Bangladesh in a draft National Adaptation Plan has proposed TK 7,306 billion investment in 15 climate programmes till 2050. The programmes included nature-based and eco-engineering interventions, agricultural investment, water sector and marine resource management in short, medium and long
Month: April 2022
Teacher ‘harassed by cop for wearing teep’
A teacher of Tejgaon College has complained that a policeman harassed and hurled abuse at her after seeing a teep on her forehead while she was going to the campus yesterday morning. When she protested, he threatened her and tried to run her over with his motorbike, she alleged. In a written complaint filed with ... Read more
Lady Gaga set to perform at Grammys,Tony Bennett will be ‘cheering’ her from home amid health struggles
Pop queen Lady Gaga will be performing at the Grammys’ stage this weekend, CBS announced on Friday. As per the announcement, that comes two days before the ceremony, Gaga will be performing a very special, musical tribute for her dedicated collaborator and legendary singer Tony Bennett. The House of Gucci star is nominated for five ... Read more
Holy Ramadan begins Sunday
The holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims engage in self-purification through fasting and abstinence, begins in the country tomorrow as the new crescent moon was sighted in Bangladesh’s night sky today. Lailatul Qadr, the night of divine blessing and benediction, will be observed on the night of April 28. Taraweeh prayer will begin tonight
Razzies cancel Bruce Willis ‘Worst Performance’ award over health issues
Organisers of the Razzie Awards, which are given to the year’s worst films, have cancelled the recent “honour” they gave to actor Bruce Willis after backlash following the actor’s shock diagnosis. On Wednesday, his family revealed he has the brain disorder aphasia. The Razzies’ founders, John Wilson and Mo Murphy, said in a statement the ... Read more
Shakib to miss second Test
Shakib Al Hasan will miss the second Test against South Africa as the ace all-rounder left Dhaka for USA on Friday night due to family reasons, confirmed BCB cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus. ‘Yes, Shakib will also miss the second Test against South Africa as he is leaving for USA tonight [Friday] because of his ... Read more
Will Smith resigns from Academy over Oscars Slap
According to press reports, actor Will Smith has resigned his membership from the Oscars Academy after slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during last Sunday’s ceremony. His statement reads: “My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” “The list of those I have hurt is long and
Oscars producer claims Police were ‘prepared’ to arrest Will Smith after Chris Rock slap
Oscars’ guests and viewers are still reeling over Will Smith’s surprising and infamous onstage slap of comedian Chris Rock, who joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. Shortly after, Smith went onstage to accept the Best Actor Oscar for his role in King Richard. Will Packer, producer of the Academy Award ceremony, told the ABC News ... Read more
Hasan Arif, an eminent elocutionist and cultural activist passes away
Elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif, passed away today at 1:50 pm, while under treatment in Bangladesh Specialized Hospital. The news was confirmed by Ghulam Kuddus, President of Sommilito Sanskritik Jote. The artiste had been on life support, after suffering from a heart attack last
NSU student killed in ‘hit and run’ on Kuril flyover
A female student of North South University was killed after a suspected hit and run on Kuril flyover in Dhaka this morning, said police. The deceased was identified as Maisha Momotaz Meem (21), a sixth semester student of the university’s English department
Students hold bicycle procession
The students of various educational institutions on Thursday held a bicycle procession in Rajshahi, protesting against the deaths of two Santal farmers, who committed suicide protesting at the deprivation of irrigation water. Around 30 students started their bicycle procession under the banner of ‘0.6 Gravity Riderz’ at about 3:00pm from Zia Park in Nowdapara area ... Read more
Pornography incites violence against women: report
Violence against women and girls was increasing in Bangladesh due to easy accessibility to pornography on the internet, a study found. The findings were disclosed at a press conference, organised by the non-profit Manusher Jonno Foundation, at the National Press Club on
Rajshahi University offers 2nd chance for admission
Rajshahi University (RU) decided to offer the admission exam for the second time in the 2021-22 academic year. The decision was made at a meeting of the admission test sub-committee today at 11am on Thursday, reports our RU correspondent quoting Tareq Nur, RU’s student
New timings for schools during Ramadan
The government has announced a new schedule for conducting classes in educational institutions during the holy month of Ramadan. The Secondary and Higher Education Division of the Ministry of Education today issued a notification in this regard signed by its Director General Professor
BTRC sellsTk 10,645cr spectrum
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission sold out on Thursday 190MHz of spectrum for $1.23 billion or Tk 10,645 crore to four mobile phone operators. The auction was held in a city hotel on the day. The BTRC placed a total of 220 MHz of 2300 GHz and 2600 GHz bands for
bKash to disburse five garment factories’ salaries
Mobile financial service provider bKash signed agreements with five garment factories at its Dhaka head office recently to disburse salaries and allowances of their employees. Kamal Quadir, chief executive officer of bKash, MA Mazid Talukdar, managing director of Zoom Group, Rafsan Elahi, director of Lariz Fashion, Assaduzzaman Chowdhury, director