Wednesday, October 7

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World’s longest reigning monarch Thailand’s King Bhumibol dies at 88
13Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
Asia, ENGLISH

World’s longest reigning monarch Thailand’s King Bhumibol dies at 88

    King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died peacefully on Thursday, was the world's longest-reigning monarch, credited with restoring the influence of Thailand's royalty during 70 years on the throne and earning the devotion of many of his subjects. For the majority of the country's 68 million people, the king was a pillar of stability in rapidly changing times - Thailand embraced industrialisation during his reign but also saw its parliamentary democracy punctuated by 10 military coups, the most recent in May 2014. King Bhumibol, who ascended the throne on June 9, 1946, was seen as a force for unity, and there have long been concerns that the political tensions that have riven Thailand over the past decade could worsen after his death. That may be less likely under the regime of th...
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The second independence referendum bill for Scotland reveals Nicola Sturgeon
13Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, United Kingdom

The second independence referendum bill for Scotland reveals Nicola Sturgeon

    A Bill for a second independence referendum will be published by the Scottish Government within days, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The First Minister said the move is necessary so Scots can reconsider the issue in light of the vote for Brexit and "to do so before the UK leaves the EU". She told delegates at the SNP conference in Glasgow that an Independence Referendum Bill is to be published for consultation by her Government next week. She also used her opening speech to send a firm message to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, telling her: "If you think for one single second that I'm not serious about doing what it takes to protect Scotland's interests, then think again. "If you can't - or won't - allow us to protect our interests within the UK, then Scotland will have the...
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Sonali bank London fined £3.3m
13Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, London

Sonali bank London fined £3.3m

    The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it had also banned Sonali Bank UK owned by the Bangladesh government from taking deposits from new customers for 168 days and has fined its former money laundering reporting officer, Steven Smith, £17,900. Mr Smith has also been banned from taking on similar roles within regulated firms in the UK. Sonali is the only UK-based Bangladeshi bank and had 85,625 customers registered to send money overseas in 2014. It has around 2,500 customer accounts in Britain and offices in London, Birmingham and Bradford. The FCA said Sonali failed to have proper anti-money laundering systems in place for nearly four years from August 2010 to July 2014, despite having been warned about weaknesses in its controls. It said: "The FCA found serious and ...
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How to make fish and sweet potato chips
12Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Life Style

How to make fish and sweet potato chips

    Not just a dish for Fridays - this healthier version of our much-loved fish and chips can be made easily at home any day of the week, and you won’t need to dig out your deep-fat fryer as everything is baked in the oven. Ingredients (serves 2) For the chips • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and Cut into 1/4-inch wide thin sticks • 3 tablespoons corn flour • 1/4 cup rapeseed oil • 1 teaspoon garlic granules • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the fish • 260g skinless, boneless cod fillets (certified sustainable) • 4 tablespoons plain flour • 1 large egg, beaten • 60g panko breadcrumbs • Zest of 1 lemon • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • Pinch of salt • Dash of freshly g...
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The pound is finally rising
12Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, United Kingdom

The pound is finally rising

    The pound has made back some ground against both the dollar and euro in volatile trading following its latest slide, on Tuesday, attributed to Brexit concerns. Sterling was trading just below $1.23 and €1.11 as investors reacted to the Government indicating it was prepared to offer MPs greater scrutiny of the process for leaving the European Union. Fears of a 'hard' Brexit have dominated the assault on the pound's value, which has tumbled 6% since Theresa May signalled the UK would be leaving the single market to allow full control over immigration. Sterling's rise of almost 2% on Wednesday followed a sag to $1.20 the previous day. In that session, the assault on the pound pushed money towards UK stocks instead, with the FTSE 100 reaching a record intraday high. Analysts h...
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PM May makes eleventh hour concession over Brexit scrutiny
12Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, United Kingdom

PM May makes eleventh hour concession over Brexit scrutiny

    Conservative party conference Theresa May has made "one hell of a climbdown" in a bid to prevent a Tory rebellion over her Brexit strategy. The Prime Minister accepted a call to ensure Parliament can properly scrutinise the plan for leaving the EU before Article 50 is invoked, which is likely to take place before March 2017. Labour will make the call for scrutiny during an Opposition Day motion in the House of Commons on Wednesday (12 October). But May has tabled an amendment accepting closer inspection, as long as it does not undermine the negotiating position of the government as negotiations are entered into. The prime minister's move comes amid increasing cross-party pressure for lawmakers to be given a vote on the Brexit strategy before Article 50 is triggered, settin...
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The household traditions of Muharram
12Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Life Style

The household traditions of Muharram

    Muharram has significance for all Muslims, irrespective of the sectarian divisions that are said to be a major issue in the Islamic belief. However, the expression and the intensity of observance of Ashura, or the tenth day of the month of Muharram, varies within the Islamic world. During the time of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Muslims used to fast for two days to commemorate Musa (AS) and his people's deliverance from the clutches of the Pharaoh. The battle of Karbala added a new dimension to this observance. For the Shiʿite community in different regions of the world, many cultural aspects of mourning have been integrated into the customs of the day of Ashura. As the family of Hussain (R) is mourned as one's own, men and women follow the outwardly expressions of grief as wel...
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Mystery Shrouds Over MP Tulip’s Luxury House in London
12Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, London

Mystery Shrouds Over MP Tulip’s Luxury House in London

    Special Correspondent: The British-based niece of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is standing as an MP in Britain’s General Election in May. Tulip 33, is standing as a candidate for the main opposition Labour Party in a seat in the capital London called Hampstead and Kilburn. The seat is one of Britain most marginal seats, as its current Labour MP, former actress Glenda Jackson, won the seat in 2010 with a majority of only 42 votes. Tulip is likely to win the seat as Labour appears to be ahead in the polls in the constituency. However, questions are already being raised about Tulip family background, and her apparent attempt to hide her links to her aunt, Sheik Hasina. A British national newspaper has reported that in 2012, Tulip was photograph with President Putin at the Kre...
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Samsung Galaxy Note7 is dead: company permanently ends the production
11Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Technology

Samsung Galaxy Note7 is dead: company permanently ends the production

    Samsung has acknowledged reports of 92 devices overheating and recently the replacement devices started catching fire Samsung Galaxy Note7 is dead. Yes, you read that right- Samsung has announced that it is permanently ending the production of Galaxy Note7 around the world. “Taking our customer’s safety as our highest priority, we have decided to halt sales and production of the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung said in a statement. The Korean smartphone giant has pulled the plug on one of its most important device after spending months trying to fix the battery issue. Samsung Galaxy Note7, which was launched on August 2 in New York, has been a controversy kid in the tech industry for the past few months. In a statement filed with South Korea’s stock exchange, Samsung has confirmed i...
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Why are we all feeling so anxious and what can we do about it revealed
11Oct By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Life Style

Why are we all feeling so anxious and what can we do about it revealed

    Dry mouth, feeling sick, racing heart... most of us are familiar with a state of anxiety – although it is usually just a fleeting reaction to a stressful or ¬frightening situation. But for many it’s a permanent state. And in 2016 an anxiety epidemic is sweeping Britain, wrecking relationships, careers and family lives. Growing numbers of us are finding our everyday worries and stresses escalating to levels of anxiety that can leave us panicked and fearful. And it seems anxiety knows no boundaries when it comes to age or gender. Stephen Buckley, head of information at mental health charity Mind, says: “Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the UK – it’s thought that around one in 20 people will experience anxiety each year. “Many people wait too long b...
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