Pratiti Shirin writes for DOT : You wonder why your child doesn’t study? Why they watch TV all day long? Or why they are smartphone-addicted? Well, when was the last time you ever read a book; did not watch TV and used a normal phone which is not a smartphone? Never? Then stop judging your…
Afsan Chowdhury writes for DOT : In the end , it turned about to be one of the most predictable elections of them all. Even in 1970, nobody expected 167 out of 169 seats. This time around everyone expected a landslide and it turned out to be one. In fact most expected a landslide but…
Monirul Alam of DOT The operational flaws owing to lack of skills of some of the Presiding Officers has maligned the image of EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines), which were used iof the Parliamentary elections held on Sunday, Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helaluddin Ahmad said yesterday. “… It’s you (Media) who carried out negative campaign against…
Science Alert: It’s a common misconception that hangovers are mainly the result of dehydration. An evening of heavy drinking can lead to inflammation of the stomach and intestines, poor-quality sleep and the production of toxic substances that lead to vomiting, sweating and an increased heart rate. Research also suggests that hangovers can hamper the ability…
Raj Ahmed of DOT After a discussion with its Grand Alliance allies, the Jatiya Party will decide whether it will sit in the opposition bench in parliament, the party’s secretary general said. “We are and will be with the Grand Alliance. We will decide whether to go to parliament as the main opposition in a…
Hossen Sohel of DOT Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday called Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and extended his heartfelt congratulations to her on securing her party’s absolute majority in the 11th parliamentary elections, reports BSS. “The Indian premier called Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at about 10:30am and congratulated her, the Awami League and the…
DOT Desk: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today demanded judicial probe over the reported violations during the 11th parliamentary election, reports The Daily Star. The anti-graft watchdog also voiced concern as it saw the election “questionable and debatable” due to allegations of violations of code of conduct, use of force, and death of 19 people. In…
Hossen Sohel of DOT Political leaders, government and public sector officials have congratulated Awami League President Sheikh Hasina over the unprecedented third consecutive term in office she won in the 11th parliamentary election, reports bdnews24.com. The Prime Minister’s Press Wing said that several political leaders, civilian and military officials went to Ganabhaban and greeted the prime…
UNB: Ten activists of Awami League were injured in a clash between two factions of the party at Samair village here on Monday. Locals said Sajib, a local AL activist, had an altercation with some other party men over wearing the ‘Boat’ badge on the election day on Sunday. As a sequel of the incident,…
Science Alert: Fireworks are a brilliant way to celebrate special occasions such as New Year’s Eve and Guy Fawkes Night, as well as big sporting events and independence days – right? Not if you happen to be an animal. All animals, domesticated and wild, are hardwired by evolution to find loud noises frightening. It is…