Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami probably coming up with a new identity, Bangladesh Development Party (BDP) as its new name.However, the party will secretly have the organisational structure of Jamaat. Jamaat leaders aging 60 or above will not be included in the new…
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Priyanka Chopra to appear on Jimmy Fallon’s chat show
Jimmy Fallon and Priyanka ChopraContinuing her traverse in the avenues of Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra will now add a ‘desi’ twist to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”. The actress will appear in the popular international TV show on March 3.She…
Dead body found on house rooftop at Wari
An unidentified man was found dead on the rooftop of a four-storey building in the city’s Wari area on Saturday. Informed by locals, police recovered the body of the unidentified man, aged about 45, from the rooftop of a building…
Awami League-backed panel sweeps Dhaka Bar Association election
Pro-Awami League lawyers have clinched 21 out of the 27 positions in elections to the Dhaka Bar Association, including that of president and general secretary.White panel candidate Saidur Rahman Manik has been elected as the president while fellow-panellist Ayubur Rahman…
Cybercrime shot up significantly in 2015, says Dell report
Multinational computer technology company Dell warned that cybercrime increased significantly around the world in 2015 despite organisations deploying end-to-end security solutions perfectly.Print Friendly and PDFCybercriminals employed a number of new tactics to better conceal exploit kits from security systems including…
Trisha recalls her step father
Trisha Ahmed, stepdaughter of slain writer-blogger Avijit Roy, remembers him as a fun dad who taught her to be informed, bold, and unafraid.And by dying for his cause, her father gained worldwide attention to the oppression and murder of scientific…
Syria fighting halts
Fighting appeared to stop across most areas of western Syria on Saturday after a landmark “cessation of hostilities” came into effect under a US-Russian plan which warring sides in the five-year conflict have accepted.The temporary halt in fighting marked the…
Yet again travel alert for foreigners
The United States on Thursday updated the travel alert for its citizens, alerting that foreigners might come under terrorist attacks, especially in large gatherings, in Bangladesh.“The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the ongoing potential for extremist violence in…
Benzema fit to return in Madrid derby
Karim Benzema, the most effective striker in La Liga this season in terms of goals per minutes, is set to return for Real Madrid’s home derby with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.The France marksman missed last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Malaga…
Brihonnola wins best movie award
‘Brihonnola’ has been chosen as the best movie at the National Film Award 2014.Murad Parvez directed the film funded by the government.Jahidur Rahim Anjan has won the award for the best director for ‘Meghomolllar’.Bidya Sinha Saha Mim shared the best…
Businessman killed at Badda
A businessman has been allegedly beaten to death by his business partner and his hired goons at Dhaka’s Badda.Family members of Md Shamim, 35, said his partner Mizan and his hired goons had beaten him up at Badda’s Natun Bazar…
Fukushima meltdown alert was delayed
The operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant hit by a tsunami in 2011 has admitted that it should have announced sooner that there was a nuclear meltdown at the site.The Tokyo Electric Power Company denied the meltdown for two…
EU ministers meet amid rising tension
EU ministers meet in Brussels later amid warnings the migrant crisis could threaten the bloc’s survival.Austria and Balkan nations have agreed measures to restrict numbers, drawing criticism from Greece, where thousands have been left stranded after Macedonia blocked entry to…
Salman gets death threat
Indian police are trying to track down an unknown person who alerted them of possible threats to eliminate Bollywood superstar Salman Khan last week, an official said on Tuesday.The first call was received by the police control room on 16…
Alcohol in pregnancy causes neurological problems in kids
Mothers who consume alcohol during pregnancy put their children at the risk of impairment in kidney blood flow in adulthood and heightened neurological problems caused by a stroke, warns a study.In the study conducted on mice, the blood flow analysis…
NASA releases ‘moon music’
NASA has made public a recording of strange “music” that astronauts reported hearing in 1969 while on the far side of the Moon, out of radio contact with the Earth.The story behind these unusual whistling noises was showcased Sunday night…
Rail link with Sylhet snapped
Sylhet’s rail communication with other parts of the country has remained snapped since early hours of Thursday as a huge mass of soil, under the rail track, was washed away by rainwater at Vanugach in Srimangal upazila of Moulvibazar.
What really wiped out the Mayans?
Mayan civilization is one of the oldest and the most mysterious civilization of the ancient world. There had been so many stories told about their extinction, most of which are assumptions. British journalist Robin Wylie discussed what may be the…
No further investigation on Peelkhana killings
There are no visible signs of the horrors at Peelkhana, but wounds in the hearts of the families remain open. Seven years ago (2009) on this day (25 February), rebelling jawans went berserk in Peelkhana. These soldiers went on a…
Man City close on last eight
Manchester City moved within touching distance of a first appearance in the Champions League quarter-finals after a dynamic first-half display at Dynamo Kiev helped them secure a 3-1 last-16 first-leg win on Wednesday.City were irrepressible in the opening 45 minutes,…
Two Bangladeshi students killed in Sydney car crash
Two Bangladeshi students have died after their speeding car rammed into an electric pole in Sydney, Australian media reports.ABC News reported that the crash occurred on Wednesday around 3:40am (local time) on Canterbury Road in Belmore, in Sydney’s south-west.The accident…
Sanjay Dutt released after 5 years jail sentence
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has finally walked out a free man after serving his jail-term from the Yerwada Central Jail (YCJ) in Pune. He said there is no easy walk to freedom.He was sentenced to undergo five years’ rigorous imprisonment…
Four children murder suspect killed by RAB ‘gunfight’
A prime suspect in the recent murder of four children in Habiganj’s Bahubal, auto-rickshaw driver Bachchu Mia has been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with the RAB.The incident occurred in Deorgachh area of Chunarughat at around 4am on Thursday, said Kazi…
PBI asks to re investigate new year sexual assaults
A court has ordered a reinvestigation of a series of sexual assaults on women at Dhaka University during Bengali New Year celebrations. Accepting a prosecution plea on Tuesday, Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal judge Jayasree Samaddar ordered the Police…
British business team to visit BD
A British business delegation is visiting Dhaka for three days to drive forward “partnerships” between the UK and Bangladesh for the “growth and prosperity” of both countries.The visiting UK companies, experts in the field of development and humanitarian aid work,…
Peru pipeline leaks in Amazon
Ruptures in Peru’s main oil pipeline have spilled 3,000 barrels of crude in an Amazonian region, operator Petroperu said Monday, and the oil has polluted two rivers native villages rely on for water, according to government officials.Two breaks in the…
Some cities hold all the cards
Vienna, Austria’s grand capital on the Danube River, offers the highest quality of life of all cities in the world, while the Iraqi capital Baghdad, once more took its place at the bottom of a liveability list compiled by consulting…
What really wiped out the Mayans?
Mayan civilization is one of the oldest and the most mysterious civilization of the ancient world. There had been so many stories told about their extinction, most of which are assumptions. British journalist Robin Wylie discussed what may be the…
BD to face India in Asia cup T20 opener
Bangladesh may have a poor record in Twenty20 Internationals but with an inspiring One-Day run to back them up, they are set to assess their skill in the shortest format against India in the opening match of the Asia Cup.The…
Shakespeare in fashion!
London’s fashion designers on Sunday drew inspiration ranging from nature to William Shakespeare, presenting oversized coats and embellished dresses while reassessing how to sell clothes faster to a new generation of online consumers.Pleated skirts, rose-printed dresses and studded leather jackets,…