The four-team franchised-based country’s first class cricket tournament — Bangladesh Cricket League — begins tomorrow (Sunday) at the BKSP in Savar.
Day: January 11, 2014
Miss Golden Globe 2014
Sosie Bacon, daughter of Hollywood stars Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, will officiate as this year’s Miss Golden Globe. 21-year-old Sosie is the 49th Miss Golden Globe and will assist with the award ceremony.
Nobody else is involved in what happened bet Hrithik and Sussanne: Mom-in-law
Zarine Khan says Duggu’s mother-in-law Zarine Khan, who’s hopeful of their reunion.
More than 3 quarters of large carnivores now in decline
By Matt McGrath Three quarters of the world’s big carnivores – including lions, wolves and bears – are in decline, says a new study.
UK to continue to support BD to help achieve MDGs: Envoy
Amid speculations about the UK aid programme in Bangladesh, British High Commissioner Robert W Gibson on Saturday said Britain will continue to support the poorest and most marginalised people in Bangladesh.
Nagarik Oikya for tough action against attacks on minorities
Nagarik Oikya convenor Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Saturday demanded though action by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina against the criminals involved in communal attacks even if they are found affiliated to the ruling party.
Women’s Ashes 2014: Australia rally against England
England suffered a frustrating second day of the Women’s Ashes Test after Australia fought back in Perth.
New cabinet set to take oath Sunday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will form her new Cabinet taking the oath of office on Sunday for the second consecutive term following her Awami League’s massive victory in the much-talked-about election to the 10th parliament.
Khaleda joins Gulshan office after 14 days
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia went to her Gulshan office this (Saturday) evening after a gap of 14 days and a week after the January-5 violent national election boycotted by her party and its allies.
Ershad’s new face: ‘I had to take oath for Rangpur people’
Jatiya Party chief HM Ershad, who had flip-flopped on Jan 5 polls, has told the Speaker that he had agreed to take oath as an MP since people of Rangpur elected him. The former military dictator, who won Rangpur-3 seat…
Hull agree fee for Everton striker Nikica Jelavic
Hull have agreed a fee with Everton for Nikica Jelavic and will now discuss personal terms with the Croatia striker.
It would be an autocratic Govt without legitimacy
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said the new government to be formed on Sunday would be an autocratic one without representing the people and it would not be acceptable at home and abroad.
Chinese envoy met Khaleda Zia
Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Li Jun is meeting the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan office.
Daniel Sturridge: Liverpool striker set for return from ankle injury
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is close to a return to action after recovering from an ankle injury which has kept him out since 23 November.
‘Talks must’ :US Senate to both leaders
The Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez has written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia urging them to end political deadlock and eschew violence.
Australian Open 2014: Laura Robson fit for Melbourne opener
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2014Venue: Melbourne Park Dates: 13-26 January Coverage: Daily live radio and text coverage on BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Sport website, mobiles, BBC Sport app; Watch the finals live on BBC TV British number one Laura Robson says…
Israel’s ex-PM Ariel Sharon dies
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has died aged 85 after spending eight years in a coma following a stroke.
Gazette naming Raushan oppn leader published
The Parliament Secretariat on Saturday published a gazette naming Jatiya Party (JP) senior presidium member Raushan Ershad as leader of the opposition in the 10th Parliament.
Activate Bangladeshis for next elections
Dr. M. S. Haq It is not at present very clear, among other things, as to what extent, under what circumstance, when and how current activities of 18 party alliance under BNP and outcomes thereof could inter alia be instrumental…
India diplomat row: Delhi says ‘no stand-off’ with US
India’s Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid has sought to downplay the row with Washington over an Indian diplomat who was arrested in the US.
BKB disburses Tk 29,31 cr agri loan in Narsingdi
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) Narsingdi region has distributed over Tk 29,31 crore as agricultural loan among 3,414 farmers of the district during the first six months of the current fiscal 2013-14 through its 21 branches.
Consensus over polls not enough to end politics of violence
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Saturday said reaching a consensus over the general election will not be enough to stop the politics of violence in the country.
Govt moves to implement Bibiyana-1
After cancelling Summit Group’s bid, the government is now going to implement the 450MW Bibiyana-1 power plant project through ‘bidder’s credit’ instead of through independent power producer (IPP).
M4C project continues creating positive impact among char dwellers in Gaibandha
Overall activities of a project entitled “The Making Markets Work for Jamuna, Padma and Teesta Chars (M4C)” have been continuing in four upazilas here since June 2012 creating positive impacts among char dwellers.
‘Khaleda leading minority attackers’ : Hasan
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is leading the communal forces that are carrying out the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh, Environment Minister Hasan Mahmud has claimed.
40-day employment generation programme near completion
The 40 days employment generation programme of the government for destitute people in the six upazilas of the district is near completion.
Gaibandha char land brought under crop cultivation
Thousands hectares of char land lying on the river bed of the Brahmaputra and the Teesta have been brought under different crops and vegetables cultivation during the current Robi season with an expectation of desired production.
Protest meetings against minority repression held in Faridpur
As part of the countrywide widespread protests and condemnation against minority repression, various organizations held rallies here on Friday.
2 Jamaat leaders arrested in Laxmipur
Police in a drive arrested two local activists of Jamaat-e-Islami from Hajirhat area in Kamalnagar upazila on Friday.
Killing incidents up in Jhenidah
68 murdered last year Killing incidents, especially for social rivalry and family disputes, has marked a remarkable rise in Jhenidah as 68 people were murdered in the district last year.