Helicopters descended out of darkness on the most important counterterrorism mission in US history. It was an operation so secret, only a select few US officials knew what was about to happen. The location was a fortified compound in an affluent Pakistani town two hours outside Islamabad. The target was Osama bin Laden
Month: May 2011
Osama’s body buried at sea
Washington: The body of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been buried at sea after he was killed by US forces in Pakistan, a media report said. Xinhua cited CNN as reporting that Osama bin Laden was buried at sea after being killed in Pakistan’s Abbotabad city, about 50 km from
New research discovers tangerines help obesity
A surprising new discovery will help fight obesity and heart problems. The University of Western Ontario has carried out research and discovered a substance in tangerines that helps obesity and gives protection against type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis. Nobiletin is found in high concentrations in the tangerine fruit. The research was published on Science Daily.
Tillekaratne to talk about match fixing
Former Sri Lanka Test captain Hashan Tillekaratne will be making a special statement tomorrow at the Western Province Provincial Council regarding the match fixing allegations made by him. The former Sri Lanka cricket captain Hashan Tillekaratne made a sensational revelation that match fixing has been common in Sri Lanka’s cricket and promised that he would ... Read more
It’s dangerous to just drop names in match-fixing: Sangakkar
Former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara reacting sharply to Hashan Tillakaratne’s allegation that Sri Lankan players have been fixing matches since 1992, said instead of throwing names around, the ex-player should work with the ICC’s anti-corruption unit to rout out the menace if it is there. Speaking in the post match media conference after his ... Read more
Bin Laden killed: How it happened
Details are emerging of how al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was found and killed at a fortified compound on the outskirts of Abbottabad in north-west Pakistan. It is just 800 yards from the Pakistan Military Academy, an elite military training centre, which correspondents say is Pakistan’s equivalent to Britain’s Sandhurst military training academy
Osama bin Laden killed
Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US forces in Pakistan, President Barack Obama has said. Bin Laden was killed in a ground operation outside Islamabad based on US intelligence, the first lead for which emerged last
Sheraton packs up
An official of Ruposhi Bangla explains why A lack of trust widened the rift between the government and Starwood Hotels and Resorts, leading the international hotel chain to fold its Dhaka Sheraton operations, an official said Saturday. “Disagreement between Starwood and the government over such issues as renovation costs or deadlines was not the main ... Read more
Pippa Middleton’s bum is Facebook hit
A Facebook group dedicated to royal wedding maid of honour Pippa Middleton’s bottom has now been liked by more than 72,000 people. Pippa shot to stardom when she carried the train of her sister Catherine’s dress at her wedding to Prince William on Friday. The younger Middleton sister looked stunning in a tight-fitting gown and ... Read more
Mariah gives birth to twins
Mariah Carey has welcomed twins on Sunday with husband Nick Cannon. Cindi Berger, a representative for the couple, confirmed to The AP that Carey gave birth on Sunday at 12.07pm EDT at an unknown hospital in Los Angeles. The singer’s daughter was born first, weighing 5lb 3oz, followed closely by a boy, weighing 5lb 6oz. ... Read more
Sourav brought luck for us: Shah Rukh Khan
After Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched a handsome victory over Kings XI Punjab, KKR owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan Saturday said former KKR skipper Sourav Ganguly who came to see the match at Eden Gardens had brought luck for the team. “Sourav had brought luck for the team. Sourav was sitting at a ... Read more
Bikinis banned on Barcelona streets
Local officials passed a law that prohibits partial and complete nudity in public in Barcelona, after concerns that uncovered tourists are increasingly becoming a sore sight on the streets of the city. Due to its proximity to the beach, authorities are worried by the number of people that walk straight into historical and residential areas ... Read more
Further probe needed before action: Muhith
He gives no timeline for fresh probe into share scam The government on Saturday made public the investigation report on January’s stock market debacle suggesting further investigation before bringing charges against any individuals or organisations but gave no timeline for a fresh probe. The finance minister, Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, at a briefing on Saturday ... Read more
Expressway work gets underway
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the construction work of the much-awaited Dhaka Elevated Expressway, which would reduce the acute and annoying traffic congestions in the capital. “The long-cherished dream of the city people will be fulfilled with the construction of the expressway that would be expanded from Gazipur to Narayanganj in future to ... Read more
May Day today
The International Labour Day, widely known as May Day, will be observed in Bangladesh as elsewhere around the world today amid demands from working class people for wage increase to cope with continued inflation and price spiral. The day is observed marking the uprising of the working class people who fought for their
Biotech holds the key
Experts tell The Daily Star roundtable it can revolutionise farm, health sectors Biotechnology holds an immense prospect for Bangladesh in the fields of agriculture and healthcare to meet the future challenges of food production and climate change. However, lack of investment, research, and collaborative efforts among the entrepreneurs, scientists and policymakers stand in the way, ... Read more
One death, many questions
A guarded regret from India followed the brutal killing of Bangladeshi girl Felani on January 7 by its border force. A “promise” of no more deaths on the border came from Delhi in March. A meeting of the two border forces also agreed on use of non-lethal weapons. But the Indian force remains trigger-happy and ... Read more
Banking Division offers recipe for stockmarket
The Banking Division of the finance ministry has recommended 11 steps to the government as measures to curb stockmarket manipulation. The recommendations were based on a review of a report submitted by a stockmarket probe committee. According to the Banking Division, a law should be in place to regulate the issue of preference
Deal is done to land Argentina
Bangladesh Football Federation finally signed a contract with the Celebrity Management Group (CMG) on Saturday which confirms Bangladesh as the hosts of Argentina’s friendly match against Nigeria scheduled for September 6. CMG, an Indian event management group, is the rights holder of the two matches Argentina