Desk Report: A Bangladeshi national is suspected of helping to organise the boat crossing that left around 200 people in the waters between Malta and Sicily, where they were rescued more than 10 days ago, according to a newspaper report. The Local wrote on Monday that four of the 140 people brought to Sicily on…
BSS: Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today described BNP’s announcement of boycotting upcoming local government elections as suicidal for the party. “After the defeat in the national election, BNP has fallen into a big crisis. The party has taken a suicidal decision by announcing of not taking…
DOT Desk To revive and retain the art form of Jatrapala, the central drama section on Bangladesh, Udichi Shilpa Goshthi performed Biallisher Biplob at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on December 19. Written by Krishna Bhattacharya and directed by Vittor Daniyel, the story narrates the Swadeshi movement of the British India during 1942….
Former Obama housing chief Julian Castro says he’s taking a step toward a possible White House campaign in 2020 by forming a presidential exploratory committee. The Texas Democrat said that he will announce a decision Jan. 12. The move gives the 44-year-old former San Antonio mayor an early start to what’s shaping up as a…
AP, Paris The Latest on the publication by a coalition of media outlets of an investigation into offshore financial dealings by the rich and famous (all times local): 12:10 p.m. Anti-fraud activists are blocking entrances at the Paris headquarters of French bank Societe Generale to protest its alleged involvement in creating offshore accounts, as detailed…
ChannelNewsAsia: Cambodia’s strongman premier Hun Sen on Thursday (Jan 24) called on his country’s military to “destroy” opponents if the government comes under threat, in a tirade in which he described himself as the “the one who steers the wheel” of the army. The 66-year-old premier has in recent weeks turned up the rhetoric against…
Nusrat Jahan Suppose you are a great female worker and that you are better at your job than the male employees. Now, imagine that if you break the sales record for your position, then you can earn $60,000 while a man doing the same thing can earn $90,000. Does not really sound that fair, does…
Sakib Khondokar As wrestling fans, we complain about the negative so much that the positive things about this wonderful company are overshadowed. Truly, WWE is an amazing promotion. Let’s look at a few of the positives, shall we? Talent WWE has a locker room overflowing with talent, like Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose , John Cena,…
Arafat Hasan of DOT Both sides in the Yemen conflict agreed on Wednesday to reopen Sanaa airport and resume oil and gas exports. However, the agreement on the Red Sea port of Hodeidah and a cooperation deal on the crumbling economy remained elusive as the clock ticked down to the last day of talks. Another…
BSS: Bangladesh national hockey team secured at least sixth place among top six in the Asian Games 2018 after beating Thailand 3-1 in their fourth Pool B match at GBK Hockey Field in Jakarta on Sunday. The match kicked-off at 3:00pm (Bangladesh time). Bangladesh (World ranked 31) who have never lost any match against World…