Culture Desk Comedy star Mosharraf Karim is about to be seen in yet another new bewildering look in a new drama named “Lamp Post.” The drama directed by Shagor Jahan released a new look of Mosharraf Karim where he is…
Year: 2017
Pentagon successfully tests micro-drone swarm
The Pentagon may soon be unleashing a 21st-century version of locusts on its adversaries after officials on Monday said it had successfully tested a swarm of 103 micro-drones. The important step in the development of new autonomous weapon systems was…
Hollyweed’ sign prankster arrested
Los Angeles police on Monday arrested a local artist suspected of a New Year’s Day prank in which he altered the letters of the famous Hollywood sign to read “Hollyweed.” Zachary Cole Fernandez, 30, was booked on a misdemeanor charge…
Bankers asked to prevent money laundering
Senior bankers have urged their fellows to put in their best efforts to prevent money laundering and other malpractices in banks for the sake of uprooting various social crimes including terrorism and militancy. Terming the border-belt districts like Rajshahi and…
Petrol taxes drop globally despite climate change
The average tax on petrol in 157 nations fell 13 percent from 2003 to 2015, even as the world acknowledged the need to slash greenhouse gases from fossil fuels, researchers reported Monday. Over 13 years, consumption of gasoline rose in…
HC starts hearing death reference, appeals in Rakib killing
The High Court on Tuesday started the hearing of death reference and appeals of the condemned convicts of the sensational killing of 12-year-old Rakib Hawlader in Khulna in 2015.
85 held while returning home from India through Jessore border
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 85 Bangladeshi national from Putkhali border while they were returning to country from India on Tuesday morning.
Missile ‘at any time’ – N Korea: We’ll shoot down – US
(CNN)North Korea says it could launch an intercontinental ballistic missile “at any time,” even as Pyongyang appeared to offer Donald Trump an avenue for future talks. Tensions on the Korean peninsula have risen considerably since leader Kim Jong Un said…
Trump son-in-law role needs review, Democrats say
Democrats have called for US President-elect Donald Trump’s naming of his son-in-law as a top adviser to be reviewed over concerns of nepotism and conflict of interest. A group wants the Justice Department and Office of Government Ethics to scrutinise…
Ronaldo, FIFAP layer of the Year Winners
Dhaka, Jan 10 – FIFA player of the year winners (combined with France Football magazine Golden Ball award from 2010): 2010_Lionel Messi, Argentina 2011_Lionel Messi, Argentina 2012_Lionel Messi, Argentina 2013_Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal 2014_Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
Bodies of 3 victims of boat recovered in Jhalakati
Jhalakati, Jan 10 – The bodies of three people were found in the Bishkhali and Sugondha rivers in Sadar upazila on Tuesday morning, four days after they went missing following a boat capsize.
PM pays tribute on Bangabandhu’s Homecoming Day
Dhaka, Jan 10 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city on Tuesday…
Indian cooperation can help end border killing: BGB DG
Lalmonirhat, Jan 10 – Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh Maj Gen Abul Hossain has said border killing can be reduced to the zero level if Indian authorities ensure their cooperation.
Myanmar special envoy to discuss Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Jan 9 – Bangladesh will reiterate its position and seek a permanent solution to the Rohingya issue, it was announced, as Myanmar’s special envoy and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Tin arrives here on Tuesday.
Africa Cup of Nations Group B contenders
Dhaka – Mini factfiles of 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Group B contenders Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia and Zimbabwe:Algeria Qualifying results: Seychelles 4-0 home, 2-0 away; Lesotho 6-0, 3-1; Ethiopia 7-1, 3-3 Scorers: El Arabi Hillel Soudani 7, Islam Slimani 4,…
Football: Malaysia joy at FIFA goal of the year award
Dhaka – Malaysian football fans were elated Tuesday to wake up to the news that their countryman had won FIFA’s goal of the year award for his extraordinary swerving free-kick. Midfielder Mohamad Faiz Subri’s cracker for Penang state in the…
Two Textbook Board officials now OSDs
Dhaka, Jan 09 – The Education Ministry on Monday made two officials of the National Curriculum of Textbook Board (NCTB) officer on special duty (OSD) over the errors in the textbooks in 2017.
Motorcycle hits Tureen’s car in Gaibandha
Gaibandha, Jan 9 – A motorcycle hit the car of Barrister Tureen Afroz, a senior prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), on Rangpur-Bogra Highway in Palashbari upazila on Monday.
Ershad waits to see Khaleda in jail as revenge
Rangpur, Jan 9 – Accusing BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia of implicating him in false cases after his fall in the 90s, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Monday said he is waiting to see when she will land in jail.…
Why pronunciation matters
Masum Billah When the second language learners can pronounce the English words almost perfectly like native speakers, they can draw the attention of others more easily. They are likely to be understood even if they make errors in other areas.…
First-ever Tea expo begins in city
A three-day exposition titled ‘Tea Expo-2017’ will begin at the International Convention City, Bashundhara (ICCB) on Thursday.
BNP accuses govt of resorting to dual policy
BNP on Monday alleged that the government is trying to keep the party away from observing its political programmes by resorting to a ‘dual policy’ for fear of losing power.
5th Convocation of Uttara University held
Dhaka – Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid, MP, Honorable Education Minister, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh said that along with ensuring the education for all, we have to concentrate on the development of Human Development Index (HDI). He also emphasized that the…
Md. Abdul Hamid Miah new MD of IBBL
Md. Abdul Hamid Miah took the charge of Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Bangladesh Bank approved his appointment following his nomination by the Board of Directors of the Bank in a meeting held at a city…
MoU between World Literature Center; Children’s Film Society Bangladesh
Access to Information (a2i) Programme, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and Children’s Film Society Bangladesh will work together on developing interactive and multidimensional quality learning and extra-curricular contents and extending online access to them to empower students unleash their creativity and realize…
Deputy Secretary sent to jail
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday (Monday) sent Mizanur Rahman, a Deputy Secretary of the Government to the jail rejecting his bail prayer.
BNP Chair’s Charge hearing on Feb 1
Dhaka-The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka yesterday (Monday) fixed February 1 as the next date for hearing on charge framing in a sedition case and nine cases filed for inciting violence against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Judge Quamrul…
Ronaldo tipped for 2016 FIFA award
Dhaka – Following his success in Ballon d’Or, the Portugal and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to add another garland — the Best FIFA Men’s Player — on Monday in Zurich.After Champions League and Euro 2016 success for…
U-14 football team accorded warm reception
Dhaka – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)were accorded a warm reception to U-14 Bangladesh national team which emerged as plate cup champions in the Super Mokh Cup.