UNB: The onset of monsoon rains in Bangladesh has brought further misery to Rohingya refugees living in makeshift shelters of bamboo and plastic sheeting across the Cox’s Bazar peninsula, says MFS. The rains, which began in June, are likely to seriously affect their health and wellbeing, this monsoon season and in the future, it says….
BSS The first managers’ conference-2016 participated by all managers of Barisal region of Pubali Bank Limited (PBL) was held recently to motivate them to increase bank’s business. Syed Moazzem Hussain, Director, Board of Directors of PBL graced the conference as the chief guest while PBL Managing Director M Abdul Halim Chowdhury was present as guest…
Russia Today Washington can “if necessary” resort to its Navy to prevent Russian energy hitting the markets, including in the Middle East, US Internal Secretary Ryan Zinke has revealed, as cited by Washington Examiner. Zinke alleged that Russia’s engagement in Syria – notably, where it is operating at the invitation of the legitimate government –…
M Humayun Kabir: For-eign Minister AH Mahmood Ali attended the funeral of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee yesterday. Vajpayee’s funeral was held at 4pm with state honors in New Delhi, BJP leaders told media in New Delhi, reports UNB. The Foreign Ministry said the government of Bangladesh is deeply shocked at the sudden…
Reuters: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed on Sunday it had held war games in the Gulf over the past several days, saying they were aimed at “confronting possible threats” by enemies, the state news state news agency IRNA reported. U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday that the United States believed Iran had started carrying out naval…
Desk Report: Popular Dhallywood actor Mahiya Mahi has left the film ‘O My Love’ after signing a contract with its producers. She even returned the money she had been advanced for the project, reports Asian Age. Mahi recently told the press: “When I sign onto a project I try to learn the ins and outs…
Sabah Mannan: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia said yesterday that there are no specific security threats centering the National Mourning Day today. After observing security deployment at Dhanmondi Road-32 yesterday, he told reporters that strong security measures have been taken across the capital marking the day, reported The Daily Star. “Although there is…
Anadolu Agency: US President Donald Trump yesterday confirmed that recent cuts in funding for Palestinians are intended to pressure their leaders to make political concessions, reported CBS News. Speaking in a “conference call with Jewish faith leaders and rabbis”, Trump said he would not give money to Palestinians until they agree to make a peace…
Eshan Maitra Much like home-theater sound system, imagine using all the glass surfaces around the house as tech-interface. Yes, just like seeing the weather forecast on bedroom window, checking mails on the bathroom mirror while brushing teeth and skyping with your distant relatives on the dining table mirror! A group of Australian scientists at University…
DOT Desk: Illegal drug trade continues to be a cause for concern across the country despite intensified crackdowns by law enforcement agencies and prosecution of over seven lakh drug dealers over the last decade, reports The Daily Sun. However, drug traders dodge crackdowns in many cases allegedly with support from a section of law enforcers….