February 6, 2018, marked the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which enfranchised (some) women in Britain for the first time – a reward for women’s work during World War I. In honor of this historic event, statues…
Year: 2018
British astronaut hails ‘groundbreaking’ Airbus satellite
British astronaut Tim Peake on Monday hailed a “groundbreaking” satellite being built by Airbus which its developers say will bring an unprecedented level of flexibility to space telecommunications. The Eutelsat Quantum satellite is being put together by the multinational company…
Transgender artists make history at the Oscars
Transgender representation in entertainment has made baby steps forward in recent years, but 2018 has seen a history-making giant leap, with two movies involving trans artists in the Oscars race. Chilean actress Daniela Vega has won acclaim for her turn…
‘Swapnajaal’ to be released in March or April
Culture Desk Seven years after the release of his blockbuster romantic tragedy “Monpura,” National Award winning helmer Giasuddin Selim had announced “Swapnajaal” back in 2015. One of the most anticipated Dhallywood films, the film was originally slated to release in…
Cruel climate dilemma for King penguins: feed or breed
Global warming is on track to wipe out 70 percent of the world’s King penguins by century’s end, putting the regal birds on a path towards extinction, researchers warned Monday.
Behind Benin’s cotton harvest, worries over ‘monopoly’
The sleepy town of Bohicon in southern-central Benin roars into life during the cotton harvest between January and March. Enormous trucks piled high with “white gold” trundle down the roads to the town’s cotton-processing plant.
India says farewell to Bollywood icon Sridevi
Thousands of heartbroken fans lined the streets of Mumbai Wednesday as India said farewell to Bollywood legend Sridevi following her shock death from accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel bathtub aged just 54.
N Korea ‘providing chemical weapons materials to Syria’
North Korea has been sending equipment to Syria that could be used in chemical weapons manufacturing, US media report, citing findings by UN experts. The materials include acid-resistant tiles, valves and pipes, reports say. An as-yet-unreleased UN report also says…
Kushner loses access to top-level security briefings
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has had his White House security clearance downgraded, US media are reporting. Mr Kushner, a senior adviser to the president, had been receiving top-level security briefings. However, background checks into Mr Kushner had still…
6 get life term for killing SSC examinee
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday sentenced six people to life term imprisonment for killing a SSC examinee in Patia upazila in 1991. The court also sentenced another person to five years rigorous imprisonment and acquitted four others in…
England wins toss, bowls in 2nd ODI vs New Zealand
Mount Maunganui,(AP/UNB) – England won the toss and bowled Wednesday in the second one-day cricket international against New Zealand at Bay Oval.
former Sporting and Barcelona player Castro dies at 68
Madrid, Feb 28 (AP/UNB) – Enrique Castro “Quini,” the former Spain striker who played for Barcelona and thrived in a long career with Sporting Gijon, has died of a heart attack. He was 68.
PSG denies Neymar requires surgery; Brazil doctor in Paris
Paris(AP/UN,B) – The Brazilian national team doctor has flown to Paris to assess Neymar’s injury, but Paris Saint-Germain will have the final say on how to treat the fractured foot and ankle sprain.
BNP seeks Dr Kamal’s legal advice on Khaleda’s bail
Dhaka, Feb 27 – Eminent lawyer Dr Kamal Hossain will provide legal advice to the lawyers of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to ensure her bail in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir…
Bangladesh wants peace not war: PM
Dhaka, Feb 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday reiterated that Bangladesh does not want war with anyone as its works for peace. “We want peace, not war with anyone,” she said.
Sylhet stone quarry death toll rises to 6
Sylhet, Feb 27 – Five workers were crushed to death and three others injured while extracting stones at a quarry in Kalairag area of Companiganj upazila on Sunday night.
French singer Ariana Vafadari performs at Shilpakala Academy
Dhaka, Feb 27 – French singer Ariana Vafadari’s musical performance, organised by Alliance Française, Dhaka, was held at Experimental Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on 27 February Tuesday.
IBBL MD pays tribute to Bangabandhu at his Mazar
Dhaka, Feb 27 – Md. Mahbub ul Alam, the newly appointed Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has paid tribute to the of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his mazar at Tungipara recently.
92 Kg hemp recovered in Jessore
Dhaka – A patrol team of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 92 kilograms of hemp worth of Tk 3.22 lakh from Raghunathpur in Sharsha upazila in Jessore on Tuesday.
4 killed in Gopalganj road crash
Dhaka – At least four people were killed and 20 others injured as a bus collided head-on with a truck on Dhaka-Khulna Highway at Pona in Kashiani upazila in Gopalganj on Tuesday afternoon.
Napoli routs Cagliari 5-0 to open up 4-point lead over Juve
Cagliari,(AP/UNB) – Napoli took advantage of Juventus’ postponed match and routed Cagliari 5-0 to open up a four-point lead in Serie A on Monday.
1st div women’s cricket league final rescheduled
Dhaka – The final match of the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League between City Club and Sheikh Russel Sports Development Academy scheduled for Tuesday at the Gulshan Youth Club ground here, was called off due to wet outfield.
National Football team to fly for Qatar Wednesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Football team will fly for Qatar on Wednesday afternoon to participate in a two-week long higher training there from February 28 to March 14 as part of their preparations for the SAFF Championship in Dhaka from…
Nizam Hazari’s case, HC verdict on March 1
Dhaka, Feb 27 – The High Court (HC) Division yesterday fixed March 1 for delivering its verdict, disposing the rule issued on the legality of holding the post of MP by Nizam Uddin Hazari.
Convict escapes from Rajshahi court
Rajshahi, Feb 27 – A hand-cupped convict has fled away from the Rajshahi Court.The incident was happened at 12.00pm on Tuesday. The escaped convict was identified as Ibrahim Marshal, son of late Ashraf Ali from Bandhagate of Rajshhai city.
Saudi Arabia to recruit Bangladeshi manpower on priority
STAFF REPORTER Dhaka, Feb 27 – Saudi Arabia has pledged to give priority to Bangladesh in recruiting manpower both male and female from abroad, said Minister for Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Islam.
Rohingya shelters being ungraded to mitigate disasters
Dhaka, Feb 27 – UN’s migration agency IOM on Tuesday said they are upgrading shelters to mitigate disasters when the monsoon and cyclone season hit the world’s biggest refugee settlement in the coming weeks.
BNP to distribute leaflets across BD Thursday
BNP will distribute leaflets across the country on Thursday demanding release of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the fresh programme for March 1 at a press conference at party’s central office…
BNP writes to EC objecting to Hasina’s polls campaign
BNP on Tuesday sent a letter to the Election Commission (EC) registering its objection to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ‘unilateral’ election campaign in favour of her party at both home and abroad expending public money.
Dhaka North City launched hotline to eradicate mosquito
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched a hotline number to conduct the mosquito eradication program.The hotline number 01932665544 will remain open for all from tomorrow morning, a DNCC press release said here today.