Most Britons think it is possible to communicate with the dead – and the person they would most like to talk to is Princess Diana. Two-thirds of us believe in life after death, a third think there is a heaven and a fifth expect to be reincarnated. These are the findings of a survey on ... Read more
Month: January 2011
Morning sex improves mood, health
If you’re not a morning person, your early routine probably involves dragging yourself, crumpled and weary from the bed and stumbling towards the kettle – but according to research, having sex in the morning could really set you up for the day. It may not be high on your list of priorities, but a little ... Read more
Simon Cowell’s ageing fears
Simon Cowell fears he is too old to have children. The 51-year-old music mogul – who got engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy last February – admits he struggles to relate to very young kids, but would love to have youngsters of his own to play games with. He said: “I worry about it – ... Read more
Djokovic shatters Murray’s dream
Novak Djokovic brushed Andy Murray aside in straight sets as Britain’s 75-year wait for a men’s singles Grand Slam title continued. The Serb claimed his second Australian Open title with a 4-6 2-6 3-6 demolition of the British No.1, who has now lost three Grand Slam finals without winning a set in any of them ... Read more
Chobi Mela VI draws huge crowd
A remarkable number of viewers are watching the display of local and foreign photographers at the seven venues of the ongoing international photography festival Chobi Mela every day. The number of visitors is increasing day by day. And on the holidays — Friday and Saturday — all the seven venues become overcrowded. Beginning on January ... Read more
Lack of training for workers ‘poses risks’
Lack of training for family welfare assistants and health workers in the safe prescription of medicines, including antibiotics, for the people seeking medical treatment in community clinics poses significant risks to the patients, most of whom are poor, experts said. Both family welfare assistants and health workers receive 21 days’ basic training when they
Probe body on Jubok submits final report
The Inquiry Commission on Jubo Karmasangsthan Society (Jubok) has strongly suggested the government to establish a Permanent Commission with a post of Liquidator to refund the deposits of its clients that the controversial lender embezzled, sources said. The Commission headed by Dr. Mohammad Farash Uddin Ahmed, former Bangladesh Bank
Lakhs raise hands in prayers
Lakhs of devotees from home and abroad raised their hands in prayers seeking divine blessings as the three-day second phase of the Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of the Muslims, ended with the Akheri Munajat (concluding prayers) yesterday. The massive gathering of devotees who joined the munajat spilled over to areas around the
Dhaka city’s beautification by Feb 5
The Engineering Corps of Army in association with Dhaka City Corporation will complete the repair and beautification work of the capital ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup by February 5. Bangladesh Army, DCC and 42 construction firms are implementing the Tk 54 crore project, said Col Abu Sayed Mohammad Masud, project director of Hatirjheel ... Read more
Stalker hacks man over protest
A stalker hacked a college teacher after he had protested at the harassment of his daughter at Nishindhara Paikpara in the Bogra district headquarters on Sunday afternoon. The critically injured Akterul Alam, 44, a lecturer in chemistry at Nishindhara Fakir Uddin School and College, was admitted to Shahid Zia Medical College Hospital
Jamal climb to third place
Mamunul Islam struck early to give Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club a 1-0 win over Feni Soccer Club in the Bangladesh League at the Kamalapur stadium on Sunday. After the sixth round, Sheikh Jamal’s collection is now 11 points which took them to third in the league table while Feni Soccer Club are struggling at the ... Read more
Beggars to be ‘paid’ during World Cup
The mayor of Chittagong said yesterday that he would pay hundreds of beggars a daily wage to keep them off the streets during the cricket World Cup. Manzur Alam said that about 300 disabled beggars would be given Taka 150 a day after the tournament’s opening ceremony on February 17 to compensate them for loss ... Read more
Silver, bronze in taekwondo
Shahnaj Khatun won a silver medal in the 5th Commonwealth Taekwondo Championship after neck-and-neck battle against a Scottish opponent in the final of the 62-kg category in Chennai yesterday. Shanaj went down 7-5 against Sumari Hill in the final after making way to the final with a 5-4 in the semifinal against Singapore’s Si Tang. ... Read more
Protest at house rent hike
Hundreds of garment workers formed a human chain in the city on Sunday, urging the government to take necessary measures to check house rent hike in Dhaka and its surroundings to ease the sufferings of low income people. Jesmin Akhter, a garment worker residing in Murgitola, said she has to pay Tk 3,000 as rent
Rights of indigenous people on forest resources underscored
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will ask the government to incorporate the rights of the indigenous people on the natural resources in the amended forest act. “The act that got nod from the cabinet will not bring any welfare to these people,” said NHRC Chairman Prof Mizanur Rahman while addressing a national conference on forest ... Read more
SSC exams begin tomorrow
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations begin tomorrow with 13,15,002 examinees taking part under 10 education boards including one madrasa and one technical education board. Last year, 12,06,019 students registered for the exam. The examination routine was chalked out with upcoming World Cup Cricket fixture in mind
Last date to submit BCS application on Feb 28
The last date to submit applications for the 31st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination has been set on February 28. The applications forms (BPSC Form-1) can be collected from 30 branches of Sonali Bank. The candidates are requested to submit their applications to the district administrator’s
Budget airlines crowd Bangladesh skies
All economy seats and budget meals are the key strategy of the low-cost carriers to win the air travel market of Bangladesh. Such an approach has reduced the cost of travel, mainly to different regional destinations such as Dubai or Sri Lanka. When the question of low fare comes, many may raise eyebrows whether the ... Read more
DITF ends today
The 16th Dhaka International Trade Fair will end today as the government has decided not to extend the duration of the fair. Commerce minister Faruk Khan will announce the closing of the fair at a ceremony at the fair venue at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in the capital
SoftExpo-2011 begins in city tomorrow
The country’s largest exposition for software and ICT-enabled services — BASIS SoftExpo 2011 — will begin tomorrow in the city with a view to bridging the gap between service providers and users. About 110 local companies and 10 firms from different European countries will participate at the five-day event scheduled to be held at the ... Read more