Rafael Nadal won through to the quarter-finals of the clay-court event in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, beating compatriot Nicolas Almagro in straight sets 6-3, 7-5.The troubled Mallorcan is the top seed in what is his second tournament since being…
Month: February 2016
1st Beach Tennis competition begins tomorrow
The 1st Beach Tennis competition begins tomorrow (Saturday) at the world longest sandy sea beach in Cox’s Bazar.
Man killed in Rab encounter ‘suspected burglar leader’
Dhaka – A suspected burglar gang leader was shot dead during an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) when the elite force raided his den to foil a daring burglary bid of Sonali Bank Dhamrai Branch at Dhamrai Bazar, in…
Zia Trust case against Khaleda deferred to March 3
A Dhaka court on Thursday deferred the cross-examination of the Investigation Officer of the Zia Charitable Trust graft case to March 3 in absence of BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia. Judge Abu Ahmed Jomadar of the Special Judge Court-3 of…
Anti-Corription body sues five for embezzlement
Ant-Corruption Commission (ACC) lodged a case against five people, including Shahjajal Islami Bank Deputy Managing Director (DMD) Manzurul Islam, for embezzling Tk 251 crore through fake letter of credit (LC). The anti-corruption watchdog’s Deputy Director Shamsul Alam filed the case…
JU Anthropology 5th reunion today
A reunion of Jahangirnagar University Anthropology department will be held on Friday at Shoptom Chhayamancha premises on JU campus for the fifth time. Kazi Mushfiqur Rahim, organising secretary of Anthropology Alumni Association of Jahangirnagar University (AAAJU) said this at a…
Goyeshwar summoned in case for remarks on martyrs
A Dhaka court on Thursday summoned BNP Standing Committee member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy to appear before it on March 16 in a defamation case filed for his derogatory comments on the Liberation War martyrs. Magistrate Mohammad Nuru Mia of the…
JU Journos concerned at cases against Daily Star editor
Jahangirnagar University Journalist Association (JUJA) express concern over the barrage of cases, warrants and summons issued against the Daily Star editor and publisher Mahfuz Anam.
Struggle for Independence was struggle for Democracy
Democracy has become a regular topic of discussion, debate, research and analysis everywhere of the country, because the mass movement of Bengali nation for the autonomy, independence was movement for democracy. Liberation war of Bangladesh was for the democracy. After…
Judge in trouble for enjoying hospitality from accused
A judge of a Cox’s Bazar court has been withdrawn on charge of attending a feast and fishing at the courtesy of an accused, reports UNB news agency on Thursday.
Bnp being allowed no venue to hold national council: Khaleda
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, Khaleda Zia, on Thursday alleged the authorities concerned were not giving permission for a venue for holding its national council session.
Attempt to crush independent media in Bangladesh: BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation, UK-based media giant popularly known as BBC, on Thursday said the world should be worried by the “concerted attacks” on one of the leading newspaper editors in South Asia, Mahfuz Anam of Bangladesh’s Daily Star. As…
HC asks EC to disclose financial records of pol parties
The High Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission to disclose the income and expense statements of all political parties registered with it to citizens on requirement.
ICT prosecutor Mohammad Ali suspended
Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Mohammad Ali was suspended on Thursday for his “professional misconduct and breaching discipline”.
Hanif justifies cases against DS editor
Ruling Bangladesh Awami League (AL) joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Thursday justified the barrage of lawsuits against The Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam.
Wrong doers in peacekeeping operations won’t be spared: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday directed the Bangladesh Armed Forces to uphold their reputation in the UN peacekeeping missions. “We are still a leading peacekeeper contributor of the UN peacekeeping missions … we won’t tolerate any kind of indulgence…
Groundbreaking new book: Eating planet
Danielle Nierenberg This week, I am participating in an event to launch the new edition of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Foundation’s (BCFN) groundbreaking book, Eating Planet. Please CLICK HERE to read a free excerpt and learn more.…
Turkey blames Syrian Kurds for Ankara attack, vows retaliation
VICE News and Reuters A military convoy has been hit by a bomb in southeast Turkey, killing at least six troops and seriously injuring one more person — escalating tensions in an already febrile atmosphere following a deadly bomb blast…
Iraq reports theft of deadly radioactive device
Iraq has informed an international watchdog agency of the theft last November of an industrial radiography device that carries potentially fatal radioactive substances. Iraqi officials told Reuters that they fear the “highly dangerous” radioactive materials in the device could be…
Iraq war not mistake, but holocaustic crime
Ben Tanosborn Either our minds have softened in the United States, or our hearts have hardened way beyond the callous stage. Or, likely both. Just 13 years past his criminal decision to invade Iraq, George W. Bush is campaigning in…
Seoul postpones humanitarian aid to North Korea: MoU
Ha-young Choi Seoul temporarily halts aid one year after severe drought leaves many in need South Korea will suspend humanitarian aid to North Korea temporarily, the Ministry of Unification (MoU) stated on Wednesday at a press briefing, citing the continuous…
Vanessa, boyfriend under criminal investigation
Vanessa Hudgens and her boyfriend are under investigation for defacing one of Arizona’s most prized treasures … TMZ has learned. We’re told the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest has its sights set on a rock formation…
Afghanistan take on UAE in Asia Cup tomorrow
Afghanistan will take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the opening qualifying match of the Micromax Asia Cup T20 scheduled to be held tomorrow (Friday) at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah, Narayanganj.The match kicks off at 3…
Bacterial overgrowth linked with stunting
Scientists at the icddr,b have established a “probable” link between bacterial overgrowth in small intestine and stunting in children in a study.They say it can lead to new approaches for improving child health in low-income countries.Bacteria can build up in…
Football: Zidane keeps cool as Real march on
Zinedine Zidane won’t admit it yet, but 10-time winners Real Madrid remain on course for a sixth consecutive Champions League semi-final appearance after a clinical 2-0 win at Roma in the first leg of their last 16 tie on Wednesday.World…
Swimming: Thorpe reveals mental health issues since a teen
Swimming great Ian Thorpe Thursday revealed he has battled mental health issues since his teenage years as he opened up about his struggle with depression. Australia’s most decorated Olympian, with five gold medals at the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens…
3 arrested with 160-mound jatka in Chandpur
Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive arrested three people and recovered 160-mound of jatka (small hilsa fish) from a launche on the Meghna river here early this morning.The arrested were Abdur Razzak, 40, Rafikul Islam, 35, and Rubel,…
2 killed, one injured in Patuakhali road accident
Two motorcycle riders were killed and one injured in a road accident at Shola Akan Bari area in sadar upazila on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as motorcyclist Farooq Hawalader and teacher Ram Chandra Das of same upazila.
3 suicides in Jessore in a day
Two housewives and a young man allegedly committed suicide in three separate incidents in Jessore town and Sadar and Keshabpur upazilas on Wednesday.Police sources said a housewife, Shamima Akter Shapna, 26, daughter of Shafiar Rahman, committed suicide by hanging herself…
Minor boy drowns in Rajbari
A minor boy drowned in a ditch at Baharampur village in Baliakandi upazila on Wednesday afternoon.Locals said two-year-old Kawsar, son of Hafijul Islam, a resident of the village, slipped into the ditch beside his house in the afternoon when he…