Recently unveiled letters from T.S. Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his longtime friend, but a statement from beyond the grave by the poet himself dismisses his feelings and shows how Eliot tries to rewrite…
Year: 2020
Govt conspiring to kill Khaleda in jail, alleges sister
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam on Sunday alleged that the government is conspiring to kill the former prime minister in jail by depriving her of bail and treatment since her condition is ‘deteriorating fast’.
Soleimani’s family: Hezbollah will take revenge
The daughter of Iran’s Gen. Qassem Soleimani says the death of her father will “not break us” and the United States should know that his blood will not go for free.
Be a people-friendly force, PM asks police
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked police personnel to make them the ‘police of people’, saying it is very easy to eliminate any crime through gaining people’s confidence and trust.
8th Liberation Docfest Bangladesh begins April 2
Entertainment Desk A five day-long documentary festival featuring films that depicts struggles for liberation and human rights violations in various parts of the world will be held at Liberation War Museum in April, says a press release.
Deepika on what will make Chhapaak a successful film
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has said that more than the box office performance of her upcoming film Chhapaak, she will be happier if the movie manages to impact the lives of acid attack survivors, in terms of legislation or financial…
Swiss dev agency DG to visit Rohingya camps Monday
Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Ambassador Manuel Sager will visit Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Monday to observe the conditions of the Rohingyas and host communities. Sager will be here in Bangladesh until…
India’s World T20 hero Irfan Pathan retires
India all-rounder Irfan Pathan Saturday retired from international cricket more than seven years after playing his last match for the national cricket team.
Bushfire smoke from Australia covers sky of Auckland
The heavy smoke from devastating Australian bushfires cloaked Auckland, turning the city’s skyline into eerie orange color on Sunday afternoon.
Untimely rain delaying onion harvest in Faridpur
The untimely rain which hit many parts of the country over the last three days since Thursday is delaying the harvest of locally-grown onion in Faridpur region.
Rose McGowan defends tweet apologizing to Iran after strike
New York, AP/UNB, Jan 05 – Rose McGowan’s tweet that apologized on behalf of the U.S. to Iran for “disrespecting their flag and people” in the wake of an airstrike that killed the country’s top general was not anti-American, the…
AL activist hurt in Jessore gun attack by ‘rivals’
Jessore, Jan 05 – A local Awami League activist suffered bullet injuries in an attack reportedly by party rivals at Chandpur village in Chougachha Upazila of Jessore on Saturday night.
Blasts hit Baghdad area as Iraqis mourn General Soleimani
Several blasts shook the Baghdad area hours after a huge funeral procession for a top Iranian general, killed by a US airstrike there on Friday.
খালেদার মুক্তি, নির্বাচনের মাধ্যমেই গণতন্ত্র প্রতিষ্ঠা সম্ভব- আইওজে
আজ শনিবার পুরানা পল্টস্থ একটি রেস্টুরেন্ট ইসলামী ঐক্যজোটের জাতীয় নির্বাহী কমিটির সভায় বক্তাগন বলেন, দেশে সন্ত্রাস, অপরাধ ও সীমাহীন দূর্নীতির মূল কারন হলো ভূয়া নির্বাচনের মাধ্যমে সরকারের ক্ষমতা দখল। তারা বলেন, গণতন্ত্র প্রতিষ্ঠার স্বার্থে বেগম খালেদা জিয়াসহ সকল রাজবন্দীদের মুক্তি…
Nahean Khan Joy, Lekhak Banarjee BCL president, secretary
Dhaka, Jan 04 – Three months after they were made acting chief and acting deputy chief of the organisation, Al-Nahean Khan Joy and Lekhak Bhattacharjee have been made president and general secretary of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) respectively.
Labuschagne double ton lifts Australia to 454 all out vs NZ
Sydney (AP/UNB) — Marnus Labuschagne’s stellar summer reached a new peak with his maiden double century as Australia was bowled out for 454 on the second day of the third test against New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground. Labuschagne scored…
BNP trying to make city polls questionable: Hasan
Dhaka, Jan 04 – Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday alleged that BNP is raising various allegations from the very beginning with an intention to make the elections to two Dhaka city corporations questionable.
BNP mayor hopefuls lodge complaints to North, South city ROs
Dhaka, Jan 04 – The BNP mayoral candidates in the elections to Dhaka north and south city corporations on Saturday lodged written complaints to the respective returning officers about the ‘harassment’ of councillor aspirants and violation of the electoral code…
Chattogram book a playoff berth beating Khulna
Dhaka — As the first team of the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL), Chattogram Challengers booked a place in the playoff beating Khulna Tigers by six wickets at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. It was the seventh win…
Bangladesh put in Group A with Palestine, Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Hosts Bangladesh have been placed in tough Group A of the six-team Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football Tournament along with event’s top seed and defending champions Palestine and Sri Lanka. Three African nations — Burundi, Mauritius and Seychelles…
Fed Cup: Kings face Rahmatganj in final Sunday for maiden title
Dhaka – Bashundhara Kings will play Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society in the final of the TVS 31st Federation Cup Football Tournament’2020, both keeping the birds eyes on the maiden title. The final match will kick-off at 4 pm at the…
Mumbai GM Chess: IM Fahad sharing 2nd slot after round 5
Dhaka – Bangladeshi International Master (IM) Mohammad Fahad Rahman is sharing the second slot along with 12 players earning 4 points each after the 5th round matches of the EKA IIFL Investment Managers 5th International Grand Master Chess Tournament held…
Dhaka’s wetlands shrink to 4.38pc: Study
Dhaka, Jan 04 – Wetlands in the capital city of Dhaka declined to 4.38 percent from 14.25 percent in the last 20 years due to unplanned urbanisation, finds a new study.
ইরাক-সিরিয়ার সাম্প্রতিক ধ্বংশযজ্ঞের দায় বৃটিশ ডীপ স্টেটের
বাংলার স্বাধীন নবাব সিরাজুদ্দৌলা, মুসলিম লীগের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা নওয়াব সলিমুল্লাহ, পাকিস্তানের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা কায়েদে আযম মোহাম্মদ আলী জিন্নাহ, পাকিস্তান আন্দোলনের প্রধাণ অর্থদাতা ইস্পাহানী ও আগা খান – এরা সবাই শিয়া ছিলেন।
US’ Latest Bombing Shows US Lost Iraq War
January 4, 2020 MISES By Ryan McMaken The US government tells us that Iraq is harbouring anti-US Iranian forces and must be bombed. Yesterday, the US bombed Baghdad International Airport, killing seven people, including an Iranian general and two Iraqi…
PM asks BCL to move on with right values
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday stressed the need for building Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) with the right values and ideals so that the country may get its future leaders from the organisation.
Survivor of boat disaster: ‘Sleeping to swimming’ in minutes
A survivor of an Alaska crab boat sinking that left five fellow fishermen missing said the crew went from “sleeping to swimming” in minutes as rough seas and ice battered their vessel on New Year’s Eve.
Iran general steps out of Soleimani’s shadow to take charge
A new Iranian general has stepped out of the shadows to lead the country’s expeditionary Quds Force, becoming responsible for Tehran’s proxies across the Mideast as the Islamic Republic threatens the U.S. with “harsh revenge” for killing its previous head,…
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of a daughter
Cameron Diaz is starting the new decade with a very important role: mommy.The actress and her musician husband, Benji Madden, on Friday announced the birth of a daughter they’ve named Raddix.
Dhaka should find alternative to COP to fight climate change
Dhaka, Jan 04 – A climate advocacy group on Saturday vented its frustration over the outcome of the COP25 meet, saying Bangladesh should come up with its own alternative to fight climate change.