Cultural Correspondent The release date of Tauquir Ahmed’s next film ‘Fagun Haway’ has been pushed back by a week. It will now be released on February 15. Tauquir Ahmed himself has confirmed the news citing some ‘internal complications.’ As the…
Month: January 2019
Documentary ‘Rajadheeraj Razzak’ to be aired on Channel i
Cultural Correspondent Razzak, fondly called ‘Nayak Raj’, made tremendous contributions to Bangla cinema, and won the hearts of millions over the years. The National Award-winning actor has also earned fame as director. He lived an illustrious life. Today marks the…
Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ shatters N. American box office
“Glass,” a superhero thriller both financed and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, shattered the North American box office over the holiday weekend, taking in $46.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Tuesday. The Universal film, a sequel to Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable”…
Mustafizur named in ICC’s ODI team of 2018
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the Test and ODI XI of the year 2018 on Tuesday. Indian captain Virat Kohli has been named as the skipper in both teams. Kohli, in 2018, scored 1,322 runs in 13 test matches…
Fire burns Nat’l Jute Mills in Sirajganj
Around 400 bales of jute were gutted in the fire that broke out at National Jute Mill at Raipur in Sadar upazila on Wednesday.
Royal decree for Thailand’s election issued
A royal decree for Thailand’s general election was issued on Wednesday to be followed by the announcement of the election date within the next five days.
Seventh span of Padma Bridge installed Wednesday
Around 900 meters of the much-hyped Padma bridge is visible now following the installation of another span named F-6 on the pillars no 36 and 37 on Wednesday.
Six of a family among 7 killed in Laxmipur road crash
Seven people, including six members of a family, were killed when a truck rammed a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at West Mandarin in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.
Prime Insurance bags prestigious SAFA Award
January 23, 2019: An ISO certified insurance company Prime Insurance Company Limited has bagged prestigious South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Award for its published accounts for the year 2017 in the insurance category.
Wind turbine blades erosion solved with artificial intel
The erosion of materials used in wind turbine blades due to the effect of weather conditions is a problem that applies to the whole wind energy sector. VTT’s antiAGE project found a functional solution to the material problem with the…
IFAD meet to explore rural innovation-entrepreneurship link
Rome, 23 January 2019 – Pope Francis will address heads-of-state, government ministers, and policy and development leaders during the opening ceremony of the 42nd annual Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), 14-15 February 2019 in…
SC upholds CCF Osman Gani’s 12-year in prison sentence
Dhaka, Jan 22 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the High Court verdict that upheld a lower court judgement sentencing former Chief Conservator of Forest Osman Gani to 12 years’ imprisonment in a corruption case.
HC calls grouping in Tablig Jamaat shameful
Dhaka, Jan 22 – The High Court yesterday felt ashamed over the grouping of Tablig Jamaat into the two factions for establishing control over the Ijtema Maidan on the bank of the Turag River in Tongi of Gazipur.
By-elections of Dhaka North city mayor now Feb 28
The by-elections to the vacant mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Kishoreganj-1 constituency will be held on February 28.
Indian govt says it’s not party to Rohingya movement
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said their government is not a party to movements of Rohingyas mentioning that it is aware of media reports of alleged movement into Bangladesh by some such persons.
Demo at Shahbagh demanding reinstatement of FF quota
The children and grandchildren of Freedom Fighters (FF) on Tuesday formed a human chain blocking the city’s Shahbagh intersection for around two and half hours demanding the reinstatement of 30 percent FF quota in government jobs.
Fakhrul confused after ‘shameful’ election loss: Obaidul
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said his BNP counterpart Mirza Fakhrul has been talking deliriously since his party’s shameful defeat in the December-30 national election.
Writ challenges reserved seats for women
A writ has been filed challenging legality of the 17th amendment to the Constitution which extended the tenure of 50 parliamentary seats reserved exclusively for women for 25 years more.
European Parliament elections: prospects for the left?
The European left is going through a crisis. In an insightful article, ‘What happened to Europe’s left?’, Jan Rovny explains that the various political defeats of social-democratic parties—in France, Germany, Italy, Holland, the Czech Republic and Greece—stem from shifting their…
People expecting opposition BNP to act: Zafrullah
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury on Tuesday told the BNP that the people of the country were expecting the party to act.
Poll Shows Strong Opposition to ‘Killer Robots’: HRW
More than three in every five people responding to a new poll in 26 countries oppose the development of weapons systems that would select and attack targets without human intervention, Human Rights Watch said today.
Spirit of Bd Liberation War beaten in Dec 30 polls: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said Bangladesh’s democracy had been killed through December 30 national election.
Scientists warn of climate ‘time bomb’ for world’s groundwater
Future generations face an environmental “time bomb” as the world’s groundwater systems take decades to respond to the present day impact of climate change, scientists warned on Monday.
Oscars race kicks into high gear with nominations reveal
Will “Black Panther” get a best picture nod? Will “Roma” be Netflix’s first contender for the Academy’s top prizes? Will “A Star Is Born” rebound from a thumping at the Golden Globes?
EU organises solo musical performance to promote cultural cooperation
Culture Desk The Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh organised a solo musical performance of the noted Nazrul Giti singer Shushmita Anis as part of its policy to encourage cultural cooperation with its partner countries.
Japan Princess Mako’s boyfriend bids to clear path for wedding
The boyfriend of Japan’s Princess Mako insisted Tuesday his family had no financial difficulties hanging over them, after reports of a unpaid loan .
Kamrun Nahar Women & Children Affairs Ministry secretary
Dhaka, Jan 22 – Principal Information Officer Kamrun Nahar has been made secretary to the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.
Filipino Muslims vote on autonomy after long peace effort
Marawi, Jan 22 (AP/UNB) — Muslims in the southern Philippines voted Monday in a referendum on a new autonomous region that seeks to end nearly half a century of unrest, in what their leaders are touting as the best alternative…
Opposition BNP woman leader held over FB post in Chittagong
Chattogram, Jan 22 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a Jatiyatabadi Mahila Dal leader from GEC intersection in the city on Monday night over posting ‘provocative remarks against the state and law enforcement agencies’ on her facebook.
Eat plants, save the Planet
While the modern agricultural system has helped stave off famines and feed the world’s 7 billion residents, the way we eat and produce food is posing a threat to future populations’ food security.