2020 January

Of politicians, EC and low voter turnout

Nadeem Qadir: It is yet another election with a low voter turnout and one wonders if such an exercise truly reflects the electorates choice. The ruling Awami League-backed candidate won ReadMore

Selim Al Deen’s death anniversary observed at JU

Shawdesh Desk: The 12th death anniversary of eminent playwright ‘Natyacharya’ Selim Al Deen was observed at Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Tuesday. Marking the day, Drama and Dramatics Department of ReadMore

Billie Eilish is youngest artist to write for James Bond

Shawdesh Desk: Breakthrough singer Billie Eilish is set to sing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, becoming the youngest artist to write and record a song for ReadMore

Full list of ICC award winners for the year 2019

Sports Desk: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the list of winners for their annual awards for the year 2019. England all-rounder Ben Stokes won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers ReadMore

Murderer arrested after 33 years at large

An alleged murderer was finally captured in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region after absconding for 33 years. According to police in Chen Barag Banner under the city of Hulun ReadMore

Loneliness as Dangerous as Smoking or Obesity, Says Study

Shawdesh Desk: Loneliness rivals smoking and obesity in its impact on shortening longevity and has become a public health concern, especially for the older adults, say researchers. With older adults ReadMore

US, China set to sign vital trade truce

Shawdesh Desk: The world’s two dominant economic powers, the United States and China, are poised to sign a trade truce Wednesday that will allow businesses around the globe to breathe ReadMore

5 climbers attempt to scale Everest during harsh winter

Shawdesh Desk: Five climbers are attempting to scale Mount Everest, battling extreme cold, high winds and piled-up snow and ice as they try to become the first to reach the ReadMore