The officials of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) under the home ministry want firearms to tackle drugs traffickers and people involved in narcotics business. The officials said without the issue of firearms it’s not possible for them to fight against the narcotics traders who carry illegally procured firearms. “We have recently sent a letter ... Read more
Month: June 2011
Stalking terminates life of a girl
A madrassah girl died on Friday afternoon 11 days after trying to hang herself to escape constant stalking at a village in Ataikula of Pabna. The 14-yeqr-old girl, Sanima Akter Lucky, daughter of Abdul Gafur of village Sardiar,was a student of class VIII of Kasarpur Dakhil Madrassah
Healthy skin is well hydrated skin
High summer temperatures make it essential to replenish lost fluids Depending on where you’re living, you may well be wondering if we are actually going to have a summer this year. Wherever you are, though, the chances are that the sun will suddenly appear and take you by surprise. And if you aren’t prepared for ... Read more
Lighting up the stage and screen
In conversation with Nazneen Chumki Nazneen Chumki is a popular face on both TV and the stage. Her versatility has won her a national award for her acting skills. Not just that she is an upcoming screenwriter as well. Her performance as the protagonist in the monodrama, “Sitar Agniporikkha” has attracted much attention. The tested ... Read more
Pippa Middleton offered £95,000 bomb-proof car
Pippa Middleton has reportedly been promised a £95,000 armoured car to protect her from obsessed fans. The 27-year-old was catapulted to stardom following her sister Kate’s wedding to Prince William in April, prompting concerns about how her newfound fame may affect her safety. Pippa’s parents Michael and
Janet Jackson: ‘I’m still a tomboy’
JANET Jackson is a “tomboy”. The 45-year-old singer has slowly started to embrace more feminine clothing, but admits she needs the assistance of a stylist to choose glamorous outfits. I’ve always been a tomboy. I have started to enjoy wearing dresses more but I am a tomboy at heart,” she said. “I work with an ... Read more
Bridesmaids
Director: Paul Feig Screenwriter: Annie Mumolo Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper Running time: 125 mins If the title hints at a frilly chick flick about love and forever, then the
Girl commits suicide at RU
4 killed in four months A female student of Rajshahi University committed suicide by jumping into a pond inside her hall of residence on the campus on Friday night. The diseased was Umme Habiba Mimi, a second-year student of marketing and resident of Taposhi Rabeya Hall
Concern rises over growing number of women smoker
Anti-tobacco activists in a workshop on Saturday laid stress on raising awareness to keep the women away from smoking and urged the government take action to stop smoking in public places. Tamak Birodhi Nari Jote organised the workshop titled ‘National budget: increase tobacco taxes and raise awareness to stop smoking in public places’ at its ... Read more
Access to $661b global halal food market opens
DID of Malaysia approves halal food certification body Bangladesh is set to enter the 661 billion dollar market of halal foods as the Malaysia’s Department of Islamic Development has approved Islamic Foundation Bangladesh as a halal certification body. The IFB will act as the board of certification with technical support from the Bangladesh Standards and ... Read more
Human resources come to limelight
Top management of the country should see human resources department as a strategic business partner to attain sustainable growth, experts said at a seminar in Dhaka yesterday. Human resources experts at the international seminar also put forward a set of recommendations for organisations to help them attain excellence in
Job guaranteed, no guarantee for work
BFF unveils new football coach Ilievski Bangladesh Football Federation president Kazi Salahuddin on Saturday refused to give any guarantee that the new Bangladesh coach Nikola Ilievski will get more than 30 working days during his one-year tenure. Ilievski was formally unveiled as Bangladesh coach for the next one year putting an end to a drama ... Read more
Kamal sees no problem
Bangladesh Cricket Board president AHM Mustafa Kamal on Saturday welcomed the International Cricket Council’s move to amend the constitution to ensure free elections to its member boards. The executive board of the ICC will consider two significant changes to its constitution in the two-day meeting beginning in Hong Kong
Germany, USA, Brazil star as WC kicks off
Germany, the United States and Brazil are the favourites as the battle for the ultimate prize in football gets underway on Sunday in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Other countries among the 16 finalists will be looking to upset including England, Sweden and Norway who are hoping to stake their claim to the title ... Read more
Nazrul: The wonder of 20th century literature
International Nazrul Conference ends in the capital While inaugurating the International Nazrul Conference at the Osmani Memorial Hall on June 24, chief guest of the programme Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged that Nazrul’s works be promoted globally. She also presented the Nazrul Award 2011 to National Professor Kabir Chowdhury and eminent singer Nilima Das for ... Read more
Rooney vice girl Helen Wood talks sex and super-injuctions
Like many before me I am in bed with Helen Wood in a hotel room. Most famous for selling sex to Wayne Rooney (while his wife Coleen was five months pregnant) and enjoying another paid-for liaison with a film and television actor who’s name is unprintable because of an injunction, the ex-hooker is eating a ... Read more
Scarlett Johansson and Justin Timberlake ‘share night of passion’
Scarlett Johansson showed she doesn’t mess about when it comes to matters of the heart as, just weeks after splitting from Sean Penn, she was spotted getting cosy with Justin Timberlake amid rumours they shared a night of passion. But Scarlett isn’t the only one who seems to be able to forgive and forget, as ... Read more
I do not release any album because of piracy: Runa Laila
Millions of people in home and abroad adore her for her unique voice. Her mastery over various genres of music in different languages has given her an international recognition. She has some unique achievements like attaining popularity for playbacks songs simultaneously in Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani movies. Runa Laila, one of the
150000 people go abroad for treatment a year
Some 150,000 patients, particularly from the affluent section, go abroad for treatment every year due to lack of sophisticated healthcare facilities in the country, causing huge financial losses. A recent study shows the patients mostly travel to India, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia for better treatment. State Minister for Health Mozibur Rahman Fakir said the government ... Read more
Man who hasn’t bathed in 37 years
It is not an achievement that can readily be savoured by his nearest and dearest. But Kailash Singh has as good a claim as any to the accolade of world’s smelliest man – after refusing to wash for more than 37 years. Kailash, 65, has not bathed or cut his 3m-long dreadlocks since 1974, shortly ... Read more