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Rafiuzzaman Sifat

Md. Rafiuzzaman Sifat, a CSE graduate turned into journalist, works at News Hour as a staff reporter. He has many years of experience in featured writing in different Bangladeshi newspapers. He is an active blogger, story writer and social network activist. He published a book named 'Se Amar Gopon' inEkushe boi mela Dhaka 2016. Sifat got a BSc. from Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh. He also works as an Engineer at Bangla Trac Communications Ltd. As an avid traveler and a gourmet food aficionado, he is active in publishing restaurant reviews and cutting-edge articles about culinary culture.

Malaysia regulator denies pressuring AirAsia to cancel flights

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 15, 2018

Malaysia’s aviation regulator on Tuesday denied having ordered AirAsia to cancel extra flights meant to help voters return home for a recent general election and filed a police complaint against the carrier’s chief executive, Tony Fernandes....
Suspect arrested in Dhaka killed in Mymensingh ‘shootout’

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 15, 2018

A suspect in five cases has been killed in an alleged shootout involving police in Mymensingh after he was arrested in Dhaka. The deceased has been identified as Sarfan Islam aka Babu, 28. Police had taken...
Russia counting more on propaganda

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 14, 2018

NATO hopes to carry out another meeting of the NATO-Russia council soon, with the agenda to include for the first time Moscow’s increasing use of “hybrid threats” such as propaganda and disinformation, a senior NATO official...
Meditation, yoga to sharpen mind

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 13, 2018

Meditation and breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, can work like fertiliser for the brain, strengthening our ability to focus on tasks. “Our research finds that there is evidence to support the view that there is a...
Bangladeshi cuisines in Indian Z bangla’s ‘Rannaghar’

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 11, 2018

The popular Indian cookery show ‘Rannaghar’ will come up with special episodes on Bangladeshi cuisines, says the Times of India. The show will present various Bangladeshi recipes. Quoting industry sources, Times website says, the authentic Bangladeshi...
Trump’s Iran move reminds some of run-up to Iraq war

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 11, 2018

Fifteen years after invading Iraq over weapons of mass destruction and ties to al Qaeda that both proved non-existent, the United States is again steering toward a possible confrontation with a Middle East power for suspected...
In search of a pocket-friendly shifting

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 11, 2018

Appraisals, promotions, and job transfers it that time of the year that makes everyone excited. Even the idea of moving to a new city, exposures and new experiences sounds thrilling but it requires a lot of...
Meat for our children

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 11, 2018

Giving formula-fed infants a higher protein diet such as pureed meat can improve their early length growth, new research suggests. The findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggest that meat, such as pork,...
Ten Bangladeshis rescued after being held hostage in Greece

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 10, 2018

Greek police said Wednesday they had rescued 50 migrants who had been held hostage in northern Greece, allegedly by two Pakistani men who were extorting their families for money. Many of those rescued, who included five...
Google’s latest AI booked a hair appointment over the phone, and people are freaked out

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - May 9, 2018

Google’s Assistant AI is getting better every year. It can tell you the weather, or perhaps crack a terrible joke if that’s more your speed. Give it another year or two, and it’ll be able to...