Daoud Kuttab, a former Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton University/Project Syndicate The brutal murder of the US-based Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul is far from an anomaly. Seventy-three journalists have been killed so far this year – often at the hands of those who, like the Saudi regime, are…
DOT Desk Export earnings from the country’s merchandise shipments during the first five months of the current fiscal year (FY) stood at $17.07 billion, marking 17.24 per cent growth over the corresponding period of last fiscal, according to official data, reports The Financial Express. The exports fetched $14.56 billion during the July-November period of the…
Virk & Cheema writes for DOT The French film director Alain Berliner in his film Ma Vie in Rose (My Life in Pink) narrates an emotional journey of a transgender child- Ludovic: a female brain in a male body. The climax of the movie comes when this child has a crush on the son of…
Jonathan Shippey, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist/Thrive Global A therapist weighs in on exactly what to say — and when to cut bait. Strong relationships are at the core of a happy life, but sometimes, dealing with the people in our lives is tricky. That’s why Thrive Global partnered with The Gottman Institute on this advice…
Hossen Sohel of DOT General Secretary of Awami League Obaidul Quader has asked for proof of the Election Commission’s alleged “hidden relationship” with the ruling party, reports The Daily Star. Addressing BNP’s allegations – that election officials are rejecting the nomination papers of candidates from BNP, and other parties, following directives from the prime minister’s…
DOT Desk Aggregate shortfall in tax revenue collection against the target widened further, marking a deficit amounting to Tk 167.99 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY), 2018-19, reports The Financial Express. The shortfall was about Tk 114 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of FY 19. According to the…
Hossen Sohel of DOT In a medical first, a mother who received a uterus transplant from a dead donor gave birth to a healthy baby, reports AFP. The breakthrough operation, performed in September 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, shows that such transplants are feasible and could help thousands of women unable to have children due…
Desk Report The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has asked the Rangpur district returning officer to finish scrutinizing the nomination paper of BNP-nominated candidate, and Jamaat leader, Prof Golam Rabbani—within 24 hours of accepting it, reports Dhaka Tribune. The seven-member bench of the Supreme Court – led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain –…
DOT Desk Farmers are cultivating tomato successfully in Rajshahi region including the vast Barind tract. They are very enthusiastic and optimistic over high market price and suitable climatic condition, reports The financial Express. “Many farmers have already changed their fortunes through tomato cultivation in the region. They can earn between Tk 30,000 to Tk 35,000…
US pizza chain Sbarro has brought back its popular NY Spicy Beef pizza. On the occasion of introducing NY Spicy Beef pizza, Sbarro also has announced an attractive offer for its pizza lovers. Under the campaign, with any XL slice, 8”, 12”- or 18” pizza purchase, customers will get an equivalent complimentary NY Spicy Beef…