STAFF REPORTER Former minister Barrister Nazmul Huda yesterday announced a 71-member central of committee of his newly floated political party—Trinomool BNP (Grass-root BNP) headed by him.
Month: April 2016
10 killed, 9,566 attacked since January: HBCOP
Staff Reporter At least 10 people of religious minority communities were killed and 9,566 individuals, families and institutions were attacked in 732 incidents of human rights violation in the first three months of this year, said a report.
3.5m pple will be employed in tourism sector by 2018: Menon
Staff Reporter Civil Aviation Minister Rashed Khan Menon said 3.5 million people will have employment in tourism sector by 2018, saying the government has taken many initiatives to flourish the sector.
RU student’s deadbody recovered from hotel
Police have recovered two dead bodies man and women from nice hotel of Saheb Bazar area of the Rajshahi City on Friday at morning where one is a student of Rajshahi University (RU) and another one is also student of…
Sk Jamal, Ctg Abahani in Independence Cup semis
Dhaka – Defending champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Chittagong Abahani Ltd reached the 12-team Independence Cup semifinals from Group-A playing 1-1 draw at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Friday.Sheikh Jamal DC confirmed the semis as the table topper collecting…
Siddikur makes cut in Panasonic Open
Dhaka – Famed Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman stayed in the race making cut in the US$ 1,270,000 Panasonic Open Golf Championship at Chiba Country Club, Umesato Course in Japan on Friday.
BFF Polls: Salauddin-led panel announces manifesto
Dhaka – Kazi Mohammad Salauddin-led Sammilita Parishad on Friday announced its election manifesto ahead of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) polls slated for April 30.Parishad Chief Coordinator Tarafdar Ruhul Amin read out the election pledges at a press conference in…
One killed, 20 injured in Sunamganj nor’wester
Sunamganj – A woman was killed and at least 20 others injured as a nor’wester lashed Chhatak and Jagannathpur upazilas of the district on Thursday evening.The deceased was identified as Anwara Begum, 39, wife of Sundor Ali of Char Moholla…
Sylhet house robbed of Tk30 lakh valuables
Sylhet – Robbers looted valuables worth Tk 30 lakh from a house at Akhalia Surma Residential area in the city early Thursday.Quoting house inmates, police said a gang of robbers, numbering eight, stormed the house of Dr. Shafiul Azam, a…
Laxmipur schoolgirl rape accused held in Ctg
Laxmipur – Police arrested the accused in a case for raping a schoolgirl in Laxmipur from Eidgah Bou Bazar area in Chittagong district early Friday.Tipped off, a team of Laxmipur police and Chittagong police conducted a drive in the area…
Bodies of young couple found at hotel in Rajshahi
Rajshahi – The bodies of a young couple were found at a hotel in Shaheb Bazar area of the city on Friday.The deceased were identified as Mizanur Rahman, 30, son of Umed Ali of Pathan Para area in Ullapara upazila…
Housewife slaughtered in Noakhali
Noakhali – A housewife was found slaughtered at Dakkhin Char Clerk Adarsha village of Subarnachar upazila on Friday morning.The deceased was identified Kulsuma Begum, 35, 2nd wife of Firoj Alam of the village.Nizam Uddin, officer-in-charge of Char Jabbar Police Station,…
20 crude bombs recovered in B’baria
Brahmanbaria – Police recovered 20 crude bombs from two shoe boxes in Nabinagar upazila here on Friday afternoon.Locals spotted the two shoe boxes in an abandoned condition at Thanakani at noon and informed police, said officer-in-charge of Nabinagar Police Station…
Here’s what Princess Diana ate every day
Her favorite food might surprise you. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to dine with Princess Diana, a former chef who served the royal family for nearly two decades is spilling the beans (get it?). As…
This 30-day plank challenge will transform your body
Health Desk A strong core is the foundation to a strong body. Think about it: A tree would fall if its trunk wasn’t solid and stable. Doing core work isn’t just about your middle, either. Having a strong core will…
Animals like green space in cities—and that’s a problem
Parks, green roofs, and urban trees all welcome animals, but people have to learn how to share their living space, experts say. In 2014, a snowy owl briefly lived in Washington, D.C., until it was hit by a bus and…
Hear Elk scream like Demons from lord of the rings
The large North American deer have evolved a dual strategy to produce their bloodcurdling shrieks, a new study says. Scientists have solved one of nature’s greatest mysteries: How do big bull elk produce an eerie shriek that sounds like the…
Exhibition to celebrate women’s empowerment
Culture Desk Bengal Art Lounge opened its door for a four-day exhibition titled Wings of Hope, an exhibition celebrating women’s empowerment yesterday. The exhibition will close on April 24, exactly three years after the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza…
Film Ice-cream dedicated to Diti and Sayem
Culture Desk The movie Ice-cream is directed by TV director Redoan Rony, who caused quite a stir back in 2012 with his debut film Chorabali. Over three years since then, he is back with his second cinematic venture titled Ice-Cream,…
Music legend Prince dead at 57
Prince, whose pioneering brand of danceable funk and virtuoso talents made him one of the most influential figures in music, died Thursday at his secluded compound in Minnesota, aged 57. It comes just a week after the enigmatic Grammy and…
Shafik Rehman put on 5-day remand again
Dhaka – A court on Friday put eminent journalist Shafik Rehman on a fresh five-day remand for further interrogation in a case filed over an alleged plot to abduct and kill Prime Minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Judge Mahmudul Hasan…
UK more effective at fighting terror inside EU, says Barack Obama
The UK’s ability to fight terrorism would be “more effective” if it sticks together with its European allies, US President Barack Obama has said. Writing in the Daily Telegraph Mr Obama also said being inside the EU magnifies Britain’s influence…
EC withdraws SP, 2 Gazipur OCs, want AL workers restrained
The Election Commission, in the interest of impartial and fair Union Parishad polls, has asked Awami League leaders and activists ‘not to cross limits’, reports agencies. The response came after the ruling party delivered to the EC office Prime Minister…
Limestone deposit at Naogaon can meet country’s demand
Bangladesh on Thursday announced the discovery of the biggest ever limestone deposit in its northern district of Naogaon, capable of meeting the entire demand of the country’s cement industry.
RU prof given forced retirement for sexual harassment
Dhaka – Rajshahi University authorities have sent Prof Dr Kamrul Hasan Majumdar, a teacher of the Department of Geology and Mining, into forced retirement on charge of sexually harassing a female student of the university, unb news agency reported.
US Pop superstar Prince found dead at his Minnesota home
Chanhassen, Apr 21 (AP/UNB) — Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” ”Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his…
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th Birth Day
The Queen has lit the first of more than 900 beacons lighting up across the UK and overseas as part of her 90th birthday celebrations. The monarch, accompanied by Prince Philip, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall,…
No improvement of human rights in Bangladesh: UK
The United Kingdom sees no improvement of human rights scene in Bangladesh last year. The UK in its annual report for 2015 designated 30 Human Rights Priority Countries including Bangladesh that that have shown no improvement in matters of human…
HRW wants Dhaka to remove barriers to TU in Garment industry
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said Bangladesh government should urgently remove legal and practical obstacles to unionisation in its readymade garment industry. “Garment workers face daunting challenges to unionization, and remain at risk of interference and threats by factories three…
Group dining buffet deal at Amari Dhaka
Amari Dhaka – Whatever your choice Amari Dhaka promises the best dining experience for your friends and family get together. Amari’s signature all day buffet dining restaurant Amaya food gallery is offering an excellent group dining buffet which no one…