Culture Desk Enamul Karim Nirjhar published 101 songs bringing together 51 vocalists of the country in 2014. All the songs in that album titled “Ek Nirjhar-Er Gaan” were penned and composed by him. Now the architecht and filmmker has released…
Month: February 2018
World stocks most rise as rate-hike fears ebb
Global stocks mostly rose Friday as investors continued to ramp up purchases as equities have stabilized following a bout of volatility earlier in the month.
Fashion photographer Demarchelier accused of harassment
The Boston Globe published a bombshell expose on Friday accusing more than two dozen professionals in the fashion industry, among them legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier, of sexual misconduct.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux split
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are separating after two years of marriage, they said in a statement to AFP on Thursday. The pair, who shared a mansion in the upscale Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, met on the set…
13 Russians, 3 cos charged with interfering in US 2016 poll
Thirteen Russians have been charged with interfering in the US 2016 election, in a major development in the FBI investigation. Three of those named have also been accused of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five have been accused of…
Man hacked dead by cousin in Satkhira
Dhaka – A young man was hacked to death allegedly by his cousin at Digong village in Helatola union of Kolaroa upazila in Satkhira on Friday night.
Record run chase as Australia beats NZ to keep England alive
Auckland,(AP/UNB) – D’Arcy Short hit 76 and David Warner struck a 24-ball 59 on Friday as Australia pulled off the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 international cricket with seven balls remaining to beat New Zealand by five wickets in…
Unchanged Tigers squad for 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced unchanged squad for the 2nd and last match of the Rocket two-match T20I series against touring Sri on Sunday (Feb 18) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Unstoppable Kohli leads India to 5-1 hammering of SAfrica
Centurion,(AP/UNB) – Virat Kohli led India to a 5-1 series hammering of South Africa on Friday, scoring another magnificent century in an eight-wicket win in the sixth and final one-day international.
1 446 students get book reader get award at Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Feb 16 – A total of 1,446 students have been awarded as book readers under the “Book reading program at the school level.” The pogramme was organized by the Biswa Sahitto Kendra in Rajshahi.
Networking conference on journalism held at RU
Rajshahi, Feb 16 – A networking conference on journalism was held at Rajshahi University (RU) on Friday aiming to enhance the education quality of journalism students.
Global coalition to defeat ISIS sets guiding principles
From Mohammad Zinal Abedin in NY New York: The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has reiterated its firm commitment to uproot the terror group. The Foreign Ministers and principals, after their meeting at Kuwait City on February 13, in a joint…
America remembers Susan Anthoy’s contribution
From Mohammad Zainal Abedin in NY New York – America remembers Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights activist, on her 198th birthday – which is observed in the US as Susan B. Anthony Day – and recollects her contributions. Susan…
Nothing justifies corporal punishment… absolutely nothing!
Corporal punishment is a violation of the most basic and crucial laws of a civilized society… but who cares? By Sir Frank Peters A highway billboard in Amarillo, Texas, that screams ‘beat your children’ to thousands of passing onlookers daily…
Cauvery verdict: ‘No state can claim exclusive right to a river’
Cauvery Water Dispute: The 765-km long Cauvery river, also called the Ganga of the south, is considered the lifeline for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. New Delhi/Bengaluru: In a landmark verdict that casts a long shadow on southern politics, Tamil Nadu’s…
India woman held for posing as groom for dowry
Police in India have arrested a woman who allegedly posed as a man and duped two women into marriage for dowry.Krishna Sen was arrested on Wednesday in the northern state of Uttarakhand for demanding dowry, which is illegal in India.
BNP announces public rally for 22 February
BNP on Friday announced to hold a public rally in the city on February 22, demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
The #Me Too drive should end Hollywood’s narrow concept of sex
Since the shocks of last October, the entertainment industry has taken a number of helpful steps to try to stop sexual harassment. Harvey Weinstein is no longer in a position to use his power to allegedly coerce actresses sexually. Time’s…
Dhaka hands over list of 8032 Rohingyas to Yangon
Bangladesh has handed over a list of 1673 families of 8032 Rohingays to Myanmar to start the first phase of repatriation of the displaced people living in Bangladesh to their homeland in Rakhine.
Chittagong police officer shot at check point
An officer of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police was shot, when a search was underway at a checkpoint.The incident was reported Friday afternoon from the port city’s Panchlaish area.
100 shops gutted in Chittagong fire
At least 100 shops, including 15 furniture showrooms, were gutted as a fire broke out in a market in City Gate area beside Dhaka-Chittagong highway on Friday morning.
Maid’s body found in Kuwait freezer sent back to Philippined
The body of a Filipino housemaid found stuffed in a freezer in an abandoned apartment in Kuwait has been returned to the Philippines to her grieving family.
Self-interest and countries left behind
The world’s wealthiest countries today promote development abroad in a way that is relatively new. For centuries, some of these countries colonized the developing world. As former colonies gained independence they were caught in the international power struggle of the…
Internet Freedom Rapidly Degrading in Southeast Asia
Researchers recently evaluated 65 countries which represent 87 percent of internet users globally. Half of them experienced a decline of internet freedom. China, Syria and Ethiopia are the least free. Estonia, Iceland and Canada enjoy the most freedom online.
100 shops gutted in Ctg fire
Dhaka – At least 100 shops, including 15 furniture showrooms, were gutted as a fire broke out in a market in City Gate area beside Dhaka-Chittagong highway on Friday morning.
4 ‘terrorists’ held with arms, bullets in Bandarban
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and Bangladesh Army in a joint drive arrested four alleged terrorists along with 25 arms and 2,037 rounds of bullet from Bonpur Rajapara hill area of Lama upazila on Thursday night.
2 motorcyclists killed in Jamalpur road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed in a road accident near Rashidpur bridge in the sadar municipality on Thursday night.The deceased were identified as Rajon, 27, son of Rehan Ali, Mukta, 26, son of Afsar Uddin, residents of Rakherpara village…
20 gold bars recovered in Benapole
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 20 pieces of gold bars from Dhannokhola bordering area on Friday morning.
2 held with 26800 Yaba tablets in Sirajganj
Dhaka- A team of detective branch (DB) detained two drug traders and seized 26,800 Yaba tablets from Shahidganj area of the municipality in Sirajganj on early Friday.
Cop sustains bullet injuries in Ctg
Dhaka – An assistant sub-inspector of police sustained bullet injuries while conducting a raid to arrest an accused at Sholoshahar no-2 rail gate in the port city on Friday afternoon.