The number of women being trafficked from Bangladesh into Mumbai brothels is rising as part of greater migration from India’s eastern neighbour, and police and social groups need to do more to rescue and repatriate them, a charity said on…
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No respect for actors these days: Kareena
For almost 16 years now, Kareena Kapoor Khan has been an integral part of the Hindi film industry. The actress, who has not only given hits but is also known for her critically acclaimed roles, however, says people nowadays don’t…
Pakistan Children learning disturbing things about other religions
The Easter bombing of civilians in a park in Lahore follows a long rise of religious extremism in Pakistan and a poisoning of public opinion towards minority faiths. The jihadist group that claimed responsibility for Sunday’s suicide bombing said they…
Tesla unveils cheaper electric car
Tesla unveiled a new, cheaper model of its electric car aimed at the mass market. Photo: AFPTesla unveiled a new, cheaper model of its electric car aimed at the mass market on Thursday, taking more than 115,000 orders in the…
Five tonnes of Hilsa fries seized in Munshiganj
The Bangladesh Coast Guard has seized around five tonnes of juvenile Hilsha from a passenger launch in the Dhaleswari river in Munshiganj.According to the force’s Pagla station, Dhaka-bound motor vessel Mahin Rifat was carrying the fish fries.Catching of Hilsa fries…
How to reduce energy consumption at your house
If power bills form a major chunk of your spending during the peak summer and winter months, researchers offer certain tips that can help you breathe easy.A study, published in the journal Frontiers in Built Environment, showed that opening the…
Violence against women rises 74%
Violence against women rose by 74 per cent in 2015 compared to the year before, says a report of BRAC.The report was prepared on the basis of field reports done by BRAC staff working in 55 districts across the country.The…
Nor’wester leaves Barisal in blackout
A Nor’wester has left Barisal city without electricity since the early hours of Friday.Power supply authorities said the storm had damaged distribution lines in different parts of the city.“(Electricity) lines snapped at different places of the city during the storm……
Eating pulses can shed a bit of weight
A source of protein for the poor and rich alike, just one serving of pulses daily can also contribute to modest weight loss, reveals a study.According to researchers, consuming ¾ cup (130 grams) a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or…
Antarctica may lift seas a meter by 2100
Melting ice from Antarctica could raise oceans by a metre before 2100 at current rates of greenhouse gas emissions, doubling previous forecasts for sea level rise, according to a study released Wednesday.Such an abrupt change would spell disaster for major…
Jennifer Lawrence interested in making more ‘X-Men’ films
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence says she is eager to star in more “X-Men” films.“I am dying to come back. I love these movies, I love being in them. I love ensemble movies because it’s not on anyone’s shoulders,” Lawrence told…
Google unveils landline phone
Google on Tuesday unveiled a new landline telephone service aimed at helping consumers stay connected in the Internet cloud.The new Fiber Phone service will be made available to a few US markets and later expanded to other cities where Google…
Dhaka College student killed in road crash
A student of Dhaka College was killed as a bus knocked down him at Tikatuli intersection in the capital on Thursday morning.The deceased was identified as Arifur Rahman, 20. Quoting witnesses, assistant sub-inspector of Motijheel police station Roman said Arifur…
Moudud Ahmed hospitalised
BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed has been hospitalised on Thursday with chest pain and cold-related ailments.He was admitted to Apollo hospital in the capital at 11:30 am.Mohammad Abdullah is staying with Moudud Ahmed at the hospital. Moudud Ahmed felt…
Kolkata flyover collapse kills at least 22
A flyover under construction collapsed in North Kolkata on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and trapping more than 150 people under the debris.Police said the flyover collapsed near the Ganesh Talkies in Girish Park on Thursday afternoon.The flyover is…
Sleep tight and don’t let the sharks bite at Paris aquarium
A diver takes pictures as people look at sharks from an underwater room structure installed in the Aquarium of Paris.The house rules are clear: No swimming at night, keep your head and feet in the bedroom at all times, and…
Tests find trees tolerant to olive tree killer pathogen
Tests suggests some varieties of olive trees appear to be resistant to an invasive pathogen posing a serious risk to Europe’s olive industry.The findings came to light during a study into the host range of the bacteria, which reached Europe…
WHO downgrades Ebola health risk
Ebola is no longer an “extraordinary health event” and the risk of the virus spreading is low, the World Health Organization says.It means the disease is not thought to be a significant public health threat to countries outside of those…
Myanmar swears in first elected civilian president
Myanmar’s new president has been sworn in, the first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years.Htin Kyaw from the National League for Democracy (NLD) takes over from Thein Sein, who introduced wide-ranging reforms during his five years in power.Although…
Apple’s battle with US still alive
The US Department of Justice will disclose over the next two weeks whether it will continue with its bid to compel Apple Inc to help access an iPhone in a Brooklyn drug case, according to a court filing on Tuesday.The…
Patty Duke dies aged 69
Oscar-winning American actress Patty Duke, widely known for the 1960s show “The Patty Duke Show”, died on Tuesday, her representative told Reuters. She was 69 years old.Duke died Tuesday morning in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho from sepsis due to a ruptured…
Bangladesh suffers poor image in Japan
The Japan External Trade Organisation’s (JETRO) country chief has advised Bangladesh to brand the country in Tokyo to draw investments.Kei Kawano told bdnews24.com that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s 2014 visit to Dhaka had created a “big impact” in drawing Japanese…
Student dies in Ctg Premier University clash
The authorities have closed Premier University in Chittagong for an indefinite period following demonstrations across the port city over the death of a student in a scuffle.Anupam Sen, Vice-Chancellor of the private university, said the decision to close the university…
EgyptAir hijackers surrenders
An EgyptAir plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus on Tuesday but the passengers and crew were freed unharmed and the hijacker, whose motives remained a mystery, was arrested after giving himself up.Eighty-one…
Mingle with society or go home
German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said he is planning a new law that will require refugees to learn German and integrate into society, or else lose their permanent right of residence.The initiative comes after voters punished Chancellor Angela Merkel’s…
Govt decides to cut furnace oil price
The government has decided to reduce the price of furnace oil but the figure will be announced in a week, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said.“We’ve decided to cut the price of furnace oil…
Frog foam could deliver drug therapy
Foam made by miniature frogs to protect their eggs could offer a clever way to deliver healing drugs to burns patients, say scientists.Tough bubbles could trap and deliver medication while providing a protective barrier between the wound dressing and the…
Synthetic bug given ‘fewest genes’
Scientists have taken another step in their quest to understand the bare genetic essentials of life.A team led by US research entrepreneur Craig Venter has created a semi-synthetic, functioning bacterium in the lab that has fewer than 500 genes.This minimal…
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by ‘worst’ bleaching
Evidence that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its worst coral bleaching on record has renewed calls for the UN to list it as “in-danger”.The National Coral Bleaching Taskforce says 95% of reefs from Cairns to Papua New Guinea are…
Fear of death keeps people away from savings
If you are not saving enough for your retirement, you may not be alone. A new study has shown that a large number of people avoid saving for their old age because they are afraid to think of their own…