Wednesday, 14 November, 2018
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EC orders to stop showdown over election
The commission on Tuesday sent letters to the inspector general of police (IGP) and other concerned in this regard
top news stories
- Why only 1 crore people pay taxes? asks Muhith
- BNP submits another list of 1,002 ‘fictitious cases’ to PMO
- Dr Kamal, his team will visit EC Wednesday to urge polls deferral
- No possibility of rescheduling election again: CEC
- 3 killed over land dispute in Lalmonirhat
- Mobile app 'VAT East' launched to ease taxpayers’ hassle
Spotlight
UN High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet urges the Government of Bangladesh to halt plans for the repatriation of more than 2,200 Rohingyas to Myanmar
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National
AL to interview nomination seekers Wednesday
Staff members at the AL chief’s political office were passing a busy time in sorting out the nomination papers submitted by the party aspirants
World
Hamas announces ceasefire with Israel
The UN Security Council was due to meet behind closed doors later Tuesday to discuss the violence at the request of Kuwait and Bolivia, diplomats says
Special
BNP makes real political comeback
BNP's decision to take part in the election is very good news for a participatory election and it may pave a new journey for democracy, AK Azad says
Opinion
The genius of superhero creator Stan Lee
Many marvel at the man who gave his characters extraordinary powers and everyday headaches - a formula which revolutionised comics
Arts
Iranian film show ends in 3 districts
The festival got appreciable response with satisfactory presence of audiences, said a press release of Iranian cultural centre
Sports
Thai teen boxer Anucha killed in fight
Anucha Kochana was pronounced dead from a brain haemorrhage two days after he fought in the charity match
Entertainment
Sushmita Sen shares her 'Ring' of truth on social media
Sushmita Sen turns 43 on November 19
Health
Cases of polio-like illness, AFM, rise in US
A total of 252 cases of the disorder known as Acute Flaccid Myelitis are currently under investigation nationwide, an increase of 33 since last week
Feature
'Three minutes separated me from death'
About 250,000 people have been forced to flee to avoid three major wildfires in California
Nature
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Modest warming risks ‘irreversible’ ice sheet loss, study warns
The 2015 Paris Agreement limits nations to temperature rises “well below” two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit)
Economy
Why only 1 crore people pay taxes? asks Muhith
Muhith says the government wants three crore people to have in the tax net in addition to the one crore
Business
China-backed trade deal pushed back to 2019
Trade diplomats say negotiations will run deep into 2019
Odd News
Dog mourns owner death staying 80 days in road
Footage of the animal in the middle of the road in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, has been viewed 1.4 million times on the popular Sina Weibo microblog
Tips
Is your diet VIP or DIP?
It is one of the richest countries of the world and is also known for highest prevalence (17.5%) of diabetes
Travel
World's first underwater villa opens in Maldives
The two-story villa is located around 16 feet below the Indian Ocean, and has been named 'Muraka'
Sci-Tech
Smartphones raising a mentally fragile generation
San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge sees smartphones and social media as raising an unhappy, compliant "iGen"
Lifestyle
Ranveer-Deepika wedding: 5 best places in Italy
Since the 18th century, Villa Sola Cabiati has been considered one of the most beautiful villas flanking Lake Como
Front Page
AL starts interviewing its aspirants today
The ruling Awami League will start interviewing the party aspirants today to finalise its candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for December 30. Insiders say party President and…
Back Page
‘Hasina, A Daughter’s Tale’ releases Friday
‘Hasina, A Daughter’s Tale’, a 70-minute docu-fiction on the eldest child of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will be released in movie houses across the country on November 16, reports…
Metropolis
NHRC to fight against HR violations during polls
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque on Tuesday said the rights body will work to prevent violation of human rights, including attacks on minority communities during the…
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Rohingya Crisis 2017
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Suu Kyi’s stance on Rohingya ‘indefensible’, says Mahathir
- All set for Rohingya repatriation despite UN concerns
- Int'l community urged to keep up pressure on Myanmar
- UN Human Rights urges government to halt Rohingya repatriation plans
- Rohingya repatriation hopefully begins Nov 15
- Amnesty strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged the government of Bangladesh to halt plans for the repatriation of more than 2,200 Rohingyas to Myanmar. Do you support this call?
Corporate Corner
- ‘Yamaha Golf Car’ now in Bangladesh Market
- JCI Bangladesh General Assembly held
- Caltex Havoline rolls out latest line of motorcycle oils for urban riders
- Sindabad.com wins APICTA merit award as best start-up
- 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
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