Argentines celebrated the 58th birthday of Diego Maradona on Wednesday by unveiling a bronze statue of the soccer legend that recreates his goal against England that was voted the greatest of the 20th century.
Month: November 2018
More deaths seen for less invasive cervical cancer surgery
New evidence about a cancer operation in women finds a higher death rate for the less invasive version, challenging standard practice and the “less is more” approach to treating cervical cancer.
WB ranks BD 176th among 190 countries in its doing business
Bangladesh has shown the sign of slight improvement as the World Bank’s Doing Business report put it on 176th position among 190 countries.
HC order on BNP’s amended charter not acceptable: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday night said the High Court’s directive to the Election Commission not to accept the amended Article 7 of the their party constitution is not ‘acceptable’.
Gas pipeline explosion kills 2 in Bangladesh’s Ctg district
At least two children were killed and three others sustained burn injuries in a gas pipeline explosion in Hathazari upazila on Wednesday.
BNP stages 6-hr mass hunger strike against Khaleda verdicts
As part of its countrywide programme, BNP leaders and activists started observing a six-hour mass hunger strike in the city on Thursday, protesting the conviction of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Mainul shown arrested in Digital Security Act case
Barrister Mainul Hosein was shown arrested on Thursday in a case filed under the Digital Security Act for defaming journalist Masuda Bhatti during a TV talk show on October 16.
Oikyafront to join talks, not dinner at Ganobhaban
Jatiya Oikyafront leaders are unwilling to join dinner at Ganobhaban after talks with the 14-party leaders, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, this (Thursday) evening.
Scientists count whales from space
UK scientists have demonstrated the practicality of counting whales from space.
Fruits that help your hair
The food you eat can benefit your hair, skin and overall health in ways you’d never imagine. Fall foods that help your hair With summer coming to a fast end, the fun of fall is on the horizon. Think cider…
Ayub Bachchu remembered
Entertainment Desk Bangladesh Sangskritik Parishad organised a commemorative programme on the recently demised celebrated composer, guitarist and singer Ayub Bachchu at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday.
My father is youth icon of year: Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt, who received the Youth Icon of the Year honour at a gala from her father Mahesh Bhatt for the first time, said he was best suited for the title. Alia and a slew of Bollywood’s Who’s Who were…
‘Dohon’s’ new song released on YouTube
Entertainment Desk Siam Ahmed and Puja Cherry after much talked-about ‘Hajir Biriyani’, upcoming film ‘Dohon’ has released its new song ‘Premer Baksho’ on YouTube.
Trump launches fresh assault on US media
US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh assault on the US media, saying he has “forcefully condemned hatred and bigotry” but this goes unreported. Speaking at a rally in Florida ahead of next week’s mid-term elections, he said a…
Oceans ‘soaking up more heat than estimated’
Researchers say that the world has seriously underestimated the amount of heat soaked up by our oceans over the past 25 years. Their study suggests that the seas have absorbed 60 per cent more than previously thought. They say it…
President promulgates ordinance for EVM in election
Dhaka, Oct 31 – President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday promulgated the ‘Representation of the People Order (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018’, paving the way for the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the upcoming national election.
Govt, Oikya Front dialogue at Ganabhaban Thursday
Dhaka, Oct 31 – All eyes set on the much-talked-about dialogue between the ruling Awami League (AL) led 14-party alliance and major opposition BNP-led Jatiya Oikya Front scheduled to be held at Prime Minister’s official residence Gana Bhaban at 7:00 pm…