Wednesday, 12 December, 2018
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New bench formed for disposal of pleas on Khaleda’s candidature
Khaleda Zia submitted nomination papers in three constituencies to contest the upcoming 11th general election
top news stories
- Hasina seeks vote for 'Boat'
- EC feels embarrassed over polls violence: CEC
- BNP leader Dulu arrested
- 3 killed in Strasbourg Christmas market shooting
- RMG workers stage demo in Gazipur for salary hike
- Pre-election violence leaves 2 dead, 62 injured
Spotlight
The report forecasts that the country’s economic growth would remain robust and real GDP will grow by an average of 7.7% per year in 2018/19-2022/23
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National
9.5kg gunpowder seized in Chapainawabganj
Raghunathpur border outpost conducts a drive in the area around 2:2pm
World
EU parliament approves huge Japan trade deal
The European Parliament on Wednesday approves an accord with Japan
Special
Security to be tightened
As per the plan, 1,693 executive magistrates along with judicial magistrates will conduct vigilance to punish violators of the electoral code
Opinion
UN: 20 million Yemenis are hungry
At least 250,000 Yemenis are in Phase 5 on the global scale for classifying the severity and magnitude of food insecurity and malnutrition
Arts
Shibly Siraj’s ‘American Landscape’ exhibition kicks off in city
The exhibition features 43 captivating photographs
Sports
Kohli engineered Kumble's exit, leaked email suggests
Former coach Anil Kumble quit over a rift with Kohli in June 2017, saying his relationship with the skipper was "untenable"
Entertainment
Beyonce, Bollywood, Hillary as India's richest daughter weds
Mukesh Ambani is the chairman of oil-to-telecoms conglomerate Reliance Industries
Health
Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline'
The idea of "use it or lose it" when it comes to our brains in later life has previously been widely accepted
Feature
Woman who married 300-year-old ghost reveals they have split
Amanda previously said she couldn't find her ideal fella, so she looked to the afterlife to find a kindred spirit
Nature
Arctic's record warming driving 'broad change' in environment
Arctic air temperatures for the past five years, from 2014 to 2018, "have exceeded all previous records since 1900," when record-keeping began
Economy
China, US discuss plans for trade talks
The announcement indicated talks are on track despite China's weekend threats of unspecified "grave consequences" if the Huawei Technologies Ltd
Business
DITF stall, pavilion construction progressing fast
DG of EPB Avijit Chowdhury informs that they have recently visited the fair ground and express happiness over the preparation of fair
Odd News
102-year-old great-granny becomes 'oldest' skydiver
The 102-year-old adrenaline junkie Irene O'Shea said she "felt normal" after a 220 kilometre per hour dive that sent her cheeks flapping wildly
Tips
Sufficient sleep may lead to healthier teens
The findings suggest that childhood bedtime and sleep routine groups predict adolescent sleep patterns and BMI
Travel
Death puts spotlight on 'tribal tourism'
The indigenous islanders of North Sentinel, among the last of the "uncontacted" tribes in the world, killed 27-year-old John Allen Chau
Sci-Tech
Huawei and Samsung reveal hole-punch phones
The screens of the Samsung A8s and Huawei Honor View20 both feature a small circular space for the component
Lifestyle
Isha Ambani wedding: Disha, Janhvi, Katrina, Gauri stun in lehengas (See photos)
Bollywood celebrities are known for bringing the style and never fail to look stunning
Front Page
Festivities all around
The whole country wears a festive look over the high-voltage poll campaign by the political parties for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for December 30. All the parties, including ruling…
Back Page
No special drive yet to recover illegal arms before polls
With just 18 days remaining to hold the 11th parliamentary polls, no special drive is in sight to recover the illegal firearms in a bid to keep the polls free from muscle power or a show of force. Besides,…
Metropolis
Developing countries face tough negotiation
Worst affected by climate change, developing countries, including Bangladesh, have been facing tough negotiation in the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) in Poland as Turkey wants to downgrade its…
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Rohingya Crisis 2017
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has said his country does not support any party or candidate but it supports democracy and democratic values. Do you believe in his statement?
Corporate Corner
- Havoline introduces attractive new year offer
- Honda launches first Moto Scooter “DIO” in Bangladesh
- Sonalika tractor – 12 years of triumph celebration
- Magnito Digital receives 9 awards at DMA 2018
- Halda Valley Tea Company Ltd signs agreement with Sindabad.com
- ‘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
