Playboy magazine is to stop publishing images of naked women as part of its redesign, it has emerged.Its US owners say the internet has made nudity outdated, and pornographic magazines are no longer so commercially viable, the New York Times…
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Syrian Kurds demolishing villages captured from IS
Kurdish forces have carried out a wave of forced displacement and mass house demolitions – amounting to war crimes – in northern Syria, a rights group says.A report by Amnesty International accuses the Popular Protection Units (YPG) of razing entire…
JnU teacher suspended
Jagannath University authorities today suspended a teacher of political science for helping his relative during admission test held on October 9.Mejbah-ul-Azam, an assistant professor of the deportment, was suspended as he provided answers of some questions to one of his…
OPEC sees more demand
OPEC has forecast that demand for its oil in 2016 would be much higher than previously thought as its strategy of letting prices fall hits US shale oil and other rival supplies, reducing a global surplus.In a monthly report, the…
Indian animators cash in on special effects boom
They call themselves Hollywood’s best-kept secret: India’s animators, long-time partners for the likes of Walt Disney Co, are reaping the rewards of surging demand for visual effects and gaining the confidence to venture out on their own.India’s animation industry generated…
Enforcing a global climate deal
Negotiators have several terms for the way they plan to enforce any deal reached at global climate talks in Paris this December. “Peer pressure” and “cooperation” are a couple. “Race to the top” is the American buzzword.What you won’t hear…
Modern life with facebook
Like any good hermit Rachel Denton rises early in the morning to tend to her vegetable garden, feed her chickens, and pray.But the former British nun, who has pledged to live the rest of her life in solitude, has another…
Same group behind killing of foreigners and bloggers
A group, which is believed to be behind the killing of secular blog activists in Bangladesh in recent times, is also suspected to be involved in the murders of foreign nationals, a leading cyber security expert and detectives say.They claim…
PM’s speech unexpected: BNP
The BNP said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s speech blaming BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia behind the killing of two foreigners is unexpected.BNP spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon made the assertion while addressing a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan central office on…
Juba League, Chhatra League clash in Chittagong
Two groups of Awami Juba League and Bangladesh Chhatra League have clashed again at the Central Railway Building (CRB) area in Chittagong City.Police said they opened fire on Monday to disperse the warring supporters of Juba League central committee’s Deputy…
Secretary accused religion minister for Hajj rent fraud
Secretary to the Ministry of Religious Affairs Chowdhury Md Babul Hassan has denied having anything to do with alleged embezzlement of money from house of 5,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj.These pilgrims were sent to Saudi Arabia at…
Seven killed in accident at Mirsharai
Seven people were killed when a truck loaded with rice lost control and fell into a ditch at Chittagong’s Mirsharai on Monday.Zorarganj police OC Jahidul Kabir said the accident happened around 5.30am near South Sonapahar on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway.Those killed…
IS figures killed in air strike
Eight senior figures from Islamic State were killed in an air strike while meeting in a town in western Iraq, but the group’s reclusive leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi did not appear to be among them, residents of the town and…
Germans secure Euro 2016 spot
Three-times European champions Germany needed a 79th minute goal from substitute Max Kruse to edge past Georgia 2-1 on Sunday and book their spot at the Euro 2016 finals after another wasteful performance in their final Group D qualifier.Germany squandered…
Teenage model spurs age debate in fashion
Amid the chaotic last minute rush typical of a catwalk show, a teenager sits quietly backstage as a hairdresser styles her.Living a life many young girls around the world dream of, Sofia Mechetner is opening the Paris fashion show of…
Bangladesh Navy, Air Force want to run commercial bank
The Navy and Air Force have sought permission from the Bangladesh government to start commercial bank.In a letter to the prime minister, Navy chief Vice Admiral Muhammad Farid Habib has asked for clearance for the proposed Maritime Bank Ltd.Habib said…
Air pollution can cause eye infection
Air pollution in cities is emerging as the major reason behind the rise in eye allergies and conjunctivitis in people of all ages, doctors say.They say that the problem was serious, because if conjunctivitis and allergies are not treated in…
Ershad sees big chance for Jatiya Party
Deposed president HM Ershad sees a ‘big opportunity’ for Jatiya Party to grow its political influence in the current context. The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy has directed his supporters to gather organisational strength at an interaction with Rangpur Division leaders…
World Bank may give $250 million: Muhith
The World Bank might give Bangladesh $250 million in budgetary support, not $500 million as it had offered earlier this year, Finance Minister AMA Muhith says.However, there are no problems over issuing the $1 billion Taka Bond by its lending…
Sleep helps strengthen memories
You must have heard and read that sleep helps strengthen and consolidate memories. Now, researchers show how it works. Sleep after learning encourages the growth of dendritic spines – the tiny protrusions from brain cells that connect to other brain…
Murder accused flees from DMCH
A murder case accused fled while under treatment in police custody at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday morning.Sources at the DMCH said Tajud Khan, 30, an accused in a murder case filed with Atpara police station in Netrakona…
Italy seal their place in Euro finals
Italy qualified for the Euro 2016 finals when they won 3-1 in Azerbaijan on Saturday to make sure of one of the two automatic qualifying places from Group H.The Italians, who were runners-up to champions Spain in the 2012 finals,…
Death toll reaches 95 in Turkey
At least 95 people were killed when two suspected suicide bombers struck a rally of pro-Kurdish and labour activists outside Ankara’s main train station just weeks before elections, in the worst attack of its kind on Turkish soil.Bodies covered by…
Hayek, Paltrow want equal pay for women in Hollywood
In a week that saw Meryl Streep speak out about equal pay and other actresses of the film “Suffragette” applaud the domestic violence protesters who invaded their premiere, the topic took centre stage at a Los Angeles event on Friday.The…
Regent Airways to launch flights on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route
Regent Airways is all set to resume its flights on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route from Thursday.The private airlines made the announcement in a statement on Saturday.Regent Airways Head of Sales Erfan Haque said in the statement that from Thursday they would…
Gas pipe explosion burns five
Five people sustained burns in an explosion, possibly due to a leakage in the gas pipe, at a Dhaka home on Sunday.Fire Service Control Room Official Brojen Kumar Das said that the explosion happened around 7am at a house in…
Spain secures Euro 2016 berth
Spain will bid for an unprecedented third straight continental title after securing their place at Euro 2016 with a game to spare thanks to a 4-0 qualifying victory at home to Group C minnows Luxembourg on Friday.Champions in 2008 and…
Bangladesh praised for growth: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith says Bangladesh’s six percent plus annual GDP growth and significant improvement in social indicators has come in for praise all over the world.Just after World Bank president Jim Yong Kim showered praise on Bangladesh for its…
Britain predicts more attacks on foreigners
The UK fears fresh attacks on westerners in Bangladesh and those can be “indiscriminate” in nature, it says in an updated travel advice for Britons.“There is a high threat from terrorism. Further attacks targeting westerners may occur,” summarised its new…
Exercise daily to reduce asthma symptoms
Just 30 minutes of non-strenuous exercise such as walking or doing yoga can result in significant reduction of asthma symptoms, says a new study.The researchers analysed the exercise habits of 643 participants who had been diagnosed with asthma.Those who engaged…