Chris Bracey, the British artist and designer who owned one of the largest collections of neon signs and sculpture outside the US, has died aged 59.
Day: November 5, 2014
Virgin Galactic crash: Pilots’ actions analysed
Investigators probing the Virgin SpaceShipTwo accident have established a “human performance” team to help them understand the actions of the pilots.
Boy kills self for SSC test exam failure in Sherpur
A boy who failed in the test examination for the 2015 year‘s SSC examination allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday night at Uttar Garkanda in Nalitabari upazila as he could not bear the pain of failing in the exams.The deceased was…
RMG worker killed in Gazipur road crash
A readymade garment worker was killed as a tank lorry hit him on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Mastarbari bus stand area of the city on Tuesday night.
Van Gogh floral still life sold for $61.8m (£38.7m)
A floral masterpiece by Vincent van Gogh, painted in the closing stages of his life, has sold in New York for $61.8m (£38.7m).
4 crude bombs recovered in C’nawabganj
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 14 crude bombs from Balubagan area in the district town on Wednesday morning.
Man killed in Sunamganj clash over fishing
A man was killed and 30 others were injured in a clash between two rival groups over fishing in a water body in Sadar (South) upazila on Tuesday.
BSF picks up Bangladeshi in Naogaon
Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) picked up a Bangladeshi fisherman from Nitpur border point in Porsha upazila on Tuesday afternoon.
India adamant over West Indies demands
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is adamant it will pursue the £26.2m demanded from the West Indies Cricket Board.
Minor’s body found in six pieces in Patuakhali
Police recovered the body of a minor girl cut into six pieces at Nijampur village in Kolapara upazila on Tuesday night, five hours after he had gone missing.
AL leader chopped dead in Magura
A local Awami League (AL) leader was chopped to death by miscreants at Radhanagar in Sreepur upazila on Tuesday night.
Jubo League man shot, hacked to death in Laxmipur
A Jubo League man was shot and hacked to death by miscreants at Gopinathpur in Sadar upazila on Tuesday night.
Young girl found dead in Moulvibazar
Police recovered the body of an unidentified young girl from Talertal area in Rajnagar upazila on Tuesday.
22 held in Benapole while returning from India
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested 22 Bangladeshi nationals while entering the country through Putkhali border point here on Tuesday night, after going to India illegally.
Seedbeds being prepared for Boro in Gaibandha
Seedbeds are being prepared by the farmers to grow healthy seedlings for Boro paddy cultivation in all the seven upazilas of the district during the current Boro season.
Extensive plan taken to cultivate winter vegetables
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken an extensive plan to cultivate winter vegetables in all the seven upazilas of the district during the current season.
‘Jail prepares for execution’: Family members visit Kamaruzzaman
The members of the family of Jamaat’s Assistant Secretary General Muhammad Kamaruzzaman who has been convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal and sentenced to death, saw him Wednesday morning, according to various sources. Kamaruzzaman was earlier…
Holy Ashura observed befittingly in Rangpur
The holy Ashura, marking the tragic 10th day of Muharram, was observed here on Tuesday through various daylong programmes befittingly with due religious fervour and solemnity.
All institutions destroyed under absolute rule: Rizvi
Mentioning that Awami League always sets a trap before any election hiding its ‘ugly’ face, the BNP leader said the party exposes its true colour after assuming office by brutally oppressing people. “One person’s absolute rule has been established in…
RCCI provides wheel chair to Burimari-Chengrabandha ICPs
Rangpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) handed over a wheel chair on Tuesday to the Burimari and Chengrabandha Immigration Check Post (ICP) authorities to ease movements of the ailing passengers.
EU sticks to tansparent, inclusive, credible polls: Envoy
The new ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation in Bangladesh Pierre Mayaudon on Wednesday reiterated their position for a transparent inclusive and credible election in Bangladesh putting the interests of the people first. The newly appointed Ambassador and Head…
Probe body to seek more time to file power blackout report
The committee inquiring into Saturday’s power outage across the country will seek more time to file its findings. The committee headed by power division’s Additional Secretary Kaykaus Ahmed visited the Ashuganj Thermal Power Plant in Brahmanbarhia on Wednesday. “We will…
Bangladesh asked facebook for information on 17 users
Bangladesh government has sought information on 17 users from Facebook in the first six months of 2014. The social media website, however, has not responded to any of the requests, according its report on such pleas from January to June.…
PM joins 3million solar home systems celebration
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the target has been set to bring three million more families under renewable solar energy system through Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) in the next three years. The PM was inaugurating programme organised…
President to leave for China Thursday
President Abdul Hamid leaves Dhaka for Beijing tomorrow (Thursday) night to attend a dialogue on strengthening connectivity partnership at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. “The President will leave Dhaka for Beijing at 11.55 pm by a regular flight…
Alleged Huji leader held in city
The Detective Branch (DB) of police in a drive arrested an alleged leader of banned Islamist militant outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (Huji) from the city’s Syedabad area on Tuesday night. The arrestee was identified as M Ibrahim, 40, a leader of the…
Zimbabwe give strong fight back with 331-5 against 433
A brilliant century by Hamilton Masakadza guided Zimbabwe to 331 for 5 in 112 overs in the first innings at stumps on the 3rd day of the 2nd Test of the three-match Bashundhara Cement Series at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium…
Don’t obstruct democratic movement: Mirza Abbas
City BNP convenor Mirza Abbas yesterday urged the government not to create obstructions to their democratic movement. “The government will be forced to exit from power through a non-violent movement, but not through other means. So, don’t obstruct the movement…
B’deshi American Tahsina elected New Jersey councilor
Bangladeshi American Tahsina Ahmed (23) has been elected as a councilor of local government of Held on City of the state of New Jersey. The Bangladeshi American community of New Jersey, New York and nearby states celebrated her victory on…
Bangladesh paceman Al-Amin cleared to bowl again
Bangladesh paceman Al-Amin Hossain has been cleared to bowl in international cricket again after his action was found to be legal, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. Hossain, who has played six tests and nine one-day internationals, was suspended…