Wednesday, 21 November, 2018
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EC to ask govt not to held meeting with ROs
About different allegations placed by BNP, the EC Secretary said no general allegation except the specific one will be taken into consideration
top news stories
- Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah arrested
- India wants free, fair, inclusive election in Bangladesh: Quader
- Take action against 4 officials over Nayapaltan incident: BNP
- BNP leader Rafiqul jailed for 3yrs
- Election observers urged not to talk to media on polls day
- Tarique joins nomination board via another App
Spotlight
Islamic scholars and their followers had gathered to recite verses from the holy Koran to observe the Eid Milad-un-Nabi festival
news buzz
National
I myself will take all party decisions: Ershad
Ershad asks his party leaders and activists to return to their respective areas and work for the party. “I’ll inform you my decision in due time."
World
US sanctions Iran for shipping oil to Syria
The US Treasury said in a statement that Tehran, "working with Russian companies, provides millions of barrels of oil to the Syrian government"
Special
Poll future of convicted politicians uncertain
A large number of nomination aspirants of different political parties, including BNP, are facing convictions in graft or criminal cases
Opinion
Migrant workers in UK send home £8bn
The remittances sent home by migrants can be a lifeline for families in poorer countries - sent back by people working in wealthier parts of the world
Arts
Sufia Kamal’s 19th death anniversary being observed
Born on June 20, 1911, Sufia Kamal was awarded the Bangla Academy Award for Literature (1962)
Sports
Neymar injured in Brazil friendly
The world's most expensive player scored during his country's previous friendly in a 1-0 win over Uruguay at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium last Friday
Entertainment
Bollywood actress apologises for #MeToo comments
Preity Zinta says she was a "huge supporter of the movement"
Health
Multivitamin – don’t take that pill
Excess dosage/undesirable quantity leads to toxicity along with imbalancing the absorption of other essential nutrients
Feature
Why are so many missing in California fires?
The confirmed death toll of 77 is already a state record
Nature
Whale had ingested '6kg of plastic'
The carcass of the 9.5m (31ft) mammal was found in waters near Kapota Island in the Wakatobi National Park late on Monday
Economy
Nissan shares slump on Ghosn arrest
He is accused of under-reporting his income by 5bn yen ($44.4m; £34.5m) over five years
Business
Airbnb removes Israeli West Bank listings
The US firm says it had made the decision because settlements were at the "core of the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians"
Odd News
Maggots, licorice and cobra hearts at Sweden's 'Disgusting Food Museum'
The exhibit is not for the squeamish. But, conveniently, the entry ticket is -- a sickness bag
Tips
Keep your skin safe from air pollution
Skin is the first organ that may be contaminated by a pollutant as it is the first line of defence against an infectious agent
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
China sends 5 satellites into orbit via single rocket
It was the 292th mission of the Long March rocket series
Lifestyle
Anushka unveils interactive wax statue in Singapore
Anushka’s wax statue holds a phone, inviting visitors to snap a selfie, which can then be digitally shared with friends and family
Front Page
BNP in trouble over seat sharing with partners
Opposition BNP gets into a fresh trouble over sharing of seats with partners of its two alliances as a large number of aspirants are seeking nomination to contest the upcoming national election. The party…
Back Page
Move to check flooding, river erosion in N dists
A key river system of the country in Bogura, Gaibandha and Sirajganj is going to see a massive dredging work in a bid to prevent flooding and river erosion in the northern districts. The government will…
Metropolis
Myanmar should take back Rohingyas
Newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen on Tuesday said Myanmar should take back their Rohingya nationals living in Bangladesh, reports UNB. “Myanmar should…
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Rohingya Crisis 2017
Election Commission Secretary has asked the election observers not to make any comment to the media on the day of the 11th parliamentary elections. Do you support this directive?
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
