Eshan Maitra We all read or heard about the silly story about Archimedes and one of his greatest discoveries. That, the moment he discovered it, he ran into the street from the bath house, barely with any clothes on. Some story extends it that, he ran into the castle to the king with nothing but…
Tariqul Islam Sumon Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) is planning on creating an administrative collaboration between the schools of English-curriculum & Bangla medium. They already sat in meetings withseveral school heads. Both parties showed equal interest about it. Further details to be discussed at a later workshop, said DSHE Director (School) Prof. Dr….
Tech Explorist: The peculiar movement of gas at the galactic centre could be the smoking gun that finally leads astronomers to the most elusive type of black hole – the middleweight.Black holes are pretty hard to find unless they’re actively feeding (or colliding), since they don’t emit any electromagnetic radiation (except perhaps for Hawking radiation,…
Tanzim Taqrim Drones are saving lives in Rwanda. The locals label them as ‘Sky Ambulances’. The unpiloted aircrafts convey hundreds of blood supplies daily. Due to Rwanda’s poor infrastructure ground deliveries can take hours but these do it in minutes. Flight operators load the supplies onto the drones then launch from a catapult to their…
Raj Ahmed of DOT The main candidates for the Sylhet-1 seat are reportedly contesting the election for the first time, but are also using leverage from their family members to win. AKA Momen, the Awami League candidate for the seat, is the brother of Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, reports BDNews. Muhith is the…
Hindustan Times: The swimsuits are gone, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding this year’s Miss America competition that could keep viewers tuning in. The next Miss America will be crowned on Sunday on a nationally televised broadcast on ABC from Atlantic City. This year marks the first time the broadcast will not include a…
Japan Times: Traditional local festivals are having a more difficult time securing finances to cover event costs. In the western city of Tokushima, the “Awa Odori” traditional local folk dance festival saw record-low visitor numbers this year, partly due to the fallout from confusion which resulted from financing difficulties. “We’ve managed to generate profits,” said…
Abrar Hussain Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has hinted that certain quarters are backing former Chief Justice SK Sinha with particular motives. The statement comes as the launch of his autobiography “A Broken Dream: Rule of Law, Human Rights and Democracy” approaches. “Please unveil who gives money for launching the book and if any journalists like…
Reported by: Masud Mia Written by: Eshan Maitra Price for the 50kg rice-sacks have reduced by 200-250 takas. After omitting the ban on the plastic-sacks imported rice prices have dropped, inform wholesalers. Prices of imported Indian Shorna & Rotna breeds, have decreased by 4-5 taka on average. But, this trend of decrease is yet to…
Independent, UK: Asked why they had quit their office jobs and set off on a biking journey around the world, the young American couple offered a simple explanation: they had grown tired of the meetings and teleconferences, of the time sheets and password changes. “There’s magic out there, in this great big beautiful world,” wrote…