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Rajshahi University teacher takes down Facebook post calling Begum Rokeya an 'infidel'

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Amid widespread criticism and public backlash, Rajshahi University teacher Khandaker Mahmudul Hasan has removed his Facebook post targeting Begum Rokeya, a pioneer of women's rights,... Read More


J&K LG Manoj Sinha gives jobs to NoKs of Jammu terror victims

India, Dec. 12 -- After a wait of over 20 long years, justice was delivered to the next of kin of Dharam Singh, brutally killed by terrorists along with four other villagers from the Kotranka area of ... Read More


NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that has orbited Mars for more than a decade. Maven abruptly stopped communicating to ground stations over the weekend. NASA said this we... Read More


DDA to float tenders for houseboat convention centre

India, Dec. 12 -- Delhi will soon get its first houseboat-style convention centre, with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) set to float tenders for an all-wood facility at Baansera on the Yamuna fl... Read More


Kate Winslet objects to plastic surgery

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Many people are now resorting to plastic surgery to maintain their beauty. This trend has recently increased among new Hollywood actresses. Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has cri... Read More


What did Jaya hint about apples?

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Popular actress Jaya Ahsan is a new surprise. She has made a place in the hearts of the audience with her looks and acting skills, and she is also quite active on social media. This... Read More


Drama based on story of a Facebook post, Ahona in its central role

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Inspired by a story from a Facebook post, Mohin Khan made a drama titled 'Poton'. He has written the screenplay of the drama as well as directing it. The screenplay of the drama is ... Read More


Gulshan-2 to Progoti Sarani renames 'Felani Avenue'

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- A key road in Dhaka, stretching from Gulshan-2 to Progoti Sarani, has been officially renamed 'Felani Avenue' in memory of Felani Khatun, the teenage girl killed at the border. The ... Read More


How Jealousy Nearly Destroyed a Mombasa Hardware Business

Kenya, Dec. 12 -- For years, Daniel Mwangi truly believed that if you just worked harder than everyone else, success would follow. He built his hardware shop in Kisauni from nothing - long nights stac... Read More


Tanzania's youth must tap into Vision 2050 opportunities

Dar es Salaam, Dec. 12 -- TANZANIA is embarking on a bold path over the next five years, with a strategy designed to boost investment, create jobs for young people, and strengthen the economy. The la... Read More