Police arrested two more people from Bakulia of Chittagong early Tuesday in connection with the murder of Superintendent of Police (SP) Babul Akhter’s wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu.
Month: June 2016
Reshuffle in police administration
In the latest reshuffle in the police administrant, 13 senior police officers, including four of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), have been transferred.
BNP ready to help arrest those behind recent murders: Khaleda
Accusing the government of failing to arrest the perpetrators of recent secret killings BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday said her party is ready to assist it in rounding up the real offenders.
Mother, son remanded over minor Fahim’s killing in Satkhira
A court here on Thursday placed a mother and her son, arrested in connection with killing of eight-year-old Fahim Ahmed in Sadar upazila, on a two-day remand each.
Turkish Airlines Iftar Mehfil & Cargo Award program-2016
Europe’s best Airlines Turkish Airlines Inc. (T.A) in association in its GSA Aero Mate Services Ltd. arranged a Iftar Mehfil and award distribution ceremony for top cargo agents on last Thursday in Westin Hotel.
Chittagong North and South Zone of IBBL organized Iftar Mahfil
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Chittagong North and South Zone organized a discussion on ‘Humane Banking in the light of Roza and Taqwa’ and Ifter Mahfil on June 27, 2016 Monday at Chittagong Club. Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam, Chairman, Executive Committee…
Charge sheet submitted on court against Tavella murder case
Dhaka-The charge sheet in the Italian citizen Cesare Tavella murder was submitted to a Dhaka court on Monday against seven persons, including BNP’s Dhaka city unit Joint Convener MA Quayum.
Brexit vote likely to crush chances of T-TIP Transatlantic Trade Deal
Capitol Hill— President Barack Obama has made forging sweeping trade deals with the European Union and the Asia-Pacific region a top foreign and economic policy goal for the final months of his presidency. He has been a staunch advocate for…
69m children will die of preventable causes, says Unicef
UN children’s agency report highlights toll on youngsters by 2030 unless world leaders turn rhetoric into reality on fighting poverty Less than a year after the world promised to leave no one behind by signing up to an ambitious 15-year…
Biofortification pioneers win 2016 World Food Prize
Washington, D.C. – Four scientists responsible for improving the health of 10 million rural poor in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to receive $250,000 award. Drs. Maria Andrade, Robert Mwanga, Jan Low and Howarth Bouis were announced Monday as the…
The ethics of asylum in early Muslim society
By Sharifah Nazneen Agha The advent of the Islamic faith was set against such formidable themes as persecution, asylum and migration. The watershed of Muslim history known as the Hijra or migration in 622 AC signifies the passage to safety…
Bring back your son home: Khaleda
Dhaka-BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday demanded holding trial of Prime Minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy after bringing him back home from the USA for his alleged involvement in plundering $ 300m.
England due Sept 30 to play ODI, Test series against Tigers
Dhaka – England Cricket team will arrive here on September 30 on a month-long tour to Bangladesh after around six years to play a three-match ODI (Day-Night) and two-match Test series against the Tigers in Dhaka and Chittagong.Bangladesh Cricket Board…
No unfit launch for traveling during eid-vacations: MInister
The government won’t allow to ply any unfit launch to carry passengers during holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, shipping minister Shajahan Khan said yesterday.
Italy beats Spain 2-0 to reach Euro 2016 quarterfinals
Dhaka – Spain’s era of dominance at the European Championship came to an end Monday when Italy beat the two-time defending champion 2-0 in the round of 16.Italy deserved its victory and was impressive from the start at Stade de…
2 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi road crash
Comilla -Two Bangladeshi nationals were killed and five others injured in a road accident in Saudi Arabia early Tuesday.The deceased are Alauddin Sabbir, 28, son of late Amirul Islam of Netora village of Chouddagram upazila, and M Ripon, 27, son…
BSF picks up BD national in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat – A Bangladeshi national was picked up by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from Burimari bordering area in Patgram upazila early Tuesday.Asiruddin, chairman of Burimari Union Parishad, said the BSF members from BS Bari camp of 104…
BD scientist’s discovery earns ‘Zootaxa’ recognition
Bangladeshi scientist Dr Belal Hossain’s discovery of a new amphipod species, named Victoriopisa bruneiensis, has earned the recognition of science journal ‘Zootaxa’. Dr Belal Hossain, an associate professor of Fisheries and Marine Science Department at Noakhali Science and Technology University…
BNP ready to help arrest those behind recent murders: Khaleda
Accusing the government of failing to arrest the perpetrators of recent secret killings BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday said her party is ready to assist it in rounding up the real offenders. “We would like to request the government…
PM to discuss Brexit fallout with EU leaders during ASEM Summit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold discussions with the European Union (EU) leadership over Brexit and possible future scenarios during the ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Summit to be held in Mongolia next month. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has already confirmed that…
Govt protecting militants, alleges BNP
Condemning the submission of chargesheet against its leader MA Quayum and six others in the Italian national Cesare Tavella murder case, BNP on Tuesday alleged that it has exposed that the government is ‘protecting militants’. In a statement, party secretary…
No unfit vessels on rivers during Eid: Shipping Minister
Shipping Minister M Shajahan Khan on Tuesday said the unfit river vessels would not be allowed to ply the river to avert accidents during the Eid-ul-Fitr. “The government has taken necessary steps to keep the accidents on the river routes…
Banks to remain open until July 4 near marketplaces
Finally, Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday decided to keep branches of banks around marketplaces all over the country open till July 4. Bangladesh Bank deputy spokesman Anwarul Islam informed this saying that the central bank has taken the latest decision responding…
4 different anxiety disorders risk for adolescence
Health Desk Low attention control in early adolescence is related to a genetic risk factor for four different anxiety disorders. Young teens who suffer from anxiety are also more vulnerable to additional problems like depression, drug dependence, suicidal behavior and…
World must focus on poorest children: UNICEF
The world must focus more on helping the poorest children to build on progress achieved in health and education over the past 25 years, UNICEF said Tuesday. In its annual “State of the World’s Children” report, the UN children’s agency…
Routine for good night’s sleep
Health Desk The science of sleep is the latest weapon being used by Perth’s top women’s basketball team with research carried out with The University of Western Australia offering hope to anyone who struggles to sleep through the night. Sleep…
More musicians join petition against YouTube
Entertainment Desk Jack White, St Vincent, and Paul McCartney are among dozens of artists from all genres who have signed a petition against the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The big names of music industry have signed a petition advocating…
A decade together
Entertainment Desk Opu Biswas and Shakib Khan, are fan favorites when it comes to on screen couples in Dhallywood. They have been working together for a decade already. In 2006 they came together for the first time for the movie…
Michelle Obama urges Liberian girls to stay in school
US First Lady Michelle Obama urged girls in Liberia on Monday to fight to stay in school, as she visited the west African country where the vast majority drop out due to financial pressures. Obama launched her “Let Girls Learn”…
Spaghetti western film star Bud Spencer dies
Entertainment Desk Italian actor Bud Spencer, who starred in a string of spaghetti westerns, died on Monday in Rome aged 86, his family confirmed. “With our deepest regrets, we have to tell you that Bud is flying to his next…