By Robert J. Burrowes While the world watched and waited with bated breath for the outcome of the substantial global effort – involving over 100 cave divers from various countries, 1,000 members of the Thai Army and 10,000 others in…
Year: 2018
Ranbir Kapoor film all set to overtake Tiger Zinda Hai,PK
Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju is about to complete a month and the film is still taking home loads of money. Even as new releases have buffeted this Ranbir Kapoor starrer, it has remained strong and has broken records after records.
Jayanta Chattopadhyay’s return as elocutionist
Culture Desk Jayanta Chattopadhyay is known as an actor. But he is also a prolific elocutionist. He has came in the another old form.
Picnic bus crash kills 33 in India’s Maharashtra
A bus on its way to a hill station fell into a gorge in Raigad district of Maharashtra Saturday, killing 33 passengers, senior officials said.
Roman rooftops all abuzz for air pollution study
Italian beekeepers are spreading their wings into the study of pollution in Rome, working with the country’s carabinieri military police to learn more about the state of the air in the Eternal City.
Harvesting of jute gets momentum in Narsingdi
Harvesting of jute plants get momentum in all the six upazilas of the district following adequate rainfall in the recent days.
Bangladesh beat West Indies
News Desk Opener Tamim Iqbal scored another century and Bangladesh successfully defended 301 runs to beat the West Indies by 18 runs and win their one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday.
Tigers set stiff target of 302 for Windies in series decider
Tamim leads the way with the 2nd century of the series. Dhaka, July 28 – Bangladesh have to defend the first 300-plus score of the series to seal a series win against hosts West Indies in the deciding 3rd ODI…
Rifles, bullets used in liberation war found in Chandpur
Chandpur, July 28 – Police recovered nine rifles and 51 bullets which were used during the War of Independence in 1971 from under soil at Randhunimura in Haziganj municipality on Saturday afternoon.
Dhaka to ease visa on arrival to attract foreign tourists
Tour operators for introducing visa on arrival in land, seaports Dhaka, July 28 – The government has planned to further ease the visa system for tourists and activate visa on arrival effectively in land and seaports to give foreign tourists…
Khaleda’s release must for inclusive polls: Mosharraf
Dhaka, July 28 – BNP’s senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday said Khaleda Zia must be freed from jail through a street movement to ‘restore democracy’ and ensure an inclusive general election in the country.
Aedes larvae in 45pc homes of Dhaka South City Zone-1
Dhaka, July 28 (UNB) – Aedes mosquito larvae were found in 45 percent homes of Dhanmondi, Kalabagan, Segun Bagicha and ministers’ residential area in Minto Road and Hair Road under Zone-1 of the corporation, said Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)…
Over 50 families evacuated fearing landslide in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar, Jul 28 – More than 50 families have been evacuated from a hilly at Muhuripara in Sadar Upazila fearing landslides triggered by incessant rain.
Voters panicked by arrests in polls-bound 3 cities: BNP
Dhaka, July 28 – BNP on Saturday alleged that a sense of insecurity has crept into the minds of voters belonging to the 20-party alliance due to continued arrest and harassment by police in three cities that go to polls…
Tube trains, elevated ring roads, circular waterway on cards: PM
Dhaka, Jul 28 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said initiatives have been taken to construct underground rail lines, elevated ring roads and waterways around the capital, aiming to ensure better transport services. “We’ve already started a feasibility study to…
$5.25m HondaJet Elite now available in Dubai
In the 80s, a young Honda engineer – Michimasa Fujino – began doodling the silhouette of a small private jet. Apparently, the inspiration came from a Ferragamo stiletto that was playing on his mind. Back then, Honda was primarily a…
Vermicomposting gains popularity in Rajshahi
Vermicomposting has started gaining popularity in the region including its vast Barind tract as many farmers are showing interest towards setting up vermi-compost hatchery and farms due to its lucrative outputs.
Life on Mars: Japan astronaut dreams after lake discovery
Astronaut Norishige Kanai came back to earth last month but is still dreaming of space, especially after the discovery of an underground lake brought mankind one step closer to unravelling the mystery of life on Mars.
Vidya learns to play the harmonium for the NTR biopic.
We had earlier reported that Vidya Balan will play Telugu actor-turned-politician Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao’s (NTR) wife, Basavatarakam, in his biopic being directed by Krish.
Sonam is super excited about Fanney Khan
Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao starrer Fanney Khan has created a lot of buzz around it.
Shah Rukh appreciates Assam Police
Shah Rukh Khan and his arms-wide-open signature pose comes to our minds. And now, the Assam Police has used that very pose to create awareness for traffic in the state.
Restraining robbers to up Tiger population in the Sundarbans
Bagerhat, Jul 28 – With a decrease in the activities of forest robbers and poachers in the Sundarbans, BD experts and Forest Department officials expect an increase in the number of tigers in the world’s largest mangrove forest.
Two killed in overnight ‘crossfire’
News Desk Two people have been killed in alleged crossfire in Comilla and Satkhira early today.
Short film Ghraan to be screened Sunday
Culture Desk Ghraan that won the Best Short Film award at the 41st Bangladesh National Film Awards will be careened at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi in the capital Sunday.
10m people in BD infected with hepatitis virus: Survey
Nearly one crore people in the country are infected with hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus, said a study report recently.
Emma Thompson: I grew up with ‘primitive model’ males
Emma Thompson is suddenly feeling her age. The change sweeping Hollywood in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the #MeToo movement has left the British actress and director musing on the “primitive model” males that women of her…
Zahir Raihan’s Shomoyer Proyojon-E returns to stage
Cultural Correspondent “Shomoyer Proyojon-E”, the pivotal short story on Liberation War from the legendary writer Zahir Raihan has returned to stage. The 71st rendition of the drama was held on Thursday. The drama by Theatre Art Unit has for long…
Blood moon’ dazzles skygazers in century’s longest eclipse
The longest “blood moon” eclipse this century was underway Friday, coinciding with Mars’ closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.
Glaxo pharma closes business in Bangladesh
Dhaka, July 27 – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical giant has proposed the closure of its ‘commercially unstable’ pharmaceutical business in Bangladesh.
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