DHAKA- The government today approved the ‘Gold Policy-2018’ to ease the import and export of the precious metal as well as ensure transparency in its trade inside the country.
Year: 2018
57 Sundarbans forest robbers surrender
Dhaka – Fifty seven members of six forest robber gangs surrendered to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal along with their arms and ammunition at Labonchora in the district town on Wednesday.
AB De-Villiers retires from international cricket
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said he had “run out of gas” as he announced his retirement from international cricket.
Muktamoni dies at her Satkhira home
Muktamoni, who was diagnosed with a tumour developed in her blood vessels on the right hand, died at her residence in Dakkhin Kamar Baisha village in Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning.
Malaysia should quickly act on HR commitments
Malaysia’s new government should move swiftly to implement the human rights commitments set out in the Pakatan Harapan coalition’s election manifesto, Human Rights Watch said in a May 21, 2018 letter to newly elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Trump’s Racist Language Serves Abusive Immigration Policies
Presidential words matter – especially in a White House statement. So US President Donald Trump’s description of immigrants (he later specified that he meant MS-13 gang-members) as “animals” raises red flags amongst those of us who remember what can happen…
Eradicate drugs through non-political drive: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the eradication of drug abuse is possible with a ‘nonpolitical’ drive and enforcement of law, not with ‘crossfire’.
No progress in Teesta deal, says Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Wednesday indicated that there is no progress over Teesta water-sharing deal yet saying that the purpose of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Kolkata visit is something different.
Fake news and the fairness doctrine
Fake news in America’s public square is a failure of its information marketplace. Remediation should occur through enhanced marketplace competition, not government censorship.
Crisis of globalisation: Restoring social investment the key
Why is democracy under siege throughout the West? How much of the story is cultural or racial, and how much is economic? And can the slide into authoritarianism be reversed? I think it can.
Health benefits of cinnamon
Cinnamon is a delicious spice and you probably know it has some great benefits for your health. But did you know that the benefits of cinnamon go much beyond health and fitness? You can also use it in your beauty…
Hundreds of criminal tracking devices fail during Aust’n telco blackouts
Australia’s leading telecommunications provider was at fault for blackouts across South Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland this week that left up to 900 criminals untraceable. South Australia Correctional Services lost connectivity with devices worn by 750 individuals for almost two…
Shaon sings in Nachiketa’s composition
Entertainment Desk Audience-admired actress and singer Meher Afroz Shaon has lent her vocal to a song tuned by Indian Bengali singer-songwriter and composer Nachiketa Chakraborty. The lyric of the song titled ‘Ilshe Guri’ is written by Zulfiqer Russell and the…
Making waves: Aussie surf film ‘Breath’ and ‘toxic femininity’
“Point Break” has its surfers robbing banks when they aren’t on the water, while in “Blue Crush” they clean hotel rooms. In “Breath,” they swim in the choppier waters of erotic asphyxiation. The movie adapts Australian novelist Tim Winton’s iconic…
Bappa and Tania to tie the knot
Culture Desk Popular singer and music director Bappa Majumder is all set to tie the knot with actor and presenter Tania Hossain. Finally, Tania revealed that they got engaged on May 16 with the consent of two families.
Philip Roth dies aged 85
One of the great American authors, Philip Roth, has died aged 85. The Pulitzer, National Book Award and Man Booker International Prize-winning novelist’s work drew its inspiration from Jewish family life, sex and American ideals. His works included American Pastoral,…
World’s first floating nuclear power plant set to load fuel
Dhaka, May 22 – Akademik Lomonosov, world’s first nuclear floating power unit arrived in the Russian city Murmansk from Saint Petersburg on May 19,2018 for loading of fuel.
Heidelberg joins C40 cities: Commits zero emission city
Mayor Prof. Dr. Würzner affirmed the commitment following the Formula E race in Berlin Heidelberg, Germany (22 May 2018) — The Mayor of Heidelberg, Prof. Dr. Würzner, today committed to a series of ambitious targets to make city greener, healthier…
Islami Bank holds Discussion and Central Iftar Mahfil
Dhaka, May 22 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion on `Siam, Taqwah and Sadaqah’ and hosted an Iftar Mahfil on 22 May 2018, Tuesday at Pan Pacific Sonagaon Hotel, Dhaka. Prof. Md. Nazmul Hassan Ph.D, Chairman of…
At least 140 Bangladesh rivers gasping for survival: Greens
Dhaka, May 22 – At least 140 rivers in the country are gasping for survival, of them, 13 rivers are on their way to extinction. Besides, 120 species of local fish have become extinct and 45 species are on the…
HC hearing on Khaleda’s two bail petitions now on Wednesday
Dhaka, May 22 – The High Court Tuesday adjourned the hearing till Wednesday at 2.00pm on the petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in two cases.
‘Journos discuss 8 points on ICT Bill with Parliament body’
Dhaka, May 22 – Law minister Anisul Huq Tuesday said that the government would take into cognizance the eight-points raised by journalists community and redraft the Digital Security Bill specifying the definitions of terms, necessary addition or deduction.
No evidence of complaint against MP Bodi: Home Minister
Dhaka, May 22 – Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal Tuesday said they have complaint against ruling party lawmaker Abdur Rahman Bodi of Cox’s Bazar-4 but they have no evidence of his involvement in dealing with drug business.
Zia finishes 13th in 3rd Kolkata Int’l Open GM Chess
Dhaka – Grandmaster, Ziaur Rahman finished 13th in the 3rd Kolkata International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, that ended at Kolkata of West Bengal in India on Tuesday.
French Open organizers won’t give Serena Williams a seeding
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Serena Williams’ return to Grand Slam tennis from maternity leave just got even tougher.
Wari register 5-2 win against Azad SC
Dhaka- Wari Club registered a 5-2 victory against Azad Sporting Club in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
Man gets life in prison for murder in Sherpur
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing a farmer in Nakal upazila in 2013 in Sherpur .
‘Mugger’ sustains bullet injury in city gunfight
Dhaka- An alleged mugger sustained bullet injury during a gunfight between police and his accomplices in the city’s Jurain graveyard area early Tuesday. The injured was identified as Rajan alias Kala Rajan, 25.Police said a team of Shyampur police station…
Rajshahi man attempts suicide after ‘killing’ wife
Dhaka – A man tried to commit suicide allegedly after killing his wife in Tanore upazila on Tuesday.
Man found dead in Natore
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a shopkeeper from Adgram village in Baraigram upazila in Natore on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Alif Hossain, son of Faij Uddin of the village.