It was the disease to end all others, infecting a third of humanity, killing tens of millions in their beds and prompting panicked talk of the end of days across continents still reeling from war.
Month: October 2018
Villain ‘Venom’ is box office hero in North American theaters
Superhero blockbuster “Venom” saved the day at the North American box office this weekend, pulling in an estimated $80 million in ticket sales, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Turongomi performs ‘Waterness’ at Hatirjheel
Cultural Correspondent Turongomi Repertory Dance Theatre has performed a unique feat. The dance troupe led by Puja Sengupta has performed a ‘Waterdance’ at Hatirjheel in the capital.
Actress Rani Mukerji hopes to win hearts in China with Hichki film
India’s popular Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji hopes to win hearts in China with the release of her comeback film Hichki there on Oct. 12.
Progress in SDGs execution in South, SW Asia: CSO Statement
Review of progress and achievements in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in South and South West Asia. The Challenges of Empowering people, ensuring inclusiveness and equality in South Asia, the theme of HLPF 2019.
Dutch fighter jets escort KLM flight after brawl onboard
The Dutch air force scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to escort a KLM aircraft from Abu Dhabi to land in Amsterdam after an unruly passenger “screamed” and displayed “aggressive” behaviour onboard, according to reports.
Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Dev: Issues addressed
3rd October, South and SouthWest Asian CSOs strategy meeting on SDGs Review of Goals relevant for the sub-region; critical success factors and challenges and there were Presentation on SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 13, followed by…
Climate report: Scientists politely urge ‘act now, idiots’
It’s the final call, say scientists, the most extensive warning yet on the risks of rising global temperatures.
Interpol president resigns amid Beijing probe
Interpol says a Chinese official who was reported missing has resigned as head of the international police agency. The update came after Beijing announced Meng Hongwei was under investigation in China.
Mbappe scores 4 and earns penalty as PSG beats Lyon 5-0
Paris, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Kylian Mbappe scored four goals, earned a penalty and also hit the post in a memorable performance for Paris Saint-Germain in a 5-0 league rout of Lyon on Sunday.
একাকীত্ব কাটিয়ে ওঠার ৯টি উপায়
বিবিসি সম্প্রতি একাকীত্বের উপর বিশ্বের সবচেয়ে বড় জরিপটি চালিয়েছে। সেখানে তারা সাধারণ মানুষের কাছে একাকীত্ব কাটিয়ে ওঠার বিষয়ে জানতে চেয়েছিল। সেখান থেকে এমন ৯টি উপায় তুলে ধরা হল যেগুলো সেইসব মানুষের একাকীত্ব কাটিয়ে ওঠার ক্ষেত্রে কিছুটা হলেও কাজ করেছে। এই…
Californians weigh making egg-laying hens cage-free by 2022
San Francisco, Oct 7 (AP/UNB) — California voters are right to think they already weighed in on how big cages should be for egg-laying hens.
Bulgarian broadcast journalist raped, murdered
A television journalist was brutally murdered in Bulgaria’s northern town of Ruse, prosecutors said Sunday, DW English reported on Monday. Viktoria Marinova, who reported on an investigation into alleged corruption involving European Union (EU) funds, died of blows on her…
BNP, Oikya Prokriya, Jukto Front consensus: United movement
Dhaka, Oct 7 – BNP, Jatiya Oikya Prokriya and Jukto Front reached a consensus on Sunday night to wage a united movement with similar programmes to force the government to hold a credible election.
Fabricated cases galore; we sought this stop: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Oct 7 – Jatiya Oikya Prokriya convener, Dr Kamal Hossain Sunday expressed surprise over the arrest of many political leaders and filing of hundreds of ghostly cases implicating them despite they earlier demanded not to file any new case…
Premier Science Exhibition-2018 held
Dhaka, October 6 – The Premier School Dhaka has successfully organized ‘Premier Science Exhibition-2018’ where little scientists of the school have presented their works of research and experiments.
Myanmar changes map partially; colour unchanged
JS body asks MoFA to remain active against any negative propaganda Dhaka, Oct 7 – Amid Bangladesh’s strong protest, Myanmar has removed population-related information about St. Martin’s Island from its map but the map still shows the same colour, said…
BD clinch SAFF U-18 Women’s crown beating Nepal 1-0
Dhaka, Oct 7 – Bangladesh clinched the six-nation maiden SAFF U-18 Women’s crown with all-win record beating Nepal by 1-0 goal in the final at the floodlit Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.
Shakib Al Hasan undergoing treatment in Melbourne
Dhaka – Bangladeshi world famed celebrated all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan now undergoing treatment in a 72-hour intensive care unit of a Melbourne clinic in Australia.
U-19 Asia Cup: India clinched title outplaying Sri Lanka by 144 runs
Dhaka – India clinched the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup title crushing Sri Lanka by a massive 144 runs in a day-night final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.
আগ্রাসনবাদী ঔদ্ধত্য দুর্বল গণতন্ত্রের কারণেই -মুসলিম লীগ
মিয়ানমারের সেন্টমার্টিন দাবীর সমালোচনা মিয়ানমারের একটি মন্ত্রণালয়ের ওয়েবসাইটে সেন্টমার্টিন দ্বীপকে তাদের অংশ হিসাবে দেখানোর তীব্র সমালোচনা করেছে বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগ। গতকাল দলের সভাপতি এ্যাড.বদরুদ্দোজা সুজা ও মহাসচিব কাজী আবুল খায়ের এক যুক্ত বিবৃতিতে বলেন, অনিচ্ছাকৃত ভুল বলে বাংলাদেশে নিযুক্ত মিয়ানমার…
Hasina’s another term can make big difference for BD: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday said Bangladesh will reach a greater height on economic front if Sheikh Hasina remains in power for another five years.
Truck owners, workers on strike: Dissent accident penalty
Truck owners and workers went on strike in Dhaka division from Sunday morning to press home their seven-point demand, including amendment to the Road Transport Act-2018.
Quota protesters ask for reform, not abolition
Bangladesh general students’ rights protection council, a platform that leads the quota reform movement, on Sunday demanded reformation of quota system in civil services in the light of their five-point demand.
BSMMU medical board examines Khaleda’s medical papers
The five-member medical board of Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) checked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s previous medical papers at the hospital on Sunday.
Tk 800mn incentive announced for 690000 farmers
The government on Sunday announced a Tk 79.99 crore incentive for 6,90,970 farmers across the country, aiming to increase the production of 11 varieties of crops.
Freedom of expression important benchmark for HR in society
Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Dr Rene Holenstein on Sunday said freedom of expression and press freedom are important benchmarks for human rights in any society.
Arabia threatens to block key UN climate report
Oil giant Saudi Arabia is seeking to block adoption of a key UN climate change report unless a passage highlighting the inadequacy of national carbon-cutting pledges is removed or altered, multiple sources told AFP. Already in overtime, a meeting of…
Huawei keen to support ICT sector with innovative solutions
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is keen to support Bangladesh’s ICT sector to tap huge potentials, officials said, by providing it with newer innovative solutions.
Shraddha stops shooting
Entertainment Desk Only recently Shraddha Kapoor had begun shooting for Saina Nehwal’s biopic. The film has already been delayed a couple of times in the past. But, the latest reports have proved that the shooting of the film has been…