Reported by: Syed Ripon Written by: Eshan Maitra After countless delays and unprofessionalism, French contractor company Oberthur Technologies (OT) totally stopped their work for the Smar-Card Project for Bangladesh. As a result, the project is totally at halt. EC will be going the International Court to accuse OT for their negligence, for failing…
Reuters: The top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader on Tuesday rejected a U.S. offer for top-level meetings, as both countries’ presidents were due to attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards also kept up the anti-U.S. rhetoric in the build up to the U.N. session, calling President Donald Trump “evil…
EurekAlert: The world’s most widely used weed killer may also be indirectly killing bees. New research from The University of Texas at Austin shows that honey bees exposed to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, lose some of the beneficial bacteria in their guts and are more susceptible to infection and death from harmful bacteria….
Sofian Khan: Malaysian law enforcers have detained 15 suspected militants including Bangladeshi accused of plotting separate “lone wolf” attacks on places of worship around Kuala Lumpur. Among them was a Bangladeshi restaurant owner accused of alleged arms smuggling to foreign militants. According to Inspector General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun, Police gathered around the 15 in…
Afrida Ahmed Accor-ding to senior White House officials, US President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wedndesday and talk about his plan to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the city. The officials said in a briefing that Trump’s expected announcement is “recognition of a reality”. Donald Trump will order…
Hindustan Times: Most health conscious people believe that the key to weight loss is a fat-free diet and lots of exercise. However, not all fats are bad for your health, and some may, in fact, be good for your overall well-being. Ghee is considered to be a healthy fat. Experts say that ghee actually helps…
Reported by: Tariqul Islam Sumon Written by: Eshan Maitra Already over a hundred applications have piled up praying for certification for a private university. As the term of current government nears to the end, more of such applications are piling up. Out of these, only 25 may get accepted, informs University Grants Commission (UGC). Most…
Hossen Sohel: The bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been extended for a day in Zia Charitable Trust Graft case as the court is scheduled to hear arguments from defence today, reports The Daily Star. Judge Md Akhteruzzaman of the Special Judge Court-5 passed the order after Khaleda’s lawyer Sanaullah Miah submitted a petition…
Samiul Bashar Samin Picture yourself in a supermarket aisle in 2050. These new ‘magic meatballs’, brightly coloured for the kids, seem worth a try. Better have some of the meat powder too, one of the more established products from the mass-manufacturers of cultured meat – you can make that creamy meat-based fondue that always satisfies….
Mohiuddin Ahmad speaks to DOT : Jatiya Party (JaPa) is fielding its own candidates in 132 constituencies, even after negotiations with the Awami League-led Grand Alliance over seat-sharing. Initially it was thought to be a election tactic. The decision was taken in apprehension of BNP’s quitting the race at the last minute. Now it has…