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7.0 quake & aftershock strike Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka
05:03 AM, 30 Jan 2016 Saturday
A strong, deep 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka peninsula on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported.
Bank of Japan introduces negative interest rate
04:52 AM, 30 Jan 2016 Saturday
In a surprise move, the Bank of Japan has introduced a negative interest rate.
Bangladesh face Scotland Sunday
04:44 AM, 30 Jan 2016 Saturday
Host Bangladesh will face visiting Scotland in forthcoming matches of the ICC Under-19 World Cup cricket championship on Sunday.
Samsung ‘Smart Home’ offers on TV
04:35 AM, 30 Jan 2016 Saturday
Samsung Bangladesh Limited offers Cash Discounts of up to BDT 15000 and Free Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace & Galaxy J2 handsets on Televisions.
Using paracetamol during pregnancy may harm fertility
04:03 AM, 30 Jan 2016 Saturday
Using painkillers in pregnancy may reduce fertility in subsequent generations, warns a research.
Obama looks to take fight to IS in Libya
03:48 AM, 30 Jan 2016 Saturday
US President Barack Obama has asked key advisors to draw up options for ratcheting up the fight against the Islamic State group, including opening a new front in Libya.
I have a new obstetrician
03:24 AM, 30 Jan 2016 Saturday
I sent a reminder to a client that it was time to visit the eye doctor. He called back to inform me that he would not be coming in because, as he put it, “I have a new obstetrician.”
Shahrukh ducks question on intolerance
02:59 AM, 30 Jan 2016 Saturday
Months after his remark on ‘intolerance’ created a furore, superstar Shahrukh Khan chose not to speak on the controversial issue again and ducked a question on it on Friday.
BCL leader hacked to death in Coxesbazar
11:34 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
A local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was hacked to death and two others were injured in a factional clash between two groups of BCL activists at Falia Para in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar on early Friday.
Zika virus spreading explosively: WHO
10:34 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
The World Health Organisation has convened an emergency committee to discuss the “explosive” spread of the Zika virus, which has been linked to thousands of birth defects in Latin America.
Ansar man dies after motorbike hits
10:05 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
An Ansar man was killed when a motorcycle hit him in front of Ansar Camp of Jhenidha district on Friday morning.
Asia Cup T20 to begin Feb 24
09:54 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is going to hold the Asia Cup 2016 Twenty20 International (T20I) in Dhaka from February 24 to March 6.
Illegal Bangladeshi labors to legalize in Malaysia
09:00 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said his government will legalize the illegal Bangladeshi workers who are working in their country.
Hrithik denies having had an affair with Kangana
08:42 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
It was quite surprising to see Kangana Ranaut uncharacteristically responding to a rumour suggesting that superstar Hrithik Roshan had allegedly ousted her from Aashiqui 3.
Weight-loss surgery post-marriage can affect family bonds
08:33 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
Want to shed those extra kilos through weight loss surgery? Do it before you get hitched! According to a study, being married might actually work against those who want to put off weight, reveals a study.
Road crash kills RAB official
07:16 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
An official of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was killed and his three associates were injured when a RAB patrolling van collided head on with a truck at Araihazar in Narayangaj at 12pm on Friday.
Zotac launches IT products in Bangladesh
07:00 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
Zotac, a leading IT brand, has started its journey in Bangladesh with different products.
Germany to tighten asylum rules as Sweden, Finland plan deportati
06:50 AM, 29 Jan 2016 Friday
More asylum seekers will be deported or encouraged to leave Europe voluntarily under new plans being pursued by several countries.
Zika `emergency team` set up: WHO
12:50 PM, 28 Jan 2016 Thursday
The World Health Organization has set up a Zika "emergency team" after the "explosive" spread of the virus.
India got winning start in U-19 World Cup
12:02 PM, 28 Jan 2016 Thursday
Sarfaraz Khan and Washington Sundar blasted a brilliant half-centuries as India recorded a comprehensive 79-run win over Ireland...