Comilla- Civil society members here on Monday demanded that the report of the 2nd autopsy conducted on the body of Comilla Victoria College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu be made public soon to put the killers on trial.
Month: May 2016
Journalists, media employees demand 9th Wage Board
Dhaka-Sangbadik-Sramik-Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SSKOP), a platform of journalists, workers and employees, on Monday threatened to go on a greater movement if their demand for the announcement of the 9th Wage Board for media people is not met by a month.…
Body to monitor proper utilisation of humanitarian aid formed
Dhaka – A new global network for local and national organisations has been launched ahead of World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul in a bid to monitor whether global humanitarian aid is properly utilized. Degan Ali of Somalia has been elected…
South Asia’s first women journo Nurjahan Begum passes away
Nurjahan Begum, the first woman journalist in the subcontinent and the editor of the first women’s magazine the ‘Begum’ and the promotor of women renaissance, died in the capital on Monday. She was 91. She breathed her last at the…
Bnp leader smells another 1/11 change episode
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Monday apprehended that there is a chance of creating another 1/11 episode and politicians may land in jail all together in the near future. “The way the ruling Awami League…
Plagariam detection software launched at BD University
Dhaka – First of its kind-a Plagiarism Detection Software (PDS) developed under a Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) Sub-project CP 3655 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally launched at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka on Saturday.
BNP leaders have to go to jail but we will also meet them in prison: Gayeshwar
Dhaka-BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy yesterday apprehended that there is a chance of creating another 1/11 episode and politicians may land in jail altogether in the near future.
Possible Shakib v Fizz eliminator on Wednesday
Dhaka – Cricket fraternity can expect head-to-head the two world famed Bangladesh’s performers, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and deadly bowling lad Mustafizur Rahman, when their sides Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face each other in the…
Federation Cup Football kicks off June 10
Dhaka – The Federation Cup Football Tournament, the season’s first soccer meet, will kick off on June 10 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here.Meanwhile, the home and away basis Bangladesh Premier Football League (BPL), known as Professional Football League, will…
Premier Hockey: Wanderers beat Sadharan Bima 6-1
Dhaka – Dhaka Wanderers Club registered their 3rd victory in the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Hockey League with a 6-1 margin against Sadharan Bima KS at Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium on Sunday.Khalilur Rahman struck two field goals in the 46th…
Ctg Premier Cricket: Abahani Ltd beat FMC Sports by 46 runs
Chittagong – Chittagong Abahani Limited earned a comprehensive 46 runs victory over FMC Sports in the CJKS-Ispahani Premier Division Cricket League in a rain-marred match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on Sunday.Abahani Limited batted first after winning the toss and…
Premier Cricket: 8th round matches begin Tuesday
Dhaka – After a four-day recess, the 8th round matches of the Walton Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League begin on Tuesday at different venues in the capital and adjoining areas.Joint league leader Mohammedan SC will face holders Prime Bank CC at…
Barcelona beats Sevilla in extra time to win Copa del Rey
DShaka – Barcelona finished its season on a high by capturing the Copa del Rey title to add to its Spanish league trophy won just a week ago.Jordi Alba scored seven minutes into extra time and Neymar sealed the victory…
Luis Suarez in tears after injury, could miss Copa America
Dhaka – Luis Suarez’ participation in the Copa America Centenario is in doubt after the Uruguay striker left Spain’s Copa del Rey final with an apparent muscle injury and in tears on Sunday.Suarez is expected to undergo tests Monday to find…
Tagore songs presented at National Museum
Culture Desk A group of local and Indian singers enthralled their audience at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum with their presentations of evergreen songs composed by Rabindranath Tagore recently. Rabindra Academy organised the event in association with Indira…
Program taken to observe World Environment Day in Faridpur
Faridpur Correspondent A preparatory meeting to chalk out a program to observe the World Environment Day of June 5 was held here on Sunday afternoon in the conference room of Deputy Commissioner of Faridpur. The meeting was chaired by ADC…
Girls from progressive societies have better mathematical skills
Education Desk The performance gap between girls and boys in maths is far less pronounced in progressive and egalitarian societies, suggests a new study. The ‘maths gender gap’ — the relative under-performance of girls at maths — is much wider…
China denies selling human flesh in tins
China’s foreign ministry has denied reports that Chinese food companies are canning human flesh and selling it in Africa as corned beef. The country’s state-run Xinhua news agency said one tabloid newspaper in Zambia was falsely quoting an unnamed woman…
Chronic fatigue can force you to hide your emotions
Health Desk Individuals suffering from chronic fatigue tend to be more anxious, distressed and are also more likely to suppress these emotions than people who do not have this condition, says a study. In addition, when under stress, chronic fatigue…
Blasts in Syrian cities kill 78, IS claims attacks
Beirut — A series of rare explosions including suicide bombings rocked coastal government strongholds in Syria Monday, killing at least 78 people and wounding dozens more, state media and opposition activists said. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the…
Philippine star Jaclyn Jose wins best actress at Cannes
Philippine soap star Jaclyn Jose won best actress at the Cannes film festival Sunday for her mesmerising performance as a slum matriarch who falls prey to corrupt police. A huge star in her homeland, she said she had to forget…
How Aishwarya changed to Dalbir Kaur
Entertainment Desk She’s been deft at changing her onscreen persona for her roles, be it for ‘Chokher Bali’ where she went non-glam or ‘Provoked’, that saw her as a victim of domestic violence. And now for ‘Sarbjit’, Aishwarya Rai seems…
Cannes best actress award for Jaclyn Jose
Manila — Veteran actress Jaclyn Jose has become the first Filipino to win the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in “Ma’ Rosa” as a mother who falls prey to corrupt police after she was…
Nurjahan Begum no more
Dhaka – Nurjahan Begum, editor of the country’s first illustrated women’s weekly ‘Begum’, passed away at a city hospital on Monday. She was 91. She breathed her last at Square Hospitals around 09:45am, said officials of the hospital.
SOPA 2016 Awards finalists announced
Accolades for Best Journalism in Asia Pacific for the 18th year Hong Kong, China – The finalists for the Society of Publishers in Asia 2016 Awards for Editorial Excellence were announced on Monday. The SOPA Awards attracted a record number…
Iraq PM announces beginning of military operation
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of a military operation to retake Falluja from so-called Islamic State (IS).”Zero hour for the liberation of Falluja has arrived. The moment of great victory has drawn near,” he said, adding…
Thirty climbers sick on Everest after two deaths
About 30 climbers have suffered frostbite or become ill on Mount Everest, after two more died from apparent altitude sickness. Two Indian climbers have also been reported missing in the mountain’s so-called “death zone” near the summit.
Thailand school dormitory fire kills 17 schoolgirls
At least 17 girls have been killed by a fire which swept through their school dormitory in northern Thailand. The fire broke out on Sunday evening when many of the girls, aged between five and 13, were asleep, said police.
Shab-e-Barat observed
Dhaka – The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, was observed in Bangladesh on Sunday night with due solemnity and religious fervour. Muslim devotees offered prayers, held discussion meetings and milad mohfils seeking divine blessings for peace, happiness and wellbeing…
Khaleda offers fateha at husband, son’s graves
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday night offered fateha at the graves of her husband Ziaur Rahman and younger son Aarafat Rahman Koko on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, unb news agency reported. The BNP chief first went to…