Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Monday placed four persons including a foreign national to a five-day remand each in a case filed for swindling about Tk 2,200 crore from the state-run bank.
Month: February 2016
Origins of the Oscar: How the Statue Got Its Name
One popular story suggests the awards was named “Oscar” after someone’s uncle.
Some Americans Are Seriously Considering Moving to an Island in Canada
Almost two weeks ago, Rob Calabrese created a website that put forth a half-joking, half-serious invitation that has struck a chord with Americans coming to grips with Donald Trump’s status as the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination.
Mintoo secures bail in seven case
Court Correspondent The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday granted bail to BNP Chairperson’s adviser Abdul Awal Mintoo in seven case filed with Ramna, Shahbagh and Paltan police stations on different dates.
Woman Holding Decapitated Child’s Head Arrested Outside Moscow Metro Station
A woman has been detained outside a Moscow metro station and charged with murder after she walked around with a young child’s severed head reportedly shouting “Allahu Akbar.” A graphic video posted to social media appears to show the suspect.
Tamim likely to play against Pakistan
Dashing opening batsman of Bangladesh National Cricket team Tamim Iqbal is likely to play in the ongoing Asia Cup against Pakistan on Wednesday.The hard-hitting Batsman from Chittagong will replace celebrated off-cutter Mustafizur Raman who suffered injury in the last match…
Women’s Hockey: Narail makes a good start beating Kishoreganj 1-0
Defending champions Narail District made a good start in the Walton 3rd Women’s Hockey Tournament beating Kishoreganj District by 1-0 goal in the official opening match at the Maulana Bhasani National Stadium here Monday afternoon.Kimi Karmakar scored the match-winner for…
Messi helps Barcelona equal record with 34th unbeaten game
Lionel Messi scored with an unstoppable free kick to help Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 on Sunday, a record-equaling 34th game without loss that kept the champions on track to retain their Spanish league title.Sevilla’s Victor “Vitolo”…
Burnt housewife Tahmina dies in Rangpur
A housewife, who was set ablaze by her mother-in-law on Thursday night, died here in the early hours of today after struggling with life for the past five consecutive days. According to police sources, the victim is Tahmina Begum, 30,…
Fire gutted 40 houses at Khulna Bihari camp
At least 40 houses were gutted and a woman received severe burn injuries today (Monday) during a devastating fire at Bihari camp at Khalispur area in the city.Local People and Fire Service sources said, the fire originated from a rice…
4 arrested with yaba tablets in Ctg
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) in a raid arrested four alleged members of a Yaba syndicate from city’s Boro Pool area under Halishahar Thana on Sunday night.The arrestees were identified as Rabiul Alam, 28, Abdul Mannan alias Enam, 23, Salauddin, 34…
Muslims lived in France during medieval period
French archaeologists have unearthed skeletons at a burial site in south France that provide a clinching evidence of the presence of Muslim communities in the country during the early medieval period.Yves Gleize and Fanny Mendisco from the University of Bordeaux…
Alcohol may lead to disturbed sleep
People exposed to high levels of alcohol in the womb may experience poor sleep in adulthood, which, in turn, is associated with learning and mood problems, says a new study.The findings suggest a new treatment approach for individuals suffering from…
Abdul Awal Mintoo gets bail
A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to BNP chairperson’s adviser Abdul Awal Mintoo in seven cases filed with Ramna, Shahbagh and Paltan police stations.Dhaka metropolitan magistrate Khurshid Alam granted bail to the BNP leader in 2 cases filed with…
Ted Cruz: Trump can’t beat Hillary Clinton
Ted Cruz said Sunday that he’s prepared to support any Republican in this year’s presidential election — even if the party nominates a candidate he believes would lose to Hillary Clinton.. Appearing on “State of the Union with Jake Tapper,”…
Reformists win big in early Iran election results
Tehran, Iran (CNN)Early election results in Iran indicate major support for reformists and supporters of President Hassan Rouhani, who signed last year’s landmark nuclear deal that limited the country’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Results for Tehran province,…
Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins Academy Award
Leonardo DiCaprio has finally won his first Oscar for survival epic The Revenant, after six nominations. He was named best actor at the 88th Academy Awards, with Brie Larson named best actress for Room. Spotlight took home the best picture…
Court records N’ganj 7-murder witnesses sans journos’ presence
Twenty three accused in two cases in connection with sensational Narayanganj seven-murder were produced in a Narayanganj Court on Monday. The court was scheduled to record statements of witnesses.
BNP chairman, sr vice-chairman election March 19
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced the schedule for the election of its chirman and senior vice chairman on 19 March at the party council. Election commissioner for the election to the two topmost posts of the party Muhammad…
Time to introspect
Sudhirendar Sharma There is no denying the fact that the society needs to host intelligent, civil conversations about controversial and often heated issues, with the aim of widening them both in scope and participation.
DiCaprio wins best actor Oscar for ‘The Revenant’
Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio finally bagged Oscars gold on Sunday for his grueling star turn in “The Revenant,” 22 years after his first Academy Award nomination.DiCaprio edged out Bryan Cranston (“Trumbo”), Matt Damon (“The Martian”), Michael Fassbender (“Steve Jobs”) and…
‘Spotlight’ takes home best picture Oscar
Spotlight,” a searing portrait of The Boston Globe’s investigation into child sex abuse in the Catholic Church, won a surprise Oscar for best picture on Sunday at the 88th Academy Awards.The movie, which has picked up a string of honors…
Man dies in Patuakhali ‘shootout’ with RAB
A man in the southern district of Patuakhali has died in what the law enforcers describe as a ‘shootout’.
Kohli, Raina show off singing talent in Dhaka
Indian batting stars Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina have showed off their singing talent in Dhaka, leaving many with some memorable moments.They regaled a select gathering with their musical delights when Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla hosted…
Number of third gender people in Bangladesh is around 10,000
The number of third gender people in Bangladesh is around 10,000, according to the government.State Minister for Social Welfare Promode Mankin came up with the number in reply to a query in Parliament on Sunday.He said the government has taken…
Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
by Zia Qureshi WASHINGTON, DC – Infrastructure is a powerful driver of economic growth and inclusive development, capable of boosting aggregate demand today and laying the foundations for future growth. It is also a key element of the climate-change agenda.…
A Year of Ocean Regeneration
by Isabella Lövin,Ratu Inoke Kubuabola,Trevor Manuel Oxford – The importance of the world’s ocean cannot be overstated. They supply 50% of the oxygen we breathe, feed billions of people, and provide livelihoods for millions more. They are the great biological…
Five drug traders arrested with yaba in Sirajganj
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-12 conducted raid at Bangabari area under Sirajganj pourashava this noon and arrested five male and female drug traders.RAB members also recovered 50 yaba tablets, 13 small packets of heroin powder and cash Taka 2,58,000 from their…