South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir says an attempted coup by soldiers loyal to his sacked former deputy Riek Machar has been put down.
Day: December 16, 2013
“Vijay Diwas” celebrations in memory of war of 1971
Jammu, Dec 16: Army’s Northern Command today celebrated Vijay Diwas to commemorate the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine dies aged 96
Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine – the star of several psychological thrillers produced by Alfred Hitchcock – has died in California aged 96.
Tributes paid to Lawrence of Arabia star Peter O’Toole
Tributes have been paid to actor Peter O’Toole, the star of the 1962 classic Lawrence of Arabia, who died on Saturday aged 81.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid man opens museum in his honour
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has opened a museum in his honour, which he said has extra room to be filled by future trophies.
Andre Villas-Boas: Tottenham sack manager
Tottenham have sacked manager Andre Villas-Boas in the wake of Sunday’s 5-0 Premier League thrashing by Liverpool.
Arctic sea-ice volume bounce back
The bounce back in the extent of sea ice in the Arctic this summer was reflected also in the volume of ice.
Do not invite terrorism to Bangladesh
Dr. M. S. Haq A continuous inflexibility – for quite some time now – on the part of concerned political parties of Bangladesh in matters of upcoming elections has apparently been causes, effects and causalities of harmful hartals after harmful…
Apparent pulling back democratisation in Bangladesh
-Rakibul Hasan THERE are some inevitable questions, taken as proof for democracy, are yet to be answered in the context of Bangladesh. Like what is it happening in the political arena in the name of democracy in the country? Is…
442 Jamaat-Shibir men sued in Bagerhat
A case was filed on Monday against 442 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir in connection with Sunday’s clash with cops.
Four ‘robbers’ held in Cox’s Bazar
Police arrested four alleged robbers and seized a gun and four sharp weapons from their possessions at Paglirbeel in Ukhia upazila early Monday.
Miscreants torch union office valuables in Noakhali
Miscreants torched furniture and valuable documents of Sirajpur Union Parishad in Companyganj upazila early Monday.
Victory Day being celebrated amid joy and enthusiasm in Rajshahi
The Victory Day-2013 is being celebrated in Rajshahi city and its adjacent areas through various programmes amid huge enthusiasm and festivity today.
2 BNP men killed in gunfight with Rab in Laxmipur
Two BNP men were killed in a gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Ratonerkhil village in Sadar upazila of the district early Monday.
Netrakona businessmen hold white flag programme
A large number of businessmen of Netrakona district carrying white flags staged a one- kilometer ‘human chain’ in main Court Road area of the town protesting the ongoing political violence across the country.
Couple killed in Sherpur road accident
A couple were killed in a road accident at Kapasia on Lalitabari-Dhaka highway here on Sunday night.
GO-NGO efforts for disaster management stressed
There is no alternative to engage comprehensive GO-NGO efforts in reducing disaster risks being triggered by adverse climate change impacts through proper managements and early preparedness, speakers said yesterday.
Bangladesh’s weak T20 bowling worries Mushfiqur
Mushfiqur Rahim, the Bangladesh captain, expressed concern over the failure of his bowlers to defend scores of 171 and 188 in the Twenty20 Challenge Series against Bangladesh A.
Rafael: Manchester United can win the title
Rafael is confident that Manchester United can retain its PremierLeague crown despite trailing leader Arsenal by 13 points.
No two people smell the same
A difference at the smallest level of DNA — one amino acid on one gene — can determine whether you find a given smell pleasant.
Hasan Mahmud slams greens’ mum on tree felling for blockade
Criticising environmentalists for not raising voice against indiscriminate tree felling across the country during ongoing political shutdown and blockade programmes, Environment Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said BNP-Jamaat has not only announced a war against people but also against the nature.
Reshuffle in police administration
Dhaka – In a reshuffle in the police administration, eight officials, including a deputy inspector general (DIG) and two additional DIGs, have been transferred and given new postings. The Home Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday.
Exercise in middle age protects against muscle weakness later in life
A cross-sectional study by investigators from Tokyo University has found that exercising in middle age is a protective factor against sarcopenia and effective in maintaining muscle strength and physical performance.
BB demands more security for banks
Bangladesh Bank has written to the Inspector General of Police to beef up security at banks in view of intensifying political violence across the country ahead of the Jan 5 elections.
‘Govt incentive should go to marginal poultry farmers’
The national marginal and small pountry farmers’ federation has demanded waiver of interest on their loans and incentives to help its members recuperate the loss suffered during the on-going political crisis in the country.
Mandela buried at ancestral home
Nelson Mandela’s body has been laid to rest in a family plot, after political and religious leaders paid tribute to South Africa’s first black president at a state funeral service.
PM’s advisor Gowher Rizvi meets Ershad at CMH
Prime Minister’s International Affairs Advisor Gowher Rizvi met HM Ershad on Sunday along with his wife and daughter at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) amid intense speculation whether the Jatiya Party chief was indeed ill or detained.
Compatriot kills Bangladeshi in row over politics at Jeddah
A Bangladeshi national was killed by a fellow citizen in Jeddah on Sunday after a heated argument over political issues back home. “Yes, it’s confirmed. We’ve already sent one of our officials to look into the matter,” Consul General of…
Man held with Rs 2.5cr at Ctg airport
A man was arrested along with Indian currency worth rupees 2.5 crore at Shah Amanat International Airport here on Sunday. The arrested person was identified as Mustafizur Rahman of Chakaria upazila in Cox’s Bazar.
US pushes for redoubling efforts for dialogue
The United States (US) on Sunday said it is more urgent than ever for the major parties to redouble their efforts to engage in constructive dialogue to find a way forward to holding free and fair elections that are credible…