December2017
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Bangladesh Cricket team gearing up for another challenge
Dec 26, 2017Bangladesh Tigers are getting ready to embark on a new mission as national cricketers began their preparation for the upcoming challenges of the tri-series, the two Tests against Sri Lanka followed by the two T20 internationals... -
“Party Party Party” song from “Bijli” is shaking the cold weather of late December
Dec 26, 2017Party Song “Party Party Party” from upcoming superhero-based Bangladeshi film “Bijli” released on this years Christmas Eve, and it’s rocking the nation. Directed by Iftakar Chowdhury and producer & Actress Eamin Haque Boby released the new... -
China, Pakistan to look at including Afghanistan in $57 billion economic corridor
Dec 26, 2017China and Pakistan will look at extending their $57 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, part of China’s ambitious Belt and Road plan linking China with Asia, Europe... -
North Korea likely to pursue talks, South says in rosy New Year forecast
Dec 26, 2017South Korea predicted on Tuesday that North Korea would look to open negotiations with the United States next year in an optimistic outlook for 2018, even as Seoul set up a specialized military team to confront... -
China halts oil product exports to North Korea in November as sanctions bite
Dec 26, 2017China exported no oil products to North Korea in November, Chinese customs data showed, apparently going above and beyond sanctions imposed earlier this year by the United Nations in a bid to limit petroleum shipments to... -
Earthquake jolts Greece a few moments ago!
Dec 26, 2017A mild earthquake has rocked Greece a few minutes ago, leaving high-rise buildings shaken in the cities and leading to panic among citizens. According to EMSN, the earthquake originated in the 14 km NW from epicenter. There... -
Egypt executes 15 militants for killing security forces in Sinai
Dec 26, 2017Egypt on Tuesday executed 15 militants convicted of carrying out attacks that killed security forces in the Sinai Peninsula, security sources said. The executions were carried out at two prisons in the north of the country... -
Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas message didn’t mention Meghan Markle by name
Dec 26, 2017Queen Elizabeth II marked her 60th anniversary as a self-described television host on Monday with an annual Christmas message that offered solace after Britain suffered five terrorist attacks in one year, reflected on the comforts of... -
BTV to launch official YouTube channel
Dec 26, 2017Along with the current ones, the YouTube channel will have all the old flagship and famous shows of the state-run TV station Bangladesh Television (BTV) is all set to launch its official YouTube channel on December... -
Liberia election run-off: Ex-footballer up against vice-president
Dec 26, 2017Liberians are choosing a new president in a run-off vote between Vice-President Joseph Boakai and former international footballer George Weah. Mr Weah, 51, won the first round, but did not secure the required 50% of the...