SNAPSHOT

If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

In a State of Denial

The numbers in rape cases and sexual assaults have dramatically increased over the last few months in Bangladesh. In fact,
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

1 Minute Please!

Emon Shaha is a famous name in the music industry of Bangladesh. He has composed hundreds of songs for more than 50
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

About Town

About Town
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

'Rongbaji' on Rickshaws

Why rickshaw paint? Because, rickshaws are an integral component of our city lives. The images painted on rickshaws have always been a colorful reflection of the historical, cultural, social issues of our times.
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Quirky Science

Crisp, clear images of a "hot Jupiter" system captured by a University of Notre Dame physicist were vital in determining that a newly found planet inhabits a three-star system, a phenomenon documented only a few times before.
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

The double edged sword

"Words have incredible power. They can make people's hearts soar, or they can make people's hearts sore.”- Dr. Mardy Grothe
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Living with a Camera

Khaled Hasan's story is an inspiration for people who want to turn their passion into a full time profession.
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Turning a Blind Eye

As we began last week with the Bengali new year, and hope to let go of the past and hit the restart button, we remember the horrendous day from last year, when on Pahela Baishakh, April 14, 2015, female visitors, of all ages, in the Dhaka University
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Star Diary

Last Thursday as I was about to get out of my car, when three women came rushing to me and threatened me rudely, “If you
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Epic bulldozer duel goes down in China

Police in northern China say an argument between construction workers escalated into a demolition derby-style clash of heavy machinery that left at least two bulldozers flipped over in a street.
21 April 2016, 05:47 AM

'Louis Vuitton fried chicken' owner fined in South Korea

A South Korean court orders a fried chicken restaurant owner to pay 14.5 million won ($12,500) for refusing to comply with a ban on using the luxury Louis Vuitton brand name for his outlet.
20 April 2016, 11:57 AM

"Hello, it's the prime minister": Dial-a-Swede callers get a surprise

Some of the people dialling "The Swedish Number" just get a surprise when the call is answered by somebody who says, "Hello, this is Sweden. I'm the Swedish prime minister, Stefan Lofven."
18 April 2016, 04:45 AM

Canal boat dwellers told to keep moving or face eviction

Canal boat owners with "continuous cruiser" licences must keep moving to a new place every 14 days. Many people who live on their boats are complaining that means their children can't go to school.
15 April 2016, 06:00 AM

90-year-old has no plans to leave job she's had for 70 years

Ninety year old Elena Griffing has no plans to retire anytime soon from her job at San Francisco Bay Area hospital, where she just celebrated her 70th year working.
12 April 2016, 11:23 AM

Japanese line up to cuddle hedgehogs - carefully

As if cat, rabbit, owl, hawk and even snake-themed cafes aren't enough in a country which loves all things cute, Tokyo residents wanting to spend time with animals have a new choice - a hedgehog-themed cafe.
11 April 2016, 09:35 AM

Singer dies after continuing to perform on stage despite cobra bite

Indonesian pop star Irma Bule passed away on last Sunday, after being bitten by a king cobra while performing on stage, reports Mashable.
9 April 2016, 07:19 AM

Pilot refuses to fly without female co-pilot, keep passengers waiting 2 hours

A pilot of Air India kept around 110 passengers waiting for nearly two-and-a-half hours because he was not accompanied by his favourite female co-pilot.
8 April 2016, 05:36 AM

1 Minute Please

Shumonn Patwary is a household name, mainly because of his comedy on television.
7 April 2016, 18:00 PM

About Town

About Town
7 April 2016, 18:00 PM