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Month: September 2013
Two primary school teachers jailed by mobile court in Barisal
A mobile court on Monday night sentenced two primary school teachers for involving scuffle during school hours in Uzirpur upazila of Barisal.
Police officer escapes attackers firing from revolver
Assistant Superintendant of Police (ASP) Humayun Kabir said he was on his way to his office from the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Tuesday when he saw 15 to 20 men armed with sharp weapons standing near the Keranipara intersection bridge.
Body recovered in Chapainawabganj
A hanging dead body of a house wife was recovered from a Babla tree in a sugarcane field at Namochakpara under Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj district this afternoon.
Prize distribution ceremony and cultural function held
Chairman of Bangladesh Technical Education Board Professor Abul Kashem said there is no alternative to technical education for the development of the country.
Dialogue on “Apnora Kemon Asen” held at Kishoreganj
The Directorate of Woman & Children affairs and Kishoreganj District Administration join the organised a close dialogue on “Apnora Kemon Asen” held at Kishoreganj collectorate conference on Wednesday.
No order after hearing of Time petition
Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-2 heard on Tuesday a time petition of defense lawyer in the graft case filed against retired Col. Oli Ahmed MP for not submitting the statement of his property within the scheduled time.
Prothom-Alo office stolen
A daring theft was committed at the daily Prothom-alo, Kishoreganj office in Kalibari Market, Station Road, in the town.
Three to die for raping Marma woman
A court in Chittagong has sentenced three men to death for raping a Marma woman in 2011.
Jamaat-cop clash in city, 3 held
Dhaka: A clash between police and Jamaat-Shibir activists took place in new market area of the city on Monday afternoon.
Half-day hartal in Chowgachha Wednesday
Jessore district BNP has called half-day hartal for today protesting killing of a witness of Jubo Dal leader Asa killing case at Chowgachha upazila.
At least 33 killed as strong quake hits Pakistan
A strong earthquake of magnitude struck Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Tuesday, killing up to 33 people, officials said.
Kenya govt takes over mall, all hostages freed
Kenyan officials said early on Tuesday that their forces were ‘in control’ of a mall in the capital where Somalia’s Islamist al Shabaab launched a raid.
Usain Bolt renews Puma sponsorship
Multiple Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has renewed his sponsorship deal with German kit-maker Puma until after the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
FA says Istanbul is ‘front runner’ for Euro 2020 semi-finals and final
By Richard Conway
BCB misses corruption-hearing deadline
The BCB has failed to begin the hearing of its anti-corruption tribunal within the stipulated time frame of 40 days from the issue of charges against the players accused of fixing during this season’s BPL. The hearing should have begun…
Tamim asks BPL governing council for help with his payments
Tamim Iqbal has submitted a letter to the BPL governing council, asking their assistance to clear the rest of his payments from Duronto Rajshahi. So far he has been paid 50 percent of his total amount for BPL 2013, and…
Eurovision announces rule changes
Eurovision organisers have announced changes to the song contest’s jury rules, amid allegations of bribery.
Emmy Awards show wins bigger TV audience
Sunday night’s Emmy Awards achieved the ceremony’s highest audience since 2005, attracting 17.6 million viewers.
Grace of Monaco ‘delayed’ until 2014 by Weinstein Co.
Cinema audiences will now have to wait until 2014 to see Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman as Princess Grace of Monaco.
Emerging economies ‘need to prioritise green growth’
By Mark Kinver
Collective rights ‘offer hope for global fisheries’
Collective community-based rights could put the world’s fisheries on a sustainable footing after decades of over-exploitation, an expert suggests.
Russia accuses Greenpeace crew of ‘piracy’ in Arctic
Russian prosecutors have accused 30 Greenpeace activists of piracy and say they will prosecute all of them for trying to board an Arctic oil platform.
Iran nuclear issue and Syria to dominate UN assembly
The UN General Assembly’s annual meeting starts in New York on Tuesday, with the focus on talks between Iranian and US officials, and the Syria crisis.
Vodka and whisky conquer Brazilian spirits market
Vodka and whisk(e)y are slowly conquering the hearts of Brazilian drinkers, leading them away from traditional spirits cachaça and brandy, and the trend looks set to continue.
Internet sales tax could crush small businesses
By Ron Paul
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Microsoft’s Power Cover has built-in battery for Surface tablets
Microsoft has unveiled the long-awaited Power Cover for its Surface tablets, which acts as both a keyboard as well as an external battery.
Obituary: Educator Shamsuzzaman passes away
Noted educator Mr. Shamsuzzaman passed away peacefully on Saturday (14 September 2013) night in Dhaka. He was 71.