Healthy retail sales in 2017 are another sign of the growing strength of the US economy, but inflation was slower than expected, according to the latest government data released Friday.
Month: January 2018
Death toll from California mudslides now 18: official
Authorities in southern California said Friday they had discovered the body of an elderly man killed by mudslides that battered the region earlier this week, lifting the overall death toll to 18.
Facebook move will play out in long-term: analysts
Facebook’s move to highlight posts from friends and family over those from brands and publications follows months of turmoil for the social network and will result in lower advertising revenue—at least in the short-term, analysts said.
Kajol shoots for Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero
Every time Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have shared screen space it has been nothing short of magic. From redefining friendship in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to personifying relentless love in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the duo has given the…
Shooting of liberation war film ‘Namhin Gotrohin’ begins
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi young filmmaker Razib Ahsan’s debut feature film based on the 1971 liberation war, “Namhin Gotrohin,” started its production phase on January 6 in Old Dhaka. The film is based on a short story of the same title…
Mim in item song Lal Lipstick
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood heartthrob Bidya Sinha Mim astounded audiences with her dance performance in item song Lal Lipstick for upcoming film Ami Neta Hobo, directed by Uttam Akash.
Trump to and from the Paris deal
Washington, Jan 11, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States could “conceivably” return to the Paris climate accord, although he stopped short of signaling any move in that direction.
Most of mudslide-stricken US town Montecito told to vacate
Montecito, Jan 13 (AP/UNB) – Most residents of mudslide-ravaged Montecito were under orders to clear out Friday as the search for victims dragged on and crews labored to clean up massive debris and repair power, water and gas lines.
Nation frustrated at PM’s address: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 12 – BNP on Friday claimed that the nation has been frustrated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s address to the nation as there is no indication for reaching a political understanding over the next general election.
Jahangirnagar University Day celebrated
Savar (Dhaka), Jan 12 – The Jahangirnagar University (JU) Day was observed on the campus on Friday amid a festive mood marking the 47th founding anniversary of the university.
Saudi Arabia makes history: Women at football stadium
Saudi Arabia has for the first time allowed women to spectate at a football match, part of an easing of strict rules on gender separation by the ultra-conservative Muslim country.
Donald Trump must apologise for comments – African Union
The organisation representing African countries has demanded that US President Donald Trump apologise after he reportedly called nations on the continent “shitholes”.
50 Bangladeshis held in Malaysia for human trafficking
Dhaka, Jan 12 – The Immigration Department of Malaysia has busted another human trafficking syndicate, this time led by a Bangladeshi national known as “Abang Bangla”, according to Malaysian The Star Online.
Accelerating Africa’s energy transition
Charlotte Aubin Paris – For much of Africa, the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner forms of energy is seen as an environmental imperative. With fossil fuels comprising a majority – as high as 70% in some cases – of…
IBBL business development conference ends
Dhaka, 12 Jan – A two-day business development conference of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited ended at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka on Friday.
Weeklong Drama Festival begins in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, 12 Jan – A Week-long Child-Youth Drama Festival-2018 has begun in Rajshahi. Reputed Short-story writer of Bangladesh Professor Dr. Hasan Azizul Haque inaugurated the programme at the Barendra Child Theatre of the city on Thursday night.
No concrete message in PM’s address for fair polls: BNP
Dhaka, 12 Jan – BNP leaders on Friday termed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s address to the nation traditional one and said there is no concrete directive in her speech to hold a free, fair and acceptable election under a neutral…
7th anniversary of ban on corporal punishment in BD
Sir Frank Peters Let’s be bold, courageous, call a spade a spade, jump-in at the deep end, and make it categorically clear in Bangladesh that there is nothing that justifies corporal punishment in the eyes of Allah or man…NOTHING!
1 killed in Chuadanga road accident
Dhaka – A man was killed in a road accident at Osmanpur village in Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga on Thursday night.
Mass upsurge must for polls under neutral admin: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said there is no alternative to staging a mass upsurge to force the government to hold the next general election under a non-party neutral administration. “This government doesn’t believe in a peaceful negotiation…
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume
Dhaka – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after seven hours of disruption caused by dense fog on Friday morning.
Physical arrangement for Rohingya repatriation Monday
Bangladesh and Myanmar are likely to finalise an agreement on the ‘physical arrangement’ on Monday to start the repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar. A 14-member Bangladesh delegation, led by Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque, will leave here for…
Next elections as per constitution: Hasina
Making it clear that the next general election will be held as per the Constitution, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed her high optimism that all the parties registered with the Election Commission will take part in the polls…
Singer Nokul Kumar’s 2 co-artistes killed in road crash
Dhaka – Two co-artistes of singer Nokul Kumar Biswas were killed and three other people were injured in a road accident on Dhaka-Khulna Highway in Brahmanpara area of Bhanga upazila in Faridpur on Friday morning.The deceased were identified as Wahid…
Japan to provide $3 million to Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation
Japanese’s foreign minister on Friday urged Myanmar’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to guarantee the safe and voluntary return of Rohingya Muslims who have fled violence in troubled Rakhine state. While Foreign Minister Taro Kono is visiting Myanmar, the…
India launched rocket carrying dozens of satellites
India launched a rocket carrying dozens of satellites from India and six other countries Friday from its island space center. A. S. Kiran Kumar, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, said the satellites successfully reached orbit after the polar…
The reality of North Korea s nuclear power
With a track record of six underground nuclear tests between 2006 and 2017, North Korea is desperately yearning to be recognized as the world’s ninth nuclear power – trailing behind the US, UK, France, China, Russia, India, Pakistan and Israel.…
Three killed at Nakhalpara ‘militant den’
Dhaka – Three alleged militants were killed and two members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) injured after the law enforcers carried out a drive at a suspected militant hideout at West Nakhalpara in the city early Friday.
Trump derides protections to migrants from shithole countries
President Trump grew frustrated with lawmakers Thursday in the Oval Office when they discussed protecting immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African countries as part of a bipartisan immigration deal, according to several people briefed on the meeting. “Why are…
Jubo League leader killed in Gopalganj road crash
Dhaka – A local Jubo League leader was killed in a road accident on Dhaka-Khulna highway at Sonakur in Sadar upazila on Friday noon.