It seems that Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty’s collaboration Simmba is weaving magic at the box-office.
Year: 2019
Japan assures support for uplift, regrets matters of concern
Dhaka, Jan 6 – Japan has said it intends to continuously support Bangladesh’s efforts for its development and prosperity, and further develop the relationship between the two countries.
Syed Ashraf’s body flown in from Thailand
Awami League Presidium member and Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam will be laid to eternal rest at Banani Graveyard on Sunday afternoon after three namj-e-janazas to be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad, and in Kishoreganj…
Youth’s body found floating in Barisal Kirtankhola river
The body of an unidentified young man was recovered from Kirtankhola river in Siddikbazar area in the district headquarter on Saturday evening.
UNHCR seeks clarification from India over return of Rohingya
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has sought clarification from India over the return of Rohingya and regretted the India’s decision.
Quader criticises BNP for complaining to foreigners
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP has nothing other than complaining to foreigners after its failure in both the election and its movement.
‘You aren’t alone’, BNP tells Noakhali rape victim, family
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday assured Subarnachar gang-rape victim that their party and Jatiya Oikyafront will always remain beside her.
JP wants to be strong opposition: GM Quader
Dhaka, Jan 5 – Jatiya Party cochairman GM Quader on Saturday said their party aims to be strong opposition in parliament to raise their voice for people’s welfare.
AL must take responsibility for Noakhali rape: CPB
Awami League has to take responsibility for the rape of a woman in Noakhali’s Subarnachar Upazila, leaders of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Women Cell demanded on Saturday.
Govt standing on quicksand, says Fakhrul
Stating that the government now stands quicksand, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged the people of all walks of life to turn their grief into strength to ‘defeat’ Awami League.
Gano Forum MPs may join Parliament: Dr Kamal
Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said their party is thinking positively for sending its two newly elected MPs to the 11th Parliament.
Communist Party of China congratulates AL on polls victory
Dhaka, Jan 5 – The Communist Party of China (CPC) has congratulated the Awami League Central Working Committee on its victory in the 11th parliamentary election.
Dynamites start BPL campaign with 83-run win over Kings
Dhaka – Dhaka Dynamites, the current runners-up of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), started their new season with a thumping 83-run win over Rajshahi Kings at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
It’s tough to score on Dhaka wicket: Ravi Bopara
Dhaka – English all-rounder Ravi Bopara, who is currently playing for the defending Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Rangpur Riders, has said it is very hard to score runs on Mirpur wicket.
BPL: Zazai stars with bat, Dynamites post 189/5 against Kings
Dhaka- Dhaka Dynamites scored a challenging total of 189 against Rajshahi Kings in the second match of the Bangladesh Premier League T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Mumbai Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman shares 3rd slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman of Saif SC shared the 3rd slot with seven other players in the IIFL Wealth 4th Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament securing 4.5 points after the 6th round matches held in Mumbai, India on…
Personal data hack of 100s of German politicians, celebs
Twitter suspended on Friday an account that posted links to sensitive personal data and documents stolen by hackers from hundreds of German public figures and politicians — from every political party but the far-right Alternative for Germany.
Human trafficking – Hidden in plain sight
The media globally tends to have a bias to negative, sensational and headline grabbing stories and events and this certainly applies to reporting related to human trafficking in the third world. With the abundance of stories around sweat shops, massage…
Global Warming: Severe Consequences for Africa
Record global greenhouse gas emissions are putting the world on a path toward unacceptable warming, with serious implications for development prospects in Africa. “Limiting warming to 1.5° C is possible within the laws of chemistry and physics, but doing so…
Variable weather changing Bangladesh’s agriculture calendar
Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated countries in the world, has long been witnessing an abnormal shift in its traditional six seasons due to changes in temperature, wind-flow and rainfall patterns, threatening the country’s future food security, according to…
Emma talks of ‘optimism’ on Time’s Up anniversary
Actress Emma Watson says she is “optimistic” about a “fairer future” for women – a year after backing an initiative to combat sexual harassment. In an Instagram post, the British star said she has been “so inspired” by the achievements…
Community people to become Sundarbans dolphin saviours
The Bangladesh Forest Department has started forming dolphin conservation teams involving community people to protect the endangered aquatic species in the rivers of the Sundarbans.
Has Taapsee Pannu walked out of Anurag Basu’s next?
We had earlier informed you that Taapsee Pannu has been roped in for Anurag Basu’s next which is a multi-starrer.
New snaps of Alia ,Ranbir Kapoor from NYC
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor surprised everyone when last year they accepted in front of the media that both of them have found love in each other.
Yami Gautam laments lack of patriotic films
Yami Gautam, gearing up for the release of her forthcoming film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, said the Indian film industry makes less patriotism-infused films.
Nature vs. Infrastructure
by Maxwell Gomera Cambridge – In November 2017, scientists working in Sumatra, Indonesia, made an exciting announcement: they had discovered a new species of orangutan, bringing to seven the number of great ape species globally.
A business model for sustainability
by Paul Polman London – In a recent report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that without “rapid and far-reaching” changes to how land, energy, industry, buildings, transport, and cities are managed, the damage to our planet could…
Bd polls: Try perpetrators of ‘violence, intimidation’ – UN
Violence and alleged human rights violations in Bangladesh “before, during and after” 30 December elections have prompted the United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) to call on Friday for those responsible to be held to account.
Bluefin sold for $3 million in 1st 2019 sale at Tokyo market
Tokyo, Jan 5 (AP/UNB) — A 612-pound (278-kilogram) bluefin tuna sold for a record 333.6 million yen ($3 million) in the first auction of 2019, after Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market was moved to a new site on the city’s waterfront.
Trump threatens ‘national emergency’ over wall
US President Donald Trump has said he could declare a national emergency to build a US-Mexico border wall without the approval of Congress. It came after he met senior Democrats, who refused his requests for funding. The stand-off has seen…