'I'm pretty chilled now, both on and off the field'

Shakib Al Hasan's witty demeanor was reflected in his reply to Faf du Plessis' tweet, in which the South Africa batsman congratulated the 34-year-old Bangladeshi all-rounder for claiming the player-of-the-series award during Tigers' 4-1 win against Australia in a T20I series earlier this month.
27 August 2021, 01:25 AM

Henry to replace Allen: NZC

New Zealand have called pacer Matt Henry into the squad for the five-match T20I series against Bangladesh as a replacement for batsman Finn Allen, who tested positive for Covid-19 last Tuesday and has since been recovering in isolation, informed the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) through a press release today. 
27 August 2021, 00:59 AM

City's Mendy charged with four counts of rape, suspended by club

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was charged by the Cheshire Constabulary with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on Thursday, with the Premier League club suspending the Frenchman pending an investigation.
27 August 2021, 00:49 AM

Jorginho wins UEFA Player of the Year award

Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho was named European soccer body UEFA's men's Player of the Year for 2020-21 on Thursday while Barcelona's Alexia Putellas won the women's award.
27 August 2021, 00:42 AM

Samsung launches Galaxy M32 in Bangladesh

Samsung Bangladesh has introduced its newest addition to the Galaxy M Series, the Galaxy M32.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Musk says Tesla likely to launch humanoid robot prototype next year

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Thursday said the electric automaker will probably launch a ‘Tesla Bot’ humanoid robot prototype next year, designed for dangerous, repetitive, or boring work that people don’t like to do.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

How to maintain a work-study-life balance

However, work and studies can sometimes be difficult to juggle because you must divide your time evenly between your academic and work schedule. For those of you who find it challenging to balance studying with your job or an internship, we’ve got you covered.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

5 note-taking apps worth checking out

This article lists 5 such note-taking apps that can help you stay organised by going paperless and add more to the process.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

6 travel gadgets to get you set for any trip

With new technology and innovation, there are unlimited options of travel gadgets to try. These gadgets can make your vacations easier, more organised, and enjoyable.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Wolverine meets Bogart in Jackman sci-fi ‘Reminiscence’

Hugh Jackman helped pioneer the superhero sequels that dominate modern megaplexes, but the former ‘X-Men’ actor leapt at the chance to star in something more rare these days—a totally original sci-fi from a major studio, in ‘Reminiscence.’
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

The best money can buy top SUVs under BDT 30 lacs

Bangladesh likes SUVs. It can be safely said that it is rather one of the most growing vehicle sectors in the country. This week, we bring you the top four SUVs under BDT 30 lacs that are currently available in the local market which can hopefully give you the most value for your money.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Quit that internship or part-time gig, here’s why and when

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, almost everyone feels the pressure to gain additional work experience and enrich their CVs through part-time jobs. Particularly for undergraduate students, spending leisure time wisely is crucial and many students spend their time away from academics participating in extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Nazrul’s 45th death anniv today

The 45th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed in the country today.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be

This week, it’s all about maintaining the balance. It’s about knowing how to strike the perfect balance between work, education and life in general, and also about knowing when to quit. Check out page 3 and page 5 for more.Edi
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh mission at London

Pakistan is now dead and two countries have been born in its place, said Justice Abu Sayeed Chowdhury, speaking today at the inaugural function of the Bangladesh Mission in London. Justice Chowdhury was the overseas representative of the Bangladesh government.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Reviving a local species of Garfish

Scientists of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) have successfully invented an artificial breeding technique for the almost-lost freshwater garfish, known as Kakila in Bangladesh.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Facebook unveils virtual reality ‘workrooms’

Facebook on Thursday unveiled technology for ‘workrooms,’ allowing remote collaboration for people using its Oculus virtual reality gear.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Transfer of ACC official: HC asks for inquiry into affairs of Manobadhikar Int'l

The High Court today expressed grave annoyance at a human rights organisation named “Manobadhikar International” for moving a writ petition in order to stop the transfer of Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) Deputy Assistant Director Md Sharif Uddin in Chattogram.
26 August 2021, 15:46 PM

Bangladesh records double-digit growth in textile, garment items' order

Bangladesh recorded double-digit growth in demand for inspections for textile and garment items from the international retailers and brands in the first quarter in 2021 compared to Q1 of 2020 and 2019, indicating sustained expansion over pre-pandemic levels rather than a simple rebound.
26 August 2021, 15:45 PM

Police took Tk 2.5 lakh in a night-time raid, claims arrestee

In Rupnagar, Dhaka, around 9 pm, two members of police along with four “sources” raided a woman’s house and arrested her with two other women.  The arrestee has claimed that police took at least 2.5 lakh taka during the raid but police denied the allegation. 
26 August 2021, 15:38 PM