Now in its second season, the Middle Eastern version of “American Idol” is the feel-good story of the year. At a time when the Arab world is so concerned about conflicts growing and sectarianism increasing, the show has done the…
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BNP walks out protesting indecent remarks
The BNP has walked out of Parliament again, protesting against a ruling party MP’s indecent remark about Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda-Ershad meeting a rumour: BNP
The BNP has denied media reports of a meeting between party Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad in Singapore, saying the ‘baseless reports’ are meant to sow confusion.
People know who to vote for in right time: Hasina
Six days into defeats in the city polls, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina optimistic about winning the general elections saying the people will cast their votes in the right place in the right time.
Chittagong City Corporation turns 150
Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) is celebrating 150 years of its formation through a three-day programme.
TCB markets essentials from Sunday for Ramadan
In an effort to help ensure the smooth supply of essentials during Ramadan, the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will start selling edible oil, pulse, sugar and chickpea across the country from Sunday.
Pranab thanks Dhaka for supporting Tripura power plant
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has thanked Bangladesh for its support in making possible the first unit of 726-megawatt gas-based power plant at Palatana in India’s north-eastern state of Tripura.
‘Efforts to take ULFA leader Anup Chetia back’
Efforts to bring back ULFA leader Anup Chetia have resumed ahead of a crucial round of negotiations between the Indian government and the rebel group’s pro-talk faction.
Enhance Indo-Bangla ties on counter-terrorism: Blake
US Assistant Secretary Robert Blake has said they see quite an important strategic opportunity now to build on the progress that India has made with Bangladesh over the last four years to increase not only their trade but counter-terrorism and…
‘Collaborators’ to be struck down from voter list
Names of the collaborators, who had sided with Pakistani army during the nation’s Liberation War in 1971, are likely to be struck down from the electoral rolls.
Get united for vigorous movement after Eid: B Chy
President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Friday urged all the opposition parties to get united for launching a vigorous street movement after Eid-ul-Fitr to push for restoration of the caretaker government system.
Govt. at final stage to destroy Grameen Bank: BNP
Opposition BNP on Friday condemned the recommendations of Grameen Bank Inquiry Commission to bring a change to the legal structure of the bank terming it a plot to destroy the globally acclaimed microcredit organisation.
Oracle having trouble to keep Wall Street happy
Oracle is still having trouble closing enough business software deals to keep Wall Street happy.
France watchdog orders Google to change privacy policy
France’s data protection watchdog ordered Google on Thursday to change its privacy policy or face fines, leading a Europe-wide push to get the Internet giant to clarify its intentions and methods for collecting user data.
“Big Brain” : A 3D human brain
Researchers have created the first high-resolution 3D digital model of the human brain, which they have called “Big Brain”.
Switch between the Windows 8 and Android with Samsung’s new tab
Samsung has unveiled a tablet that can switch between the Windows 8 and Android operating systems.
Earth had third warmest May on record
Global temperatures in the 20th century averaged 58.6 degrees Fahrenheit
For sustainability of Bangladesh democracy
Mostafa Kamal Majumder
‘Caretaker to hold power till doomsday’
Cautioning the opposition about the consequence of a caretaker government, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has claimed that if an unconstitutional government assume power it would try to rule the country till the “end of the world.”
BNP’s Lutfar elected Kaliganj Mayor
The BNP-backed Lutfar Rahman has won the mayoral elections to newly constituted Kaliganj municipality of Gazipur district.
How can agriculture best adapt to changing climate?
New report identifies ‘regret-free’ approaches for adapting agriculture to climate change. Researchers provide clarity on action amid fears of wasted investments and imprecise science.
Singapore haze at worst yet, Malaysia schools shut
Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools and banned open burning in some areas.
Muslim hate monitor to lose backing
Andrew Gilligan
Samsung goes big with Windows 8-powered Ativ line
NEW YORK — The Ativ name may be silly, but Samsung Electronics is betting heavily on it as the namesake for anything related to Windows.
Facebook brings video to Instagram
Jennifer Van Grove
B’desh Olympic Assoc observes Olympic Day Run Saturday
Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will observe the Olympic Day Run-2013 in the capital, six other divisional headquarters and 57 districts across country tomorrow (Saturday) as part of the IOC’s global programme to popularise the Olympic movement.
England into Champions Trophy final
England eased into the Champions Trophy final after finishing off South Africa in a semifinal at The Oval on Wednesday that had all the tension of a practice session.
Mohammedans SC meet Muktijodha KC tomorrow
Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) Limited, the champions of Group B will meet Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra, the runners-up of Group A tomorrow in the second semifinal of the Grameenphone Super Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. The match starts at…
Rihanna hits a fan at UK concert
The Umbrella hit maker has been caught on camera when she became violent and hit a fan in the face with a microhpone in a concert in Birmingham. The 25-year-old was performing in UK which was the latest stop of…
Daniel Craig was best for Bond
Actor Henry Cavill, the new on screen ‘Superman’, had auditioned to play secret agent 007, but says Daniel Craig was a far better choice.