The flood situation in Nilphamari and Sunamganj districts continued to worsen as the Teesta and Surma rivers in the affected areas were flowing above their red marks on Sunday.
Day: July 24, 2016
DBCCI President is missing since Saturday morning
Prominent businessman and Dutch Bangla Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DBCCI) President Md Hassan Khaled remained missing since Saturday morning.
Govt. is working to protect rivers from pollution, grabbing
The government will take a crash programme to check river pollution and grabbing, said Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan on Sunday.
A Franco-German project to promote jute
Alliance Française de Dhaka, Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, in association with Otobi and Gold of Bengal are presenting a project that aims at promoting the use of jute in an innovative way; creating furniture using composite materials made from jute fibre and…
Promote Army officers nurturing Liberation War spirit: PM
Dhaka-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the Army high-ups for selecting patriotic and competent leaders for the Bangladesh Army through neutral evaluation but with focus on those who have the spirit of the Liberation War.
Chinese journalists denied Indian visa extension on security point
After the news that three Chinese journalists based in India, who represented the Xinhua news agency, were denied permission for extended stay in the country, reports have surfaced that the decision was taken because the reporters had been “indulging in…
A 10 yr old boy dies as air pumped into his belly
A 10-year-old boy was killed allegedly by pumping air into his body through his anus at a textile factory in Rupganj upazila here on Sunday.
Russia not given blanket Games ban from Olympics 2016
Russia will not receive a blanket ban from Rio 2016 following the country’s doping scandal.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will leave it up to individual sports’ governing bodies to decide if Russian competitors are clean and should be allowed to…
IBBL half-yearly business development conference held
Dhaka-Deposit and investment of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited stood at Tk. 650,000 million and 570,000 million respectively till June 30, 2016 which are 50,000 million and 60,000 million higher than the figure one year ago.
Supreme Court clears screening of Indian Bangla movie
The Appellate Division has stayed a High Court order, which barred screening of Indian Bangla movie ‘Kelor Kirti’ in Bangladesh theatres.The four-member bench led by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha gave the order on Sunday.
Samsung sues Huawei for alleged patent violations
Samsung Electronics Co. sued Chinese smartphone maker Huawei for allegedly violating six of its patents in the latest move in a series of deepening patent disputes between Asian smartphone giants.The South Korean company said Friday that it took legal action…
Illegal money being used in militancy: ACC Chairman
Illegal money, accumulated through corruption, is being used in spreading militancy, says Chairman of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) Iqbal Mahmood.“If illegal money is not used in militancy, where from such huge money is coming to foreign bank accounts?” he…
Gulshan attack masterminds identified: DMP chief
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia on Sunday said the masterminds of Gulshan café attack have been identified and they will be arrested soon.“Those behind the planning have been identified and now it’s a matter of time to…
One sentenced to 7 years in prison
The Cyber Crime Tribunal of Dhaka on Sunday sentenced a man to seven years’ imprisonment for sending an unpleasant message to an Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Rangpur.
Barapukuria mine case, Khaleda asked to appear
Dhaka-The Special Judge Court-2 of Dhaka on Sunday fixed August 10 as the next date of the case filed in connection with Barapukuria coal mine graft and asked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to appear in the court physically.
We have no time to stay idle at home:Fakhrul
Mirza Alamgir said the verdict against Tarique Rahman proved that the government has struck the very heart of the BNP.
Venus Williams books Stanford semi-final
Dhaka- Top-seeded Venus Williams booked her semi-final berth at the WTA hardcourt tournament in Stanford, California, on Friday with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over 17-year-old wild card CiCi Bellis.Ranked seventh in the world, the 36-year-old Williams needed only an hour…
Pran-DRU Handball: GTV makes flying start beating Naya Diganta 7-1
Dhaka – GTV made a flying start in the Pran Krako-DRU Handball Tournament outplaying Naya Diganta by 7-1 goals in one of the seven matches held on the opening day (Sunday) at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball…
Umpires Hockey: Saber Ali team reach final eliminating Sabbir Yusuf team 9-6
Dhaka- Meer Saber Ali team reached the final of the 2nd Walton Mirza Farid Smriti Umpires Hockey Tournament eliminating Sabbir Yusuf team by 9-6 goals in the first semifinal at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Sunday.
Sheikh Jamal split points with Arambagh in BPL opener, Ld
Dhaka – Defending champion Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd shared points with Arambagh Krira Sangha as the opening match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football ended in 1-1 draw at MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong on Sunday.
2 crude bombs explode at Ctg railway station
Dhaka – Miscreants set off two crude bombs at Sholoshohor Railway Station in Chittagong on Sunday morning.Officer-in-charge of Chittagong Government Railway Police Station Himangshu Das said one crude bomb went off in front of the police camp at the railway…
Gaibandha madrasah teacher remanded over terror link
Dhaka – A court here on Sunday placed madrasah teacher Anwar Hossain, arrested for renting rouse to Sholakia attack accused Shariful Islam, on a five-day remand. Senior Judicial Magistrate Taskinul Haque passed the order after a team of police of…
BNP calls half day hartal in Bogra for Monday
Dhaka – Local unit of BNP on Sunday called a half day hartal in Bogra for Monday protesting party’s senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman’s conviction in a money-laundering case.The shutdown will remain in force from 6 am to 12 pm.Saiful Islam, president…
4 female militant suspects held in Sirajganj
Dhaka -Detectives arrested four suspected female militants along with six crude bombs, huge jihadi (religious uprising) books and bomb-making materials from Masumpur area in Sadar upazila in Sirajganj early Sunday morning.The arrestees were identified as Nadira Tabassum,30, wife of Mahbubul Alam,…
Dhaka, Canberra boost ties to tackle security challenges: Bishop
Canberra – Bangladesh and Australia are enhancing their cooperation on shared security challenges, including counterterrorism and people smuggling, said Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop. Announcing the appointment of Julia Niblett as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Bishop…
IS fighters captured while fleeing
Islamic State (IS) fighters disguised as women were reportedly caught by opposition forces while attempting to flee Manbij, Syria. It came after the terrorist group was given 48 hours to leave the strategic city. The men, dressed in full black…
Home-cooked baby food not always better than market options
Countering the popular belief that meals cooked at home are healthier for kids, a new study claims that it is not always better than commercially available baby foods. Often perceived as the best option, home-cooked meals are cheaper but they…
19,000 sea turtle eggs seized in anti-smuggling operation
By Rachael Bale In this week’s crime blotter: Filipinos detained on suspicion of smuggling, an ivory kingpin jailed for 20 years, and seized pangolin scales worth $1.8 million. Police seized 19,000 sea turtle eggs off the coast of Malaysia in…
‘EU should suspend funds for Spain, Portugal’
The EU should suspend structural funds to Spain and Portugal after they failed to rein in their debt, according to a letter from the European Commission seen by AFP on Saturday. Eurozone finance ministers agreed this month to impose unprecedented…
Social media a curse, blessing in Munich shooting
Social networks were both a curse and a blessing in the deadly shopping mall shooting in Munich, as police sometimes found themselves chasing fictitious leads and false alarms. The 18-year-old gunman, a German-Iranian named David Ali Sonboly, also used the…