BSS: Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) technicians readied for operation a supersonic fighter craft overhauling the jet independently, a task they accomplished for the first time on their own. The supersonic fighter craft was handed over today for operation after the overhauling process at a ceremony at BAF Base Bangabandhu while it was joined by Prime…
Hossen Sohel: Austr-alian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s own party defied his wishes yesterday by nominating a former diplomat instead of a female candidate to run in a crucial by-election for a seat that belonged to the man he deposed in a leadership coup, reports Reuters. Morrison’s Liberal party, the senior partner in a Liberal-National coalition,…
UNB: Police recovered the bullet hit body of a young man from Jashore-Narail highway in Sitarampul area yesterday morning. The deceased was identified as Tariqul Islam, 28, son of Mizanur Rahman of Bagherpara upazila of the district.
Desk Report: When you wake up in the morning to the sound of your alarm after a less than satisfactory night’s sleep, it can be all too tempting to press the snooze button and stay in bed for a few extra minutes.However, doing so can be extremely detrimental for your health, causing both your body and…
Sayeed Muhammad: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the country’s controversial biometric identity scheme is constitutional, adding that it does not violate the right to privacy. However, the court restricted the scope of the Aadhaar scheme, saying that it could not be compulsory for bank accounts, mobile connections or school admissions, reports BBC….
AFP: with their advanced driver assistance systems and heads-up displays, which beam information in front of the windscreen – might seem positively futuristic. But according to Michael Todd, global head of innovation at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the car industry is on the cusp of even bigger changes Here are some of the features your future…
Sayeed Muhammad of DOT The cabinet has approved in principle the draft of the Bangladesh Flag Vessels (Protection) Bill 2019. The bill has a provision of at least 50% instead of the existing 40% of the seaborne cargoes related to Bangladesh’s foreign trade must be carried by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) flag vessels. The decision…
M Humayun Kabir: Journalists yesterday gave a 72-hour ultimatum to the government for arresting those involved in attack on working journalists during the ongoing student movement demanding safe roads. The journalists issued the ultimatum from a human chain at Saarc Fountain in Karwan Bazar area yesterday, reports UNB. If their demand is not met within…
AP: The plight of Gaza’s medics lies at the heart of a debate over Israel’s use of force in the protests. European and U.N. officials, along with international rights groups, accuse Israel of using excessive force, citing the large numbers of civilian casualties, including medical workers. The U.N. and World Health Organization have both said…
Desk Report: Tamim Iqbal’s heavily bandaged left hand stuck out of a blue sling as he sat on the dressing room balcony staring off into space. The international match unfolding in front of him — one that he was at the centre of just an hour and a half ago in hot sunshine before being…