Rice market totally deceitful
“Because of the cutting and polishing, rice loses its nutritional value and it is being done by importing machines spending crores of taka. The government will take steps soon to stop it.”
1y ago
Bangladeshi students in German universities seek assistance from Foreign Ministry for visa facilitation
“About 2,000 students have registered for visa appointments at the embassy since July last year," said Raihan, a student at a German technical university.
2y ago
Third batch of Rohingyas have arrived in Bhasan Char
The third batch of Rohingyas were on the way to Bhasan Char today from Chattogram Boat Club.
3y ago
Wealth statement submission time of bank directors, MDs extended
Time to submit wealth statements for bank directors, managing directors, employees of two subordinate stages under them and their families has been extended by one and a half months.
3y ago
Inside look at Ajo Idea Space
Khalid Mahmud, Owner of Ajo Idea Spcae, speaks to The Daily Star about the story behind the origins of Ajo, Which has especially picked up distinction for its unique establishment. He talks about his journey from being an artist to creating a tranquil idea space in Dhaka and how he has managed to overcome tough competition in recent years through his eccentric architecture style and distinctive ways of management.
3y ago
Institute of Public Health issues dress code for Muslim employees
Dr Muhammad Abdur Rahim, director of the institute under the health directorate, in a circular issued on Wednesday asked male employees to wear clothes above the ankle and women below the ankle with hijab.
3y ago
Dr Zafrullah's condition 'somewhat unstable'
Condition of Gonoshasthaya Kendra Founder and Trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury is somewhat unstable, said an official of Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital today.
3y ago
April 11, 2020
WATCH: How to spend your time at home during the shutdown
The nationwide shutdown to control the spread of the Coronavirus has been extended till April 25th, 2020. It's imperative to take necessary safety precautions instead of panicking at this point in time. Spending day after day cooped up inside can get irritating, however, if you follow a plan to occupy your days with activities, it is possible to come out of this with new skills and reduce the restlessness at home. Watch the video below to know more.
March 28, 2020
DMP sets shutdown guidelines for police
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has handed out instructions to its officials on handling the shutdown.
March 20, 2020
Inbound Bangladeshi passengers being marked with quarantine stamp
Authorities at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have started marking inbound passengers with stamps bearing the date till which they will have to stay under home quarantine.
March 20, 2020
Offer sunnah of Juma prayers at home: Islamic Foundation
Islamic Foundation in a statement asks all Muslims to offer sunnah prayers from their respective homes before going to the mosque to offer their two rakahs of faraz Jummah prayers in order to contain the spreading of coronavirus.
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus: Govt instructs halting political, cultural and religious gatherings
The government has instructed concerned authorities to halt all political, cultural and religious gatherings.
March 6, 2020
An unrest, a slowdown and a health epidemic: Manmohan Singh
In a column published in The Hindu, the former Indian PM has made a heartfelt appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convince the nation not through words but deeds:
March 5, 2020
Ronaldinho, brother held over fake passports in Paraguay
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho was caught on Wednesday with alleged altered passports, in Paraguay, for him and his brother according to a police report obtained by ESPN Brasil.
March 2, 2020
This is our version of coronavirus: Arundhati Roy on Delhi violence
Author and activist Arundhati Roy has said the Modi government is acting as though the constitution does not exist and they are doing everything to completely dismantle democracy.
March 1, 2020
Coronavirus might be here to stay: experts
Experts think that the new coronavirus might end up being a seasonal flu and will probably continue to circulate indefinitely.
February 29, 2020
‘No iPhones for bad guys’
In an interview with Vanity Fair, director Rian Johnson has said, "I don't know if I should say this or not, Apple... they let you use iPhones in movies but — and this is very pivotal if you're ever watching a mystery movie — bad guys cannot have iPhones on camera."
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