November 20, 2017
World Miss University Bangladesh 2017 winner: Tahmina Othoi
Sejuti Mourin On Friday (17 December 2017), Tahmina Othoi, a student of University of Chittagong has been crowned the winner of ‘World Miss University Bangladesh’ at a gala event presented by Diamond World on the premises of Channel I in Dhaka. She will represent Bangladesh in the World Miss University 2017 in Cambodia on December…
Former Deputy Speaker Akhtar Hamid Siddiqui passed away
Noman Mosharef Former Deputy Speaker and BNP leader Md Akhtar Hamid Siddiqui died at the age of 71 at United Hospital in the capital at 12:15pm yesterday, BNP chairperson’s media wing member Shayrul Kabir Khan confirmed media. BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and former speaker barrister Jamir Uddin Sarkar mourned…
Custom officer accidentally shot during inspection at Zia
Nayon Sarkar A revenue officer of the customs department accidentally got shot while checking a sidearm of a protocol officer of a European Union representative at Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka yesterday. A bullet suddenly hit at the right foot of Robiul Islam when he was performing a security inspection of Sunquest one of the…
Delay in appointing CJ an evil design of government: Moudud
Mohammad Abu Bakar Siddique BNP standing committee member barrister Moudud Ahmeed alleged the appointment of the chief justice was being delayed, which he considered as an evil design of the government. He was speaking at a program organized in protest of arrest of two party leaders in press club yesterday. Moudud said: “there is no…
Allegations of question leak mere rumors: Fizar
Noman Mosharef Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman Fizar dismissed the allegations of question leak as mere rumors. “Some are trying to raise the allegations, spread the rumor, but there is no chance of question leak. The examinations are being held properly across the country with the cooperation from all corners,” the minister said….
Neighbours must have good ties, Myanmar tells Bangladesh
Rubya Tripty Myanmar’s Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint laid emphasis on maintaining good relations with Bangladesh saying “it’s necessary..it’s essential.. we’re neighbours. We must have a good relation.” He said this to a UNB staff reporter. He added, “we’ve to relate to each other more actively”. He emphasized on arranging frequent meetings at…
Shooting up snake venom for health benefits
Tanzim Taqrim Steve Ludwin has injected venom for almost 30 years. He says it has health benefits and asserts it is the reason he hasn’t gotten a cold in 15 years. Steve’s eccentric immune response to the venom could lead to new scientific discoveries. Scientists at the University of Copenhagen are experimenting with Steve’s blood…
DSCC Operation for Confiscating Unfit Vehicles Begins Again
Shakil Ahmed Dhaka South City Corporation has initiated the mission to take away the vehicles from the city street, those may compromise the road safety. They will keep confiscating & fining vehicles over 20 years old, unfit & expired, if found running on the city streets of Dhaka, for next 1 month. On the first…
45 Pocket Parking-Space Projects, to Tackle Traffic Issues in Dhaka
Biplob Biswash Dhaka City already lacks of sufficient road space. On top of it, inconvenient parking irregularities critically reduces the road width, causing sever traffic-jam throughout the every passage of Dhaka city. Also, 80% establishment do not provide any parking space here. Therefore, DMP has taken the initiation of creating 45 Pocket Parking Spaces. At…