Sirajganj – A handloom weaver was found slaughtered in a paddy field at Chandanaganti Paschimpara village of Belkuchi upazila on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Rohel Hossain, 28, son of Shukur Ali, a resident of the village.Locals spotted his…
Scientists say they now have a near-perfect picture of the genetic events that cause breast cancer. The study, published in Nature, has been described as a “milestone” moment that could help unlock new ways of treating and preventing the disease.
Tangail – A court here on Monday placed three people, arrested in connection with the killing of Hindu tailor Nikhil Chandra Joarder, on a six-day remand over the gruesome murder.Those who remanded are Gopalpur upazila unit Jamaat general secretary Rafiqul…
Sylhet – A young man was stabbed to death by rivals at Kanishail area of the city on Sunday evening.The deceased was identified as Islam Uddin, 35, son of Tota Miah, a resident of Shamimabad area of the city.
Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Monday passed order to show journalist leader Shawkot Mahmud arrested in a murder case filed with Jatrabari Police Station.
Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Monday placed mother Fahmida Meer Mukti, 35, on a three-day remand in a case filed for killing her 18 months’ child.
Dhaka – Brothers Union skipper Tushar Imran has been fined Tk 20,000 for breaching the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Code of Conduct during Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match against Abahani Ltd at BKSP Ground-3 on Sunday. Tushar was found…
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Limited brightened their semifinal berth in the Marcel Club Cup Hockey outplaying all-losers Wari Club by 10-0 goals at the Maulana Bhasani National Stadium here on Monday.
Dhaka – A brillant century by Anamul Haque Bijoy helped Gazi Group Cricketers to notch a 6-wicket victory over Cricket Coaching School (CCS) in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday. In…
Dhaka – Juventus celebrated another Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Carpi in a party atmosphere in Turin on Sunday.Juventus had already clinched its fifth successive title before kicking a ball after Napoli lost 1-0 at Roma on…
Dhaka – Steve Smith is set to return from India for treatment on his injured right wrist ahead of Australia’s tour to the West Indies.Cricket Australia medical manager Alex Kountouris on Monday said the Australian skipper had struggled with pain…
The new government in Myanmar will proceed with an approach of resolving all the problems through ‘discussions’ in a ‘peaceful’ manner with Bangladesh as the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) values Myanmar’s all neighbours with equal respect. “Every problem…
The cargo owners who went on an indefinite strike demanding rational fixation of workers minimum wage withdrew their strike on Monday upon the government’s assurance of meeting their demand. “As Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan have assured us that a committee,…
Bangladesh Forest Department has filed a case against 11 suspects in connection with the fire that broke out in Tultala area of the Sundarbans under Chandpai Range in Sharankhola upazila on April 27 last. Station officer (Dhansagar station) of Chandpai…
Increased appeal exports could create more and better jobs in Bangladesh if the country makes improvement in productivity and product quality by enforcing a better safety condition and other compliance policies, said a World Bank report. The report, released on…
The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published on May 11. “Yes, the results of SSC and its equivalent examinations will be published on May 11,” Education Secretary Sohrab Hossain told UNB…
Health Desk It commonly takes place when raw food like meat, fish or chicken touches or its blood drips onto ready-to-eat foods like yogurt, salads, kebabs, burgers etc. So, it is very important to prevent food contamination as it is…
Entertainment Desk Farah Khan might have worked with Bollywood’s top actresses but it’s her Main Hoon Na star and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, who the filmmaker calls her “favourite heroine”. The comedy-drama has turned 12 on April 29 and…
Cultural Correspondent Yesterday marks the 97th birth anniversary of Manna Dey, one of the legendary singers of the sub-continent. On the occasion of the day, different socio-cultural organisations will arrange various programmes in Bangladesh and West Bengal of India. Besides,…
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan won a Daytime Emmy Sunday for their talk show, capping a turbulent few days which saw Ripa storm off over her co-presenter’s decision to quit. The pair shared the prize for best entertainment talk show…
Every morning at dawn, a thick mist known as “The Darkness” blows in from the Pacific to the edge of the Atacama Desert, the most arid place in the world. After tantalizing the northern Chilean desert with the promise of…
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has accused China of “raping” the US, in renewed criticism of China’s trade policy.
Dhaka – Office hours for the upcoming Ramadan have been rearranged from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm with a 15-minute prayer break from 1:15pm to 1:30 pm for all the government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions.
Former state minister and ruling Awami League (AL) MP Dr Capt (retd) Mujibur Rahman Fakir of Mymensingh-3 constituency passed away on Monday morning due to heart disease. He was 69. Mujibur Rahman Fakir breathed his last around 9am at Mymensingh…
Officials warned Washington D.C. area residents to brace for a potentially slow commute Monday after a CSX freight train derailed near a Metro stop, sending 15 cars off the tracks and spilling hazardous material. The train derailed about 6:40 a.m.…
Passengers set sail Sunday from Miami on an historic cruise to Cuba, the first in decades to depart from a U.S. seaport for the communist island nation. Carnival Corp.’s 704-passenger Adonia left port at 4:24 p.m., bound for Havana. Carnival’s…
Dhaka – A traffic constable was killed as a speeding truck hit him while he was on-duty in front of Fatema Filling Station of Kutubkhali area in the city early Monday. Police said Constable Delwar Hossain , was on-duty under…
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been criticised online for live-tweeting the killing of Osama Bin Laden as it happened five years ago. It has shared details of the mission and intelligence that led to America’s most wanted man…
Dhaka – A four-member probe committee has been formed in connection with the fire that broke out at Hasina Market in the city’s Karwan Bazar area on Sunday evening, unb news agency reported. The Fire Service Civil Defense (FSCD) headquarters…
Dhaka – After several days of hot spell, people heaved with sigh of relief as a nor’wester accomompanied with shower swept many parts of the country, including the capital city, on Sunday evening. Officials at the Meteorology Department said the…