Presidential poll scheduled for August 20: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the presidential election will be held on August 20, with voting scheduled from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. EC Senior...
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Jaafar Jackson in new movie after ‘Michael’
Jaafar Jackson made his acting debut this year with the biopic of pop king Michael Jackson. He impressed with his acting and dancing magic in...
Former Iranian women footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian
Two former Iranian women footballers said on Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being branded traitors at home for refusing...
Lobbying intensifies for ACC posts
An unusually intense contest has emerged over appointments to the top positions of the Anti-Corruption Commission, with more than 300 candidates reportedly applying to become...
DiCaprio’s big initiative to save endangered species
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been working to conserve the environment and biodiversity for nearly three decades. He started this work in 1998 through the...
Miraz hits century
Opener Tanzid Hasan was the first batter who was out on the last ball of the third over of the innings. He could not score...
Pakistan starts sweeping crackdown on journos
Pakistan has launched a sweeping crackdown on journalists, according to a report by the New York Times (NYT). Rights groups and local journalists told the...
Ariana Grande addresses concern after stepping back from public appearances
Ariana Grande has reassured fans that her decision to step back from the public eye was carefully considered, saying it was ‘not a reactive or...
‘Adopt eco-friendly measures to curb riverbank erosion’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for adopting innovative and environmentally sustainable solutions to tackle riverbank erosion and directed authorities to expand the use of...
Daughter calls for exceptional event in memory of Alauddin Ali
Legendary music composer and director Alauddin Ali’s death anniversary is on August 9. The legendary artiste passed away six years ago on this day in...
New Special Response Battalion to replace RAB
The government has proposed replacing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) with a new specialised force named the Special Response Battalion (SRB), publishing the draft of...
Mousumi Mou injured in road accident, narrowly escapes death
Presenter and actress Mousumi Mou has been involved in a road accident. Her personal car was hit by a pickup van on Wednesday night and...