An 8-day solo photography exhibition titled “Cha Chakra: Tea Tales of Bangladesh” by Faiham Ebna Sharif will be inaugurated at La Galerie of Alliance Française, Dhaka on Friday, 19 January at 4.30 pm.
Month: January 2018
Rice seedling transplanter machine gains popularity in Panchagarh
The rice seedling transplanter machine has gained popularity among farmers at all the five upazilas of Panchagarh district in the last few years.
Two more active Philippine volcanoes are restive: authority
The Philippines’ most active volcano Mayon continues to ooze lava and shoot up plumes of hot ash, prompting authorities to force thousands of people living around the volcano to move to safety, the Philippine volcanology institute said on Wednesday.
Speakers dub SME “root foundation” of country’s economy
Terming the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) as root foundation of country’s economy, speakers at a seminar here stressed the need for more investment to this sector taking the region forward.
Keanu returns for John Wick spin-off series ‘The Continental’
Keanu Reeves is set to reprise his role as John Wick – though in a more brief capacity – in a forthcoming spin-off TV series entitled ‘The Continental’. It follows the drama within the hotel of the same name which…
The final episode of Amaar Chobi
Culture Desk Amaar Chobi, the famous Channel i programme, dubbed as the private film archive of the country will end today. The final episode after nearly eighteen years of successful journey will be aired at 5.30pm today.
New Aamir Khan film to hit Chinese screens
Indian actor Aamir Khan will return to Chinese movie screens with his latest film, Secret Superstar. The film, which will be shown on the Chinese mainland this Friday, tells the story of 14-year-old Insia, who chases her dream of being…
PM Hasina opens BD dev forum: Asks for SDGs funding
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the developed countries to come forward with financial and technical assistance to implement the development goals for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
3-day winter fest begins at JU Thursday
Savar, Dhaka, Jan 17 -A three-day winter festival titled ‘Him Utshob’ will begin at Jahangirnagar University on Thursday.
Take steps in 6 months to hold Ducsu polls: HC asks DU
Dhaka, Jan 17 – The High Court (HC) on Wednesday directed the Dhaka University (DU) authorities to take steps within six months to hold Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) polls.
HC stays Dhaka North City polls for 3 months
Dhaka, Jan 17 – The High Court (HC) on Wednesday stayed for three months the by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral post and elections to the councilor posts in 36 new wards.
Hong Kong to host Ocean Summit
A range of speakers will showcase innovative solutions to the global crisis of plastics in our oceans at a landmark Ocean Summit in Hong Kong later this month. As part of the territory’s first ever involvement with the Volvo Ocean…
Democracy in crisis: Freedom in the world 2018
By Michael J. Abramowitz, President Democracy faced its most serious crisis in decades in 2017 as its basic tenets—including guarantees of free and fair elections, the rights of minorities, freedom of the press, and the rule of law—came under attack…
Nestle sells Crunch, other US brands to Ferrero for $2.8b
Nestle is selling its US sweets and chocolate business to Ferrero Group for 2.7bn Swiss Francs ($2.8bn; £2bn). The Swiss food giant said it was offloading brands such as Crunch, Nerds, Runts and Butterfinger to focus on other products. Italy’s…
Instability – not productivity – is the economic problem
by Gerald Holtham There is currently a big debate about productivity growth. Is it as slow as it has been measured or have changes in the economy led to growing measurement errors? If slow growth is real, what causes it?
Pakistan, facing military aid cuts, one step ahead of US
By Thalif Deen New York, Jan 16 (IPS) – When the United States abruptly cuts off military supplies to its allies for political or other reasons, the reaction has been predictable: it drive these countries into the arms of the…
Fate of the Rohingyas – Part Two
By Naimul Haq Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan 16 (IPS) – With discussions underway between Bangladesh and Myanmar about the repatriation of more than a half a million Rohingya refugees, many critical questions remain, including how many people would be allowed back,…
HC to hear two writs seeking stay on Dhaka North City polls
Dhaka, 16 Jan – The High Court on Tuesday fixed Wednesday to hear two separate writ petitions filed seeking stay on the process for holding election to the mayoral post for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on February 26. After…
RUET first year classes begin January 20
Rajshahi, 17 Jan – First year classes of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) under 2017-18 academic year will start on January 20, a RUET press release said.
Khaleda Zia seeks acquittal From Zia Trust graft case
Dhaka, 17 Jan – The lawyers of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia yesterday placed arguments in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case and sought acquittal stating the the BNP leader’s involvement was not proved.
BB Reserve heist report submission deferred
Dhaka, 16 Jam – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday deferred the date for submission of the investigation report in the case filed over the theft of Bangladesh Bank’s reserve to February 28.
Singer Shammi Akhtar passes away
Dhaka, Jan 16 – National award-winning singer Shammi Akhtar passed away here on Tuesday afternoon. She was 62. Shammi who had long been suffering from cancer breathed her last around 4:20pm while being taken to a city hospital, said her…
Dhaka’s auto-rickshaw services turn app-based
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Following the successful operation of private cars and motorbikes in the capital under ride-sharing services, several private companies, including ‘Top II’ and ‘MUV Asia’, are going to launch the app-based CNG-run auto-rickshaw services in the city…
Why 50pc people in BD are not covered by amenities
Mostafa Kamal Majumder A smart girl in her late twenties, Mazeda works as the receptionist-cum-telephone operator at the Bangladesh Protibnadhi Kallyan Somity complex at Dakkhin Khan Area, on the northeastern fringe of Dhaka City. A newcomer will find it hard…
Woman to die for killing husband in Pabna
Dhaka -A court here on Tuesday sentenced a woman and two others to death for killing her husband in 2011 over an extramarital affair in Pabna sadar upazila.The convicts are; Kulsum Nahar alias Beuty, 46, daughter of Golam Mohammad of…
‘Murder accused’ killed in B’baria ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An accused in a case filed over the killing of a child after abduction was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Bahadurpur in Ashuganj upazila early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Solaiman, 22, son of Ansar…
Ctg schoolboy stabbed dead by ‘friends’
Dhaka – A schoolboy was stabbed to death allegedly by his friends over a trivial matter in Chittagong on Tuesday.The deceased is Adnan Isfar, 15, a Class-IX student of Chittagong Collegiate School and College.
IC Football: Ctg Abahani play 1-1 with Saif SC in opener
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Limited shared points with newcomers Saif Sports Club as the opening match of the 12-team Walton Independence Cup Football Tournament ended in 1-1 draw at the country’s premier sports venue — Bangabandhu National Stadium here on…
Delhi Int’l Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman finishes runner-up
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Saif Sporting Club finished runner-up in the 16th Delhi Open International Rating Chess Tournament with eight points after making a draw with Indian GM Karthikeyan Murali in the 10th and last round…
Dhaka Open Golf begins Jan 24
Dhaka – The Dhaka Open 2018, an International Asian Level Golf Tournament to be organised by Bangladesh Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) will be held here on January 24-27.The tournament, named as the City Bank American Express Dhaka Open’ 2018, is…