With the failure of the UN climate conference to produce an agreement, some Brazilians who participated in previous climate meetings say their country is now part of the problem in efforts to forge an international approach to global warming.
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Razakar list should have been scrutinised properly: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said the Liberation War Affairs Ministry should have properly crutinised the list of Rzaakrs before publishing it.
10 films make shortlist for Oscars’ best international film
Ten international films, including widely acclaimed offerings from South Korea, Spain and Senegal, are on the shortlist of movies vying for Academy Award nominations.
Khulna opt to bowl first against Royals
Khulna Tigers won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajshahi Royals as the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) resumed in the port city of Chattogram on Tuesday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
SC hands Tk 100cr to Moon Cinema Hall owner
The government on Tuesday handed over a cheque of Tk 100 crore to MaksudurAlam, the owner of Moon Cinema Hall through the Appellate Division.
Young music director Prithvi Raj passes away
Entertainment Desk Young music director Prithvi Raj passed away at a hospital in the capital on Sunday morning.
Raj Babbar remembers wife Smita Patil on death anniversary
Powerhouse performer Smita Patil passed away at the age of 31, leaving everyone shocked. On her 33rd death anniversary, her husband actor Raj Babbar took to Twitter to remember the late actor.
Want to develop well-trained armed force: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government wants to develop a professional and well-trained armed force for Bangladesh to keep pace with the constantly-changing world.
“Santa Clauses” celebrate annual gathering in New York
A large group of people dressed as Santa Clause flooded the streets and subways of New York city (NYC) on Saturday, as they celebrated one of the decade-old Christmas traditions in the Big Apple.
UN climate talks limp toward finish line
After two weeks of talks on tackling global warming, nations have little progress to show for it.
Tiger Woods and US team rallies to win Presidents Cup again
High emotions, fierce hugs from Tiger Woods, this time as a winner both ways in the Presidents Cup.
Khulna jute mill workers suspend hunger strike for 3 days
Jute mills in Khulna have suspended a hunger strike for three days after a meeting with State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Munnujan Sufian yielded assurances over their 11-point charter of demands.
North Korea conducts another test at long-range rocket site
North Korea said Saturday it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that would further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
Hasina greets Boris Johnson; seeks support for Rohingya repatriation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the impressive victory of his Conservative Party in the national election of the United Kingdom.
Liberation War film festival begins
Entertainment Desk A weeklong film festival featuring movies and documentaries made on the plot of Liberation War will begin in the capital on December 15, marking the Great Victory Day.
Folk festival ends in Gaibandha
Entertainment Desk A two-day folk festival titled ‘Bijoyer 48 Loko-Bhaoyaia Utshab-2019’ ended on Friday at the Central Shaheed Minar premises of Gaibandha Poura Park amid much festivity.
Bangabandhu BPL: Royals outplay Thunder by eight wickets
Rajshahi Royals registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday beating Sylhet Thunder by eight wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
4 Bangladeshis win UK election
Four British-Bangladeshi women representing the Labour Party have been elected to parliament despite another debacle for the party in the general election.
Samia returns with ‘PowerPlay’
Culture Desk Emerging presenter Samia Afrin has on-boarded with Bangladesh Premier League with post-game show at Maasranga Television. The programme titled ‘PowerPlay’ gives insightful reviews after every match of Bangabandhu BPL in the participation of cricket experts.
Nation to pay homage to martyred intellectuals Saturday
The nation is set to observe the Martyred Intellectuals’ Day tomorrow in a befitting manner.
Tulip Siddiq reelected in UK general election
Tulip Siddiq, granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and niece of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been reelected Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK general election 2019 as a candidate of Labour Party.
44 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Forty-four new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am on Friday.
Switzerland celebrates friendship with Bangladesh with music
The Embassy of Switzerland has celebrated the longstanding friendship between Switzerland and Bangladesh through a function titled “Swiss Night” with food, friends and music together.
India’s Parliament passes contentious citizenship bill
Indian lawmakers approved legislation granting citizenship to non-Muslims who migrated from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, even though critics said it undermines the country’s secular constitution.
Winners of National Film Award react over achievement
Entertainment Desk The prestigious National Film Award for the years 2017 and 2018 were distributed on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the awards to the winners at a colorful ceremony at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the…
Kim Kardashian West sues doctor over ‘Vampire Facial’
Reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian West is suing an Alabama doctor over claims he wrongly used her image to promote a medical procedure called a “Vampire Facial.”
Be alert against bribery, corruption: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked government officials to remain alert against bribery and corruption as the social diseases spoil the development of the country.
Royals bowl first against Platoon
Rajshahi Royals captain Andre Russell won the toss and opted to bowl first in their first encounter of Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Thursday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
56 new aids patients detected in Khulna division
Fifty-six new aids patients were detected in the division between November year and October 2019.
Rani Mukerji visits Mumbai’s Police Control Room
Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji who is essaying the role of tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in her upcoming flick Mardaani 2 visited the Police Control Room in Mumbai and discussed how cyber-crime is putting women and girls at risk in…