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Day: January 31, 2016
Shanto stars as Bangladesh reach quarter-finals
Nazmul Hossain Shanto scored a brilliant century saw Bangladesh under-19 team posted a massive 114-run victory over Scotland to advance to the quarter-finals of ICC U-19 World Cup in the group A match held on Sunday at the Sheikh Kamal…
Robi Fast Bowler Hunt Camp begins in Rajshahi
‘Robi Fast Bowler Hunt’ campaign began here today aiming to find out promising fast bowlers and creating a positive response among the prospective bowlers of the region. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and its sponsored organization, Robi Axiata Limited, jointly launched…
Young Liverpool thwarted by West Ham in second Wembley quest
Liverpool’s pursuit of a second Wembley Cup final appearance stalled at Anfield on Saturday as Juergen Klopp’s second-string side had to settle for an undistinguished goalless draw with West Ham United in the fourth round of the FA Cup.Four days…
Two to die for killing minor girl
A court here yesterday sentenced two persons to death for killing a minor girl at Buhkaitala-Bandhobpara village under Mathbaria upazila of the district in 2014.The court also fined them Taka one lakh each.
24 arrested in Narail
Police, in special drives in 24 hours till yesterday morning, arrested 24 people on different charges from different areas of the district.Police sources said among the arrested persons, nine were held from Sadar upazila, six from Lohagara upazila, four from…
Farmer’s body recovered in Habiganj
Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered body of a farmer Badsha Miah 55, from Akhalia area near Monthola Rail station under Madhabpur upazila of the district here yesterday morning.Badsha Miah, son of Safar Ali, hails from Krishnapur village under Madhabpur upazila…
Two held with five stolen bikes in Jamalpur
Police in separate drives in Bakshiganj and Dewanganj upazilas in the district arrested two persons and recovered five stolen motorbikes in the early hours of yesterday.The arrested persons are Ukil Miah, 35, of village Sarmara and Rafiqul Islam, 24, of…
Man hurt in a clash dies in Khulna
A man, who was injured in a clash over land disputes at Gobardari village in Sadar upazila two days ago, died at Khulna General Hospital on Sunday morning.Officer-in-charge of Satkhira Sadar Police Station Imdadul Haque Sheikh said the 50-year-old Mujibur…
Arms trader held with pistols, ammo in C’nawabganj
Police arrested an alleged arms trader along with two pistols, four magazines and 14 rounds of bullet from Parchouka bordering area in Shibganj upazila early Sunday.MM Moinul Islam, officer-in-charge of Shibganj police station, said tipped off, a team of police…
Top human trafficker arrested in Cox’s Bazar
Police arrested a top human trafficker from Nayarpara village in Teknaf upazila early Sunday.Officer-in-charge of Teknaf Police Station Ataur Rahman Khandaker said tipped off, a team of police conducted a raid on the house of Shamsul Alam Markin,60, in the…
3 killed in 3 incidents in Jessore
Three people, including a minor girl, were killed in three separate incidents across the district on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Achiya Khatun,10, daughter of Shafiqul Islam, a resident of Hanuia village in Monirampur upazila and a class III student…
Elderly woman killed in attack in Jessore
An elderly woman was killed in a terrorist attack at Paikpara village in Abhoynagar upazila of Jessore district on Saturday night.Locals and police said a gang of terrorists led by Iqbal Sheikh and his four brothers—Enamul Sheikh, Emon Sheikh, Nasir…
BNP leader’s body recovered in Pirojpur
Police recovered the body of a leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) from Bagmara area of Sadar upazila on Saturday night, seven days after he had reportedly gone missing.The deceased was identified as Nazrul Islam Hawladar, general secretary of 6…
David Bowie’s Will
David Bowie had specific plans for his $100 million fortune after he passed away. His beloved wife Iman will get the bulk of the estate with nearly half, but where is the remaining $50 mil going? We have the reported…
International Poets summit begins today
Literary organisation Kathak in partnership with Bangla Academy and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised a four-day International Poets Summit 2016 beginning Sunday at the Shilpakal Academy’s auditorium.A number of renowned poets from across the world will join the summit with…
Muslim fashion industry booming
Anas Silwood moved to Jordan from Britain to study Arabic back in 2000. The 20-something was supposed to stay for only a few months, but he soon decided Amman was the place he wanted to be. He learned Arabic, converted…
Syria opposition threatens to walk out of Geneva talks
Syria’s main opposition bloc has threatened to pull out of United Nations-sponsored peace talks in Geneva if what it called the “crimes” of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government persisted.Representatives of the Saudi Arabia-based group, known as the High Negotiations Committee…
Kerber stuns Serena to win title
Angelique Kerber stunned Serena Williams in a 6-4 3-6 6-4 thriller to open her grand slam account and deprive the American of a 22nd title at a major that would have tied Steffi Graf for the Open Era lead.Just how…
Helicopter pilot killed by elephant poachers
A British helicopter pilot was fatally shot by elephant poachers while flying an anti-poaching mission in Tanzania, a member of Parliament and a conservation fund said Saturday.Roger Gower was working with Tanzanian wildlife authorities when the poachers fired on his…
Turkey summons Russian ambassador
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in Ankara to protest and condemn what it called a violation of airspace by a Russian warplane.The Foreign Ministry said the Russian SU-34 fighter was warned by Turkish air radar units, in both…
Screen Actors Guild awards: ‘Diversity reigns’ in ceremony
The journalism drama Spotlight took home the main prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards, but the success of minority actors drew most attention.The film, about the Boston Globe’s investigation of pedophile Catholic priests, won for best film cast.But many…
Asian countries aware of zika virus
The Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America, and Asian governments have issued advisories in a bid to contain the spread of the disease, which could be linked to birth defects and can cause temporary paralysis. So far, no…
Integrated reporting, better governance benefits Islamic investors
Kuala Lumpur – 31 Jan: Islamic finance is complementary to and a major enabler of making responsible investing more ubiquitous across emerging markets – and Asia is leading the way – but integrated reporting and governance remains gap for many…
Why water governance is key to growth in Bangladesh
Reports previewed today by WWF and H&M find that the gap between water policy and implementation in Bangladesh is likely to affect the country’s economic growth. Findings suggest that national ambitions such as improved living standards, food security and textile…
South Asian Speakers underscore SDGs success
Dhaka – The South Asian Speakers in a summit here on Saturday stressed joint efforts and sharing best practices to successfully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) giving an improved life and better future for people in the region. They…
World Trade Centre in Chittagong makes dream come true
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday opened the country’s first World Trade Centre (WTC) in Agrabad area of the port city of Chittagong, 300 kilometres southeast of Dhaka, aiming to make business much easier. With the opening of…