BSS: Jatiya Sangshad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, MP, has said the present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will work for fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people. “We want to begin our works right now for further development of Pirganj upazila,” she said at a post-election views-exchange meeting on…
Tech Explorist: In a new study by the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, scientists suggest that factors such as climate change, deforestation, droughts, and plant diseases are putting the future of coffee at risk. Out of 124 types of wild coffee, 75 are at risk of extinction. About 35 of the 124 species grow in areas…
The Atlantic: After all the scandals and hubbub and congressional testimony and mea culpas in Facebook’s nearly 15 years of existence, one would think that its users would have a pretty firm grasp on how the business works. Surely, users know that Facebook uses information about their behaviors and friendships to deduce a constantly updating…
BSS: Construction of Bangabandhu Novo Theater is progressing fast in the city with the aim of expanding knowledge about aeronautics among members of the public particularly the young generation. The government has launched the project with the main thrust of building a science and technology based society. The project titled ‘Establishment of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur…
Hossen Sohel of DOT The High Court has scrapped a writ petition that challenged the legality of new MPs taking oath before the conclusion of previous parliament, reports bdnews24.com. Yesterday, the High Court bench of Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury and Justice Md Ashraful Kamal dismissed the writ filed by Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon. The writ…
DOT Desk: The Shah Amanat International Airport authority in Chattogram has said they will maintain zero tolerance against smuggling in drugs through the airport and will remain alert to thwart any such attempt by the passengers. Security at the airport has been strengthened to ensure safe journey of the passengers. As most passengers using this…
Lindsey Galloway/BBC In these five spots, expats will likely be greeted with a warm welcome, a helping hand and a friendly smile. For many expats, finding new friends can ease the often overwhelming task of adjusting to a new life abroad. But with huge variances in local culture and language capabilities, some places can definitely…
UNB: The 17th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) with the theme ‘Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society’ will end today. Rainbow Film Society, which has been dedicated to the promotion of a healthy cine culture in Bangladesh and in celebrating the global mainstream in film and its social relevance since 1977, organised the nine-day…
India Today: At a time when Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have become the most-talked-about B-Town celebrities, courtesy their dreamy wedding, receptions and the recent interviews, one of Piku actress’s ex is also set to tie the knot. Deepika’s ex-flame Nihar Pandya, who is set to make his Bollywood debut with Manikarnika: The Queen of…
Sayeed Muhammad of DOT In a latest incident, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam has said he still stands by his statement that “judiciary has seen degradation”. “I stand by my earlier statement placed during the felicitation of Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain in February last year,” he said while talking to reporters yesterday. He, however, refused…