Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials seized 98 coronary stents worth around Tk 2 crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday.
Year: 2015
‘Showcase Malaysia’ in Oct
Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) will organise an exhibition, titled ‘Showcase Malaysia’, in Dhaka in October this year.
Several slots on Eid holidays to avoid vehicle pressure
Garment workers will go on Eid holidays in phases from July 14 to avoid heavy pressure of vehicles on highways ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-fitar.
AL speaks of democracy yet works against it: Book unveiled
BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday said the ruling Awami League (AL) always speaks about democracy but acts against it. He said this while addressing a book launching ceremony at Jatiya Press Club. The BNP leader alleged that…
HC rejects writ seeking second chance for admission to DU
The High Court on Wednesday rejected the writ petition against the decision of the Dhaka University (DU) authorities not to allow students to sit for the university’s admission test for the second time. An HC bench comprising Justice Farah Mahbub…
Mymensingh dist, Agri Varsity BCL units clash: 10 hurt
At least 10 activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were injured as activists of the district unit of BCL and its Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) unit. locked in a clash at Kewatkhali WAPDA intersection in the district town on Tuesday…
‘Final deadline’ for Greece debt crisis set: Banks cotrol ATMs
The eurozone has given Greece until Thursday to present new proposals to secure a deal with creditors, and has called a full EU summit for Sunday. European Council President Donald Tusk said this was now the “most critical moment in…
Social safetynet covers only one in 4 of poorest people
A growing number of developing countries, including Bangladesh, are investing in social safety net programmes to improve the lives and livelihoods vulnerable people, yet around 55 percent of the world’s poor or 773 million people with acute needs still lack…
HC verdict on second chance for admission to DU
The High Court has fixed Wednesday for delivering its verdict on the petition against the decision of the Dhaka University (DU) authority not to allow students to sit for the university’s admission test for the second time.
Permaculture – growing prosperity
Danielle Nierenberg Last week, I had the honor of talking to permaculture experts in Malawi. Permaculture is an innovative ethics and design based process used to make agriculture more sustainable, restore soil, conserve water, and redirect waste streams. The process…
Asaduzzaman retracts, says no sex offender arrested
Backing off from his previous comment, State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said no culprit of Pahela Baishakh incident at Dhaka University’s TSC, identified by Inspector General of Police through various information and TV footages have…
South Africa takes T20 series, beats Tigers by 31 runs
South Africa sealed the T20I series 2-0 beating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the second match of the NPOLY National Polymer T20I Cricket Series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur on Tuesday. The visitors defeated the hosts by 52…
JU Mathematics dept. launches Professional Master programme
The Mathematics department of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has launched one year Professional Master of Science in Mathematics (PMSM) program, says a press release.
Hezafat wants Gaffar Chy citizenship scrapped
Hefazat demands stripping Gaffar Chaudhury of citizenship for blasphemous comments on Allah and prophet Amir of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Allama Ahmed Shafi in a statement yesterday urged the Government to strip the citizenship of writer- Journalist Abdul Gaffar Chaudhury for what…
Khaleda leaves Dhaka Wednesday to perform Umrah
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia leaves Dhaka on Wednesdasy for Saudi Arabia to perform the holy Umrah. She will leave Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on an Emirates Airlines flight in the evening.
Quamrul questions newsreports that Brazil wheat were rotten
Minister for Food Advocate Quamrul Islam yesterday questioned the authenticity of newspaper reports regarding the imported wheat from Brazil describing it to be rotten. “Actually the Brazilian wheat does not look beautiful but their quality is good,” he observed while…
Summit Group partners with India’s Infosys Parks to build tech park
Bangladesh has set out its course in building a technology park, inking a deal with leading local conglomerate Summit Group having partnership with India’s Infinity Infosys Parks Limited to boost the country’s growing ICT industry. “This is part of our…
Five MLM companies continue to cheat people using High Court stay order, Tofail says
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed has told Parliament a High Court stay order has allowed five multi-level marketing companies to continue cheating people out of their money although their licences are cancelled. “The ministry, we decided, review (their licence). These people…
Kit Harington to return in ‘Game of Thrones’ season six?
Actor Kit Harington, who played the role of Jon Snow in “Game of Thrones” since its first season, has sparked rumours that he might return in the upcoming sixth season of the fantasy drama series after he was seen sporting…
Hidden supermassive black holes found
Astronomers have found evidence of hidden supermassive black holes in the universe.Using NASA’s Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) satellite observatory, the team detected the high-energy x-rays from five supermassive black holes previously clouded from direct view by dust and gas.
Lionel Messi shows his appreciation to fans on social media
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has posted a message on social media thanking his fans and supporters following his side’s defeat in the Copa America final to Chile.The 28-year old opened up for the first time following another heartbreak for Argentina…
Merkel urges Greece to act quickly to submit new proposal
His proposals were not expected to go much beyond a letter he sent to euro zone partners last week, accepting most of the terms of a creditors’ offer that was no longer on the table, but still seeking some loopholes…
Change in party soon, go to grasssroots sufferers, says Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday night asked her party’s senior leaders to visit their respective areas before and during eid for carrying out organisationa activities and stand beside grassroots leaders and activists affected during the party’s last movement. The…
Kidnapped minor boy found dead near home
A minor boy who was kidnapped seven days ago has been found dead near his house at Baherchar village here on Monday. The deceased was identified as Manik, 3, son of Shafiqul Islam of the village. Officer-in-charge of Savar Police…
Govt seeks stay on Rizvi’s HC bail
The Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division on Monday sent to the full bench of the division a petition filed by the state seeking a stay order on the bail granted by the High Court to BNP joint secretary general…
BCL men on rampage in capital
Some activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League’s (BCL’s) Government Titumir College unit reportedly went on a rampage vandalising 20 vehicles and some shops in front of the college in the city’s Mohakhali area on Monday. Officer-in-charge of Banani Police Station Bhuiyan…
Arrest warrant against 16 BNP leaders including Rafiq
A Dhaka court yesterday (Monday) issued arrest warrants against BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah and 15 others in a case filed for torching and vandalising a bus in the capital’s Mirpur area during a strike sponsored by…
IGP’s call for Khaleda to be responsible indecorous: Bnp
BNP called unbecoming and unexpected Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque’s statement countering the party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s comment and asking her to be ‘more responsible’ in making remarks about police. The party also voiced concern that the…
Get united for fair election to better tomorrow: Khaleda
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday called upon all concerned to get united by fotgetting all the differences of opinion and views. “A fair election should be held in participation of all for a beautiful tomorrow. Those will win the polls,…
One held with heroin, yaba in Pabna
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-12 arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered 80-gram heroin and 132 pieces of yaba tablets from Dilalpur area under Sadar upazila last night.