Wednesday, 17 October, 2018
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BNP in fresh trouble
In the situation, BNP is now facing a huge challenge to keep its own 20-party alliance intact, sources added
top news stories
- PM arrives in Riyadh on 4-day visit to KSA
- No scope to go beyond Constitution: Nasim
- No hike in gas price now: BERC
- Two suspected Neo-JMB members killed in Narsingdi
- Verdict date in Khaleda’s case given “illegally at govt behest”: Fakhrul
- PM off to Riyadh on 4-day visit to KSA
Spotlight
In 2017 GHI, Bangladesh’s rank was 86 while the positions of India and Pakistan were 100 and 106, said a press release
news buzz
National
BNP resorted to falsehood over freedom of speech: Hanif
The BNP along with other anti-government parties are enjoying the opportunity of the media outlets in the name of talkshows on a regular basis
World
US announces sanctions on key Iranian paramilitary force
US Treasury Department also accused the militia of sending child soldiers to Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad's regime
Special
Post offices to turn into digital centres
Recently, the government introduced specialised service for e-commerce at post offices in collaboration with E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh
Opinion
I was labelled a bad woman: Reham Khan
British-Pakistani writer Reham Khan recently made waves for her autobiography outlining her twin troubled marriages
Arts
Maha Saptami celebrated
Saptami is the seventh day of Devi Pakhsha that begins from Mahalaya on October 8 last heralding the advent of goddess Durga
Sports
France come from behind to beat Germany 2-1
Griezmann engineered a rousing fightback in the first game between the nations at the Stade de France since the November 2015 friendly
Entertainment
We have to listen, believe, let justice prevail: Sushmita
She says "Life is a very beautiful gift and it is important to live it"
Health
India Zika virus outbreak cases reach 60
This is the third Zika virus outbreak in India since January 2017
Feature
Would you eat slaughter-free meat?
This meat is not to be confused with the vegetarian plant-based burgers and other meat-substitute products which are gaining popularity in supermarket
Nature
Climate change cited in dwindling of Puerto Rico insects
Researchers can also pass nets hundreds of times over the ground or in the foliage before weighing the dry captured biomass
Economy
Trump reluctant to cancel arms sales to Saudis
Trump says the sale is a "tremendous order for our companies"
Business
Facebook tool makes UK political ads 'transparent'
There will also be an online archive, showing all of your previous ads, roughly how much you spent
Odd News
New Zealand votes tipsy pigeon bird of the year
The New Zealand pigeon or kereru has a liking for fermented fruits, which contain alcohol
Tips
Is your nail polish free of toxins?
The researchers also found that polishes with labels that promote fewer ingredients don’t necessarily have a reduced toxicity
Travel
World's longest flight finishes first trip, lands at Newark Liberty
Singapore Airlines Flight SQ22 arrived at 5:29 am (0929 GMT), having left Singapore's Changi airport at 11:23 pm
Sci-Tech
Google 'still exploring' censored China app
Google's possible return to China - a market it abandoned over censorship concerns - was first leaked in August
Lifestyle
Durga Puja 2018: What is Sindoor Khela?
Vijaya Dashami, being the last day of the festival, is hence a sombre occasion when Goddess Durga is bid adieu for a year
Front Page
BNP in fresh trouble
BNP’s involvement with the new political coalition, Jatiya Oikya Front, has affected the party’s relations with its 20-party alliance partners, sources said. Bangladesh National Awami Party…
Back Page
Nothing to worry about NRC issue
India has assured Bangladesh that there is nothing to be worried about the ongoing rhetoric in Assam centring the National Register of Citizens (NRC). “The NRC is nothing new. It’s an ongoing…
Metropolis
Proper management of solid waste vital to save Cox’s Bazar
Speakers at a programme in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday said population of Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhia and Teknaf upazilas has risen to more than 1.5 million people due to the influx of Rohingya people.…
Rohingya Crisis 2017
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Dhaka for safe Rohingya return
- Rohingya crisis: Myanmar monk hits back international community
- Rohingyas waiting for return with citizenship
- Int’l community’s attention drawn to Rohingya kids edn
- Rohingyas waiting for return with citizenship
- WB chief wants supports for Rohingyas to come as grants: Muhith
Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the date for delivering verdict in Zia Charitable Trust graft case was fixed “illegally at the behest of the government”. Do you agree with him?
Corporate Corner
- ACI Organises seminar showcasing evolution of Bangladesh baking industry
- Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated
- Taraining on Laws & Practices in Banking held
- ICAB, UHL sign Corporate Medical Services Agreement
- United Hospital gets new CEO
- Premier Bank observed National Mourning Day
- Standard Chartered Bangladesh introduces MortgageOne
- 200 Singer fridge buyers win free fridges
- Tk. 10 account holders get spot loan in Jashore
- Kyser Hamid appointed as DMD of IPDC Finance
