Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has issued show-cause notices on 19 councillors from general wards and two from reserved seats for being absent in over three board meetings.
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BD High Court for breastfeeding corners at workplaces
The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain as to why directives should not be given to set up breastfeeding and baby-care corners at workplaces, airports, bus stops, railway stations and shopping malls.
Obesity-linked arthritis risk may turn hereditary: study
A new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests obesity may increase arthritis risk not only in obese people but in their children and grandchildren, too.
Actresses cite lack of Hollywood stylists who get black hair
Tiffany Haddish recalls leaving the set of a big-budget movie in tears in search of someone who could properly do her hair.
Winter signals its advent in Northernmost Panchagarh
Bangladesh’s northernmost district has been shrouded by fog and morning dews over the last few days, giving off telltale signs that winter is creeping ever closer.
BCB to take legal action against Shakib for GP contract
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hasan Papon said the board is set to take legal action against Test and T20 captain Shakib Al Hasan for breaching of regulation.
Saudi Arabia deports another 200 Bangladeshi workers
Many of the 200 Bangladeshi workers forcibly sent back from Saudi Arabia on Friday night said they were deported despite having legal documents.
Dhanmondi Building Fire: Woman dies inhaling smoke
A woman who fell sick after breathing in smoke when a fire broke out in a high-rise in Dhanmondi area died on Saturday morning.
Wild fevervine herb discovered in N. China
A survey group has found a large cluster of wild Paederia scandens (Chinese fevervine) in north China’s Hebei Province during a field investigation for the fourth national survey on Chinese materia medica resources. The wild fevervine community, concentrating with a…
EU awards human rights prize to Uighur activist Ilham
The European Union awarded its top human rights prize to economist Ilham Tohti for his work defending China’s Uighur minority and urged Beijing to release him from jail.
Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti’s election held
Voters of Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti are casting ballots to elect the new executive committee for 2019-20 period at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) on Friday.
Video seems to contradict hotel that ousted Gretchen Wilson
Video from a police body camera appears to contradict a New Mexico hotel’s story about removing country singer Gretchen Wilson following an alleged noise complaint.
Mother, baby among 3 killed as bus overturns in Bogura
Three people, including a woman and her daughter, were killed and 10 others injured when a bus overturned in Shibganj upazila of the district early Friday.
Rose McGowan sues alleging intimidation by Weinstein, others
Actress Rose McGowan filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging that Harvey Weinstein and two of his former attorneys engaged in racketeering to silence her and derail her career before she accused him of rape.
Gazipur garment waste warehouse fire extinguished
A fire that broke out at a Jhut warehouse in Tongi Millgate area on Thursday morning was put out after much effort.
Govt probing Bhola incident of 4 deaths in firing: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said several agencies are looking into the Bhola clash to find out what really happened.
FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks
U.S. health officials want women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications.
Sea urchin explosion off California, Oregon decimates kelp
Tens of millions of voracious purple sea urchins that have already chomped their way through towering underwater kelp forests in California are spreading north to Oregon, sending the delicate marine ecosystem off the shore into such disarray that other critical…
Technology remaking how we see the ancient art of theater
When James Corden kicked off the Tony Awards this year, his opening number was a full-throated endorsement of the live theatrical experience.
No fuel for vehicles without renewed fitness papers: HC
The High Court on Wednesday ordered the authorities concerned to refrain from selling oil and gas to vehicles the fitness certificates of which have not been renewed.
The most dangerous celebrity online is revealed
Actress Alexis Bledel has been bookish and sweet on “Gilmore Girls” and “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” But the actress herself is now officially dangerous.
At Tokyo auto show, visions for cars of the future, no Ghosn
The Tokyo Motor Show opens this week with plenty of futuristic technologies but absent one of the auto industry’s hugest influencers: Nissan’s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
2,730 more private schools, colleges under MPO scheme
Some 2,730 new educational institutions have been brought under the monthly pay order (MPO) scheme across the country as the Prime Minister disclosed the names of the newly-enlisted institutes.
236 new dengue hospitalised in 24 hrs
A total of 236 people have been admitted to hospitals with dengue across the country in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
BCB open to talk to striking BD cricketers: CEO
The chief executive officer of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday said they are open to talks with cricketers to hammer out an agreement.
Louvre exhibit acclaims Da Vinci, 500 years after his death
Much about Leonardo Da Vinci remains an enigma: the smile of the “Mona Lisa”; why the world’s most famous painter left so many works unfinished; and more recently, who bought the contentious “Salvator Mundi.”
Joy opens ‘Nagad account in 1 minute’ service
Prime Minister’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Tuesday inaugurated ‘Nagad account in one minute’ service connecting ‘Porichoy’ app with Bangladesh Post Office’s mobile financial service Nagad.
Messi faces Ronaldo, Van Dijk but no Neymar for Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi will have Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk as rivals for the 2019 Ballon d’Or award. But not Neymar.
Govt alone can’t ensure road safety: PM asks all for caution
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said ensuring road safety is not the responsibility of the government or drivers alone as all will have to come up to deal with it.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Tuesday, proclaiming himself Japan’s 126th emperor as the audience shouted “banzai” to wish him a long and prosperous reign.