Fourth of July hot dog eating championship upset (video)

Joey "Jaws" Chestnut has lost his hot dog eating crown to Matt Stonie at the Fourth of July contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island.
5 July 2015, 09:55 AM

CUJ launches website

The Chittagong Union of Journalists (CUJ) launched its website last evening, marking 55 years of its founding.
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Modi's #SelfieWithDaughter appeal goes viral

Narendra Modi's appeal to parents to post snapshots on social media with their daughters has gone viral with sporting stars and business leaders among those taking up the initiative.
3 July 2015, 14:26 PM

In quest for boys, this couple in Gujarat has 14 daughters

In quest for boys, a couple in Gujarat takes 14 daughters at the rate of one every year, and finally had a boy two years ago.
3 July 2015, 07:54 AM

MAILBOX

The story titled "Not Forgotten" published on June 26, 2015 about Kalpana Chakma abduction case was really well investigated. The proverb, “Procrastination is the thief of time” is very much applicable to our judiciary. Nineteen years have passed but there is no
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

NUMBERS 13

They say 13 is an unlucky number.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Charles Correa

Charles Correa popularly known as “India's greatest architect” was an Indian urban planner and activist.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

STAR DIARY

A few days back like many other motorists, I was stuck in Kakoli signal while trying to reach home on time for my iftar meal.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Brac founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed wins World Food Prize

A man who created a non-profit organisation credited with helping more than 150 million people out of poverty has been named the winner of the 2015 World Food Prize.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Embroidery gives Rangpur women self-reliance

Several thousand rural women in Rangpur division, who once lived in abysmal conditions, have achieved self-reliance through
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Facing the Floods

A major obstacle faced by city dwellers every other day is that of rainwater flooding the streets. Every year, the issue of water logging gets
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

LOOKING FOR A BETTER PLAN

“Books - check. Pens and pencils - check. Rain coat - check. Umbrella - check. Old knee boots - check." – a part of the daily check lists made by 21-year-old Fatimah Sifat. Studying final year BBA at a private university, Fatimah prepares herself for the worst,
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

THE POWER OF THE LENS

Photographer Atish Saha is someone whose love for the arts led him to where he stands today. Today he is recognised at home and abroad for his fantastic work with photography and evident dedication to the art form.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

WHEN THE CROWD GETS INVOLVED

Startup businesses have recently gained much popularity in our country. Youngsters are focusing more on creating jobs rather than finding one. One of the major obstacles for starting a startup organisation out of the ordinary is to get the proper funds.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Behemoth Bleeds

Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have discovered an immense cloud of hydrogen dubbed "The Behemoth" bleeding off a planet orbiting a nearby star. The enormous, comet-like feature is about 50 times the size of the parent star. The hydrogen is evaporating from a warm, Neptune-sized planet, because of the extreme radiation from the star.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

CIMA: The Global Passport

Clancy Peiris, ACMA, CGMA, is Attorney at Law and Study Support & Learning Manager - CIMA, UK. With decades of experience in teaching and training students, teachers and learners, Peris feels that CIMA is probably one of the best ways to see the 'big picture'.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

KAYMU MAKING ZAKAT EASIER

This Ramadan, Kaymu.com.bd, Bangladesh's leading online shopping community is joining hands with four notable charitable organisations to make the act of Zakat simpler for those who want to pledge. In partnership with Jaago Foundation, Teach for Bangladesh,
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

The Chowk Bazaar Rush

At the heart of Dhaka's Ramadan festivities stands the timeless Chowk Bazaar. Its four hundred year long history began in the Mughal Era when King Maan Singh moved his head office in Bawal to the Dhaka Central Jail in the old town. Today, Chowk Bazaar has not only become a historical trademark but also a booming iftaar market.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

1 MINUTE PLEASE!

Sabnam Faria is a household name today, thanks to her chirpy nature and trendy looks. She was first noticed on @18, a telefilm that attracted the youth back in 2013. Later on, Faria began working in ad-films, along with becoming a regular on television.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

SNAPSHOT

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM