Sky News: In a swish research centre on the edge of a Swiss lake, the world’s biggest cigarette company is re-inventing itself. Philip Morris International – which makes Marlboro and several other leading brands – has vowed to phase out cigarettes and move into smoke-free products instead. And the complex of laboratories is a signal…
Images: Arshad Warsi aka Circuit has confirmed that the script for the third installment of Munna Bhai is almost complete. In an interview with PTI, the actor said, “I do know that the script is pretty much ready. I do know from Rajkumar Hirani that the film will go on floors this year – either…
DOT Desk: Amid the chilly atmosphere of winter, a gracious perk of the season is the galore of pithas sold and enjoyed by many in city streets, reports The Daily Observer. It is somewhat of homage to the glorious taste of our rural treats. Since the beginning of the winter, makeshift pitha shops have sprung…
DOT Desk: Mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Chuadanga and Moulvibazar and it may continue for few days, according to met office, reports The Daily Observer. Light to moderate fog may occur at some places over the country from late night to tomorrow morning…
Tech Explorist: Bloodstream infection (BSI) is one of the most devastating preventable complications in Critical Care Units. It has far-reaching consequences resulting in a prolonged length of hospital-stay, high costs to the individual and exchequer, and, in many instances, loss of life. To cure the infections, physicians often give patients a drug cocktail in hope…
BSS: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said the nation finally boycotted the people, who do not believe in the ideology of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in the last parliamentary elections. “The country’s people boycotted those who don’t follow the ideology of Bangabandhu in the 11th general elections. The nation…
BSS: LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tajul Islam yesterday said the new ministers led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would work restlessly to make Bangladesh as a developed country by 2041. “The new ministers under the dynamic leadership of the Premier will work with upmost sincerity for building a developed Bangladesh by 2041…So, people of…
Hossen Sohel of DOT Opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront’s candidate BNP leader Prof Dr Moinul Hasan Sadik has withdrawn his candidacy for the 11th national elections from Gaibandha-3 constituency (Sadullapur-Palashbari), reports banglanews24.com. Yesterday, he submitted the withdrawal plea with the Returning Officer (RO), upon a decision taken by BNP. Earlier, in a press briefing attended by…
UNB: Prime Minister of Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret) has said his government is determined to work closely with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the mutual benefits of the two countries and peoples. “Given the friendship between our two peoples and the dynamism in our ties, I’m certain that our relations will flourish further under…
Hossen Sohel of DOT Independent rights group Ain O Salish Kendra yesterday said 2018 marked the highest number of extrajudicial killings in history, numbering at 466, reports The Daily Star. Among them, 292 were during anti-narcotics drive alone that began since May and pursued until the national election in December 30, it said. In 2017,…