The number of women being trafficked from Bangladesh into Mumbai brothels is rising as part of greater migration from India’s eastern neighbour, and police and social groups need to do more to rescue and repatriate them, a charity said on…
Month: April 2016
Cricket: Dhoni laughs off retirement talk after T20 exit
Dhaka – India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni laughed off talk of retirement as he put a brave face on the devastating World Twenty20 semi-final loss to the West Indies.The hosts came into the tournament with sky-high confidence but also widespread…
Leader Siddikur face Indian Sujjan Singh on final day
DHAKA – A fascinating Indo-Bangladeshi contest is set to unfold in the final round of the BTI Open on Saturday at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka.India’s Sujjan Singh and Bangladesh’s Mohammad Siddikur Rahman were well-placed for the final day…
14 fire incidents at Chandpai of Sundarbans in 12 years
Bagerhat – The only Chandpai Range of the Sundarbans saw 14 incidents of fire in the last 12 years, raging through some 40 acres of forest and causing damage to its unique ecosystem, say officials.Forest Department data show that the…
Trader found dead in Netrakona guest house
Netrakona – A sand trader was found dead in a guest house in Birishiri area of Durgapur upazila here on Friday afternoon.Rezaul Karim, officer in-charge of Dhurgapur Police Station, said Nurul Islam, 30, a resident of Shantinagar area of Dhaka,…
Satkhira clash leaves 1 dead
Satkhira – A farmer was stabbed to death and four people were injured in a clash over a land-related dispute at Deyara village in Kolaroa upazila on Thursday night.The deceased was identified as Moslem Uddin Sana, 50, a resident of…
Ctg off to good start in Inter-dist Volleyball
Chittagong – Hosts Chittagong made a good start in the Chittagong Divisional Inter-district Volleyball Championship beating Rangamati by straight 3-0 sets at MA Aziz Stadium Gymnasium here on Friday.Earlier, sports organiser and Managing Director of the meet’s sponsor Prime Distribution…
No respect for actors these days: Kareena
For almost 16 years now, Kareena Kapoor Khan has been an integral part of the Hindi film industry. The actress, who has not only given hits but is also known for her critically acclaimed roles, however, says people nowadays don’t…
Pakistan Children learning disturbing things about other religions
The Easter bombing of civilians in a park in Lahore follows a long rise of religious extremism in Pakistan and a poisoning of public opinion towards minority faiths. The jihadist group that claimed responsibility for Sunday’s suicide bombing said they…
Tesla unveils cheaper electric car
Tesla unveiled a new, cheaper model of its electric car aimed at the mass market. Photo: AFPTesla unveiled a new, cheaper model of its electric car aimed at the mass market on Thursday, taking more than 115,000 orders in the…
Sand trader found dead in guest house
Netrakona – A sand trader was found dead in a guest house in Birishiri area of Durgapur upazila here on Friday afternoon.
Five tonnes of Hilsa fries seized in Munshiganj
The Bangladesh Coast Guard has seized around five tonnes of juvenile Hilsha from a passenger launch in the Dhaleswari river in Munshiganj.According to the force’s Pagla station, Dhaka-bound motor vessel Mahin Rifat was carrying the fish fries.Catching of Hilsa fries…
Khaleda to defend for Zia Charitable Trust graft case on Apr 7
The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka on Thursday fixed April 7 for the four accused including BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia to defend them in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case to defend in court.
Just freed Ethnic Kochin activist meets wife
Ethnic Kachin activist Patrick Kum Ja Lee, left poses for a pictures with his wife and prominent Human Rights activist May Sabe Phyu, right outside insein prison in Yangon, Myanmar, Friday, April 1 2016. Patrick Kum Ja Lee, accused of…
How to reduce energy consumption at your house
If power bills form a major chunk of your spending during the peak summer and winter months, researchers offer certain tips that can help you breathe easy.A study, published in the journal Frontiers in Built Environment, showed that opening the…
World’s greatest female architect Zaha Hadid dies
Iraqi-born British architect Zaha Hadid, the first female winner of the top Pritzker Architecture Prize, has died at the age of 65.
Violence against women rises 74%
Violence against women rose by 74 per cent in 2015 compared to the year before, says a report of BRAC.The report was prepared on the basis of field reports done by BRAC staff working in 55 districts across the country.The…
Obama finds common cause on NKorea with China, allies
Washington 01 Apr – In the face of mounting threats from North Korea, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged closer security ties among its chief allies in Asia and increased cooperation with strategic rival China to discourage Pyongyang from further…
Two held with IEDs in Gazipur
Gazipur – Police in a drive arrested two people along with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) – 20 crude bombs and three Molotov cocktails – from Bogra area in city on Friday noon.
UP polls results AL 132 chairmen, BNP 20
Dhaka -Awami League-nominated chairman candidates won in 132 union parishads (UPs) while BNP-supported contestants came out victorious in 20 unions in the 2nd phase UP elections held on Thursday, UNB news agency reported. According to the results reaching the UNB…
Evening courts if govt allows: CJ
Dhaka – Worried at the huge judicial backlog, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Friday said evening courts will be introduced in the country for the quick dispensation of justice if the government responds to their call in this regard,…
Nor’wester leaves Barisal in blackout
A Nor’wester has left Barisal city without electricity since the early hours of Friday.Power supply authorities said the storm had damaged distribution lines in different parts of the city.“(Electricity) lines snapped at different places of the city during the storm……
5 best fat fighting foods
Health Desk A calorie is a calorie—except when you’re trying to lose weight. The foods you choose to eat can make or break a diet. Lucky for you, nutrition research now shows that some foods can help you whittle your…
Priyanka promises ‘epic’ Hindi version of ‘The Jungle Book’
Priyanka Chopra, who has a fan in Neel Sethi — the Mowgli of Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’ — has asked the Indian-American child actor to brace up for an adventurous ride with the Hindi dubbed version of the international film.…
Modern ‘novo theater’ (planetorium) to be built in Ctg
Chittagong Correspondent Minister for Housing and Public Works Engineer Mosharraf Hossain yesterday said that a modern Novo Theater will be established in the port city Chittagong using the latest technology and ultramodern architectural design at a cost of TK 250…
Water reservoir can mitigate drought condition in Barind area
More water reservoirs in the drought-prone Barind area could be effective means of lessening its gradually mounting pressure on groundwater table coupled with mitigating its water-stress condition. Researchers and scientists concerned revealed this while talking to BSS,they said water reservoir…
5,000-Kg jatka seized in Munshiganj
Munshiganj Correspondent The Coast Guard personnel in a drive seized 5,000-kg of jatka (small hilsa) from a passenger launch in Dhaleswari river near Munshiganj Launch Ghat early this morning. Lieutenant Commander Saeed M. Kasad of Coast Guard said on information…
Prioty rejects Bollywood film
Cultural Reporter Miss Ireland 2014 Maksuda Akhter Prioty, of Bangladesh origin, has refused a Bollywood producer after an offensive offer. The information was gathered from her Facebook status along with screenshots of the conversation. The actress said that a noted…
Swiss dancer to perform in Dhaka on Saturday
Cultural Desk Swiss choreographer and performer Gregory Stauffer will present Walking, a solo dance performance in Dhaka on April 2, 2016. This contemporary dance performance will be held at the Goethe Institut Auditorium, Dhanmondi at 7pm. This performance is jointly…
Snowpack 97% of average in California’s Northern Sierra
New spring survey shows some drought relief but more conservation is needed to ensure adequate water supply. California’s Sierra Nevada mountains are a key source of much of the state’s water. California’s five-year drought isn’t over yet, but the state’s…