Dhaka-A Dhaka court on Wednesday, once again, deferred the date for submission of probe report in the Sagar-Runi murder case to August 18. The Rapid Action Battalion failed to submit the report on Wednesday, like many other previous dates.
Month: June 2016
Rakib, Razib share lead in Int’l Rating Chess
Dhaka – GM Mollah Abdullah Al Rakib and GM Enamul Hossain Razib shared the lead in the Saif Power-tec International Rating Chess Tournament after the 6th round games at National Sports Council Auditorium and Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on Wednesday.Both…
Premier Hockey: Mohammedan upset Usha by 5-3 goals
Dhaka – A brilliant hat-trick by national coloured forward Rasel Mahmud Jimmi enabled Dhaka Mohammedan SC to beat title aspirant Usha KC by 5-3 goals in the Green Delta Premier Division Hockey League at Moulana Bhashani National Stadium here on…
Couple found dead in Khagrachhari
Khagrachhari – A couple was found dead near a lake at Paipa in Matiranga upazila here on Wednesday.Local people spotted the bodies of Enamul Haq, 45 and his wife Parvin Akther, 35, in the area in the morning and informed…
Man to die for killing ex-wife in Rajshahi
Rajshahi – A tribunal here on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for killing his ex-wife and three others to life term imprisonment in the murder case in Bogra district.The condemned convict is Sohel Ibne Karim, 35, son of Abdul…
Man crushed under truck in Gaibandha
Gaibandha- A man was killed as a truck ran over him at Baria on Dhaka-Rangpur highway in Gobindaganj upazila on Wednesday morning.Identity of the deceased could not be known immediately.
UP member killed in Madaripur
Madaripur – A union parishad member (UP) was hacked to death by unidentified miscreants at Tota Beparir Kandi in Shibchar upazila on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Mithu Bepari, 35, a member of Kathalbari UP in the upazila.
‘Robber’ killed in mob beating in Gazipur
Gazipur – A suspected robber was beaten to death and two others injured in a mob attack while they were fleeing after a robbery attempt in Pubail College Gate area of the city on Tuesday night.Identity of the deceased could…
BGB recovers pistol in C’nawabganj
Chapainawabganj – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh recovered a pistol, five rounds of bullets and two magazines from Boglauri village in Shibganj upazila early Wednesday.
15 Jamaat-Shibir men held in C’nawabganj
Chapainawabganj – Police in a drive arrested 15 leaders and activists of Jamaat-Shibir from Benipur village in Nachole upazila on Tuesday evening.Being tipped off that a group of leaders and activists of Jamaat-Shibir were planning to carry out subversive activities…
Fire breaks out at city’s BTI Premier Plaza
Dhaka – A fire broke out at multi-storey ‘BTI Premier Plaza’ at Uttar Badda in the city early Wednesday.Ataur Rahman, duty officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence control room, said the fire erupted at the building at about…
Law enforcers involved in secret killings won’t be spared: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday warned that those Rab and police members who are involved in the incidents of enforced disappearance and secret killing will not be spared and brought to justice. “The Rab members and policemen who have…
Keep emergency services operational during Eid vacation: PMO
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Wednesday directed all organisations related to emergency services to take special steps to keep their services operational during the upcoming Eid vacation.It asked the ministries, departments and organisations concerned to inform the PMO regarding…
PM sends eid greetings cards to Raushon, Ershad
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sent eid greetings cards to Opposition Leader Raushon Ershad and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad. According to a release of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM’s protocol officer handed over the card for Raushon…
Passport Department most corrupt: TIB survey
The Department of Immigration and Passport is the most corrupt services sector in the country, says a new household survey of the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). The survey reveals that about 78 percent of people have to pay bribe for…
30 individuals, institutions to receive PM’s tree plantation award
The government has finalised the nomination of 30 individuals and institutions for the Prime Minister’s National Award for TreePlantation 2015. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hand over the awards to 30 individuals and institutions at the end of July, said…
DU to observe 95th founding anniv on July 1
Dhaka University (DU) is going to observe its 95th founding anniversary on July 1 with a day-long colourful programme. Vice Chancellor of the university AAMS Arefin Siddique will inaugurate the programme at 10 am at Mall Chattar on the campus.…
Led Zeppelin wins copyright case over Stairway to Heaven
Entertainment Desk Led Zeppelin did not steal a riff from an obscure 1960s instrumental for the introduction of its classic rock anthem “Stairway to Heaven,” a federal jury decided on Thursday, legally settling a debate that has divided music fans…
Aurthohin’s new album released
Entertainment Desk Earlier, the Aurthohin frontman and lead vocal “Bassbaba” Sumon hinted June 30 to be the possible release date for the band’s latest album. Apparently, the band thought that they have already tested enough of their fans’ patience and…
Media firms lose control of news as tech platforms rise
When allegations emerged that Facebook was skewing its trending news stories, many learned about it… on Facebook. That underscored the rapid shift in media—not only is news moving from print to digital, but Facebook, Google and other tech platforms are…
‘Game of Thrones’ season finale scores record ratings
Hit fantasy TV show “Game of Thrones” pulled in nearly nine million viewers Sunday, its highest one-day audience figures ever, for the season six finale broadcast on HBO. Nielsen said 8.9 million people watched the 10th and final episode of…
Brexit throws spanner into EU climate policy
Britain’s exit from the European Union may erode the bloc’s leadership role in fighting climate change and stymie crucial efforts to set more ambitious targets for cutting greenhouse gases, officials and experts said Tuesday. The damage will become worse the…
Media workers urged to work for liberation of Al-Quds Mosque
The Al-Quds Committee, Bangladesh on Wednesday urged the media workers to work in favour of the suffering people of Palestine on the Al-Quds Day which will be observed on 01 July, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan…
Lament for humanity: A 50-year reflection
Robert J. Burrowes Deeply affected by the death of my two uncles in World War II, on 1 July 1966, the 24th anniversary of the USS Sturgeon sinking of the Japanese prisoner-of-war ship Montevideo Maru which killed the man after…
Suicide blasts kill 39 at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport
Istanbul — Suicide attackers killed dozens and wounded more than 140 at Istanbul’s busy Ataturk Airport, as Turkish officials blamed Tuesday’s massacre at the international terminal on three suspected Islamic State group militants. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said 36…
BTI Premier Plaza fire brought under control
Dhaka – A fire which broke out at 14-storey BTI Premier Plaza at Uttar Badda in the city early hours of Wednesday has been brought under control.
CPJ alarmed as two Chinese journalists detained
New York – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the detention of Lu Yuyu and Li Tingyu, who systematically document protests on social media websites. Police in Dali, Yunnan province, detained Lu and Li, who are romantic partners,…
Stories key to informing, inspiring action to end malnutrition
Washington, D.C.—The costs of malnutrition—health, social, and economic—are staggering. However, the tools to improve nutrition are within our grasp. “Nourishing Millions: Stories of Change in Nutrition,” written by development leaders from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and other…
Toyota recalls 1.43 million vehicles for defective air bags
Tokyo, June 29 (AP/UNB) — Toyota is recalling 1.43 million vehicles globally for defective air bags, although it is not part of the massive recalls of Takata air bags, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. Toyota Motor Corp. said it does…
EU leaders push Britain to leave amid post-vote turmoil
Brussels, June 29 (AP/UNB) – European leaders pushed Britain toward the exit door Tuesday, warning Prime Minister David Cameron that there’s no turning back after his country’s unprecedented vote to leave the EU and pressing for a quick and clear…