Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said spending money on education sector is a great investment for the future, not an expense.
Day: July 25, 2018
31 die in explosion at Pakistan polling station
A suicide bomber struck outside a crowded polling station in Pakistan’s southwestern city of Quetta, killing 31 people as Pakistanis cast ballots Wednesday in a general election meant to lead to the nation’s third consecutive civilian government.
Dhaka South City Corpn budget Taka 36 billion
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a budget of Tk 3,598.75 crore for the fiscal year 2018-19.
Total lunar eclipse on Friday
A total lunar eclipse will occur on Friday, said the Climate Division of Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Wednesday.
Bangladesh to be 5G forerunner: Joy
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adviser to the Prime Minister Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Wednesday said Bangladesh has one of the cheapest internets in the world.
Imran Khan may be on the verge of win in Pak election
He’s a thrice-married playboy who hangs out with Mick Jagger. But he’s also an Islamist who has kept company with a cleric and spiritual adviser to many in Afghanistan’s Taliban movement.
BNP terms PM’s remark on Khaleda’s illness ‘inhuman’
BNP on Wednesday termed ‘inhuman and vindictive’ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent comment that Khaleda Zia is ‘faking illness’ in jail to avoid appearance in court.
‘No inventory of Barapukuria coal since 2006’
Petrobangla never made any inventory since start of the Barapukuria coal-mine operation and supply of the coal to the nearby Barapukuria power plant in 2006.
মালয়েশিয়ায় ‘মেগা-থ্রি’ অভিযান, আতঙ্কে বাংলাদেশী শ্রমিকরা
মালয়েশিয়ায় অবৈধ শ্রমিকদের বিরুদ্ধে চলমান ‘মেগা-থ্রি’ অভিযানে সে দেশে শত শত অভিবাসীকে আটক করেছে সে দেশের ইমিগ্রেশন পুলিশ। যাদের আটক করা হয়েছে, তাদের প্রায় অর্ধেকই বাংলাদেশী নাগরিক। মালয়েশিয়ায় বাংলাদেশী কমিউনিটির প্রতিনিধিরা বিবিসিকে জানিয়েছেন, বহুদিন মালয়েশিয়াতে থাকার পরও যাদের বৈধ কাগজপত্র…
Sky News Arabia appoints new CEO
Abu Dhabi-based Sky News Arabia has appointed Angelos Frangopoulos as its new CEO and managing editor, it announced on Tuesday. He replaces Nart Bouran, who stepped down from the role in January after seven years as CEO. In his new…
Janhvi Kapoor: Not a star, just trying to be an actor
Actress Janhvi Kapoor who made her Bollywood debut with Dhadak has said she does not feel she has become a star with the success of the film but she is just trying to be an actor.
Petition urges ‘fat-shaming’ Netflix series to be scrapped
“Insatiable,” a new series on streaming service Netflix, is accused of mocking overweight people, and a petition demanding its withdrawal had garnered more than 125,000 signatures by Tuesday.
Chance to walk on ramp with Jaya Ahsan
Entertainment Desk Debi Mancho Model Hunt 2018 is set to kick off soon. Debi and BiswaRang jointly arranged a model hunting camp. Jaya Ahsan walks on ramp with top 20 models.
2,01,124 new electricity connections since 2009 in Gaibandha
Gaibandha Palli Bidyut Samity (GPBS) under Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board provided 2,01,124 electricity connections to rural establishments of five upazilas in the district since 2009. According to sources the GPBS was established on December 02, 1999 taking Sadar, Shaghata, Fulchhari,…
Rajshahi WASA implements Taka 97.41-cr projects
Rajshahi Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (RWASA) has been implementing three development projects involving Taka 97.41 crore during last nine and a half years with a view to bringing a qualitative change in the city’s water supply system.
flydubai to operate Emirates’ Zagreb route in winter
Dubai airlines Emirates and flydubai have announced that they will jointly operate flights between Dubai and Croatia’s Zagreb as part of their partnership. Flydubai launched three-times weekly flights to Zagreb in 2014, but suspended the route in 2016. Emirates launched…
UAE begins amnesty period on August 1
UAE authorities will officially begin an amnesty period for illegal residents and workers on August 1, according to state news agency WAM. The amnesty will last until October 31 and allow any violators who entered the country before August to…
গর্ভবতী মাকে ভায়াগ্রা: প্রাণ গেলো ১১ নবজাতকের
গর্ভাবস্থায় ভায়াগ্রা পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষার জেরে প্রাণ হারিয়েছে অন্তত এগারটি নবজাতক শিশু। নেদারল্যান্ডসে একটি সমীক্ষায় অংশ নেয়া এসব নারীদের ওপর পরীক্ষাটি চালানো হয়েছিলো। শিশুদের মৃত্যুর প্রেক্ষাপটে জরুরী ভিত্তিতে বন্ধ করা হয়েছে এ পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষা।
19th Rainbow Film Festival ends in London
Culture Desk The nineteenth edition of the Rainbow Film Festival ended at Rich Mix Centre, East London, UK on July 22.
Shilpakala lays out plans ahead of biennial
Culture Desk Shilpakala Academy officials held a press conference yesterday to unveil plans for cultural programmes for the coming month till the run up to the Asian Art Biennale in September.
20 killed in Laos dam collapse: Race to rescue flooded villagers
Rescuers are racing to find survivors after a dam in Laos collapsed late on Monday, flooding several villages and killing at least 20 people. At least 100 people are still missing, and thousands have lost their homes.
Elton John, Prince Harry, seek to ‘smash’ HIV stigma
Elton John and Britain’s Prince Harry launched a $1.2 billion initiative Tuesday to “break the cycle” of HIV transmission as scientists announced disappointing results in the quest for an AIDS cure.
3 more die in ‘crossfire’ in Narayanganj, Chapainawabganj and Narail
News Editor A man with ties to drug trading has been killed in Narayanganj in a ‘shootout’ with the Rapid Action Battalion or RAB amid the ongoing crackdown on drugs.
Everton sign Brazilian from Watford for £50m
Everton have signed Brazilian winger Richarlison from fellow Premier League side Watford in a potential £50m deal on a five-year deal. Everton are believed to have paid an initial £35m for the 21-year-old, with further clauses taking it to £50m.
Khaleda’s bail in Zia Charitable Trust graft case extended
Dhaka, July 24 – A Dhaka court onTuesday extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia until July 31 in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case. Judge Dr Md Akteruzzaman of Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka passed the order…
Sustainability reporting and green banking
Dhaka, July 24 – Professor Dr Md. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Chairman, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation attended the workshop on “Sustainability Reporting and Green Banking – A Conceptual Framework” as…
HC directs to display fees in clinics
Dhaka, July 24 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court onTuesday directed the private clinics, hospitals, clinical laboratories and diagnostic centres display their charges and fees fixed for medical tests at public places.
Xulhaz murder report deferred to Sept 3
Dhaka, July 24 – A court of Dhaka on Tuesday deferred the submission of investigation reports in Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Tanoy murder case and another report about the same murder under the Arms Act to September 3.