Apple’s latest series of 5G-enabled iPhones (iPhone 13) is highly likely to debut in an event that will take place on September 14. The event, which will have the tagline “California streaming,” will be streamed online from the iPhone maker’s headquarters in Apple Park, California, the company said on Tuesday. The company did not disclose ... Read more
Month: September 2021
World’s biggest triceratops skeleton goes on sale
Auctioneers in Paris will seek to sell in October the world’s biggest skeleton of a 66-million-year-old giant triceratops fossil that is estimated to rake in between 1.2 to 1.5 million euros ($1.4-$1.8 million) at auction on October 21 at the Drouot auction house in Paris. The triceratops was among the most distinctive dinosaurs due to ... Read more
No rule on addressing govt officials as ‘sir/ madam’: State minister
There is no rule that mandates that a government official must be addressed as “sir” or “madam”, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said today. “I’ve repeatedly said that misconduct is tantamount to corruption,” he said while replying to a question at a ‘meet the press’ event organized by
Brac, Dettol team up to provide hygiene services to vulnerable pregnant women
Brac and Dettol have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide hygiene services to vulnerable pregnant women in Bangladesh. Under this collaboration, Brac and Dettol will raise hygiene awareness among underprivileged expecting mothers living in remote areas in the country and
Mediacom signs deal with Banglalink’s video streaming app Toffee
Mediacom Limited has signed a contract with mobile operator Banglalink’s video streaming app Toffee. Erik Aas, chief executive officer of Banglalink, and Anjan Chowdhury, managing director of Mediacom Limited, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations recently. Under the deal, Mediacom will provide content
Nagad Ltd barred from opening trust-cum settlement account without approval
The Bangladesh Bank has asked banks not to open any trust-cum settlement account (TCSAs) under the name of Nagad Ltd. The central bank issued a letter to banks on September 2 asking them not to open such accounts in the name of Nagad Ltd without its prior approval and the Bangladesh Post Office (BPO). Nagad ... Read more
Salman Shah’s 25th death anniv today
Today is the 25th anniversary of the death of Dhallywood actor Salman Shah, who won the hearts of millions of film lovers across the country with his acting in films Keyamat Theke Keyamat, Sujan Sakhi, Ananda Osru and others. Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association will observe the actor’s death anniversary organising a programme at Bangladesh Film ... Read more
Schools, colleges to reopen on Sept 12
In-person classes for SSC, HSC examinees, Class V students every day, for others one day a week The government on Sunday decided to reopen all types of educational institutions from primary to higher secondary levels on September 12 after the institutions remained closed for more than 17 months due to the Covid outbreak in Bangladesh. ... Read more
Brazil-Argentina Match abandoned after health officials try to deport four visiting players
The match was interrupted by health officials and police spilling on to the pitch as an argument erupted on the sidelines in farcical scenes, and the game was eventually abandoned The high-profile World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Argentina at the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo on Sunday evening was abandoned after only ... Read more
Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding dies of breast cancer
Sarah Harding, singer with the English chart-topping band Girls Aloud, has died aged 39 following a battle with breast cancer. The singer’s mother Marie confirmed the news on her daughter’s official Instagram account on Sunday. “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away,” her ... Read more
Ronaldo jersey breaks sales records soon after no.7 announcement
Manchester United fans queued in their droves on Sunday morning to get their hands on a Cristiano Ronaldo No7 shirt. The excitement is still at fever pitch after the 36 year old completed a sensational return to Old Trafford. This is just in a matter of hours after the No.7 shirt went on sale and
Children 12 years and older to get Covid jabs
Govt plan strewn with challenges, analysts say The government is planning to inoculate children aged 12 and above against Covid-19. Health Minister Zahid Maleque revealed the plan yesterday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said school students will be given Covid shots in line with the World Health Organisation
Kiwis beat Tigers in 3rd T20 to keep series alive
Visitors New Zealand kept the series alive as they beat Bangladesh by 52 runs in their third of the five-match Twenty20 series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday. Tigers already leading the series 2-0 could clinch the series with Sunday’s win but the Black Caps made it 1-2 with two matches to
India coach Ravi Shastri tests positive for Covid-19 during England Test
India head coach Ravi Shastri has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating alongside three other members of the backroom team. Shastri returned a positive lateral flow test on Saturday evening, at the end of a day when India had taken control of the fourth Test against England at
Celebrating World Samosa Day
September 5 is celebrated as World Samosa Day and the day is solely dedicated to the crunchy oily snack. Be it rains or winter or summer, samosas are our savour. For those unaccustomed to the humble street food item, it’s a triangular-shaped pastry that comes with a range of fillings. Different parts of the world ... Read more
SME Foundation to lend 30% of Tk 200cr incentive package to women
The SME Foundation is aiming to lend more than 30% of the Tk200 crore incentive package allocated for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to women entrepreneurs. They also plan to start the distribution of the loans from the third week of September, Dr Md Mafizur Rahman, managing director of SME Foundation, announced at
Padma now seeks saviours abroad
Padma Bank has started looking for potential foreign investors, in keeping with its earlier wish to merge with a state lender to prevent its financial health from deteriorating further. As a part of the move, the lender signed a memorandum of understanding with California-based investment bank DelMorgan & Co on September 2, according
Tigers eye series win in 3rd T20I against NZ
Bangladesh national cricket team is looking forward to carry on their winning streak against New Zealand as the hosts take on the visitors in their third of the five-match Twenty20 series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today. With already 2-0 up in the series, the Tigers can register their maiden T20 series win over the ... Read more
KBC 13: Himani Bundela becomes season’s first crorepati
Himani Bundela a teacher by profession from Agra and now an inspiration for all took over the hot seat on Monday (August 30) of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13’s and crossed the 15-question mark to win one crore. As per the latest promo shared by SONY TV, the 25-year-old, who is visually impaired, managed to win ... Read more
Tigers beat Kiwis by 4 runs in second T20
Bangladesh registered their back-to-back wins over New Zealand as they beat the Black Caps by four runs in the second of the five-match Twenty20 series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday. Chasing a target of 142 runs to win, the tourists managed to score 137-5 in 20 overs. Win the win, Bangladesh lead the ... Read more