The telecom regulator has given the operators additional 15 days to implement a directive that cuts the number of offers and enables customers to carry forward their unused internet data of the current deal to the next one. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in a press release said that the directive will be implemented ... Read more
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Necrophiliac morgue worker arrested in Chattogram
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today arrested a morgue guard of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on charges of necrophilia in the port city. The arrestee is Md Selim (48), hailing from Cumilla’s Laksam, said CID’s Special Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shahnewaz Khaled
Youth rescued after falling in 40-feet hole
Fire Service members on Monday rescued a 24-year-old youth who fell into a 40-feet tunnel-like void surrounded by four multi-storied buildings in the city’s Gendaria. The youth, Salam, fell into the hole around 12:45am early Monday while passing the road, said deputy assistant director of media cell of Fire Service
CNG stations face further gas rationing
The government on Tuesday extended the time of gas supply suspension to CNG filling stations to five hours a day from the existing four hours. Further gas rationing to the CNG stations underscored the country’s growing energy crisis. ‘A decision has been taken for suspending gas supply to all CNG filling
HC stays trial of drug case against Pori Moni
The High Court on Tuesday stayed the trial proceedings of a narcotics case against film actress Pori Moni for three months. A bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Salim also asked the government and the police to explain in four weeks why the proceedings in the case against Pori Moni would not ... Read more
SSC exams likely to start on June 19, HSC on August 22
This year’s Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations are scheduled to start on June 19 and Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations are scheduled to start on August 22. In two urgent releases the Dhaka Education Board published these ‘probable’ dates in its website. The releases were published on Monday. One if the urgent releases ... Read more
Boi Mela extended till March 17
The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela has been extended till March 17 as the COVID-19 situation improves across the country, bringing the total duration of its run-time to 31 days – the longest in the history. The announcement of the extension has satisfied publishers, to say the least. According to them, the sales this year has ... Read more
Tow month long hilsha fishing ban imposes from today
In a bid to conserve Jatka or juveniles of hilsa, the government has imposed a two-month ban on netting, selling and transporting hilsa in six sanctuaries from today (March 1). Bimal Chandra Das, fisheries officer of Barishal, said the ban is going to be observed across 432km area of six districts, including three in Barishal division. ... Read more
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from all games over Ukraine crisis
Continental bosses UEFA and global governors FIFA have made the joint decision on a temporary expulsion for Russia from all club and national fixtures. The decision by the world and European governing bodies means the Russian national team will be unable to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar in
Realme GT Neo 3 Will Be The Fastest Charging Smartphone In the World
Chinese phone manufacturer Realme has said its next flagship smartphone will be the fastest charging in the world, able to reach 50% battery life in only five minutes. Realme said its GT Neo3 phone, announced during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech show in Barcelona, would use new technology it calls
Aamir Khan starrer Mogul, is the film shelved?
Aamir Khan announced earlier that he would collaborate with Bhushan Kumar for the biopic of Gulshan Kumar, the founder of T-series. However, there has not been any update about the shooting of the film yet. In an interview with a leading daily, the maker of the film, Bhushan Kumar confirmed that the film is in ... Read more
Deepika Padukone was told to get breast implants when she was 18?
Deepika Padukone is one of the best Indian actresses in today’s age. Her brilliant acting prowess and her ability to get into the skin of a character are unparalleled. However, her journey in Bollywood has been nothing short of a struggle. Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut with Farah Khan’s 2007 directorial, Om Shanti Om, which ... Read more
Women’s team crushed to defeat in warm-up
Sharmin Akhter’s lone battle went in vain as the Bangladesh women’s cricket team suffered a 109-run defeat against their English counterparts in their first warm-up match ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the Lincoln Green in New Zealand on Monday. Sharmin made 81 off 137 balls but didn’t find much support
Shakib to play SA Tests: Hassan
Premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will play the two-match Test series against South Africa, scheduled in March-April, informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan. The BCB president confirmed it to the media following Bangladesh’s third ODI against Afghanistan in Chattogram today. “As he is not playing in the IPL [this season] anymore, then ... Read more
Priyanka Chopra shares sun-kissed selfie while enjoying Sunday
Priyanka Chopra posted some selfies as she could be seen going on a drive with husband Nick Jonas. The Quantico actor’s reel comprised of her sun-kissed selfies in which the actor is slayed in a white shirt with her hair down. Nick could be seen in the background as the new-mommy clicked pictures. She captioned ... Read more
Bangladesh crushed to defeat by Afghanistan
Bangladesh failed to bag their full 30 points after they conceded a seven wicket defeat against Afghanistan with a robust hundred from Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the third and final one-day international match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday. Rahmanullah Gurbazh smacked an unbeaten 106 off 110 balls, his third ODI ton
CU students stage demo demanding regular shuttle train service
Students of Chittagong University (CU) today staged a demonstration demanding a regular schedule of shuttle trains on the university route. They came up with the demand padlocking the university’s entrance at 1:20 pm today, a correspondent from CU campus reports
First year college classes to begin from Wednesday
Colleges across the country are slated to start classes for freshly-admitted 11th grade students from March 2. This comes after eight months of the scheduled time, as the classes had to be delayed due to Covid-19. Usually, the new academic year for HSC and equivalent courses begin on July 1. “Colleges will start holding the ... Read more
Mountain Dew reinstates ‘Bhoyer Porei Joy’ in new TVC featuring Hrithik Roshan
Beverage brand Mountain Dew, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, unveiled its new power-packed television commercial (TVC) yesterday featuring Bollywood superstar and brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan. Taking the excitement up a notch, the TVC has been shot on the top of the world’s tallest building – Emaar’s Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, a press
Lahore win first PSL title after thrashing Multan
Lahore Qalandars win maiden Pakistan Super League title after thrashing Multan Sultans by 42 runs Lahore Qalandars Sunday put up a clinical performance to defeat Multan Sultans by 42 runs and bag their first Pakistan Super League (PSL) title. Although Lahore had handed Multan a stiff 181-run target, they were stillrequired to be at their ... Read more