Though the rise of electric vehicle is assumed as a new technology, it was invented long ago. Looking back to the history, we found that electric vehicles debuted in the mid-era of the 19th century.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.
Humayun Ahmed’s 71st birth anniversary Wednesday
Dhaka, Nov 12 (UNB) – The 71st birth anniversary of legendary writer, author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed will be celebrated on Wednesday.
Dhaka North City opens Info & complaint services, call 333
Dhaka, Nov 12 (UNB) – Settlement of various types of services including information and complaint of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will be available from now on by calling the Citizen Service Hotline No. 333.
Dhaka ranks 4th worst in Air Quality Index
Bangladesh’s capital city was ranked fourth worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning.Dhaka had a score of 195 at 10am, indicating that the air quality was unhealthy.India’s Delhi, Pakistan’s Lahore and Vietnam’s Hanoi occupied the first, second…
A meritorious girl’s life cut short in in train accident
Chandpur, Nov 12 (UNB) – Tuesday was the last day for filling up form to take part in the upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination. So, Farzana Rahman was returning from Sreemangal of Moulvibazar on Monday night after attending the…
2 killed as pick up van plunges into ditch in Comilla
Two people were killed after a pick-up van plunged into a roadside ditch on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway at Korpai in Burichang upazila early Wednesday.
PM Hasina inaugurates 7 power plants
Seven new power plants went into operations from Wednesday, adding 790MW of electricity to the national grid.
Gold stolen from Benapole customs house: 5 suspended
Unidentified miscreants have stolen 19.38 kg gold from Benapole customs house after breaking its vault.
Court says EU states must label Israeli settlement products
The European Union’s top court says that EU countries must oblige retailers to identify products made in Israeli settlements with special labels, a ruling likely to spark anger in Israel.
Bespoke silk robes await Pope Francis on Thailand visit
Thailand’s capital boasts garment makers ranging from bespoke tailors to sweatshops, but for a truly divine frock, you have to look a little harder.
‘Cyclone damages crops in 103 upazilas of 16 districts’
Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Tuesday said that the government has received an initial report on the damage of Amon paddy and winter vegetables sown in 103 upazilas of 16 districts after being hit by the recent cyclonic storm…
Delhi finds its connectivity with Dhaka a ‘game-changer’
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das on Tuesday said India believes in an “inclusive” Indo Pacific and described its connectivity with Bangladesh as “game-changer” ensuring a “win-win” situation for the two countries.
BNP slams govt for failure to go to UN court against Myanmar
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday questioned as to why the government has failed to file a case with the UN’s top court accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against Rohingyas as Gambia did it.
45 TV channels get permission, 30 in operation: Hasan
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said the government has so far given permission for 45 television channels and 30 of them are already in operation.
What one gets for $7-a-month Disney Plus subscription
“The Simpsons,” ”Cinderella” and several movies from the Star Wars and Marvel universes will share a streaming home Tuesday as Disney Plus debuts.
BTRC forcing GP to pay Tk 12,579.95 crore illegally: GP CEO
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is wrongfully trying to force Grameenphone (GP) to pay an illegal audit claim of Tk 12,579.95 crore by falsely claiming it as ‘public money’, said GP’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Patrick Foley on Saturday.
Chuadanga OC withdrawn for ‘link to drug trading’
Officer-in-charge of Jibannagar Police Station Sheikh Goni Mia has been withdrawn for his alleged involvement with drugs dealing and negligence in duty.
Cyclone Bulbul: Spotted deer rescued in Bagerhat
A spotted deer, which was believed to escape from a park during cyclonic storm ‘Bulbul’, was rescued in Fakirhat upazila on Monday.
“Better Days” continues leading China box office
“Better Days,” a Chinese film that puts the spotlight on school bullying, continued to lead the Chinese mainland box office Sunday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network Monday.
Digital centres to transform villages into cities: Minister
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Tajul Islam on Monday said the government is willing to transform villages into cities through digital centres.
Putin bemoans continued corruption at space base
Russian President Vladimir Putin is complaining to his cabinet that widescale corruption at Russia’s new space launch facility is continuing.
Why delay in Sagar-Runi murder investigation: HC
The High Court on Monday wanted to know how long the investigation into Sagar-Runi murder case will continue as seven years have already elapsed since the gruesome murder.
Tureen Afroz removed from ICT prosecution team
The government on Monday removed Dr Tureen Afroz from the post of International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) prosecutor for breaching discipline and professional misconduct.
Gambia charges Myanmar with Rohingya genocide at UN court
Gambia filed a case on Monday at the United Nations’ highest court, accusing Myanmar of “genocide” in its campaign against its Rohingya Muslim minority.
Father who lost wife, sons says life ‘turned upside down’
A U.S. citizen who lost his wife and two of his sons when they were ambushed by gunmen in Mexico said his life has been upended and he’s leaving the country with the rest of his family, ABC News reported.
China to host 4th Maritime Silk Road Int’l Arts Festival
The fourth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival will be held in Quanzhou, east China’s Fujian Province, from Nov. 22 to 27.
Bangla Bond to be listed on London Stock Exchange Monday
The first-ever Bangladeshi Taka-denominated bond titled “Bangla Bond” will be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday.
BD hosting “11.11” sale campaign Monday
Daraz Bangladesh, known as the country’s biggest online marketplace and shopping hub, is going to host world’s biggest sale campaign “11.11” in the country on Monday.
Iran discovers new oil field with over 50 billion barrels
Iran has discovered a new oil field in the country’s south with over 50 billion barrels of crude, its president said Sunday, a find that could boost the country’s proven reserves by a third as it struggles to sell energy…