Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Wednesday placed BNP Joint Secretary General Aslam Chowdhury on a five-day remand afresh in a sedition case filed against him with Gulshan Police Station of the capital.
Day: June 8, 2016
BNP wants Muhith to withdraw his comment against it
BNP on Wednesday urged Finance Minister AMA Muhith to withdraw his comment that ‘BNP is not a political party at all’.“The Finance Minister at his post-budget press conference said BNP is currently not a political party. It’s natural to make…
Diplomatic ties with Pakistan to continue: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh will not sever its diplomatic ties with Pakistan.“I never believe in snapping all sorts of relations with another country,” she said in response to a query regarding the recent unwarranted interfere of…
All-out efforts on to hunt down killers: PM
Pointing the finger at the BNP-Jamaat clique for all the recent planned secret killings in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the intelligence and law enforcement agencies are out there to track down the culprits.”The government is…
BD joined Saudi alliance to reaffirm its stance against terrorism: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh joined the Saudi Arabia-led alliance against terrorism and violent extremism to express its stance against terrorism and extremism.”Whatever initiative Saudi Arabia has taken in the whole Muslim world against terrorism and militancy,…
Budget to increase per capita tax burden: BNP
Describing the national budget for FY 2016-2017 as traditional and highly ambitious one, BNP on Wednesday said it will only increase per capita tax burden instead of ensuring public welfare.The party also questioned the capability of the government to implement…
Russia rolls out MC-21
The much-anticipated MC-21 aircraft, touted to become a direct rival of the Boeing-737 and Airbus 320, has been rolled out for official presentation in Irkutsk, Russia. Serial production of the medium- and short-range passenger jet is planned for 2017. Russia’s…
Colombia advances at Copa America with 2-1 win over Paraguay
Dhaka – Although James Rodriguez still has an injured shoulder, it didn’t prevent him from lifting Colombia into the Copa America quarterfinals.Rodriguez scored a goal and set up another in the first 30 minutes, and Colombia clinched a berth in the…
Rabada takes 3-3 as South Africa beats Australia by 47 runs
Dhaka – Pace bowler Kagiso Rabada took 3-13 as South Africa beat Australia by 47 runs on Tuesday in the third match of the one-day tri-series in the West Indies.South Africa’s total of 189-9 in difficult batting conditions was built…
Haiti faces challenge against mighty Brazil
Dhaka – Haitian defender Jean Marc Alexandre knows his team faces a major challenge against Brazil in the Copa America.Haiti is No. 74 in the FIFA world rankings while Brazil is No. 7. Haiti has played in just one World Cup,…
Farmer killed by lightning strike in Sirajganj
Sirajgan – A farmer was killed as a thunderbolt struck him at Muradpur village in Chouhali upazila on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Elim Mollah, 30, son of Bisha Mollah, a resident of Muradpur village.
Couple dies from road crash wounds in Savar
Savar – A couple, who received severe injuries in a road accident in Dhamrai on Tuesday morning, died at Dhamrai Upazila Health Complex at night.The deceased were identified as Jahangir Hossain Milton, 45, a resident of Gendardia village in Madhukhali…
‘Robber’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops in Jessore
Benapole – A suspected robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Panchbaria on the Jessore-Magura road in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.Identity of the deceased could not be ascertained immediately,UNB News Agency Reported.
Bogra Shia mosque attack accused killed in ‘gunfight’
Bogra- An accused in the attack on a Shia mosque in Bogra was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Haripur village in Shibganj upazila early Wednesday.The deceased identified as Kawsar was an alleged member of banned militant outfit Jama’atul…
Adorable new peacock spiders will rock your world
Spider lovers, get out your dancing shoes: Arachnologists in Australia have found seven new species of the colorful creatures known as peacock spiders, tiny jumping spiders notable for their bright rumps and disco-like mating rituals. Since 2013, spider enthusiasts Jürgen…
Emilia Clarke’s advice for surviving fame
Entertainment Desk Emilia Clarke is a fiery TV heroine, red-carpet rock star, and an exemplary candidate for the next 007. But success hasn’t always come easy for the gracious and funny diva, who catapulted to fame as Daenerys Targaryen in…
JS session adjourned for lack of speakers
Dhaka – Deputy Speaker Fazle Rabbi Miah was forced on Wednesday to adjourn the Parliament session at 12:15pm for lack of speakers on the proposed budget for 2016-17 fiscal year. On the very first day of the general discussion on…
Chirkutt bags first international award
Culture Desk Popular Bangladeshi band, Chirkutt has won the “Best Original Score” Award at the SAARC film festival held in Sri Lanka for their film Jalaler Golpo, by the director Abu Shahed Emon. It was announced on June 6, 2016.…
Lung cancer: Mobile app could extend life expectancy
A new mobile application could help doctors better provide care to patients with advanced lung cancer, perhaps even extending life expectancy, according to a study presented in the United States Monday. The app, named Moovcare, enables patient-doctor communication even at…
Snoop Dogg returns to rap roots on new album
Snoop Dogg has returned to his rap roots—as well as his familiar love of marijuana—as he released a new song Tuesday and detailed his upcoming album. “Coolaid,” which will come out on July 1, will be Snoop Dogg’s first hip-hop…
India, US reaffirm their commitment to join Paris Agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama on Tuesday committed themselves to join the Paris climate change deal this year, which would provide a “significant global momentum” towards implementation of the historic agreement, a top White House official…
IBBL view exchange meeting held
A views-exchange meeting of top executives of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 4 June 2016 Saturday at Mohammad Younus Auditorium of Islami Bank Tower. Engr. Mustafa Anwar, chairman of the bank was present in the meeting as chief…
IBBL hosts ifter for fasting pedestrians during Ramadan
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has taken month-long programme to distribute Ifter among one lac fifty thousand fasting pedestrians in Dhaka and Chittagong cities during the Holy Month Ramadan this year.
Clinton hails ‘milestone for women’
Hillary Clinton has thanked her supporters for helping her reach a historic moment for women – the US Democratic nomination for president.”Thanks to you, we’ve reached a milestone,” she told cheering crowds at a rally in New York.She hailed “the…
Hajj flight will begin from August 4
Dhaka-The government has announced the schedule of Hajj flights and the first pre-hajj flight will begin from August 4.
RU CCA secretary exempted
Dhaka-On Charge of negligence the general secretary (GS) of Central Cultural Alliance of Rajshahi University (RU) Abu Bakar Siddique has been exempted from his office. President of the alliance Sohel Rana confirmed the matter through a press-release On Tuesday night.
Nico graft case, charge hearing deferred
Dhaka-A Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Tuesday deferred the charge hearing in Nico graft case filed against 11 persons including BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia, to July 11. Judge Mohammad Aminul Islam of the court fixed the new date…
Hurting religious sentiment, report against Khaleda Zia
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday fixed June 30 for submission of the probe report against Begum Khaleda Zia in a case filed against her for her alleged hurting of religious sentiments of the people.
Militants & extremists have taken the control of the country: Fakhrul
Dhaka-The BNP yesterday alleged that the existence of militancy has flourished in the country instead of getting crushed due to reluctance of government.