Hundreds of residents from Bangladesh and Inida met for over two hours at the Amarkhana border on Monday, the first day of the Bangla New Year. Men, women and children thronged the border, exchanging greetings from either side of an…
Day: April 14, 2014
2 varsity students drown in bay, 4 go missing
Four students of a private university in Dhaka went missing and two others died as they drowned in the bay in Saint Martin Island here on Monday. The deceased were identified as Imran Habib, 22, and Saddam Hossain, 21. Witnesses…
Muhith meets Fakhruddin in Washington
Former caretaker government chief Fakhruddin Ahmed met Finance Minister AMA Muhith in Washington on Sunday. Fakhruddin, who headed the military-backed caretaker government in 2007-08, has been living in the United States since the Dec 2008 parliament elections.
Ex-JSD leader shot dead in Kushtia
Miscreants have shot dead, Ismail Hossain Panjer, a former leader of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSaD) in Kushtia. A local Awami League (AL) leader was also hit by bullet during the attack on Monday morning at Ahmedpur Bazar in Poradaho union…
7 killed in road crashes across country
Seven people were killed and 42 others injured in separate road accidents in Kishoreganj, Manikganj, Joypurhat and Faridpur districts on Monday. In Kishoreganj, two people were killed and 25 others injured as a night coach plunged into a roadside ditch…
Japan retain nuclear in energy mix
Three years after the Fukushima accident, which led to calls for Japan to phase-out nuclear power, the country’s cabinet has given its approval to an energy policy that recommends the restart of its idled nuclear reactors.
Who succeeds Mahmoud Abbas?
Lurking in the backwoods of Palestinian politics is a man whom 79-year-old President Mahmoud Abbas recognizes as his deadly rival.
Pro-Russian attack in Ukraine’s Horlivka
Pro-Russian activists have attacked another official building in east Ukraine, ignoring a deadline to leave or face eviction by Ukrainian forces.
Nigeria violence: More than 70 killed in Abuja bus blast
More than 70 people have been killed in a bomb blast at a crowded bus station on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, officials say.
Liverpool: Steven Gerrard faces ‘biggest month of career’
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the next month could be the biggest of his career as the Reds prepare to play “four cup finals” in their bid to win a first English title in 24 years.
Ferrari: Stefano Domenicali quits as boss of F1 team
Stefano Domenicali has resigned as the team principal of Ferrari with immediate effect.
Hunger Games takes best film at MTV Movie Awards
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire took the prize for best film at the MTV Movie Awards, as well as best male and female performance for actors Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence.
Kate Middleton debunks pregnancy speculation
Sniff, swirl and sip! So much for Prince William’s huge hint! Kate Middleton enjoyed several glasses of local wine at an engagement at the Amisfield Vineyard in New Zealand on Sunday, April 13.
Conservationists are murdering invasive fish to save the Caribbean.
With their zebra-esque stripes and fluttering spines, the lionfish looks pretty in an aquarium tank. But let them loose in the Atlantic Ocean, and things can get pretty ugly.
Has solar power’s day in the sun arrived?
Solar power was once derided as a pipe dream and many industry players have floundered, but while the use in this renewable energy remains tiny compared with fossil fuels, it may be poised to completely reshape the energy market.
2 varsity students drown in bay, 4 go missing
Four students of a private university in Dhaka went missing and two others died as they drowned in the bay in Saint Martin Island here on Monday.
Bank official crushed to death by train in Rajshahi
A bank official was killed as a train hit him at Charkhutar intersection level crossing under Rajpara Police Station in the city on Monday morning.
50 injured in Sylhet clash
At least 50 people were injured, 15 with bullets, in a clash between two groups of people over occupying a water body at Balaura in Sadar upazila on Monday.
Man kills wife in Chittagong
A housewife was strangulated to death by her husband in the city’s Chawkbazar area on Monday morning.
2 held in Ctg along with arms
Police have arrested two youths, said to be activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League, along with arms and ammunition in Moijjartek area under Karnaphuli Police Station.
7 killed in road crashes in 4 dists
Seven people were killed and 42 others injured in separate road accidents in Kishoreganj, Manikganj, Joypurhat and Faridpur districts on Monday.
50 injured in Sylhet clash
At least 50 people were injured, 15 with bullets, in a clash between two groups of people over occupying a water body at Balaura in Sadar upazila on Monday. Locals said Shahjamal Nurul Huda, former president of Sadar upazila unit…
BCL man lynched in Moulvibazar
A Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activist has been killed in a lynch-mob attack while allegedky collecting extortion money in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district. The deceased has been identified as Ibrahim Ali, 30, an activist of Bhanugachh unit of the…
Pragmatic strategy for affordable housing urged
A pragmatic strategy needs to be worked out urgently to help grow the country’s real estate sector smoothly and ensure housing for middle- and lower middle-income groups at an affordable cost, speakers told a seminar here on Sunday night. Terming…
Snail’s pace trial of Ramna Batamul blast case
A gross mistake by the stateside in placing the documentary evidence in the court has stood in the way of disposing of the sensational Ramna Batamul blast case, already pending for 13 years. The case now lies with the court…
Pahela Baishakh Bangla New Year’s Day celebrations begin
The celebrations of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, are going on in full swing with much splendour as people in their thousands are thronging different popular meeting places in the capital and elsewhere across the country.…
Airbus to build critical European weather satellites
By Jonathan Amos The big aerospace concern was declared the winner at the latest meeting of the European Space Agency’s (Esa) Industrial Policy Committee (IPC).
Hepatitis C: New drug treatment ‘is a breakthrough’
The study is a “major breakthrough” and marks a “turning point” in hepatitis C treatment, said experts.
Google Glass to go on sale for one day
Users must be 18 years old and are required to fill in an online form in order to be eligible to buy the device.
Kevin Steele may stay as Biman CEO for few more months
Kevin Steele, Managing Director & CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited, who was to leave the job on April 17 following resignation, is likely to stay few months more, it is reliably learnt. In response to request from Board of…