Gano Forum aspirant Dr Reza Kibria on Friday got back his candidature for Habiganj-1 constituency as the Election Commission declared his nomination paper valid after hearing.
Month: December 2018
BNP announces list of its 206 final candidates
Dhaka, Dec 7 – The major opposition BNP on Friday announced names of its candidates for 206 constituencies keeping the rest 94 seats open to discuss with partners of the both the Jatiya Oikya Front and 20-party alliance to share…
The ‘Climate Chancellor’ takes a bow and leaves a vacuum
COP 24 in Poland starts the exit of Chancellor Angela Merkel from international climate politics. And when she finally leaves in 2021, her exit from negotiations on global warming may create chaos with significant ramifications, if action to “save the…
কারা ‘হ্যাক’ করছেন নিজেদের শরীর, কেন?
প্রযুক্তিকে যারা আক্ষরিক অর্থেই নিজের শরীরের সঙ্গে আত্মস্থ করে নিতে চান, তাদেরই একদলকে এখন বলা হচ্ছে ‘বায়োহ্যাকার্স’। এরকম নামকরণের কারণ, তারা নিজেদের শরীরের ‘বায়োলজি’ বা জীববিদ্যাকে ‘হ্যাক’ করে নিজেদের শরীর বা মস্তিষ্ক যাতে আরও ভালভাবে কাজ করতে পারে, সেই চেষ্টাই…
Facebook could threaten democracy: former GCHQ chief
Facebook could become a threat to democracy without tougher regulation, the former head of intelligence agency GCHQ has said. Robert Hannigan told the BBC the social media giant was more interested in profiting from user data than “protecting your privacy”.…
Indians defend Priyanka Chopra after ‘racist’ article
Indians on social media are rallying behind Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra after an American website article called her a “scam artist”. The article in The Cut, which has now been taken down, sparked outrage for suggesting that she had trapped…
Fahmida composes song for Samina
Entertainment Desk Renowned singer Fahmida Nabi has composed a patriotic song for her younger sister Samina Chowdhury.
Japan to ban government use of Huawei, ZTE products
Japan is to ban government use of telecoms products made by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE on concerns about cybersecurity, reports said today.
Kona teams up with Mahtim
Entertainment Desk Popular singer Dilshad Nahar Kona performed a duet with Mahtim Shakib, a singer who gained huge following among youngsters with his cover numbers on his YouTube channel.
Kevin Hart out as Oscars MC over anti-gay tweets
US comedian and actor Kevin Hart abruptly withdrew from hosting the Oscars Thursday night amid flack for past homophobic and anti-gay tweets.
HC reprimands ACC official for notice to college principal
The High Court on Thursday reprimanded an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) official for his bid to harass a college principal and asked him to perform duty considering him as a public servant.
Looking beyond fossil fuels to reduce emissions
In midst of the 24th United Nations climate change conference (COP24), many are trying to double down in the search for practical, actionable solutions to the climate crisis: land itself.
Thermal houses keep people warm in Peru’s highlands
Thirty families from a rural community more than 4,300 meters above sea level will have warm houses that will protect them from the freezing temperatures that each year cause deaths and diseases among children and older adults in this region…
Ruling Awami League Party’s Dhaka city student leader killed
Dhaka, Dec 7 – A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was stabbed to death by miscreants over the previous enmity in Dhaka city’s Karail area on Thursday night.
Two suspected criminals found dead in Chuadanga
Chuadanga, Dec 7 – Police recovered the bodies of two suspected criminals, including a drug trader, from Gobindahuda village in Damurhuda Upazila on Thursday night.
Huawei arrest: Justin Trudeau denies political motivation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government had no involvement in the arrest of a top executive from Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
China furious at Huawei executive’s arrest in Canada
China reacted furiously Thursday after a top executive and daughter of the founder of Chinese telecom giant Huawei was arrested in Canada following a US extradition request, threatening to rattle a trade war truce with the United States.
Illuminating the Skies for Human Rights
30 Landmarks Across the Globe to Shine Blue on December 10 New York – Thirty landmarks across the globe will shine bright blue on December 10, 2018, to celebrate Human Rights Day and the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of…
Stocktake on execution, ambition of pre-2020 actions begins
Katowice, 6 Dec (Evelyn Teh)- The technical part of the stocktake on the pre-2020 implementation and ambition kicked off on 5 Dec. at the ongoing climate talks under the UNFCCC in Katowice, Poland.
Evil triumphs when good people do nothing
Corporal punishment is a form of bullying by a ‘teacher’ and it should be remembered that all bullies lose power and back down when confronted.
BAU journos protest attack on their fellow by BCL activists
Mymensingh, Dec 6 – Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hall of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) beat up the university correspondent of Kaler Kantho as he was trying to collect information on infighting of BCL activists on…
Lower courts can grant bail in money laundering cases: HC
Dhaka, Dec 5 – In a majority view, a larger bench of the High Court on Thursday observed that the lower court could grant bail to the money laundering cases accused persons in accordance with the law.
Jatiya Oikya Front to unveil its candidates in 300 seats Friday
Dhaka, Dec 6 – The opposition electoral alliance Jatiya Oikyafront will disclose names of its candidates for all the 300 constituencies across the country at 3:00 pm Friday.
Chinese scientists aim for world’s most detailed 3D map of human brain
Now Chinese scientists are planning to draw the clearest yet three- dimensional map of the intricate neurons and blood vessels in the human brain.
Kangalini Sufia hospitalised
Culture Desk Kangalini Sufia’ has been hospitalised on Tuesday. But the report came out early today. The folk singer was born at Ramdia village in greater Faridpur, to Khokon and Tulu Halder. Coming from an improvised Hindu family, she converted…
Hollywood awards season kicks off with Golden Globes noms
Hollywood’s annual carnival of awards shows begins Thursday with the nominations for the Golden Globes — the starting gun in the race for the Oscars.
Airtel launches YOLO Star music competition
Culture Desk Mobile phone brand Airtel has launched a music competition named “Airtel YOLO Star” for all the music enthusiasts in the country. The platform provides an opportunity for the young musicians to showcase their talent, said a press release…
Artificial Intelligence’s Ethical Implications
We cannot banalize the power and importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the modern economy. Nor can we legitimize everything it can be used for across Europe and beyond. AI, along with trans-humanism and the like, is the next frontier…
Docs show Facebook used user data as competitive weapon
Internal Facebook documents released by a U.K. parliamentary committee offer the clearest evidence yet that the social network has used its enormous trove of user data as a competitive weapon, often in ways designed to keep its users in the…
Liton keeps his fingers crossed
Dhaka – Liton Das, the right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman said on Thursday he is hopeful of finding a place in the playing XI despite the inclusion of four openers in the squad for the upcoming three-match one-day International against visiting West Indies.