The show will go on again this week for one of America’s premier arts institutions after Lyric Opera of Chicago made a deal with its orchestra to end a week-long strike.
Month: October 2018
Never thought I will be a successful actor, star: Nawazuddin
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says while he studied theatre, the thought of becoming a “successful actor” or “star” never crossed his mind.
Emon, Airin to star in ‘Akash Mahal’
Entertainment Desk Popular actors Mamnun Hasan Emon and Airin Sultana will feature in the upcoming fantasy film titled ‘Akash Mahal,’ produced by Impress Telefilm Ltd.
20-party welcomes Jatiya Oikya Front, says Nazrul
Leaders of the BNP-led 20-party alliance on Monday welcomed the new opposition alliance, Jatiya Oikya Front. BNP standing committee member and 20-party coordinator Nazrul Islam Khan came up with the remark while briefing reporters after a meeting of the alliance’s…
Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65
Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who invested in conservation, space travel, arts and culture and professional sports, died Monday. He was 65.
Police cordon off ‘militant dens’ in Narsingdi
Members of Counter Terrorism and Transnational (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police cordoned off two houses suspecting those as militant dens in Bhogiratpur and Madhabdi areas in Sadar upazila on Monday night.
Zero hunger: Our actions today are our future tomorrow
Just three years ago, in September 2015, all United Nations Member States approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The eradication of hunger and all forms of malnutrition (Sustainable Development Goal number 2) was defined by world leaders as a…
Suspected ‘Drug trader’ killed in Jessore ‘gunfight’
Jashore, Oct 16 (UNB) – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of drug peddlers at Mangalgati in Sadar Upazila early Tuesday.
Jayasuriya: Ex-Sri Lanka captain faces corruption charges
Ex-Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged by the International Cricket Council with two breaches of its anti-corruption code.
Google Pixel 3 phone aims to automate more daily tasks
New York, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — There’s not much about the physical details of Google’s new Pixel 3 phone that you can’t find elsewhere. That bigger display and curved design? Apple and Samsung phones already have that.
World Food Day: World hunger is on the rise again
By IPS World Desk Rome, Oct 15 (IPS) – According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), over 820 million people are currently suffering from chronic undernourishment across the globe.
Mural of Syed Amir Ali inaugurated at RU
Rajshahi, Oct 15 – A mural of Syed Amir Ali was inaugurated at Sayed Amir Ali Hall of Rajshahi University (RU) on Saturday evening.
যোগ্য নেতৃত্ব প্রতিষ্ঠায় মূখ্য ভূমিকা নিতে হবে –চরমোনাই পীর
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, দেশের রাজনীতিতে সৎ ও যোগ্য নেতৃত্ব প্রতিষ্ঠা করতে হলে ওলামায়ে কেরামকে মূখ্য ভূমিকা পালন করতে হবে।
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder boycotts EC meeting
Dhaka, Oct 15 – Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder yesterday once again boycotted the 36th Commission meeting after giving a note of dissent as he was not allowed to talk on his five-point proposals.
EU brings relief to riverbank collapse victims in Bangladesh
Dhaka, 15 October 2018 – In response to the collapse of the Padma River embankment in the central Bangladeshi district of Shariatpur, the European Union is providing EUR 80 000 (BDT 7.84 million) in humanitarian aid funding to address the…
Editors’ at human chain want Digital Security Act amended
Dhaka, Oct 15 – The Editors’ Council yesterday demanded amendment of a number of sections of the newly enacted ‘Digital Security Act.’ This law is against independent journalism and free mass media, its members said.
World Food Day: Take a holistic approach to food production
From Danielle Nierenberg October 16 is World Food Day. It can be a day of action, dedicated to tackling hunger and ensuring food security and nutrient-dense diets for everyone. Food should nourish and nurture people, society, and the planet, but…
DB probes treason case against Gonoshasthya chief Zafrullah
Dhaka, Oct 15 – Detective Branch (DB) of police has been entrusted with the task of conducting an investigation into a treason case, which was earlier lodged as a general diary (GD), against a trustee of Ganashasthaya Kendra Dr Zafrullah…
Draft Bill for commission to oversee tv, radio, online media
Dhaka, Oct 15 – The cabinet has endorsed a new draft of the broadcast law that will facilitate the constitution of a commission to oversee radio, television and online news outlets and ensure they play by the rules.
PM flies to Saudi Arabia Tuesday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here for Riyadh on Tuesday afternoon on a four-day bilateral visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
What Is wrong with the nordic model?
Political scientists love the Nordics. They seem to have everything right. Their model is often held up as the pinnacle of good governance, economics, and social policy. Adoption of Scandinavian institutions and ways of doing things by other countries is…
MJ Akbar sues woman journo over harassment accusation
The minister filed the legal suit through his advocates Karanjawala and Co. a day after he released his first official statement over the alleged charges of sexual harassment on him.
Jatiya Oikya Front with FFs to defeat evil forces: BNP
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said Jatiya Oikya Front was formed with the leaders who had contributions to the Liberation War to defeat the evil forces.
Religious rights of all to be protected: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the aim of her government is to build Bangladesh with non-communal spirit where the religious rights of all will be protected.
Khaleda’s bail extended in Zia Orphanage Case
The High Court on Monday extended until October 23 the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
8000 Rohingyas cleared thru village-wise varification
Bangladesh wants to make sure that the Rohingyas who are expected to return to Myanmar in the first batch of repatriation may have houses and other facilities to live in their own villages.
People now suffer from ‘digital phobia’: BNP
BNP on Monday alleged that people are now suffering from ‘digital phobia’ as the government enacted various ‘black laws’ like Digital Security Act to ‘restrict’ the freedom of expression.
True cost of a plate of food around the world
How much would you expect to pay for the most basic plate of food? The kind of thing you might whip up at home – nothing fancy, just enough to fill you up and meet a third of today’s calorie…
Goa GM Chess: Bangladeshi Ziaur Rahman shares top slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Grand Master, Ziaur Rahman of Saif SC sharing the top slot in the 1st Goa International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament with seven other players securing full four points after the 4th round matches in Goa of India…
NCL Day-1: Khulna 272/7 vs Rangpur; Dhaka Met 266/6 vs Ctg
Dhaka – Holders Khulna Division scored 272 for 7 at stumps in the 1st innings against Rangpur Division in their Tier-1 match after the first day’s play of the 20th National Cricket League at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna…