The Power Development Board would supply an additional 1,000MW of power to the national grid by June from rental power plants. Referring to the development in the implementation of rental power projects, the board chairman ASM Alamgir Kabir, told New Age that they were expecting 1000MW of additional
Month: February 2011
NHRC for stopping extra judicial killings
National Human Rights Commission chairman Mizanur Rahman said that the NHRC was determined to stop extra judicial killings in the country. He said that the commission was also determined to stop unnatural death in custody. He said, ‘Extrajudicial killings are yet to be stopped while unnatural deaths in the custody of
2 women commit suicide
Two young women allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves from ceiling fans at Dakkhinkhan and Pallabi in the city Tuesday night. Dakkhinkhan police recovered the body of Rajoni Akhter, 18, daughter of Abdur Rahman from her rented flat at Nagaria Bari of Dakkhinkhan at about
RUET closed over clashes between students
Authorities on Wednesday closed the Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology for an indefinite period after RUET students had clashed with the students of the Agrani School and College housed in the university campus. At least 20 people were injured in the clash on the campus at
Salman Khan jumps from 10,000 feet
Bollywood’s “Dabangg” actor Salman Khan will be seen doing a daredevil stunt in PepsiCo’s new Mountain Dew ad – he jumps from 10,000 feet in a “wingsuit” from which a parachute springs open. “Everyone is afraid of something or the other at some point of his or her life. But if you try to run ... Read more
Bikini Chuck: Kareena’s New Skin Show Fundas!
No more bikinis onscreen. No shedding weight for the screen too. Sexy? Surely. Kareena Kapoor’s new found philosophy spells it outright with a difference. Though, Bebo can hardly shrug off the ‘sexy’ tag… she’d gleefully prefer to be termed ‘glam.’ Word has it that KK turned a crimson shade of red when a young group ... Read more
In Sharjah, only women can sell lingerie now
Men are no longer allowed to sell lingerie and women undergarments in UAE’s more conservative emirate, Sharjah. The decision came on Tuesday after an executive council session chaired by the emirate’s deputy ruler . “The decision is in line with the care Sharjah aims to give women in society according to the teachings of Islamic ... Read more
Man 66, with world’s largest family of 39 wives, 94 children ready to marry again
A 66-year-old Indian man from Mizoram, who has the largest family in the world with 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren, says he’s ready to marry again. Ziona Chana and his family live in a 100-room, four-storey house set amidst the hills of Baktwang village in Mizoram, where the wives sleep in giant communal dormitories. ... Read more
My outfits are not vulgar: Mugdha
Mugdha Godse has realised that there is no ‘short cut’ to success! The actress, who is currently judging the talent show Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe, caused quite a stir courtesy her skimpy dresses which conservative Marathi viewers couldn’t quite digest. With a red-hot body to flaunt, short dresses come aplenty to the actress. The ‘Fashion’ ... Read more
Salman blows up three tuk-tuks in Pattaya
Salman Khan will be seen in the distinctive Thai rickshaws performing action scenes for upcoming film, Ready Salman Khan recently shot some high-voltage action sequences while driving a tuk-tuk in the narrow streets of Pattaya, Thailand last week. Perhaps inspired by Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan’s fast-paced ad in the ubiquitous Thai rickshaw, Khan suggested to ... Read more
Shah Rukh Khan rocks a new look for Don 2!
Recently director Farhan Akhtar talked about the highly, highly anticipated Don 2. He did not reveal much but he did say, “It follows Shah Rukh’s character into a different adventure. In the second Don we’ve taken some of the essence of what Shah Rukh did in the first Don. But we’ve also given him some ... Read more
Navigability in Padma diminishing
Manikganj: The plying of water vessels in the river Padma near Paturia ghat is at stake, as navigability in the river of Padma between Paturia and Daulatdia ghats dwindles on a rapid decline of the water level. Consequently, ferries are risking accidents and frequently being stuck in shoals. About 1,000 vehicles were seen waiting on ... Read more
Breakthrough in the war on breast cancer
A major breakthrough in the hunt for a breast cancer cure has been made after scientists discovered how to stop the disease spreading. They have identified the enzyme that promotes the spread – changing the tumour from a single, more treatable one, to a number of separate cancers threatening other organs. If drugs can be created ... Read more
Son hired plane to find mum’s beloved dog
A devoted son who promised his dying mother he would look after her dog kept his word – by hiring a plane to search for the pet when it disappeared. Dana Neal, 55, had assured his mother Nina on her deathbed last November that he would take care of her beloved Topsy. So when the terrier ... Read more
Bangladeshis safe in Libya
Foreign ministry says they are staying at community centre; foreigners fleeing the country Bangladeshi nationals in Libya are safe from the deadly protests rattling the rule of Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi, the foreign secretary said yesterday amid reports that anti-government protesters held dozens of Bangladeshis hostage. “There is no casualty of any Bangladeshi national nor ... Read more
‘Religion’ saved, with it rapists
Gang rape victim Serafina Mardi gave up her life in protest at the settlement by the community leaders and Surshunipara Catholic Church in Godagari that forced her family to stay away from legal proceedings. Police, family members of the indigenous victim and the community leaders said the settlement was done at a time when Serafina’s rape ... Read more
Nasty ‘fun’ costs a life
Boy dies as truckers force him to drink liquor A seven-year-old boy died on Monday, four days after he was forced to drink alcohol by a group of drug addicts at Tejgaon rail gate in the capital. Kala Chand, son of Abdur Razzak Bhandari of the city’s Tejgaon truck stand slum area, lost the battle ... Read more
4 more SC judges appointed
7 HC judges seek leave The President on Tuesday appointed four judges to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, raising the number of the division judges at eight. The newly appointed four judges are: Justice Md Abdul Wahhab Miah, Justice Nazmun Ara Sultana, Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain and
HC appoints amicus curiae on BGMEA bldg
The High Court yesterday appointed five amicus curiae (court’s friend) for suggesting it over its earlier rule to demolish Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Bhaban at Hatirjheel area in the city. The amicus curiae are: former Attorney General Fida M Kamal, Barrister Rokon Uddin Mahmud,
Bus collides with CNG, 6 killed
Six people were killed when a bus and a CNG three-wheeler collided on the Brahmanbaria-Comilla highway yesterday afternoon, near Shantipur village under Kasba upazila of the district. Witnesses said two people, including a child died on the spot while the remaining four succumbed to their injuries after being taken to the