Optimum treatment and necessary healthcare facilities for the mentally sick people are very vital to facilitate them to get back their normal life.
Month: October 2018
Shakib’s upcoming film fixed its title to ‘Ektu Prem Dorkar’
Entertainment Desk After changing the title twice, Shakib Khan’s upcoming film has been finally named “Ektu Prem Dorkar.” The film, directed by Shahin Sumon and produced by Shapla Media, was originally titled “Ektu Prem Dorkar Manoniyo Sarkar.” The name was…
Haldaa wins Grand Prix in Italy
Entertainment Desk Acclaimed Bangladeshi filmmaker Tauquir Ahmed’s “Haalda” won the Grand Prix at the Religion Today Film Festival.
Suu Kyi is most polished mouthpiece of Myanmar military
By Maung Zarni Watching YouTube Myanmar State Counsellor’s 43rd Singapore lecture — 1-hour lecture including the questions and answers – entitled, “Democratic Transition in Myanmar: Challenges and the Way Forward,” left me deeply disturbed, pained and outraged.
World Bank, IMF heads urge US, China to play by trade rules
Nusa Dua, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — The heads of the World Bank and IMF on Thursday urged the U.S. and China to play by world trade rules and de-escalate a dispute over Beijing’s technology development strategy that threatens to do…
Govt should issue Interpol Red Notice for Tarique: Joy
Dhaka, Oct 10 – Prime Minister’s ICT adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Wednesday said the government should immediately issue a new ‘Interpol Red Notice’ for BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman who has been sentenced to life imprisonment in August 21…
Zia trust case: HC extends Khaleda’s bail again
Dhaka, Oct 11 – The High Court on Thursday once again extended till October 15 the bail of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
20 injured in AL factional clash in Jhenaidah village
Jhenaidah, Oct 11 – At least 20 people were injured in a clash between two factions of Awami League over establishing supremacy at Kesmatpur village in Harinakundu Upazila on Wednesday.
Aug 21 case verdict: BNP announces 2-day programme
Associate bodies to demonstrate for 5 days Dhaka, Oct 10 – BNP on Wednesday announced a two-day countrywide programme, including demonstrations and black-flag processions, protesting the verdict in the August 21 grenade attack cases that convicted a number of party…
Cyclone ‘Titli’ hits eastern India coast with hurricane wind
Dhaka, Oct 11 – The severe cyclonic storm ‘Titli’ hit India’s Odisha-Andhra coast at Gopalpur with a hurricane wind speed of 126 Kph around 6:15 am (local time) on Thursday.
AL GS Obaidul Quader not fully satisfied with the verdict
Dhaka, October 10 – After the August 21 grenade attack cases verdict, the ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader Wednesday again demanded death penalty for BNP’s acting Vice-chairman Tarique Rahman as ‘he was the mastermind of the attack’.
Bangladesh, Microsoft sign cyber security deal
Microsoft signed an agreement with the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology of Bangladesh on Government Security Program (GSP) here on Wednesday for ensuring cyber security in the country.
‘Delhi needs to address Dhaka’s water, Rohingya concerns’
Speakers at a symposium here on Wednesday laid emphasis on addressing two major concerns – water and Rohingya issues – and sought India’s genuine efforts to address those concerns and boost trust between Bangladesh and India at all levels.
Bangladesh exit from Bangabandhu International Gold Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s hope of playing final of the prestigious Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football tournament vanished into blue as they suffered a 2-0 goal defeat to strong Palestine in their second semifinal held on Wednesday at Birshreshtha Ruhul Amin…
Pakistan set Australia 462-run target to win first Test
DUBAI (BSS/AFP) – Pakistan set Australia a daunting target of 462 to win the first Test in Dubai after declaring their second innings at 181 for six on the fourth afternoon on Wednesday.
PM urges media to perform social responsibilities
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the media to perform their social responsibilities alongside their business to help build a good society.
Politics, pessimism and populism
The rise of right-wing populism is probably the most pressing problem facing Europe today. Many analysts, including myself, have linked the rise of populism to the decline of the social democratic or center-left. Many traditional social democratic voters now vote…
52 Moulna Bhashani Varsity teachers withdraw resignation
A day after resigning from the administrative posts following alleged humiliation by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men, 52 teachers of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) withdrew their resignation letters on Tuesday after action was taken against those responsible…
Bangladesh releases Two new high yielding rice varieties
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has developed two new high yielding rice varieties having higher yield potentials over the two most popular existing rice varieties in the country.
BNP rejects Aug 21 grenade attack case verdict
BNP on Wednesday turned down the verdicts in the August 21 grenade attack cases, saying it has been given at the ‘behest of the government’ with a political motive.
Babar, Salam 17 others to die; Tarique 18 more get life term
Dhaka, Oct 10 – Former State Minister Lutfozzaman Babar and 18 others were on Wednesday convicted and sentenced to death while BNP acting Chief Tarique Rahman and 18 others were sentenced to life term imprisonment in two cases filed over…
BSMMU observes World Cerebral Palsy Day
The Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) recently observed the World Cerebral Palsy Day.
Toma to star in Asif’s musical film ‘Gohiner Gaan’
Entertainment Desk National award winning actor Toma Mirza will return to the big screen with a feature length musical film titled ‘Gohiner Gaan.’Toma and Amaan Reza are paired against each other in the film produced by Bangla Dhol Limited.
Renowned artist SM Sultan’s death anniversary observed
Culture Desk The 24th death anniversary of renowned artist SM Sultan was observed in a befitting manner at his birthplace in the district today as people from all sections of the society pay rich tributes to the great son of…
Top Chef’s Fatima reveals her cancer is back
Colorado contestant and fan favorite Fatima Ali‘s cancer has returned and she has only a year to live. The 29-year-old New Yorker was known to viewers for her exotic flavors and recipes that were nods to her native Pakistan.
19 to die and 19 get life term in Aug 21 grenade attack case
After a long wait for over 14 years, a speedy trial tribunal on Wednesday sentenced 19 people to death and 19 others, including BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, to life imprisonment in two cases filed over the August 21 grenade…
Accused Babar, Salam taken to court: Grenade attack verdict
Thirty-one accused, including former State Minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar and former Deputy Minister for Education Abdus Salam Pintu, were produced before a special tribunal in Dhaka which is set to deliver the verdict today (Wednesday) in two cases filed…
Humpback whale calf rescued from net off Australian beach
A whale calf has been freed after becoming tangled in a shark net off the Australian east coast.
As Amazon warms, tropical butterflies and lizards seek shade
Recent research at a centre in Guyana shows that some types of butterflies and lizards in the Amazon have been seeking shelter from the heat as Amazonian temperatures rise.
Farmers generate their own electricity in El Salvador
In Lilian Gómez’s house, nestled in the mountains of eastern El Salvador, the darkness of the night was barely relieved by the faint, trembling flames of a pair of candles, just like in the houses of her neighbours. Until now.