Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela that usually begins on the first day of the month of February, has deffered for at least two weeks. State minister for culture KM Khalid told media that due to the recent spike of Covid cases, the fair has been ... Read more
Dhaka Mirror
Asaduzzaman Noor tests positive for COVID-19, the actor had earlier tested positive in December 2020
Veteran actor and lawmaker Asaduzzaman Noor has been admitted to a hospital after being diagnosed with Covid-19. This is the second time that the actor has been infected with the coronavirus disease. The news was confirmed to media by Ghulam Kuddus, president of cultural organisation Sammilito Sangskritik Jote. “Asaduzzaman Noor bhai’s covid result
Nino Cerruti : Italian fashion great dies at 91
The Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur Nino Cerruti died in the hospital in Vercelli, where he was hospitalized for hip surgery. He was 91 years old, Italian media reported. Descendant of a family of textile industrialists from Biella, he was one of the great protagonists of fashion of the last century and is credited with ... Read more
Shwapno opens 202nd branch at Dhanmondi
The grocery chain shop, Shwapno, has opened its 202nd branch at Bay Park Heights, beside Sheikh Jamal Cricket Academy, at Dhanmondi 8 of Dhaka city. The new outlet was inaugurated on Friday morning in the presence of Pradip Kar Chowdhury, executive director, finance and planning ofACI Limited, and
Daraz is set to herald in a new era of e-commerce
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce was already witnessing significant growth – with the sector expanding at a steady pace of 4.5 per cent globally. This was driven mainly by factors like increased digitisation, improvements in technology and infrastructure, and consumers expecting more convenience and
Walton set to enter North America; first shipment in mid-2022
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd, a giant in the local consumer electronics sector, is all set to enter the North American market through a shipment of home appliances sometime in the middle of 2022. The company signed a partnership agreement with Danby Appliances, a compact appliance brand in North America, in order to expand the market ... Read more
‘Baby Shark’ makes YouTube history with 10 billion views
Children’s song Baby Shark on Thursday, January 13, became the first-ever video to cross the 10 billion views mark on YouTube. The viral hit, released by South Korean company Pinkfong in 2016, managed the feat just over a year since being crowned the most-viewed video on YouTube in November 2020, dethroning
Celebs in support of Emma Watson following Palestinian solidarity post
Celebrities have extended their support for Emma Watson who faced backlash for sharing ‘solidarity’ with Palestinians. Around 40 stars have shared a joint statement to condemn the accusations of anti-Semitism, raised by a former UN envoy from Israel, against Watson last week. “We join Emma Watson in support of the simple statement that ‘solidarity is ... Read more
Singer Asif Akbar indicted in ICT case
A Dhaka tribunal Thursday framed charges against popular singer Asif Akbar in connection with a case filed by lyricist and composer Shafiq Tuhin under the Information Communication and Technology Act. Asif, now on bail, pleaded not guilty and demanded justice after Judge Mohammad Ash Sams Joglul Hossain of Dhaka Cyber Tribunal read out the charges ... Read more
Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa for second time
Immigration chief says decision is in the public interest Tennis star Novak Djokovic is facing deportation after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time. Deportation from Australia can lead to a three-year ban on returning to the country, although that may be waived, depending on the circumstances. The Australian government cancelled his ... Read more
Dope test will be mandatory from now on to get a professional driving license
Dope test reports from government affiliated hospitals or laboratories would be mandatory in case if issuance and renewal of driving license from January 30 this year. If the dope test report is positive or there is any negative comment in it, professional driving license will not be issued or renewed by Bangladesh Road transport
Bangladesh’s passport ranks 103rd in Henley Passport Index 2022
Bangladesh’s passport climbed five spots in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, the pioneer ranking of world’s travel documents. Out of a total 116 spots on the index, Bangladesh now ranks 103rd, according to the Henley Passport Index 2022 Q1 released recently. Last year, it ranked 108th in
Dhaka’s transport owners’ association tells members to operate buses at full capacity
Despite the government order to carry passengers at 50 percent capacity from Saturday, Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association today asked its members to operate vehicles in full capacity. The directive was given stating that the ministry concerned has “verbally” informed that the government would allow it to operate public transport in full
This time Pori Moni participating in Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association elections
Popular actress Pori Moni is taking part in the election of Bangladesh Film Artists Association, to be held on January 28. The star has signed on as a candidate of Ilias Kanchan and Nipun’s panel for the election. The matter has been confirmed by Simon Sadiq, a candidate for the post of joint secretary of ... Read more
Buses to run at half capacity with same fare from Jan 15
The buses will start running at half of their capacity across Bangladesh from Saturday [January 15] to ensure social distances without an increase in bus fare, said the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority chairman Nur Mohammad Mazumder. The decisions were taken on Wednesday at a meeting organised by the
Bangladesh lose by an innings and 117 runs
Despite a first overseas century from Liton Das, Bangladesh were bowled out for 278 runs in their second innings as the tourists suffered defeat by an innings and 117 runs in the second Test against New Zealand on Tuesday. Liton scored 102 off 114 deliveries — his innings featuring 14 fours and a six, before ... Read more
Lata Mangeshkar tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to ICU
Legendary Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar admitted in a hospital in Mumbai after she tested positive for Covid-19, as per reports. The 92-year-old singer has mild symptoms, ANI quoted her niece Rachna Shah as saying. The singer “is doing fine and she has been kept in ICU as a “precautionary reason considering her age,” Rachna ... Read more
Trains will carry passengers at half seats capacity from Saturday
Trains will start carrying passengers at half capacity from January 15 (Saturday) – maintaining health safety rules. The decision came following the new restrictions issued by the government yesterday to curb the ongoing spike of corona virus infections. Bangladesh Railway (BR) will sell 25 percent of its tickets through
The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder
A California jury found Holmes guilty of conspiring to defraud investors in her blood-testing startup. The 37-year-old was convicted on four of 11 counts. Holmes was acquitted on four counts and the jury could not reach a decision on three counts. The verdict comes after a stunning downfall that saw Holmes, once hailed as the ... Read more
Bangladesh imposes fresh Covid restrictions
Govt restrictions going into effect from Jan 13 Taking the sharp rise in Covid-19 cases and its new variant Omicron into consideration, the government has issued fresh restrictions on public gatherings — to be effective from January 13. The restrictions are: 1. People must wear masks at all gatherings including at shops, shopping malls and