October2018
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Khawaja moves into top 10 for the first time
Oct 13, 2018Australia opener Usman Khawaja has moved into the top 10 of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen for the first time, after a remarkable performance in the first Test in Dubai helped salvage... -
Hugh Hefner’s trademark black pajamas to hit auction block
Oct 13, 2018Playboy founder Hugh Hefner’s trademark black silk pajamas and red smoking jacket are going up for sale as part of an auction of his belongings, including his complete set of Playboy magazines. Julien’s Auctions said on... -
Samsung Mobile Bangladesh announced the pre-order of its latest device Galaxy A7
Oct 13, 2018Samsung Mobile Bangladesh announced the pre-order of its latest device Galaxy A7 exclusively through Pickaboo.com. Galaxy A7 is a continuation of the premium build quality of Galaxy A series, which is synonymous with sleek design, superior... -
Turkey obtains recordings of Saudi journalist’s purported killing
Oct 13, 2018Turkey’s investigation into the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has revealed recordings made on his Apple Watch purportedly indicating he was tortured and killed, a Turkish newspaper reported on Saturday. The report in the... -
British Council organized IELTS Scholarships 2018 award ceremony in Dhaka
Oct 13, 2018The British Council organized IELTS Scholarships 2018 award ceremony at their Dhaka University campus office on Wednesday, 10 October 2018. These scholarships were given to the winners after a rigorous selection process comprising of written tests... -
Pope defrocks two Chilean bishops over sexual abuse allegations
Oct 13, 2018Pope Francis has defrocked two Chilean bishops who have been caught up in the country’s widening sexual abuse crisis, the Vatican said on Saturday. The Vatican named the two men as Francisco José Cox Huneeus, 84,... -
Digital financial service “Nagad”, to be introduced by Bangladesh Post Office
Oct 13, 2018The Bangladesh Post Office, under the Government of Bangladesh, is going to introduce its digital financial service “Nagad”. This first of its kind service in Bangladesh promises increased financial freedom with additional security and control. The... -
Innovative Justice Challenge in Dhaka
Oct 13, 2018Aniket Doegar, a young innovator from India, through innovative use of technology has designed a new way to reach important messages to the poor and ultra poor communities. The common theme of the messages is that... -
Agreement signed between Microsoft and ICT Ministry of Bangladesh on GSP
Oct 13, 2018Microsoft signed an agreement with the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology on Government Security Program (GSP). As part of the agreement, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) provides Bangladesh Cyber Threat Intelligence Programme (CTIP) data... -
At least 30 killed in Nigeria pipeline fire
Oct 13, 2018At least 30 people were killed when a petrol pipeline caught fire and exploded in southeast Nigeria after a raid by suspected oil thieves, a survivor and officials said on Saturday. The incident happened in the...