Dhaka – Police recovered one kg gunpowder and arrested six youths in this connection from Rampura in the cit on Monday night.
Day: December 22, 2015
RU PSA submits Memorandum to VC demanding 3 points
RU Correspondent Progressive Students Alliance (PSA) of Rajshahi University (RU) unit submitted a Memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor of the University protesting the cancellation of chance of participating for 2nd time in the admission test of the university.
Such situation have not arised to deploy army in the polls :CEC
STAFF REPORTER Chief Election Commissioner Dr Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad yesterday said he does not see any such situation demanding deployment of army for the forthcoming municipality polls.
5 food-store punish TK 23 thousand at JU
JU Correspondent The authority of Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujibur Rahman Hall Jahangirnagar University (JU) punished TK 23 thousand on Monday of five food-shops for unhygienic food supply at ‘Bottola’ area of the campus.
Arguments in blogger Rajib murder case to submit on Thursday
Court Correspondent The Speedy Trial Tribunal-3 of Dhaka on Tuesday fixed Thursday for submission of arguments in the case over the murder of blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider Shovon on Thursday.
First National Judicial Conference in Bangladesh on Dec 26
The authorities concerned of the judiciary are going to organise a National Judicial Conference, which will be held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on December 26.
Firms punished in Indonesia over deadly forest fires
Indonesia is punishing more than 20 companies in an unprecedented move for starting deadly forest fires that killed 19 people, a government official said Tuesday.Three companies have been shut down permanently after having their licences revoked over their role in…
Bangladesh Men’s Volleyball Team in Iran
Bangladesh National Volleyball team, now preparing for the 12th South Asian Games, reached Iran early Tuesday for a higher training as well as to play 10 friendly matches there ahead of the biggest regional sports meet.A 19-member Bangladesh National Men’s…
Curtain of 11th SAFF Football to be raised tomorrow
The curtain of 11th SAFF Suzuki Cup to be raised tomorrow (Wednesday) through a lone group A opening match between Nepal and Sri Lanka at the sports hub Trivandrum Stadium in Kerala, India.The match kicks off 4 pm (BST).On the…
Bangladeshi youth killed by BSF in Thakurgaon
A Bangladeshi youth was killed by BSF firing on Bashalgaon border under Haripur upazila of the district early this morning.The deceased was identified as Hemanta Kumar, 32, son of Jitesh Chandra Barman of Kholra village of the upazila.
Blankets distributed in Gaibandha
A total of 250 cold affected people of Madnerpara and Balashighat area under Fulchhari upazila of the district got blankets to mitigate their sufferings from severe cold.Rotary Club of Dhaka Phoenix distributed the blankets as part of social corporate responsibility…
Two killed, one injured in Tangail
An auto rickshaw driver and a female passenger were killed and a teenage girl was injured when a running train hit a battery-run auto rickshaw in which they were travelling at Hemnagar-Bholarpara under Gopalpur upazila of Tangail this noon.Officer-in-Charge (OC)…
Bernicat praised BD for helping Rohingya refugees
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat today lauded Bangladesh for helping Rohingya refugees, and reiterated US commitment to help find “just and durable solutions for Rohingyas”.”Bangladesh has hosted hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas for decades,” she said and appreciated Bangladesh…
Axiata acquires Nepal’s Ncell
Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata), the parent company of Robi, has made a foray into Nepal’s telecoms market by acquiring the country’s number one mobile operator Ncell Private Limited (Ncell).“Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Axiata Investments (UK) Limited, Axiata has entered into…
10 dead in BSF plane crush
An aircraft crashed into a wall and burst into flames on the outskirts of the Indian capital, New Delhi, on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board, officials said.The Super King plane, chartered by the Border Security Force (BSF), was…
Former minister Altaf Chy’s motorcade attacked in Patuakhali
Patuakhali – Former Home Minister and BNP leader Altaf Hossain Chowdhury’s motorcade came under attack by miscreants during electioneering for the ensuing municipality polls at Rahmatpur in Kalapara upazila on Tuesday morning.
Arsenal beats Man City at home
Arsenal landed a meaty blow in the Premier League title race with a 2-1 win at home to rivals Manchester City on Monday that swept away a few more doubts about their title credentials.Arsene Wenger’s side certainly had the swagger…
The Force Awakens makes historic debut
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” shattered box office records with an estimated $517 million in worldwide ticket sales through Sunday, a staggering debut that re-established the celebrated space saga as a global phenomenon under Walt Disney Co.The first “Star Wars”…
Missing Bangladeshi student found
The family of a Bangladeshi student at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) who went missing six days ago says he has contacted them from India’s Himachal Pradesh.Aunik Arnold Dhali’s sister Monica Dhali and aunt Sinthia D Rosario have confirmed that…
Impact of microventure firms in developing countries
The Sustainable Innovation Forum at COP21 hosted an abundance of growth companies that are interested in accelerating sustainable development and the advancement of the green economy. In developed countries, venture capital firms and governments are able to invest in these…
“Shastya Shuraksha Karmashuchi”
It is heartening to learn that the Government has launched the “Shastya Shuraksha Karmashuchi” (Universal Health Coverage) program on a pilot basis to bring poor people under national health coverage. Initially under this pilot project health cards will be distributed…
Paris climate deal paves way for further science
Paris – A deal to reduce global emissions and help the world adapt to climate change was signed in Paris on 12 December — with earlier concerns that science would be ignored allayed by new promises. The agreement, signed by…
N.Korea criticises anthrax experiment by USFK
Ha-young Choi Pyongyang’s state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Monday criticized use of anthrax in South Korea, which was revealed by a joint ROK-U.S. joint working group’s (JWG) investigation last Thursday. Repeating its allegations of biological warfare during the Korean War,…
Huge waves of industrial waste have left scores missing in China
By VICE News and Reuters At least 91 people were missing after a giant mound of mud and construction waste spewed out of an overfull dump site in a southern China boomtown and buried 33 buildings in the country’s latest…
BD need remarkable progress in human dev. index: Dr.Akbar Ali
Local government now cannot work independently despite being an independent body, according to former caretaker government adviser Dr Akbar Ali Khan.
‘Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy, 2015’ draft approved
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the ‘Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy, 2015’ recognising their works as ‘Labour’, aiming to ensure their overall welfare.
Tulip credited her victory to the relentless support of expatriate Bangladeshis
Tulip Siddiq, granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and a member of the House of Commons, hoped that Bangladeshi men will also make their way eventually into the British parliament alongside women.
Umrah visa banned for BD nationals
The government of Saudi Arabia has withdrawn its ban on issuing visas to Bangladeshi nationals for performing Umrah.
Election atmosphere should not affect in any way: Hanif
Accusing BNP leaders of violating the election code of conduct through their various vicious remark, Awami League joint general secretary Mabub-ul-Alam Hanif on Monday demanded the Election Commission create a level-playing field ahead of the December 30 municipal polls so…
BNP mayoral candidate’s house under attack in savar,15 injured in comilla
At least 15 people were injured as some miscreants attacked the house of a BNP-backed mayoral candidate at Bank Colony area here on Monday.