Istanbul: The traditional call to prayer for Muslims, the adhan, has been played from Hagia Sophia’s minarets for the last four years. However, the muezzin had chanted it from a prayer room, not from inside the historic landmark, which began…
Day: July 2, 2016
Euro: Italians to wear black armbands in honour of Gulshan attack victims
Dhaka – In honour of those killed in a terrorist attack in Dhaka on Friday night, Italian players will wear black armbands when they will play against Germany in Euro 2016 quarterfinal on Saturday night.UEFA have given permission to Italian players…
Siddikur 56th after 3rd round Yeangder TPC
Dhaka – Bangladeshis golfer Siddikur Rahman shared the 56th slot with four other players after the 3rd round of the US$ 500,000 worth Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (YTPC) at Linkou International Golf and Country Club, Taipei on Saturday.Siddikur scored even-par (216)…
Serena survives at Wimbledon, racket doesn’t; Djokovic down
London – Dismayed at dropping the first set after being a single point from taking it, Serena Williams sat in her Centre Court sideline chair and cracked her racket against the turf once, twice, three times, four.Then she casually flung…
Textile mill employee shot, robbed of Tk 20 lakh
Dhaka – Muggers looted Tk 20 lakh from a textile mill employee after shooting him in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Saturday.The injured was identified as M Sobhan, 45, supervisor of Al Hazrat Textile Mill situated…
Ex-Shibir man killed in Jhenidah ‘gunfight’ with cops
Jhenidah – A former Shibir leader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Aruakandi graveyard in Sadar upazila early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Ibnul Islam Parvez, 29, son of Jahangir Hossain of Bananipara in the…
3 of a family electrocuted in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat – Three members of a family died from electrocution at Uttar Dal village in Kaliganj upazila of the district on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified as Parul Begum, 35, wife of Adbul Gafur, her son Rana, 10, and daughter…
5 killed in Munshiganj road crash
Munshiganj – Five people were killed and 20 others injured as a bus hit a tree beside Dhaka-Mawa highway in Shreenagar upazila on Saturday.The identities of deceased could not be known immediately.
Hindu priest stabbed in Satkhira, Ld
Satkhira -When the entire nation is passing through a nerve-racking situation as regards the terrorist attack on the Gulshan restaurant, a Hindu priest of a local temple came under a machete attack by unknown assailants at Bajuadanga village in Sadar…
Satkhira house robbed of valuables
Satkhira – Robbers looted valuables, including 18 tolas of gold ornaments, from a house at Kalerdanga village in Sadar upazila early Saturday.Officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station Emdadul Haque said 10-12 robbers stormed the house of one Abdul Majed in the area…
Minor boy drowns in Jessore
Benapole – A minor boy drowned in a water-filled hole at Ichhapur village in Chowgachha upazila of Jessore district on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Ashiqur Rahman,2, son of Rashedul Islam, a resident of the village.
Father, son killed in Gazipur road crash
Gazipur -A man and his son were killed and four other people injured when a truck rammed a human hauler (Laguna) at Naojor on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Joydevpur upazila on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified as Saiful Islam,26, a resident…
‘Criminal’ killed in Jhenaidah ‘gunfight’ with cops
Jhenaidah -An alleged criminal was killed in a gunfight between his cohorts and police at Madhupur graveyard in Sadar upazila early Saturday.Hasan Hafizur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, said a gang of criminals were taking preparation to commit crime…
1 killed in Rajshahi clash
Rajshahi -A man was killed and at least 20 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups at Nowhata Bazar in Poba upazila on Friday night over a trifling matter. The deceased was identified as Abdul Mannan,45, son of…
France condemns Gulshan attack
France has condemned in the strongest terms the attack that took place at a Spanish restaurant in Dhaka on Friday night.”France expresses its condolences to the families of the victims and its solidarity with Bangladesh,” France Foreign Ministry said in…
Local, int’l group behind Gulshan hostage crisis: Hasina
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Saturday reaffirmed her firm determination to resist conspirators rallying countrymen’s support as she made a nationwide televised address, hours after the end of the hostage episode.”We will resist the conspirators’ plot at any cost…
US, Australia, S Korea alert their citizens in Bangladesh
Dhaka – The United States, Australia and South Korea have urged their citizens to avoid the area around the restaurant at road 79 in Gulshan-2 in the capital city, UNB news agency reported. The US citizens have also been advised…
Dhaka attack: US offers assistance
The United States has offered their assistance in Bangladesh’s efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the attack on Holey Artisan Bakery in the capital’s diplomatic zone and to combat terrorism and violent extremism.“We’re in ongoing contact with the…
PM slams TV coverage pattern of Gulshan terror attack
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday came down heavily on private television channels for their ’irresponsible attitude’ while covering the Gulshan restaurant attack and rescue operation, UNB news agency reported. “I’ll ask them to be careful in the…
Army HQ: 20 hostages, 6 attackers, 2 cops killed
Dhaka – A total of 28 people, including 20 hostages, six attackers and two senior police officials were killed in a Gulshan restaurant attack in the city’s diplomatic zone that also left 20 policemen injured, UNB news agency reported. Director…
India man sent to jail for hacking estranged wife’s f/b account
A man was booked on Wednesday for hacking his estranged wife’s Facebook account and sending objectionable messages to her friends. Sachin Jindal from Faridabad was booked under Section 66A of the IT Act after his wife, a resident of Gurgaon,…
Healthy way to enjoy Eid: How to manage diabetes and more
Health Desk During the holy month of Ramadan, people across the globe observe the spiritual practice of abstaining from food and water from dawn till dusk. Fasting can be a beneficial practice for healthy people, but may be risky for…
New game to resist fast food cravings
Health Desk Researchers at Drexel University have developed a computer game and smartphone app to help people control unhealthy eating habits and ultimately lose weight. The game is designed to improve a person’s “inhibitory control,” the part of the brain…
Cecil the lion died one year ago—here’s what’s happened since
A year ago this week Cecil the lion was killed by Walter Palmer, sparking an international outcry and greater scrutiny of trophy hunting for the heads, skins, or other body parts of wild animals. Eight African countries allow the consistent…
Susmi Rahman in Film
Culture Desk Susmi Rahman, a well known model of Bangladesh is now going to debut in a film. Susmi Rahman is familiar as model of mobile service provider Grameenphone. She will be seen in a film name “Asmani”. Susmi will…
Saif Ali Khan reveals Kareena is pregnant
Entertainment Desk It all started when she tried to hide her baby bump at an event. Rumour mills have been abuzz with the news of Kareena Kapoor Khan’s pregnancy. The actress, however, neither denied nor confirmed it and kept the…
Personal projects are key to dream job, says Facebook’s creative ‘rebel’
IT Desk Standing out from the crowd in today’s digital economy isn’t easy, but the key might be pursuing personal projects more than polishing CVs, according to a senior member of Facebook’s creative team. Diving into a passion and making…
Oscars timetable for 2017 revealed
Movie buffs, mark your calendars: your 2017 Oscars party will be on Sunday, February 26. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the timetable for the 89th Oscars on Thursday, one day after it announced that it had…
Stress-tolerant crops can ensure food security: experts
Rangpur Correspondent Innovation of stress-tolerant crop varieties, newer technologies and mechanization of agriculture have become inevitable to keep agro-production increasing in ensuring food security amid changing climate. Agriculture and environmental experts put maximum emphasis on innovation of need-based newer ways…
Dhaka hostages rescued thru raid: 28 including 20 foreigners killed
Dhaka – Security forces completed their commando drive and rescued hostages from a restaurant at the Gulshan diplomatic zone in the capital Dhaka at around 9.30am on Saturday bringing an end to a nerve-racking situation within 12 hours, UNB news agency…