The News: 17 Killed, 30 Injured in road Accident in Banglade...

The News: 17 Killed, 30 Injured in road Accident in Banglade...: At lest 17 people were killed and about 30 others injured as a goods laden truck and a night passenger bus collided head on in Banglade...

17 Killed, 30 Injured in road Accident in Bangladesh!

At lest 17 people were killed and about 30 others injured as a goods laden truck and a night passenger bus collided head on in Bangladesh's Shajahanpur sub-district of Bogra district, 197km northwest of the capital Dhaka, on Thursday morning.

Police was quoted by private news agency UNB as saying that the Dhaka bound truck collided head on with the passenger bus, leaving 11 passengers dead on the spot and over 30 injured at about 6 am local time. Six of the injured died on the way to local hospitals.

All the victims were passengers of the night bus which was over loaded.

Police said the drivers of both the vehicles were driving recklessly and lost control while taking a turn.

Bangladesh has one of the highest fatality rates for road accidents in the world due mainly to shoddy highways, poorly maintained vehicles, violation of traffic rules by inept drivers and lack of monitoring of the traffic department.

According to a recent study of Accident Research Center of Bangladesh University of Engineering Technology, some 10,000 to 12,000 people are killed in road accident in Bangladesh every year, of which about 75 percent fatalities occur in rural areas.

Cox's Bazar Stadium To Be Temporary Structure (Bangladesh)

The stadium that is being built in Cox's Bazar for the World Twenty20 next year will only be a temporary one, the country's civil aviation and tourism minister Faruk Khan said.

The stadium near the beach will make way for a proposed five* hotel, although BCB president Nazmul Hassan said a permanent stadium will eventually be built in the beach town. 

The announcement was made after an inter-ministerial meeting held on Thursday in Dhaka, with the BCB chief and acting CEO Nizamuddin Ahmed being present, among others.

"Under the PPP(Public Private Partnership) it has been confirmed that an international-standard five* resort will be built at stadium's current location," Khan said. "The project is now in the PPP office but there will be no problem in hosting the World Twenty20 matches. All the structures have been designed on a temporary basis. We will decide later where the proper stadium will be built."

Earlier in the year, the country's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered that the land, formerly a golf course, be handed over to the BCB but the land has remained with the civil aviation ministry.

The ground which is being planned to be used for the women's World Twenty20, is only going to have a boundary wall and temporary pavilions.

Priyanka Launches Milkshakes To Promote Her Song!

We've all heard the new song of Priyanka Chopra which also features International rapper Pitbull and it has been named as 'Exotic'.

I don't know if you liked the song but if you like Milkshakes you'll love Exotic! At least that's what Priyanka Chopra thinks. She's going to launch her own milkshake at the west Hollywood branch of Millions of Milkshakes and she has named it as ...that's right. The Exotic Shake! That looks like a ridiculously desperate attempt to become a bonafide international pop star. Agreed she looks frigging hot in her official video but launching a milkshake in order to gain publicity? The phrase beauty with brains remains a myth.

Her first single, In My City which also features Will.i.am couldn't garner any hits with the Americans though she had around 5,000 downloads on iTunes. The video has nothing but a bizarre use of auto-tune and you'll see one hot chick walking towards you moving her lips. Very interesting, right? Oh yes, and then you have Will.i.am and considering his lyrics, he looks in a hurry to take Priyanka on a ride!

Let's hope she doesn't hop into the car and drive around the USA launching milkshakes. Seriously, what's next? The Exotic Donuts? Please miss Chopra, come back to Bollywood and continue with your films. We'd rather remember you for saath Khoon Maaf but definitely not your shakes!

3 Steps To Control Your Asthma

According to the World Health Organization, about 235 million people across the world suffer from asthma - a condition that is characterized by repeated attacks of breathlessness and a typical wheezing. It is a debilitating disease that has the potential to completely restrict the activities of the affected person; however, by following the 3 steps outlined below, it is certainly possible to control its progress and lead an active life.

Step 1 : Identify Your Triggers

Identifying the factors that trigger your asthma holds the key to managing this ailment. Some of the most common triggers include changes in weather, flu and cold, allergies to pollen, dust or pet hair, exercise, exposure to cigarette smoke and emotional stress. Find out specifically what sets off your asthma by maintaining a diary of your wheezing attacks and correlating it to these probable triggers.

Step 2 : Avoid Triggers

Work at avoiding triggers. Keep your home clean of dust by regular use of a vacuum cleaner. If you have pets, do not allow them to move all over the house; bar them from entering your bedroom. Keep away from people who smoke and practice deep breathing or meditation to keep your mind calm. During cold winters, make sure you stay warm enough and cover up when you go outdoors.

Step 3 : Use Medication Correctly 

The correct use of anti-asthmatic medication is one of the most important factors that determine how well you cope. Take your medication as prescribed, including the use of an inhaler for emergencies. Inhalation therapy is the method of choice to control asthma; overcome any psychological barriers you may have about this having addictive potential.

Keep in regular touch with your doctor; do not wait for symptoms to aggravate before asking for help.

Premature babies at higher risk of heart disease

Babies born prematurely may be at risk for structural heart abnormalities which can increase their odds of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to a new research. Researchers tracked 102 premature babies from birth into their 20s. Compared to 132 people born at full-term, the study showed that in adulthood, the right lower heart chamber- the right ventricle- in the former preemies' was smaller but heavier, with thicker walls and less pumping capacity.

Katrina Out, Deepika In!

After giving a major hit together, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone is the most sought after jodi of the year. Maybe this is why, Imitiaz Ali chose Deepika Padukone over Katrina Kaif in his next.

Katrina could have warmly accepted the offer of this movie with Imtiaz, reasons being she has not worked with him earlier and another is, Ranbir playing the lead.

Reportedly, she even asked Ranbir to recommend her name for the same. But, it seems Ranbir enjoys working with Deepika Padukone most and is fine with Imtiaz's decision of taking Dips in Kat out.

Unfortunately, she lost this opportunity too, and would have to go for another vacation after the schedule of this movie gets over to spend time with her lover.

Three sequels to Avatar!

Fox Studios have announced there will be three sequels to Avatar, after director James Cameron found two films "would not be enough".

The three sequels will be filmed simultaneously beginning in 2014, and will be released respectively in December 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The 2009 3D film is the highest grossing movie of all time. It told the story of a paraplegic soldier sent to the alien planet of Pandora.

"In writing the new films, I've come to realize that Avatar's world, story and characters have become even richer than I anticipated," Cameron said in a statement. "It became apparent that two films would not be enough to capture everything I wanted to put on screen," he continued.

More than 100 killed at Cairo protest!

More than 100 people are reported to have been killed in Cairo at a protest being held by supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Mursi.

A doctor at a field hospital close to the protest at the Rabaa al -Adawiya mosque said that more than 1,000 people had also been injured.

The health ministry put the death toll at 20, with 177 wounded.

Both pro-and anti-Mursi supporters had been holding huge protests overnight in the capital.

Many thousands occupied Cairo's Tahrir Square in support of the army, which removed Mursi form office on 3 July.

Army chief Gen Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had urged people to take to the streets to give the military a mandate for its intervention.

Early on Saturday, interior minister Mohammed Ibrahim had vowed to end the sit-in at the capital's Nasr City area.

He said local residents had complained about the encampment and that the protest would be 'brought to an end soon and in a legal manner'. 

The minister said the prosecutor would issue an order, but this has yet to happen.

Panasonic Launches New Mirrorless Camera GX7

Panasonic has unveiled the Lumix DMC-GX7, its latest mirrorless system camera using the Micro Four Thirds standard.

The 16-megapixel camera, which sports a retro-rangefinder style design, comes with a durable magnesium alloy full die-cast frame.

Its main feature is the new built-in electronic viewfinder(EVF) that can be tilted upwards, to a 90-degree angle, and has a high resolution of 2.76 million dots.

The GX7 also has a rear tiltable 3-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1.04 million dots.

In addition, this new camera offers an ultra fast shutter speed of 1/8000, which is a feature previously available only on high-end DSLR cameras.

This allows a shooting speed of up to 5 frames per second, and it also comes with an in-body image staviliser.

The GX7 also has built-in Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication capabilities, for users to send photos to, or remotely take pictures, with their Android or iOS devices using Panasonic's Image App.

Scientists Identify Gene That Worsens Breast Cancer

Scientists in Singapore have identified a gene which makes an aggressive form of breast cancer even worse, in a development which could lead to more effective drugs to treat it.

Patients with triple negative breast cancer, whose tumours have high levels of a gene called UBASH3B, are likely to have earlier relapses within three years of treatment.

Scientists at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research's Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) also said these patients' cancer is more virulent and spreads faster in the body.

Triple negative breast cancer gets its name because its tumours lack estrogen, progesterone and HER2, which are common in other types of cancer.

Pakistan flood kills 45, more rain warned!

Pakistani disaster relief officials issued fresh flood warnings on Sunday after the death toll from heavy monsoon rains rose to 45 and waters paralysed parts of the largest city Karachi.

Flash floods caused by monsoon downpours have inundated some main roads in the sprawling port city and swept away homes in the north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The National Disaster Management Authority warned that more thunderstorms and heavy rains were expected on Monday and some rivers may flood.

At least 45 people have been killed in the floods over the weekend.

Obama played cards ahead of Bin Laden raid : ex-aide

A former aide to Barack Obama has said the US president resorted to playing cards on the day Osama Bin Laden was killed, such was the tension over the raid. Reggie Love, a personal assistant to Obama during the president's first term, said in a video that his boss opted not to watch the full live feed of the clandestine US commando mission in Pakistan that killed the Al-Qaeda chief in 2011.

Most people were like down in the situation room but he was like, 'I'm not gonna be down there, I can't watch this entire thing,' so he, myself, Pete Souza the White House photographer, we must have played 15 games of spades.

Love made the comments in an interview at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), on July 18, according to New York Magazine that published the exchange on its website on Wednesday.

An official picture released after the successful raid shows Obama alongside then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden and other top officials watching a video feed of the operation.

Sanitation facilities improve health reducing child deaths of Bangladesh

The public health index has marked a significant improvement with reduction in water-borne diseases and child deaths following laudable success in sanitation coverage throughout the country. The fact is globally recognised that there is no alternative to having good sanitation facilities for a nation to march forward towards the path of progress and prosperity. 

Sanitation status is directly linked to public health as well as human life ad the total sanitation system has emerged as an important development and policy issue at the national, regional ad global levels. According to health experts, poor sanitation system causes ill health to parents, especially to mothers, also affecting child health directly through spreading water-borne diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, dysentery, jaundice, etc afflicting people in many ways.

Nasim comment reflects Baksal : Dr. Mosharraf (BNP)

Slamming the Awami League (AL) leader Mohammed Nasim's comment that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would continue ruling the country if election wasn't held, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Dr. khandaker Mosharraf Hossain Friday said such a comment was reflection of the Baksal. He said, "There is no difference between Nasim's comment and principles of Baksal.

They said Hasina would continue ruling the country if election wasn't held. During the period of Baksal, it was said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman would stay in power for ever. The situation, however, is different now. This is 2013 and that was 1975. The BNP, the largest party of the country, wasn't born back then. This came as he was addressing a protest meeting at national press club in Dhaka Friday. 

Mosharraf Said, The government arrested Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman as it couldn't stomach criticism. Likewise, Odhikar secretary Adilur Rahman was arrested as the organization released exact death figures, all of whom lost their lives during the 5 May police crackdown on Hifazat-e-Islam workers, the BNP leader observed. He alleged the government was governing the country using Baksal strategy under the guise of democracy. They uttered lots of election manifestos. However, after assuming power, they just forgot about people. People are compelled to pay sky-high prices for essential commodities.

National Mourning Day: President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu

Dhaka: President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid glowing tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi Road No. 32 on Thursday morning by placing wreaths, marking the National Mourning Day.

On this day, in 1975, Bangabandhu and most of his family members were killed in this house by a group of derailed army officers as part of a long-running conspiracy by the anti-liberation forces.

The day is observed as the National Mourning Day.

One killed in city during 2nd day hartal of Bangladesh

One hartal picket was reportedly killed in a clash with police at Dania of Jatrabari here as Bangladesh Jamaate-e-Islami (JI)-enforced countrywide 48-hour hartal entered the second day today. Locals and hospital sources said the deceased was identified as Md Khalilur Rahman, 22, president of 88 no ward of Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of JI.

Meanwhile, police claimed the victim was crushed under the wheels of a motor vehicle while police tried to chase them out as they (pickets) swooped on police with rude bombs, brickbats and lethal weapons early today.