Dhaka, April 23 – An Independent mayoral candidate who submitted his nomination paper as Mohanagar Unnayan Parishad’s candidate, withdrew his candidature from upcoming Gazipur city corporation election. He withdrew his candidacy by a written application to Returning Officer of Gazipur city…
The UAE has overtaken Israel for the first time to lead the Middle East in a quality of nationality index produced by citizenship firm Henley & Partners. The emirates climbed three places to 46th in the 2017 ranking, having risen…
Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital after online videos showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where royal palaces are located sparked fears of possible political unrest. The Riyadh police spokesman, quoted by…
Queen Elizabeth II has marked her 92nd birthday with a Saturday night concert in London, smiling on stage with the Royal Family in attendance and a spectacular line-up of singers including Sting and Shaggy, Tom Jones and Kylie Minogue. The…
Jeremy Hunt has threatened social media firms with new laws if they don’t do more to protect children online. In a letter to companies including Facebook and Google, the health secretary accused them of “turning a blind eye” to their…
The organiser of anti-government protests in Armenia says he will hold talks with Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan early on Sunday. Nikol Pashinyan has been leading calls for Mr Sargsyan to resign over a constitutional change that opponents say is an…
A village “poo-shaming” scheme designed to combat dog fouling could soon be seen across the UK. Residents in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, hit the headlines with the interactive map showing the locations of unwanted deposits. Creator Amanda Carlin said media attention had…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says he has suspended all missile tests and will shut down a nuclear test site. “From 21 April, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles,” the country’s state news agency…
Swedish DJ Avicii, one of the world’s biggest dance music stars, has died in Oman at the age of 28. Avicii’s club anthems include Wake Me Up, Levels, and recently, Lonely Together with Rita Ora. His representative said in a…
London, Apr 19 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon the Commonwealth member countries to work for making multilateral trade regime more inclusive and sustainable one.
Cumilla, Apr 18 – Six Bangladeshis, including two siblings, were killed as a gas cylinder exploded in their room at Ha’il of Saudi Arabia early Wednesday.
Mamun Rahman is one of the more popular television actors of this generation. With a hectic schedule dedicated to both modeling and acting, Mamun gives more of time to acting compared to anything else, which has helped him towards his…
Barbara Bush, the former US first lady and literacy campaigner, has died at the age of 92. She was the matriarchal figure of a political dynasty that included two presidents – her husband George HW Bush and son George W…
Dhaka, April 16 – The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday released its investigation report in the crimes against humanity case against five persons of Jashore.
Dhaka, April 15 – A Dhaka court Sunday placed Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) operation wing member Sabur alias Razu alias Saad on a four-day remand in the writer and blogger Avijit Roy murder case.
Dhaka, April 15 – Digital security act has been made not to gag freedom of expression rather to stop spreading of falsehood and militant activities through social media to protect minority community, said Prime Minister’s ICT affairs adviser Sajeeb Wazed…
Scientists say they have identified genes that cause a deadly heart condition that can only be cured by transplants of the heart or lungs. Pulmonary arterial hypertension kills 50% of those affected within five years, but little was known about…
Initially he was a rock star then an event organizer and now the audiences know him as a talented actor. He is A B Siddik.
Dhaka, April 13 – Bangladesh Chattra League (BCL) has reinstated Iffat Jahan Isha as the president of Kabi Sufia Kamal hall of Dhaka University (DU) , two days after she was expelled with allegation of breaking the rules of BCL.
When a Thai government official told women to dress carefully to prevent harassment at the Songkran festival, it brought back painful memories for model Cindy Sirinya Bishop. The Thai-American was just 17 when she was sexually harassed at the New…
The brutal gang rape and murder of an eight-year old girl has sparked outrage and anger across India. The body of Asifa Bano, who belonged to a Muslim nomadic tribe, was found in a forest on 17 January near Kathua…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said a reported chemical attack in Syria was staged by foreign agents. The US and France have said they have proof it took place, and, alongside the UK, they are considering launching military retaliation against…
Dhaka, Apr 12 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzaman Miah on Thursday said those who were involved in attacking the residence of Dhaka University vice-chancellor will be brought to book.
The US says “all options are on the table” in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, as Western leaders continue to weigh up military action. White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters that no final decision had…
Mymensingh, April 11 – Students of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh rail track today as a part of their movement demanding revision of quota system and protesting at the attack on a student of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall…
Dhaka, April 11 – The BNP, arch rival of the ruling Awami League, has welcome Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s announcement of cancellation of quota system in government service in the wake of movement of students and jobseekers.
Savar (Dhaka), April 11 – At least 15 protestors, including two journos and female students, sustained injuries in attacks by the leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit, Wednesday evening.
If King were alive today, his words would threaten most of those who now sing his praises By Cornel West The major threat of Martin Luther King Jr to us is a spiritual and moral one. King’s courageous and compassionate…
Geneva, 6 Apr (D. Ravi Kanth) – In a robust response to US President Donald Trump’s latest threat that he would consider slapping tariffs on an additional $100 billion on imports of Chinese goods, Beijing said it would impose “comprehensive…
While Facebook desperately tightens controls over how third parties access its users’ data – trying to mend its damaged reputation – attention is focusing on the wider issue of data harvesting and the threat it poses to our personal privacy.…