`Fighter’ stars Leo, Bale take supporting Oscars
February 28, 2011
Christian Bale and Melissa Leo won the supporting-acting Academy Awards on Sunday for the boxing drama “The Fighter,” while “Toy Story 3″ claimed the prize for feature animation.
BUZZING BEES
February 28, 2011
Shubhro Dev’s got cricket on his mind too
Having sung at different events, Shubhro Dev told DhakaLive about not missing out on the opportunity to sing for the World Cup: “I love this sport and singing for big cricket events so when ATN Bangla’s chairman wrote the lyrics for my track ‘Joy chiniye anore’ that I performed at the ‘Tri-Nation Big Show’ I am pleased that people really appreciated the song.” l Farah Proma rides high
Turning negatives to positives: Photography Bangladesh
February 28, 2011
Nazib Mukit attended the inauguration of the second photography exhibition of PhotographyBD, where he learned about the groups’ aspirations and ambitions
Easy ways to stop ageing!
February 28, 2011
he process of ageing cannot be stopped, but it can be delayed by a few years. We list the top age repellents …
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BGMEA seeks bank aid to build workers’ dormitories
February 28, 2011
Apparel manufacturers have sought loan from the central bank for construction of dormitories for workers in the garment sector. They have also sought government help to relocate over 20-year-old plants from the city to the proposed garment village on the outskirts. “The central bank has a special credit fund for housing and the government can help Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (BGMEA) members by giving loan at a one per cent rate of interest for constructing the dormitories,” said BGMEA president Abdus Salam Murshedy.
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Carnival accident kills 17 in Brazil
February 28, 2011
Brazilian police say 17 people were electrocuted during a freak accident during a large pre-Carnival parade.
Tunisia’s president appoints new prime minister
February 28, 2011
Tunisia’s interim president chose a former government minister as a new prime minister on Sunday, appealing for a return to calm following new violent protests that have been hobbling this North African country since the ouster of its long-time autocratic leader.
Cox’s Bazar Beach: No barrier to remove structures: lawyer
February 28, 2011
The Supreme Court has dismissed the writ petition, filed by four businessmen, seeking a stay on the High Court order on the dismantling of establishments from Cox’s Bazar sea beach.
Canada to chase 299
February 28, 2011
Zimbabwe posted, what seems to be, a potentially threatening total of 298 for the loss of nine wickets in their World Cup match against Canada on Monday.
Ray Price (10) and Chris Mpofu (3) remained unbeaten, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium, Nagpur. Read more
Indian budget projects economic growth
February 28, 2011
India’s government is unveiling its annual budget, saying that the economy is expected to grow at 9% in 2012.