Babies whose mothers consumed a high-fat diet during their pregnancy may be at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, a study has warned. The findings, of an animal study, showed that an unhealthy…
Year: 2017
Wash your pillow covers now
If you wash your pillow covers once a week then you are not doing it enough, a leading hygiene expert has warned. In the UK recent research found that a mere 35 percent of adults changed their bed linen once…
Operational activities of RMU will start soon
Operational activities of Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) will start very soon aims at improving and expanding scopes of medical education, research and treatment in the region. Around 40 institutions including public and private medical, dental and nursing colleges and institutes…
1.28 lakh 62,340 saplings planted in Rangpur, Rajshahi , Gaibandha
BSS, Rangpur The teachers and employees of 9,071 primary schools and officials of the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) planted 62,340 saplings in all eight districts under Rangpur division on Sunday. The saplings of fruit bearing, woody, flower and medicinal…
Uber rival Grab to raise $2.5 billion in new financing
Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab said Monday it expects to raise $2.5 billion in financing, mostly from China’s Didi Chuxing and Japan’s Softbank, as it strengthens its lead over rival Uber. Didi, China’s ride-hailing leader, and mobile giant SoftBank will…
The ‘Sharknado’ phenomenon: making America bait again
With its airborne sharks, over-the-top gore and endless cheesy cameos from fading stars it ought to have flopped — but the viral “Sharknado” franchise shows no signs of losing its bite. A fifth film in five years, “Sharknado 5: Global…
Rishi Kapoor call Ranbir’s Jagga Jasoos director ‘Irresponsible’
Actor Ranbir Kapoor’s father Rishi Kapoor launched a blistering attack on Anurag Basu, director of his son’s new film Jagga Jasoos, calling him ‘irresponsible’ in an interview with mid-day. Over the years in the making, endlessly delayed, repeatedly shelved –…
Shah Rukh Khan will make more time for Juhi Chawla
Friendship matters for Shah Rukh Khan. A case in point is his friendship with Juhi Chawla that continues from his first film till date. Recently, Juhi mentioned that she gets to see less of Shah Rukh due to different work…
India must pull back troops amid border standoff: China
Beijing, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — China is warning India not to underestimate its determination to safeguard what it considers sovereign territory amid an ongoing standoff between the two neighbours over a contested region high in the Himalayas.
Man shown dead: Police OC exempted upon apology
Dhaka, Jul 24– The High Court on Monday exempted officer-in-charge of Akhaura police station Mosharraf Hossain Taraf when he apologised appearing before it for giving a report showing an alive man, who intends to go to hajj, as dead.
Kim wins Marathon Classic; 2nd 2-time LPGA winner this year
Sylvania, (AP/UNB) – In-Kyung Kim rallied to win the Marathon Classic on Sunday to become the second two-time winner this season on the LPGA Tour.Two strokes behind 18-year-old Nelly Korda entering the round, Kim birdied six of the first nine…
England beats India to win Women’s Cricket World Cup
London, (AP/UNB) – England has won the Women’s Cricket World Cup after beating India by nine runs at Lord’s.
Mashrafe formally signs with Rangpur franchise
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket team ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza formally signed deal with Rangpur Riders for the 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 which will start on November 4.The signing ceremony was held at East West Media Conference Hall…
Why can’t the US left get Venezuela right?
By Shamus Cooke As Venezuela’s fascist-minded oligarchy conspires with U.S. imperialism to overthrow the democratically elected government of Nicolas Maduro, few in the U.S. seem to care.
Trader’s hanging body found dead in Magura
Dhaka- Police here on Monday recovered body the of a trader hanging from a tree at Basho village of Mohammadpur in Magura.
5 robbers held with arms in Jessore
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested five robbers from different areas of the Sharsha upazila in Jessore on Sunday.The arrestees were Ali Hossain, 42, son of Omed Ali of Bonmandar village of the upazila, Sohel Rana, 27, son of…
bKash agent’s sales officer robbed in Rangpur
Dhaka – Muggers looted Tk 5 lakh from a sales officer of an agent of mobile money transfer window bKash after stabbing him at Shahebganj in Kaunia upazila in Rangpur on Sunday.The victim was identified as Shahrir Sumon.Mamunur Rashid, officer-…
Prepare now for the next financial crisis
By Martin Khor Penang, Malaysia, Jul 22 (IPS) – The Asian financial crisis started 20 years ago and the global financial crisis and recession 9 years back. When a new global financial crisis strikes, the developing countries will be more…
Brazil joins hands with EU, strikes death blow to G20
Geneva (D. Ravi Kanth) — Brazil has finally struck a death blow to the G20 coalition of developing countries that it had created in 2003 for reforming the global agriculture, after joining hands with its erstwhile foe – the European…
Two killed at Israeli building in Amman
Two Jordanians have been killed and an Israeli wounded in an incident next to Israel’s embassy in Amman. Israel’s foreign ministry said a Jordanian attacked a security guard with a screwdriver in a residential building used by the embassy.
Sohel confesses to involvement in Gulshan Café attack
Dhaka – Sohel Mashfuz arrested from Chapainawabganj, a “Neo JMB” militant on Sunday made a confessional statement before a Dhaka court admitting his involvement in supplying bombs for July 1 Dhaka cafe attack.
SC allows another week for Judges’ conduct rues Gazette
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday again allowed the government one more week for issuing the gazette notification on the disciplinary and conduct rules of the subordinate court judges.
RU students stage human chain for improved facilities
Rajshahi – Demanding the Four points the students of Rajshahi University (RU) formed a human chain at the Paris road on the university campus at 112 pm on Sunday.
BAU observe public service day
Mymensingh – The Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Sunday observed public service day for the first time at the university campus.
AL trying to create anarchy over next polls: BNP
Dhaka, July 23– BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday alleged that Awami League is trying to create anarchy in the country with its plan to hold the 11th parliamentary elections under a partisan government making an excuse for…
N’ganj 7 murders death reference hearing at HC on
Dhaka, July 23 – Describing the sensational seven murders of Narayanganj as a planned incident, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam on Sunday said people’s confidence in the law enforcement agencies should be reinstated through the verdict in the cases filed over…
BD civil surgeon summoned over faulty caesarean section
The High Court on Sunday summoned three people, including the Civil Surgeon of Patuakhali, to appear before it on August 1 to explain the incident of leaving a surgical instrument inside the abdomen of a woman during a cesarian operation.…
Newspaper owners of BD against law hidering free speech and press
The Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has urged the government not to go for any law that appears as barriers to freedom of expression and freedom of the press. NOAB also demanded immediate annulment of the ‘controversial’ section 57…
68.91 pc pass BD Higher Secondary exams: Girls do better
The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations were published on Sunday, showing a pass percentage of 68.91. Of these, 66.84 percent passed the HSC examinations while 77.20 percent came out successful in Madrassah Board…
Defamation case against UNO Salman quashed
A court here on Sunday quashed the much-talked-about defamation case against UNO Gazi Tariq Salman filed for publishing a ‘distorted photo’ of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the invitation card issued on the occasion of Independence Day.