The Hill: The decision by gun rights activist Cody Wilson to publish “how-to” online manuals for the construction of 3D-printed firearms, itself the result of a Trump Administration decision to reverse Obama-era gun regulations, has sparked a debate about the likely social consequences of making such weapons available to the general public. 3D-printed firearms are…
Observer BD: With mango depleting in the Rajshahi markets, hub of the summer fruit, Fazli is being sold at Tk 200 per kg in this last period of the season. However, only a few days ago, this mango was sold at Tk 30 to 40 per kg. Gopalbhog, Khirsapat, Langarah, Mohanovog, Amrapali and most of…
UNB: Dr. Riad Mamun Prodhani has recently been appointed as the Managing Director and Country President of Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited, the leading multinational pharmaceuticals of the country. With his new role, he also joins the Board of Directors of Novartis Bangladesh. Dr. Riad replaces Mr. Sheikh Nahar Mahmud who decided to retire earlier this year….
The Independent, BD: Renowned actress Suborna Mustafa and audience-admired actress Shomi Kaiser will be seen sharing the small screen for the first time in a new tele-drama titled ‘Jatra Pother Gaulpo’, directed by Arif Khan. Written by Badrul Anam Soud, the tele-drama is scheduled to be telecast on NTV during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The talented…
Desk Report: Bangladesh has withdrawn port restrictions on 27 goods from the northeastern Indian state of Tripura, say sources in the Department of Industry and Commerce, reports Dhaka Tribune. The goods include: raw rubber, broomsticks, bamboo products, CNG spare parts, stone boulders, and paan. The withdrawal of port restrictions for raw rubber was welcomed by…
Wikihow: Though it may seem dramatic, an angry mob can be just as dangerous and unpredictable as just about any natural disaster. 1. Carry a solution for rinsing your eyes in case you’re exposed to tear gas. If you’re worried that you may be exposed to tear gas, you should have a solution of half…
UNB: The Professional Football League Committee (PFLC) of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has approved six venues out of nine across the country to host the ensuing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football. Primarily approved six venues are: Bangabandhu National Stadium (Dhaka), MA Aziz Stadium (Chattogram), Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium (Gopalganj), Sheikh Kamal Stadium (Nilphamari) and…
Financial Express: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) finally resumed drive against illegal housing companies around Dhaka city last month after a lapse of nearly five years. Demolition drives against errant property developers and realtors are a routine work of the regulatory body. Sources said Rajuk’s enforced idleness is because of some dishonest officials who tried to…
Financial Express: Although the number of public buses has ballooned in the country in the past decades, it cannot help reduce public sufferings mainly due to irregularities, experts say. They blame unhealthy competition, syndication and the lack of proper policy for the sorry state. According to the data available with the state-run Bangladesh Road Transport…
The Independent, BD: Actress Humaira Himu prefers small screen to cinemas at present unless she is offered to play in an attractive role like those of Aru Apa in the film ‘Amar Bandhu Rashed’ directed by Morshedul Islam. Himu, who got popularity by acting in several tele-dramas and also in television commercials, is now busy…