President Barack Obama has said Republican nominee Donald Trump is unfit to be president, and questioned why his party still supports the New York billionaire’s candidacy.There has to come a point at which you say: ‘Enough’,” Mr Obama said.Mr Trump…
Day: August 3, 2016
Why destroying evidence by killing militants, BNP asks govt
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday asked the government to explain its ‘motive’ behind destroying evidence by killing militants instead of arresting them alive.“Awami League leaders are saying BNP is decrying the killing of militants. There’s no reason…
Cop lynched in N’ganjas ‘drug trader’ dies during raid
A policeman was killed in a mass beating after an alleged drug trader drowned in a pond during a anti-narcotics drive at Noail Raisdia in Sonargaon municipality area on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as Arifuzzaman Khan, a constable of Sonargaon…
Former rebel leader elected as Nepal Prime Minister
Nepal’s parliament has elected former communist rebel leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal as the country’s new prime minister.The parliament’s speaker, Onsari Gharti Magar, announced Dahal received a majority of MP votes on Wednesday.Minister Khadga Prasad Oli stepped down last week ahead…
Emirates airliner with 300 onboard crash lands in Dubai, firefighter killed
An Emirates flight from India with 300 people on board crash landed at Dubai’s main airport Wednesday, sending black smoke billowing into the air and halting all traffic at the Middle East’s busiest airport. There were no fatalities and all…
SC asks Brac to pay Tk 404 cr in unpaid tax
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the authorities concerned of Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (Brac) to pay Tk 404 crore to the government as unpaid income tax.A five-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by Chief…
Russia eyes US nuclear fuel market
Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom reached an agreement with the American counterpart for pilot testing of their new TVS-K nuclear fuel in Western-designed reactors at US-based nuclear power plants.In May, Rosatom’s TVEL Fuel Company and Global Nuclear Fuel–Americas (GNF-A ),…
Over 5000 farmers solvent by cultivating cucumber in Jhenidah
Day after day the demand of cucumber is increase in the middle class like the upper class. Cucumber is one of the most delicious salad items in our daily meal. As the demand of various areas over five thousand farmers…
India to host Bangladesh in February next
Dhaka -Bangladesh will play their first-ever historic one-off Test match against India in India from February 8-12 next year at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.This is the first time that India will host Bangladesh to play a…
BCL men beat up JCD activist at JU
An activist of Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) of Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit has allegedly beaten up by some BCL men at JU campus today (Wednesday). Critically injured Israfil Hossain, a third year student of Journalism and Media Studies department also…
21 baby rhinos drown in India park visited by Duchess of Cambridge
Twenty one rhinoceroses have drowned at the Indian wildlife sanctuary visited by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge earlier this year, as torrential monsoon rains ravage the country’s northeast.Rare one-horned rhinoceroses, mainly young calves, are among the 310 animals killed…
9 Jamaat-Shibir men among 45 held in Satkhira
Dhaka -Police in a special drive arrested 45 people,including nine activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir, from different areas in Satkhira from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning on various charges.Satkhira Special Branch (SB) police inspector Mizanur…
14 Shibir men held in city
Dhaka – Police in a block raid arrested 14 leaders and activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir from Madhubagh area in the city early Wednesday, as part of the government’s crackdown against militancy.Identities of the arrestees could not be known immediately,UNB news…
9 jailed for illegal sand lifting from Jamuna
Dhaka- A mobile court here sentenced nine individuals to different terms of imprisonment for lifting sand illegally from the Jamuna River in Sadar upazila in Sirajganj on Tuesday.
JCD leader held in Sylhet
Dhaka – Police arrested a former organising secretary in Sylhet unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) from Chowkidekhi area of the city early Wednesday.The arrestee was identified as Sahed Ahmad Chamon,UNB news agency reported.
Press Release
Alliance Française de Dhaka requests the pleasure of your company on the occasion of a book launch and photography exhibition titled Dragonflies & Damselflies of Bangladesh, inventory 1st phase by Jiban Bikash Karjocrom (JBK) at its La Galerie. The inaugural…
11 madrasah teachers suspended in Jessore
Dhaka – Some 11 teachers of nine madrasahs in Keshabpur upazilas in Benapole of Jessore districts have been suspended on charge of drawing salaries despite being in detention in several sabotage cases.Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education issued the suspension…
Nonanagerian man commits suicide in Jessore
Dhaka- A 92-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Birampur village at Benapole in Jessore town on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Ajit Debnath, a resident of the village,UNB news agency reported.
Fake army man arrested in Jessore
Dhaka – Members of Bangladesh Army arrested a fake member of the army from Shahartoli in Jessore town on Tuesday night.The arrestee was identified as Shah Alam, son of Nazrul Islam, a resident of Haji Kandi village in Sakhipur upazila…
Avoid sugar, say no to alcohol
Health Desk Celebrity trainer David Kirsch is well-known for his work with A-list models and actresses such as Heidi Klum, Kate Upton, Liv Tyler, and Anne Hathaway. In his latest book, Ultimate Family Wellness, David shares his own story of…
Shajal, Aparna in gripping new story
Cultural Correspondent Shajal and Aparna will appear together in a new TV play titled “Heroine.”Directed by Shibli, the plot centres on a movie actress who, swept away by fame, forgets her roots and neglects her husband. On the TV play…
Sunny-Rukh to be banned
Entertainment Desk The special song in which Sunny Leone stars with Shah Rukh Khan in the much anticipated film Raees, is likely to be banned in Pakistan Rumour mills are abuzz that Pakistan Censor Board has decided to ban the…
Dwindling prey bad news for big cats, wolves
The world’s top land carnivores such as tigers, lions and jaguars are coming under threat as their prey dwindles in number, according to the first global study of feeding patterns. There are only 17 four-legged predators—big cats, wolves and wild…
Alphabet joins drone tests as US considers new rules
Google parent Alphabet is joining tests for drone deliveries, US officials announced Tuesday, as the White House unveiled accelerated rulemaking for commercial unmanned aircraft operations. The announcement at a White House event said the US tech giant would participate in…
Star Trek’ actor Anton Yelchin’s parents sue carmaker
The parents of late “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the makers of his automobile after it rolled down the driveway of his home and killed him. The Russian-born actor died instantly when his 2015 Jeep…
Beximco starts drug export to US from tomorrow
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited (BPL) is going to export medicines to the United States from tomorrow as part of its initiative to focus its presence in many emerging and developing markets in the world. Marking the occasion, BPL will organise a…
Global heat, sea level hit record highs in 2015
Global heat, greenhouse gases and sea levels all climbed to record highs last year, making 2015 the worst in modern times across a range of key environmental indicators, international scientists said Tuesday. A dire picture of the Earth’s health is…
N Korea missile sent into Japanese waters. Outrageous, says Abe
North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile which travelled 1,000km (620 miles) before landing in Japanese waters, the South and Japan say. The missile was launched off the North’s east coast early on Wednesday. The North is barred from developing nuclear…
Infosys, Tata Motors among 10 top Indian firms ready for green pledge
Some of India’s top-listed companies are set to take the ‘green’ pledge by committing to source 100% of their electricity from renewable energy. At least 10 Indian blue chip firms, spanning a wide range of sectors, are in talks with…
Mistrust slows spread of solar disinfection tech
Manchester – Local mistrust is slowing take up of simple innovations that use sunlight to disinfect water, a UK conference has heard. Researchers working on low-cost, low-tech water purification systems for developing countries are struggling to convince local people that…