlier order that had asked 20 pharmaceutical companies and 14 antibiotics manufacturers to stop production and supply and withdraw of all of their medicines which have been found to be of low quality.…
The Trump Deportation Regime Has Begun
Early Thursday, immigration attorneys in Los Angeles started getting calls from clients across the city. Some callers reported being picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at their homes. Others were caught at their workplaces, including one man…
Katrina to turn producer and launch sister Isabel in Bollywood
Actor Katrina Kaif is gearing up for the release of her next film Jagga Jasoos. But if you thought when she is not promoting her films, she is only posting her flawless selfies on Facebook, then you are mistaken. Kat…
Grapes may shield you from Alzheimer’s
Eating grapes daily can help protect the brain against early decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease, show results of a pilot study involving people with early memory decline. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that results in a slow decline of…
Catastrophic’ fire conditions scorch Australia
Sunday amid a record-breaking heatwave that sparked dire warnings from authorities. While bushfires are common in Australia’s arid summer, climate change has pushed up land and sea temperatures and led to more extremely hot days and severe fire seasons. “The…
Asian markets extend global rally on Trump relief
Asian markets pressed ahead with a global rally on Monday following another record close in New York as traders welcomed Donald Trump’s promise of details on tax reform and his softer tone on China and Japan at the weekend. Shares…
Beyonce vs. Adele at music’s biggest night
Beyonce and Adele both won early awards Sunday as they vied for dominance at the Grammys, with late rock icon David Bowie sweeping the side categories for his final album “Blackstar.” Adele opened the music industry’s premier gala by singing…
Govt announces names of dignitaries for Ekushey Padak
The government yesterday announced names of 17 eminent citizens for awarding prestigious Ekushey Padak for 2017 for their outstanding contribution in their respective fields. The awardees are – Professor Dr Sharifa Khatun for Language Movement, Shushama Das, Julhas Uddin Ahmed,…
Thousands evacuated in California as dam might collapse
Government issues emergency over “imminent” collapse of Oroville Dam’s spillway as thousands flee from their homes. At least 130,000 people living below the tallest dam in the United States have been asked to evacuate as a spillway appeared in danger…
North Korea calls ballistic missile test-fire a success
(CNN)North Korea says it has successfully completed the launch of a new ballistic missile, according to state media. The Pukguksong-2, previously unpublicized part of its arsenal which North Korean state media described as a medium long-range ballistic missile, was test…
Suspected Terrorist killed in Munshiganj ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 13 – A suspected terrorist was killed in a gunfight between his cohorts and police at Boikhor in Munshiganj district town early Monday.
Michael Jackson’s daughter takes to Grammys stage
Los Angeles, Feb 13 (AP/UNB) — Paris Jackson took to the stage at the Grammys, introducing a performance at Staples Center eight years after attending her father’s memorial service at the arena.
Cuba: Seeds are key to improving bean production
Havana, Jan (IPS/Ivet Gonzalez) — “You have to have good and varied seeds to test which one adapts best to each kind of soil,” says 71-year-old farmer Ruben Torres, who on his farm in central Cuba harvests 1.6 tons of…
Dr. Alam New SAU AEISD Chairman
Dr. Md. Mahbubul Alam, Associate Professor has joined as the new Chairman of the Department of Agricultural Extension & Information System (AEISD) of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka. He has taken over the charge from Associate Professor Dr. Mohammed Shofi…
Qatar approves draft law for domestic workers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has approved a draft law which would provide legal protection for tens of thousands of female domestic workers for the first time, according to state media.
LDC graduation the ‘first milestone’, not the ‘winning post’
Geneva, (Kanaga Raja) — The Trade and Development Board of UNCTAD on Monday held a discussion on the Least Developed Countries Report 2016 which amongst others had argued that graduation of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is “not the winning…
Indian FS likely to be in Dhaka Feb 23
Dhaka, Feb 12 – Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar is likely to be here on February 23 to discuss issues of mutual interest with special focus on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s next visit to New Delhi.
Bus-microbus collision leaves 13 dead in Narsingdi
Dhaka, Feb 12 – Thirteen people, including five women and two children, were killed and six others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a microbus at Darikandi on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Belabo upazila of Narsingdi on Sunday…
7 Tigers in queue to save the 1st Test on Day 5
India 687/6-d & 159/4-d vs Bangladesh 388 & 103/3 at stumps (Day 4) Dhaka, Feb 12 – Bangladesh have seven wickets to save their inaugural Test match in India, given their target of 459 to win is the most improbable…
17 named for Ekushey Padak
Dhaka, Feb 12 – Seventeen eminent personalities have been picked for this year’s Ekushey Padak in recognition of outstanding contributions to their respective fields.