279,096 acres of forest land grabbed
Shawdesh Desk: Different organisations and individuals have occupied 279,096 acres of forest land while the Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation has no record on total ares grabbed in 50-60 years. ReadMore
Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament
Some 78 parliamentarians had taken issue with the Conservative leader’s limitation on parliamentary activity, designed to prevent any hiccups prior to October 31, the day Britain is slated to leave ReadMore
Bulbul Ahmed’s birth anniversary today
Binodon Desk: Today is the 78th birth anniversary of late legendary actor Bulbul Ahmed, who left his mark in several mediums including television, film and theatre. Bulbul Ahmed, born in 1941, ReadMore
Baby’s babbling can help predict future communication skills
Shawdesh Desk: How often babies babble while making eye contact with care-givers can help predict their future language and vocabulary skills, according to a new study. The research by the ReadMore
Prime Minister visits Rajshahi today
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to visit Rajshahi today (Sunday) to attend the passing-out parade of the BCS 36th batch of probationary Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) ReadMore
Shovon, Rabbani resign from BCL
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) President Rezwanul Haque Chowdhury Shovon and General Secretary Golam Rabbani have been relieved of their posts in the wake of various allegations, including extortion. ReadMore
Enthusiasm over Uber service fading fast amid growing complaints
Shawdesh Desk: Uber, the world’s largest on-demand ride-sharing company, launched its service in capital Dhaka nearly three years back with many promises to bring about a change in commuting experience, ReadMore
Saudi oil strikes: US blames Iran for twin attacks
Shawdesh Desk: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Iran for Saturday’s drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. He dismissed a claim by Yemeni Houthi rebels that they had ReadMore
