Sofian Khan The four day mega event “Digital World 2017” was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina along with world’s first robot ‘citizen’ Sophia around 12.10 pm on Wednesday at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital. The mega-event is visioned to urge the youths to be ‘Ready for Tomorrow’ and make Bangladesh’s…
Sofian Khan An underwater tunnel in planned to be built through under the Buriganga River to ease the struggle of commuters on each side of the river, Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan said on Wednesday.The minister also directed the BIWTA (Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority) to take necessary steps regarding the matter in a meeting with…
Al Mahmood Biman Bangladesh Airlines has honored the Sophia the humanoid robot with a Gold card membership on Wednesday. A biman official said “The female robot ‘Sophia’ will be given the card from Bangladesh Biman, as a gift. Gold membership is much prestigious for a passenger.” The Public Relations Department of Biman said that they…
Sofian Khan In the inauguration of “Digital World 2017”, Bangladesh’s largest tech event, The Prime Minister met Sophia, world’s first robot citizen. The humanoid robot was called on stage right after the PM inaugurated the event, wearing a top and a skirt. The PM exchanged a short conversation with Sophia afterwards “Hello Sophia, how are…
Sofian Khan Interrogation of former BASIC Bank Chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu has faced the Anti-Corruption Commission’s interrogation over the swindling around Tk 2,200 crore loan fraud accusation. On Wednesday at 10am, the second day of Bacchu’s questioning began, informed Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya, the ACC Deputy Director (Media). The investigation is being led by ACC…
Afrida Ahmed Accor-ding to senior White House officials, US President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wedndesday and talk about his plan to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the city. The officials said in a briefing that Trump’s expected announcement is “recognition of a reality”. Donald Trump will order…
Sofian Khan While speaking hours before Donald Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem, the Pope on Wednesday called for the city’s “status quo” to be respected, mentioning new tension in the Middle East would further aggravate world conflicts.U.S. president Trump on Wednesday has recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and launched the U.S. Embassy to the ancient city….
Sejuti Mourin Johnny Hallyday, the French answer to Elvis Presley, who kept audiences enthralled for nearly 60 years with his Gallic interpretations of American rock ’n’ roll and his turbulent offstage life, has died. He was 74.His wife, Laeticia, confirmed the death to Agence France-Presse on Wednesday. While the French Elvis was hardly known by…
Sejuti Mourin At least nine people have been killed after a bomb rigged to a motorcycle exploded in a militant-plagued part of northwest Pakistan near the Afghan border on Wednesday. According to reports, the bomb was detonated by remote control when an army vehicle passed in Mir Ali town. “Waziristan is bleeding once again,” said…
Sofian Khan Sylhet’s traditional art of ‘Shital Pati’ weaving has been graven on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. At Jeju in South Korea, the recognition was given at UNESCO’s 12 ICH Committee session.According to its official website, this is the third ICH from Bangladesh inscribed by UNESCO….