The election of Islamic University Teachers’ Association (IUTA) will be held tomorrow.
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British security agency finds flaw in Microsoft Windows system
The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has discovered a severe flaw that would affect Microsoft’s Windows system, including the latest Windows 10, an online report said Monday.
Nusraat Faria returns to anchoring
Entertainment Desk Popular film actor Nusraat Faria is known best for her big screen performances, but the movie star began her showbiz career as a TV presenter for the Rtv programme “Thik Bolechen Toh.” Faria went onto become a popular…
Leaders join France’s Macron to discuss climate cash crunch
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with world leaders on Tuesday, two years to the day since 195 nations adopted the climate-rescue Paris Agreement—this time to talk about money.
Priyanka receives Mother Teresa Memorial award
Actor Priyanka Chopra has been honoured with this year’s Mother Teresa Memorial award for social justice. Priyanka received the award for her contribution towards lending her support to social causes, such as her recent visit to Syria, where she met…
Govt to bring 460 upazilas under 100pc electrification by 2018
With a view to reaching electricity supply to every house of the country, the government is working relentlessly to bring 460 upazilas under 100 percent electrification by December 2018.
Two Korean Professors meet DU VC
A two member delegation of the Mechatronics Engineering Department of Kyungsung University, South Korea today paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman at his office on the campus. The delegation members are Professor Jin-Woo Ahn…
Credit Wholesaling Programme of SME Foundation gets momentum
The ‘Credit Wholesaling Programme’ of the SME Foundation is getting momentum with significant rise in its credit recipients, according to SME Foundation official.
Hallyday returns to cherished Caribbean island for burial
The body of French rocker Johnny Hallyday was greeted by mournful fans late Sunday on the Caribbean island of St Barts, the paradise bolthole where the millionaire singer owned a cherished home and asked to be buried.
1 in 3 internet users worldwide is a child: UNICEF report
One in 3 internet users worldwide is a child while too little is done to protect them from the perils of the digital world and to increase their access to safe online content, UNICEF said in its annual flagship report…
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on public cinemas
Saudi Arabia on Monday lifted a decades-long ban on cinemas, part of a series of social reforms by thepowerful crown prince that are shaking up the ultra-conservative kingdom.
Man killed in Narayanganj fire
A security guard of United Commercial Bank Ltd was burnt to death and a firefighter injured in a devastated fire at Padmo City Plaza in Tanbazar area of the town early today.
Paris climate summit a chance for real progress: World Bank
The Paris climate summit next week offers a chance for concrete advances in the fight against global warming, even without the support of President Donald Trump, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said.
Katrina just said the sweetest thing for Sonam
Entertainment Desk It’s no hidden secret that Sonam Kapoor is Bollywood’s very own global fashion icon. Sonam along with Sister Rhea can be thanked for revolutionizing B-town’s major fashion game.
Obscure releases ‘Stop Genocide’
Entertainment Desk Rock band Obscure has recently released their 12th album, titled “Stop Genocide.”
Salman celebrates mom Salma’s birthday
Salman Khan is currently waiting for the release of the film Tiger Zinda Hai, even as he’s continuously shooting for his television show. The actor, who is known to hold his family above everything else, proved that yet again. Even…
Children to be careful in using mobile phone
The thought, spirit, idea and work pattern of human beings are changed with the technological advancement and excellence. The people become habituated and dependent on various types of device. The name of gadget on which the people have become extremely…
China’s consumer price inflation slows in November
China’s consumer inflation slowed more than expected in November and factory prices decelerated sharply, official data showed Saturday, as economic pressures persist despite robust exports and manufacturing.
Big Media scrambles to meet challenge from Big Tech
America’s media giants have seen this movie before: Big Tech enters an industry with piles of cash and new ways of doing business, devastating the competition.
146 students receive stipends in Nilphamari
A total of 146 students of primary, secondary and higher secondary levels, who come from poor families, have received stipend in the district.
Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singers render Liberation War songs
Culture Desk Four famed Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singers rendered Liberation War songs, which were immensely popular during the 1971, at a musical soiree which was held recently at Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city.…
Daisy Ridley: Social media is bad for mental health
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley says becoming famous made her delete her social media. The 25-year-old, who stars as Rey in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, quit Instagram earlier this year. In an interview with Radio Times, she says she…
Taj Mahal second best UNESCO world heritage site
India’s iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum the Taj Mahal located on the bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra is the second-best UNESCO world heritage site in the world, according to a new survey.
UN concludes environmental assembly with pledges to end pollution
The third session of the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) ended in Nairobi on Wednesday with leaders pledging to end pollution for a clean environment.
BB considers suing RCBC for heist money
Bangladesh Bank (BB) is mulling over filing a lawsuit against Filipino Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) to recover the whole heisted money from the central bank’s account with Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
E-Health service ‘Aponjon’ getting popularity in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has made a tremendous progress in the health sector, reaching health services to all people, especially mothers and children, in both rural and urban areas. According to the UK-based medical journal ‘Lancet’, the present government has undertaken different initiatives…
‘Shawshank’ star Tim Robbins’s real-life prison revolution
With an acclaimed starring role in “The Shawshank Redemption” and an Oscar nomination for directing “Dead Man Walking,” Tim Robbins owes many of his career highlights to the prison system. But the 59-year-old Hollywood star’s interest in criminal justice and…
Tofail invites Saudi businessmen to invest in SEZ
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed today invited Saudi Arabian businessmen to invest in special economic zone taking the opportunity of Bangladesh’s invest friendly facilities. He made the call at a business meeting with the visiting 21-member high level business delegation of…
Babies’ brains at risk from toxic pollution: UN
As New Delhi and other major cities hit new toxic smog peaks, the United Nations sounded the alarm Wednesday over the damage that pollution is doing to babies’ developing brains. The UN’s children’s agency, UNICEF, said Asia accounts for more…
Bangladesh joins global iPhone X mania
Bangladesh is now a part of the worldwide iPhone X mania as Compustar PVT Limited (CPL) today officially launched the Apple latest flagship iPhone X which will be available in the local market from tomorrow. The CPL, only authorised distributor…