Since the beginning of the year the world has witnessed 24 national elections in which nearly 100 million people cast their votes. All together in 2018, there will be a total of 68 planned electoral processes in 45 countries ranging…
Year: 2018
Tk 180,870 crore Annual Development Plan approved
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday approved the highest ever Tk 1,80,869.17 crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the next fiscal year (2018-2019), including the organisations’ own fund.
Man jailed for burying 2 dogs 14 puppies alive
Dhaka, May 10 – A court here on Thursday sentenced a security guard to six months jail in a case filed under the Cruelty to Animals Act for burying two dogs and 14 puppies alive at Bagichartek in Rampura in…
People to foil attempt rig Khulna polls: BNP
Dhaka, May 10 – BNP on senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Thursday warned that people will foil any attempt of vote rigging in Tuesday’s Khulna City Corporation polls.
Malaysia’s Mahathir invited to form govt
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 – Malaysian ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad, 92, has been invited to form the next government and will be sworn in later Thursday, a palace statement said, after a shock election win against the country’s long-ruling coalition.
SC orders Gazipur City polls by June 28
Dhaka, May 10 – The Appellate Division on Thursday asked the Election Commission to hold the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) Election by June 28.
Proposal sent from PM to form body on quota
Dhaka, May 10 – A proposal has been sent to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to form a committee to take a decision on the quota system in public service, said Senior Secretary to the Public Administration Ministry M Mozammel Haque…
How to stop Trump
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Channel i presents Lux Super Star Grand Finale on May 11
Culture Desk The contestants of Channel i Presents Lux Super Star- are now awaiting the much deserved recognition for their talents. Preparations for the Grand Finale is now underway with the country’s top five contestants – Samia Othoi, Mim Mantasha,…
শুধু পানি বন্টন নয়ঃ যৌথ নদীর অববাহিকা ভিত্তিক সার্বিক চুক্তি চাই
মোস্তফা কামাল মজুমদার বাংলাদেশের একটা প্রধান নদী তিস্তা। ব্রহ্মপূত্র নদের অন্যতম প্রধান এই উপনদীর উৎপত্তি ভারত-চীন সিমান্তে হিমালয় পর্বতের সাত হাজার একশত আটাশ মিটার উচ্চতায় অবস্থিত পাহাংগিরি থেকে। সুষম পানি ব্যবহারের লক্ষ্যে ২০১১ সালে এ নদীর যৌথ ব্যবস্থাপনার জন্য ভারতের…
Sister Rhea announces Sonam Kapoor’s new name after marriage
Sister Rhea has posted a photo on her Instagram account in which she has announced Sonam Kapoor’s new name after her marriage with Delhi-based businessman Anand Ahuja. Rhea captioned the photo: “Forever and ever. Sister love is the truest love…
Human-sounding Google Assistant sparks ethics questions
The new Google digital assistant converses so naturally it may seem like a real person. The unveiling of the natural-sounding robo-assistant by the tech giant this week wowed some observers, but left others fretting over the ethics of how the…
Diego Rivera painting sets record at auction
A Diego Rivera painting set a record Wednesday night for the highest price paid at auction for a Latin American artwork, fetching $9.76 million and taking the honor away from his partner Frida Kahlo.
Key reasons why Walmart’s India mega deal matters
Walmart’s move to splash $16 billion on a 77 percent stake in Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce company, is set to transform the online market in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Here are four reasons why the Walmart-Flipkart deal will…
UN urges Myanmar to punish perpetrators of Rohingya attacks
United Nations, May 10 (AP/UNB) — The U.N. Security Council urged Myanmar’s government on Wednesday to fulfil its commitment to hold perpetrators of violence against Rohingya Muslims accountable and to address the root causes that led about 700,000 members of…
Suspected ‘robber’ killed in Chuadanga ‘gunfight’
Chuadanga, May 10 – A suspected ringleader of a robber gang was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Gobindahuda village in Damurhuda Upazila of Chuadanga District early Thursday.
Govt out to get KCC polls too stayed: BNP
Dhaka, May 9 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that the government together with the Election Commission is making a blueprint to get the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) polls too stayed by the court.
National Professor Nurul Islam passes away at 92
Dhaka, May 10 – Noted litterateur and National Professor Mustafa Nurul Islam passed away here on Wednesday night due to old-age complications.
Mathir 92 leads opposition to power ending 60-year NF era
Kuala Lumpur, May 10 (AP/UNB) — An alliance of Malaysian opposition parties led by the country’s 92-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad won a fiercely contested general election, ending the 60-year rule of the Malay-dominated National Front. The result is a…
Renewable energy jobs reach 10.3 million worldwide
Sector adds half a million jobs boosted by strong growth in Asia Abu Dhabi, UAE: 8 May — The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3 percent increase from 2016, according to the…
Quota reform protesters’ huge rally at RU
Rajshahi, May 9 -Demanding immediate publication of gazette notification scrapping the quota system the students of Rajshahi University (RU) formed a human chain on the campus on Wednesday.
Leaders for seeds, chips at global food innovation summit
Danielle Nierenberg This week, Food Tank is participating in the Seeds & Chips Global Food Innovation Summit. A huge thanks to Marco Gualtieri, the founder and chair, and Sharon Cittone, the chief content officer at Seeds & Chips for putting…
School bus, corporate tax cut likely in next budget: Muhith
Dhaka, May 15 – There will be an announcement to introduce school bus and corporate tax will be reduced in the upcoming budget, finance minister AMA Muhith said Wednesday.
Gazipur polls not possible on 15 May if stay rejected: CEC
Dhaka, May 9 – The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda Wednesday said it would not be possible to hold the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) polls on May 15 if the court cancels the stay order of HC that…
SC verdict in appeals against Khaleda’s bail May 15
Dhaka, May 9 – Amid commotion and disturbance in the courtroom, the Appellate Division Wednesday concluded hearing on the two appeals of the government and the Anti-Corruption Commission, challenging the High Court bail order granted to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia…
SA Women seal ODI series 3-0 against Bangladesh
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s cricket team lost the five-match ODI overseas series against South Africa (SA) losing the 3rd game by nine wickets at Diamond Oval, Kimberley on Wednesday.
Lightning kills 24 in 13 dists
Dhaka-At least 24people were killed and21others injured inlightning strikes in 13 districts across the country on Wednesday.
College student dies at CMCH a day after suicide attempt
Dhaka- A female college student, who allegedly tried to commit suicide by setting herself ablaze at his house in Dakhshin Burischar area in Hathazari upazila on Tuesday night, died at Chittagong Medical College and Hospital early Wednesday.
FIFA fines Russia after fans racially abused France players
Geneva(AP/UNB) – Five weeks before the World Cup kicks off, FIFA fined the Russian soccer federation 30,000 Swiss francs ($29,900) on Tuesday because fans racially abused France players during a game in St. Petersburg.
DU student dies after falling off mango tree
Dhaka, May 9 – A Dhaka University (DU) student died falling off a mango tree on the campus on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Towfique Omar, 23, a first year student of Urdu Department.