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DOCTOR for the poor

Kiwi living his dream in Bangladesh, providing healthcare to the helpless for close to 30 years Mirza Shakil, TangailThousands of miles away from home, someone is living up to his childhood promise: helping the helpless. In a rare example of

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Must Read: Bangla Article by Anisul Hoque

অরণ্যে রোদন | আসুন, ভারতকে এই একটা ক্ষেত্রে অনুসরণ করি – আনিসুল হক অতিরিক্ত খাওয়ার ফলে পেটটা যখন আইঢাই করছে, তখন বললাম, ইনো আছে নাকি? ইনো খেলে নাকি সব হজম হয়ে যায়। আমাদের পরিবারে ডাক্তারের সংখ্যা বেশি। তাঁদেরই একজন বললেন,

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Bangla Article on Religion

2011/pdf/Dhormo_bishoyok_kothokotha_05_September_111229010.pdf ( B) 

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Saudi Government admitted their Mistake in Announcing Eid al-Fitr 2011

Saudi government officials have reportedly apologized to their nation and said that they would pay Kaffarah of (1 Billion SR riyal as expiation for breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan) for the entire Saudi nation. The Government

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Shakib and Tamim stripped of leadership roles

Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal have been axed as Bangladesh captain and vice-captain respectively following the side’s dismal performance on the recent tour of Zimbabwe. Their replacements have not yet been named. “Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal have

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Outstanding Achievement of Bangladeshi Academic in USA

Dr Kumar Pial Das, an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Lamar University, USA has been awarded the best advisor award, Dr. Melvin Brust Advisor of the Year Award, for the recognition of his student advisory role

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Eid-Ul Fitr 2011AD/1432H in Canberra has been CHANGED to Today (Tomorrow CIC)

AOA, Eid-Ul Fitr 2011AD/1432H in Canberra has been CHANGED by the Canberra Mosque to be today, Tuesday 30th August, 2011, IA.Based on Idonesian Moon Sighting. Eid Prayers Locations:——————————– Outdoor Eid ul Fitr Salaat (Organised by the Canberra Mosque)At Australian Insitute

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Muslim community ends fast with feast for Ramadan

Perth’s Bangladeshi community gather to celebrate and share ‘Iftar’ during the holy month of Ramadan Perth’s Muslim community looks forward to the month of Ramadan each year despite having to give away a chunk of their savings and go without

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Gas found in Sundalpur

Petrobangla hopes to get 10-12mmcf gas from the newly discovered field Petrobangla yesterday announced the discovery of a gas field by Bapex in Sundalpur of Noakhali while many parts of the country face a shortfall in gas supply. Petrobangla Chairman

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Good Citizen Reaction: Kill Us All!

Not to miss video clip! Good citizen reaction over the road accident on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Manikganj which killed 5 people including Ashfaque (Mishuk) Munier, the CEO of ATN News, and Tareque Masud, an award-winning filmmaker. উপরের ভিডিওটি মিশুক

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Khaleda, 67, cuts as many pounds cake

Dhaka, Aug 15 (bdnews24.com) – The BNP chairperson has celebrated her birthday by cutting four cakes weighing 67 pound in the wee hours of Monday, the National Mourning Day, observed to mark the assassination of Liberation War hero Sheikh Mujibur

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TV chief Ashfaque Munier, filmmaker Tareque Masud killed

Manikganj, Aug 13 (bdnews24.com)—Ashfaque (Mishuk) Munier, the CEO of ATN News, and Tareque Masud, an award-winning filmmaker, were among five killed in an accident on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Manikganj, police say. Manikganj SP Mohammad Ali told bdnews24.com that they

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Muhammed Zafar Iqbal's Article on Adibashi

সাদাসিধে কথা | কারও মনে দুখ দিয়ো না… | মুহম্মদ জাফর ইকবাল | তারিখ: ০৯-০৮-২০১১ মে মাসের শেষের দিকে আমি দেশের বাইরে, ইন্টারনেটে খবরের কাগজ পড়ি। একদিন পত্রিকায় একটা খবর পড়ে আমার আক্কেলগুড়ুম হয়ে গেল। জাতিসংঘের কোনো একটা অধিবেশনে বাংলাদেশ

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Liberation War – Historicizing a Personal Narrative – Col Nadir Ali (Retd), Pakistan Army

Ladies and gentlemen,Thank you for providing me with this opportunity to be in the great city of Dhaka and be in the BRAC University addressing this august gathering. But this interaction can only be meaningful if you ask me questions.

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The pardoning president

Mohammad Badrul AhsanThe president has pardoned again. A forgiving man has forgiven now because he has also forgiven before. A lot of people may be upset with him, but I think I understand the man. He has seen too much

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Promising singer Abid, his friend drown in sea

Close up-1 singer Abid Shahriar and one of his colleagues drowned in the sea at Cox’s Bazar yesterday evening. Abid, 26, a known face in the country’s music arena through the talent hunt show, and the other dead, Mostakim, 27,

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Video from Bangladesh

Inside CO-ID schools –see the children learning Fred Hyde speaks –views and experience Building a school –set to music The video was donated by Mark Tory, the email design was donated by Spark Green. News – first pre-schools built The

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Sonia Gandhi to receive a posthumous award on behalf of former Indian premier Indira Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi due tonight (24 July 2011) Sonia Gandhi, president of India’s ruling Congress party, arrives here tonight on a 24-hour visit to attend an autism conference and receive a posthumous award on behalf of former Indian premier Indira Gandhi.

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Radio Program focused on policy, politics and people of climate change

Hi all, This week’s program focused on policy, politics and people of climate change and its impact on Bangladesh. It interviewed an environmental activist highlighting Australia’s responsibility to combat climate change in Bangladesh – the interview was taken by Arara

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Eearthquakes: Dhaka on Timebomb

৫ দেশের বিজ্ঞানীদের হুঁশিয়ারি বাংলাদেশের মাটির নিচে বিশ্বের বৃহত্তম ভূমিকম্পের আলামত, ঢাকা এখন টাইম বোমার ওপর নিজস্ব প্রতিনিধি: বাংলাদেশের মাটির নিচে পৃথিবীর পরবর্তী বৃহত্তম ভয়ঙ্কর ভূমিকম্পের ঘূর্ণন সৃষ্টি হচ্ছে? আতঙ্ক জাগানিয়া এ প্রশ্ন রেখেছেন একদল প্রথিতযশা সিসমোলজিস্ট। এ বিজ্ঞানীরা জাপান,

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Bangladesh: Mourning at schools today

Educational institutions across the country will mourn today the loss of 44 lives in Monday’s road crash in Mirsarai of Chittagong. As condolence poured in from across the country, ministers and education officials yesterday rushed to Mirsarai to be with

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Tamim signs for Nottinghamshire

Tamim Iqbal, the Bangladesh batsman, will get his first taste of county cricket after signing for Nottinghamshire as a short-term replacement for David Hussey. Hussey has to return to Australia to prepare for the ODI series against Sri Lanka and

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Lt Gen Masud Uddin Chowdhury recalled from Australia 0

Diplomatic CorrespondentThe government has called back Bangladesh High Commissioner to Australia Lt Gen Masud Uddin Chowdhury and placed him in his former position in Bangladesh Army. An official notification issued by the ministry of establishment yesterday said as Masud has

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Lt Gen Masud Uddin Chowdhury recalled from Australia

Diplomatic Correspondent: The government has called back Bangladesh High Commissioner to Australia Lt Gen Masud Uddin Chowdhury and placed him in his former position in Bangladesh Army. An official notification issued by the ministry of establishment yesterday said as Masud

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