Modi, Mamata greet Hasina on re-election

    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…

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      Old Changi Hospital

      Farhin Mim The country of Singapore nowadays is a prosperous nation. However, it’s history of violence has allegedly left marks in forms of haunted places and the Changi Hospital has been a focal point in this regard. This hospital was built back in 1935 when Singapore was a part of the English Crown. In early…

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        Plastic Products Gaining Increasing Popularity for Usage Variety

        Written by: Eshan Maitra Usage variety of plastic products are gaining more & more popularity throughout Bangladesh and abroad. Workmen are more skilled and make up 12 lacs labor positions. Their hardship is earning Bangladesh 3000 crores taka in the state treasury each year. Also, after fulfilling the national demands, 8000 crores taka worth products…

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          Rita Moreno & Quentin Tarantino to Get AFI Honorary Degrees

          Shaan Yasir Rita Moreno and Quentin Tarantino are joining the class of 2016. The legendary actress and Oscar-winning director are set to receive honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degrees from the American Film Institute for their “contributions to the art of the moving image,” the organization announced Monday. Moreno is known for her role as…

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            Two killed in road accident in Gazipur

            BSS Two persons were killed in two separate road accidents in the district on Monday night. Police recovered the dead bodies and sent those to Tazuddin Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. Police source said an unknown person was killed when a speedy vehicle ran over him in Maleker Bari area on Monday night. It…

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              Parents to blame for HSC result setback, not their children

              Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Vice Chancellor, Jagannath University : The lack of dedicated teachers is the reason for the disastrous state of our country’s education system. Our own students are far more talented than those from abroad. There is no lack of talented students in our country; rather, quality education is rare. Some 30% students failed and…

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                Philippines: MILF to decommission 40,000 combatants

                Anadolu Agency: The Moro Islamic Libe­ration Front (MILF) will decommission 40,000 combatants of its Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAFF) when the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) will be ratified, local media reported on Sunday. A plebiscite will be held on Jan. 21 and Feb. 6 to ratify the bill and once the BOL is ratified, the…

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