Eating fish such as salmon, trout and sardines can significantly reduce asthma symptoms in children, an international study led by researchers at Australia’s La Trobe University showed.
Year: 2018
10 ‘robbers’ held with firearms, explosives in Bay
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested ten suspected robbers along with six firearms and huge explosives from Bay of Bengal in Cox’s Bazar district early Monday.
BNP pays last respect to Tariqul
BNP on Monday paid last respect to its standing committee member and ex-minister Tariqul Islam, who passed away at a city hospital on Sunday, by placing wreaths at his coffin.
Rice price showing downward trend in Rangpur division
Market price of rice marked a fall by Taka five to eight per kg following positive impacts of the government’s food-friendly programme and early harvest of Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) rice in Rangpur division.
Delhi schools asked to restrict outdoor activities
Authorities here have asked Delhi schools to restrict their outdoor activities as stubble burning in neighbouriung Punjab and Haryana blackened skylines of the Indian capital.
Shah Rukh has special wish for Deepika ,Ranveer Singh
The two most talked about things on the internet today are the trailer launch of birthday boy Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film Zero and the first puja ceremony of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s big fat wedding.
Artistes enthrall audience at Chhayanaut
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka presented a colourful and beautiful evening of classical dance—Bharatnatyam and traditional Bangladeshi dances at Chhayanaut Main Auditorium on Saturday.
Shilpakala Academy opens month-long cultural festival
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) launched a month long cultural festival in 64 districts across the country with the title of ‘City of Art’ aiming to introduce people with the country’s rich culture.
মুসলিম লীগের সাথে প্রধানমন্ত্রীর সংলাপ ০৬ নভেম্বর
মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা রাজনৈতিক জোট ও দলগুলোর সাথে চলমান সংলাপের অংশ হিসাবে ঐতিহ্যবাহী দল বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগকে সংলাপের আমন্ত্রণ জানিয়েছেন।
Oikyafront gets permission for Suhrawardy Udyan rally
The Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, got permission on Monday to hold its planned public rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Tuesday.
Two more awarded death penalty for war crimes
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday sentenced two people to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
Kader Siddiqui-led KSJL joins Oikyafront
Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) of Kader Siddiqui on Monday formally joined Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront, aiming to ensure a credible and acceptable national election in the country.
PM seeks ulema role to maintain social peace
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the Alem-Ulema of the country not to take laws in their own hands provoked by false propaganda on social media.
LDA’s dialogue with PM Tuesday
Leaders of Left Democratic Alliance (LDA), a platform of left-leaning political parties, will sit in a dialogue with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday over the next general election.
HC asks Election Commission to register Trinamul BNP
Dhaka, Nov 4 – The High Court yesterday directed the Election Commission to register the Trinamul BNP, led by former minister Nazmul Huda as a political party.
Bangladesh’s tallest man scared of needed head surgery
Dhaka, Nov 4 – A tumour in the head of Jinnat Ali—the tallest person of the country at 8 feet 2 inches—is getting worse and he needs immediate treatment, his doctors said yesterday.
Quota Reform movement case report date deferred
Dhaka, Nov 4 – A Dhaka court on Sunday deferred the date to December 6 for submission of the investigation report in the four cases filed in connection with an attack on the residence of the Vice Chancellor of Dhaka…
IBBL Jessore Zone Business Development Confce held
Dhaka, Nov 4 – The Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a Business Development Conference on 2 November 2018, Friday at Jashore Zonal Office. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank addressed the program as…
Second Govt – Oikya Front dialogue Wednesday: Quader
Dhaka, Nov 4 – PM Sheikh Hasina will hold a second phase small-group dialogue with Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday morning over the next general election.
Zimbabwe lead by 140 runs against hapless Bangladesh
Dhaka – Zimbabwe controlled the steering of the first Test with a 140-run lead, at stumps, in the second innings as hapless Bangladesh finished the first innings on 143/10 on day two at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Women booters fly for Myanmar Monday
Dhaka – A 27-member Bangladesh Women’s Football Team will leave here for Myanmar on Monday morning to participate in the Group C Round-1 matches of the Asian Qualifiers of the Women’s Olympics Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 beginning in Yangon on…
Fed Cup Football: Arambagh KS emerge Group A champion
Dhaka – Coming from behind, as the match was locked in a 2-2 draw after the regulation 90 minutes at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Sunday.
EC finalises draft rules to use EVM in national election
The Election Commission on Sunday finalised the draft rules to use Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the general election.
Iranian film show begins in city
A four-day Iranian film show is underway at national music and dance auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the city.
China seeks to rebrand global image with import expo
Facing a blizzard of trade complaints, China is throwing an “open for business” import fair hosted by President Xi Jinping to rebrand itself as a welcoming market and positive global force.
Authorities plan 3-month ban on tourism in Sundarbans
The Forest Department has taken a move to impose a ban on tourism in the Sundabans from June to August considering the three months as a breeding period of wild animals.
No movement if dialogue becomes successful: BNP
BNP on Sunday said it will not go for movement if the current political crisis is resolved through Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s talks with Oikyafront based on its seven-point demand.
Dr Kamal sends letter to PM 2nd phase Oikya Front talks
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain sent another letter to Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday seeking the second phase of small-group talks with her over the next general election.
Teufelsberg listening station to be historical monument
An abandoned Cold War listening station in the forests outside Berlin will now receive state protection. The site has become a popular destination for more adventurous tourists. A former NSA spy station outside Berlin will receive state protection as a…
UK, EU solve Northern Irish border status: Report
British Prime Minister Theresa May is reportedly planning to present the plan to her Cabinet on Tuesday. It would potentially solve one of the thorniest problems plaguing the Brexit talks. Britain and the European Union have reportedly agreed to a…