BNP senior leader ASM Hannan Shah on Sunday dropped a broad hint at keeping aside Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in the interest in forging a national unity to tackle terrorism and militancy.
Month: July 2016
Nation to pay heavy price without unity, bemoans BNP
BNP on Sunday cautioned that the entire nation may pay a heavy price for the government’s denial to forge a national unity to tackle the growing militancy and terrorism.
Gulshan attack dented country’s image: PM
Dhaka-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday bemoaned that the Gulshan terror attack has dented the country’s well-regarded position at the global stage earned through facing militancy, terrorism and gearing up development activities.
Commander of air base housing US nukes detained
General Bekir Ercan Van, the commander of Turkey’s Incirlik airbase, which is used both by the Turkish Air Force and NATO forces, has been detained by Turkish authorities accused of complicity in the attempted coup. The senior Turkish military commander…
IBBL awarded underprivileged students at Bogra
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Bogra Zone arranged scholarship awarding ceremony for the underprivileged meritorious students on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Bogra Convention Center, Bogra. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank distributed scholarship and academic instruments…
3 cops shot dead in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge –A gunman killed at least three police officers and injured at least four others in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US on Sunday, local media report. Several of those injured were reported to be in critical condition. “The scene seems…
Italian killing: Arrest order for Quayum
Dhaka-A court of Dhaka on Sunday took cognizance of the charge sheet in Italian citizen Cesare Tavella murder case and issued warrant of arrest for arrest of two fugitives.
Pro-VC of NSU on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday placed four persons, including acting Pro-Vice Chancellor of North South University, Gias Uddin Ahsan, arrested for not keeping tenant information and renting house to Gulshan attackers, on eight-day remand each.
BPL logo & trophy to be unveiled on Monday
Dhaka – The logo and trophy unveiling ceremony of the ensuing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, the most prestigious and professional football league of the country, will be held on Monday (July 18) at 5:30 pm at the grand ballroom…
Shooting Federation will accord reception to Abu Sufian
Dhaka – Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation will accord a reception to International Children Games silver medalist Bangladeshi promising shooter Abu Sufian and other team members at the federation conference room of Gulshan Shooting Complex on Monday at 10 am,UNB News…
CPL: Shakib clubs unbeaten 34 off 17 in Tallawahs 108 runs win
Dhaka-Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan tuned Jamaica Tallawahs a huge 108-run win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 17th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica on Sunday morning (Bangladesh time).
Pakistan lead swells to 281 against England in 1st test
Dhaka – Pakistan recovered from a top order collapse and Chris Woakes’ menace and stretched its lead to 281 runs against England on the third day of the first test at Lord’s on Saturday.Asad Shafiq (49) and Sarfraz Ahmed (45)…
Turkish govt cracks down after coup try; 6,000 detained
The Turkish government accelerated its crackdown on alleged plotters of the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the justice minister saying Sunday that 6,000 people had been detained in the investigation, including three of the country’s top generals…
4 ‘JMB’ men held in Kurigram
Dhaka – Police arrested four suspected members of outlawed militant group Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a dormitory at Uttar Kamarpara in the district town on Sunday inKurigram,UNB News Agency reported.
By-polls to Myemensingh-1 & 3 Monday
Dhaka – By-elections to Mymensingh-1 and 2 constituencies that fell vacant following the death of two Awami League MPs will be held on Monday.The voting will begin at 8am and continue till 4pm without any break in the parliamentary seats…
Fisherman shot dead by pirates in Bhola
Dhaka – A fisherman was shot dead and 20 others were injured in an attack by pirates on a trawler in the Bay of Bengal near Chittagong Gas Field area here early Sunday in Bhola.Quoting Sareng Bashir of the trawler…
Harry Potter star Mathew Lewis returns to stage
To Great joy of Harry Potter fans worldwide as Mathew Lewis has announced his new venture in theater. Mathew Lewis is widely known for his character of Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter movies. This time he will be appearing…
2 held with firearm, grenade in Sherpur
Dhaka – Detectives arrested two people along with one pistol, two magazines, one grenade and five rounds of bullet from Baro Gojni area in Jhinaigati upazila in Sherpur on Sunday morning.The arrestees were identified as Shishto Marak,45, son of late…
‘Criminal’ killed in Laxmipur ‘gunfight’ with cops
Dhaka – An alleged criminal was killed in what police claimed to be a gunfight with them at Makardhos in Sadar upazila early Sunday in Laxmipur.The deceased was identified as Tareq Hossain, member of criminal gang ‘Bashar Bahini’ and son…
Shun militancy, Home Minister asks derailed youths
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday urged derailed youths involved in militant activities to shun the path of militancy. “I urge you to come back as we know your whereabouts,” he told a views-exchange meeting with the authorities concerned of…
Deals signed with ADB for improving city’s water supply system
The government on Sunday signed $275 million loan agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for improving and expanding the capital’s water supply system. Senior Secretary of Economic Relations Division (ERD) Mohammed Mejbahuddin and Kazuhiko Higuchi, Country Director of Bangladesh…
No unity with those involved in terrorism, militancy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday ruled out the possibility of forging any national unity to curb terrorism and militancy with those involved in terrorism, militancy and war crimes. “A national consensus among the mass people has developed after the…
NSU acting Pro-VC among 4 put on 8-day remand
A court here on Sunday placed four people, including acting Pro-Vice Chancellor of North South University Gias Uddin Ahsan, arrested for not keeping tenant information and renting out their houses to Gulshan attackers, on an eight-day remand each.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate…
Primary, Ebtedayee terminal exams from Nov 20
Dhaka – The Primary and Ebtedayee Terminal examinations-2016 will begin across the country on November 20. The examinations are scheduled to end on November 27 while the results are likely to be published in between December 27 and 29.
Nice attack diver ‘researched route’ earlier
The Tunisian man who drove his lorry into crowds of people in Nice researched the route in the days before the attack, French media reported. The reports say Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel drove through the seafront promenade area of the French city…
Canadian priest charged for gambling away $400,000 of refugee aid
A priest in London, Canada, has been charged with fraud for allegedly stealing and gambling away some US$400,000 (C$500,000) collected by his parish for refugee aid. Amer Saka, a 51 year old clergyman of St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church, an…
Gulshan attack dented country’s position: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina bemoaned on Sunday that the Gulshan terror attack has dented the country’s prestigious position at the global stage earned through facing militancy, terrorism and gearing up development activities.
How netted birds can actually help conservation
Both of my parents are birders,” Forsgren says. “My earliest memory of art is looking through the works of John James Audubon and Roger Tory Peterson.” Inspired by the night heron, Forsgren set out to create a series of photographs…
Bootleg hooch kills 17 in northern India
Seventeen labourers have died and about a dozen others are fighting for their lives in northern India after drinking toxic homemade liquor, police said Sunday, in the latest incident of alcohol poisoning in the country. Police in Uttar Pradesh state’s…
Red meat consumption may up kidney failure risk
Health Desk Love to binge on red meat such as bacon, sausage, beef or pork? Be careful, an excess intake of red meat may increase the risk of kidney failure, warns a study and adds that consuming plant-based sources of…