Students of Dhaka University (DU) on Monday gave the authorities a five-day ultimatum for publishing names of 63 students who were expelled for cheating in admission tests.
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Hasan Mahmud finds 3 reasons behind low voter turnout
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said longer public holidays, BNP’s publicity against electronic voting machines (EVMs) and their participation in city polls ‘as a movement’ are the main reasons behind the poor voter turnout in the elections to two…
‘Joker’ leads pack at Bafta awards
The hit film “Joker” leads the nominations for Sunday’s Bafta awards but “1917” is hotly tipped for best film at the last major prize ceremony before the Oscars.
BD suspends on arrival visa for Chinese nationals for 1 month
Bangladesh has suspended the visa on arrival for Chinese nationals for one month as part of the government’s temporary policy following the outbreak of coronavirus, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Sunday.
Tamim hits record-breaking 300 in BCL
Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal struck a record-breaking 300 in the ongoing Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Jatiya Kabita Utsab begins today
The 34th national poetry festival (Jatiya Kabita Utsab) begins today on the central library premises of the Dhaka University in the capital.
Temperature to rise from Tuesday: Met Office
The temperature will start rising from Tuesday night, the Met Office said Sunday.
Month of language movement begins
News Desk As the month of language movement begins today, the country’s people will pay tributes to the valiant sons of the soil who were martyred during the language movement in the month of February in 1952.
Woman branded ‘witch for 31 fingers ,19 toes
A woman boasting a record breaking 31 fingers and toes has been branded a ‘witch’ by her superstitious neighbours. Kumari Nayak, 63, is set to enter the Guinness World Records for having the most digits in the world – 19…
Rumana Ahmed, Panna Ghosh back for T20 World Cup
Sports Desk Rumana Ahmed and Panna Ghosh have been included in the Bangladesh squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup, which begins on February 12 in Australia. The experienced duo replaces Rabeya Khan and Suraiya Azmin, who were part of…
India bans export of protective masks
India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak.
Margot Robbie hints more female action movies
Australian actress Margot Robbie hinted that her new female-led action film “Birds of Prey” could be the first in a series of movies as she reprises the role of comic antihero Harley Quinn in what she has called a passion…
None of China returnees has coronavirus
News Desk The Chinese national and the Bangladeshi software engineer hospitalised in Dhaka with flu symptoms on return from China have tested negative for coronavirus, the government has said.
Test for Election Commission, government as Dhaka goes to polls
All eyes will be on Dhaka on Saturday as the capital with over 5 million voters is going to elect mayors and councillors of its two city corporations following weeks of vigorous campaign without major violence.
Ranbir Kapoor spotted wearing mask at Mumbai airport
Actor Ranbir Kapoor was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Friday morning, wearing a mask. He is among many taking preventive measures against the Coronavirus outbreak around the world.
Jovan, Farin now in ‘Cholo Na Harai’
No one can predict how a blind love could take anybody to anywhere at any time. Recently, such an incident has taken place in life of the popular characters in mini screen– actor Farhan Ahmed Jovan and actress Tasnia Farin.
Dhaka City Polls: 50,000 law enforcers deployed in city
News Desk Election Commission (EC) has deployed a total of 50,000 law enforcers to ensure peaceful city corporation elections to be held in Dhaka on February 1.
Quitting smoking reverses lung cell damage
Smokers can effectively turn back time in their lungs by kicking the habit, with healthy cells emerging to replace some of their tobacco-damaged and cancer-prone ones, a new study shows.
Two defunct satellites miss collision
Two decommissioned satellites sped past each other yesterday after experts had warned they may collide at a combined speed of 33,000 miles (53,000 kilometers) an hour, sending thousands of pieces of debris hurtling through space.
Tauquir Ahmed wins award in Rajasthan Int’l Film Festival
Culture Desk Bangladeshi actor-director Tauquir Ahmed has recently won the best director award for his latest film ‘Fagun Haway’ (In spring Breeze) at Rajasthan International Film Festival 2020 (RIFF) in Jaipur city of Rajesthan, India. The festival took place from…
Polanski’s new film tops French ‘Oscar’ nominations
Roman Polanski’s new film “An Officer and a Spy” topped the list of nominations on Wednesday for the “French Oscars”, sparking outrage from feminists.
Djokovic, Federer in Australian Open semi-finals
Roger Federer faces great rival Novak Djokovic for a 50th time while home hope Ashleigh Barty will have the nation urging her on in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday.
UK High Commissioner hopes peaceful Dhaka city election
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Thursday hoped that the elections to the two Dhaka city corporations will be held in a peaceful and festive manner.
Abrar Murder: Charge framing hearing on Feb 17
A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed February 17 for charge framing hearing in a case filed over the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad.
S Koreans attack official over quarantine plans
The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China: South Korean police say protesters have thrown plastic water bottles and paper cups at the country’s vice health minister to oppose plans to quarantine Wuhan evacuees in their neighborhood.
‘The Lalon Music Conference’ to start from March 4
Culture Desk Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was an ardent devotee of the great bards– Lalon, Rabindra and Nazrul. As Lalon has said, “Man will be a golden man if he surrenders himself to a wise one” Bangabandhu declared in newly…
Milan set up Juve cup semi clash
AC Milan will meet Juventus in the Italian Cup semi-finals after beating Torino 4-2 in an enthralling encounter on Tuesday to continue their Zlatan Ibrahimovic-inspired revival.
Diversity of Australia’s cultures celebrated in Dhaka
Australian High Commission in Dhaka has celebrated the diversity of Australia’s people and cultures, including Australia’s indigenous people, one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world.
Old woman found at Chapainawabganj reunites with family
Rahela Begum is the wife of late Nabi Mondol of Navaran Union in Jhikargacha upazila of Jashore.
Taposh pledges well-governed, developed Dhaka in election manifesto
Awami League mayoral candidate for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) election Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Wednesday unveiled a 5-point election manifesto promising to work for building developed and well-governed Dhaka city.