Three people were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in Tangail and Satkhira districts on Friday.
Day: August 19, 2016
200 luxurious cars imported in 1 year by evading tax
Dhaka-Around 200 luxurious cars were imported in the country in the last one year by evading tax.
Over half million people likely to die annually for climate change
Dhaka-More than half a million people worldwide, including Bangladesh, are likely to die annually by 2050 because of the impact on agriculture of changing climate, according to an Oxford University study on the future of food.
Govt. wants to use militancy to subdue its opponents: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the government wants to use the militancy issue to make its political gain and suppress its opponents instead of eliminating the menace.
Govt. college teacher arrested for alleged link to Hizb ut-Tahrir
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) members arrested a government college teacher from Upashahar of the district town early Friday for his suspected link to banned militant outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir.
Film is my Dream: Shahin Sharif
One of the most popular TV actors of the current time, Shahin Sharif is rather choosy about his works. He recently worked in his first full-length feature film, which is likely to be released this year. In a recent conversation,…
Kudankulam NPP-2 gets nod from Indian Regulator
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) of India has given its nod for generating electricity from the second unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, an Indo-Russian joint venture ,weeks after the 1000 MWe unit attained criticality. Earlier on December 31,…
Climate change raises deadly health risks
More than half a million people worldwide are likely to die annually by 2050 because of the impact on agriculture of changing climate, according to an Oxford University study on the future of food.The authors say the effects are likely…
Argentina’s first men’s Olympic field hockey medal is gold
Dhaka – For a few hours Thursday evening, Argentina seemed to have annexed an acre of blue turf on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. Attracted by the prospect of seeing the men’s field hockey team win a first Olympic…
‘Mosquitoes kill 7.25 lakh people worldwide annually’
Mosquitoes kill approximately 7.25 lakh people worldwide every year though all mosquitoes do not transmit life-threatening diseases, said Regional Director of World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh.”The diseases mosquitoes spread can result in bouts of…
Steps taken to launch Khulna-Kolkata train service soon: Envoy
Jessore: Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday said steps have been taken to launch Khulna-Kolkata train service soon as Jessore is an important place on Bangladesh-India border. “ The district is also very important for boosting…
Uncertainty looms over multi-client seismic survey in Bay
The launching of multi-client seismic survey in the Bay within the current year has become uncertain as the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently sent back the relevant file to the Energy Ministry for further review of its tender process…
Country receives $503.78 m remittance on August 1-12
Dhaka: The country received $503.78 million in remittance during the first 12 days of the current month of August. Bangladesh Bank statistics shows that maximum remittance came through private commercial banks as they received $334.09 million while the nine foreign…
US beats France 86-67, advances to women’s basketball final
Dhaka – It’s rare to see the U.S. women’s basketball team struggle during the Olympics. Then again, they’ve had Sue Bird running the show for over a decade.With the starting point guard sidelined with a knee injury, the Americans were…
US election: Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort quits
Paul Manafort, campaign chairman for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has resigned just two months after taking the helm.Mr Trump confirmed Mr Manafort’s departure in a statement.He first took control of Mr Trump’s campaign after former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski…
Govt trying to use militancy issue for political gain: BNP
Dhaka: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the government wants to use the militancy issue to make its political gain and suppress its opponents instead of eliminating the menace. “Militancy, a dangerous demon, is engulfing…
20,000 illegal billboards removed, says DNCC mayor
Dhaka: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq on Friday said they had taken steps much before the High Court to remove illegal billboards and other publicity materials from the city in order to turn it into a clean,…
JPC to stage human chain Saturday protesting militancy
Dhaka: Jatiyo Press Club will arrange a one-hour countrywide human chain on Saturday morning protesting militancy and communalism. Jatiya Press Club President Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman and its general secretary Quamrul Islam Chowhdury urged all the club members to attend the…
Mess-dwellers’ 10 proposals for addressing situation
Dhaka: Bangladesh Mess Organization (BMO) staged a sit-in programme in front of the National Press Club on Friday morning to draw the attention of the authorities to their 10-point proposal for reviewing their living conditions in the wake of the…
Serbia to play Croatia for Olympic gold
Dhaka – Serbia’s rough start to the Olympics seems like a long time ago now. Filip Filipovic and company are headed to the men’s water polo final, and they got a little revenge along the way.Filipovic, Andrija Prlainovic and Slobodan…
Khaleda, new BNP committees to pay homage to Zia Monday
Dhaka: BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia along with members of her party’s new executive, standing committees and advisory council will pay tributes to her late husband and party founder Ziaur Rahman on Monday by placing wreaths at his grave. BNP secretary…
Brazil wins beach volleyball gold medal in rain
Dhaka – Brazil’s Alison and Bruno won the men’s beach volleyball gold medal on Thursday night, rallying from deficits in both sets to beat Italy in a steady rain.The 21-19, 21-17 victory over Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai sparked a…
Soccer Club maul Uttar Baridhara in JB BPL
Dhaka – Soccer Club, Feni outplayed Uttar Baridhara Club by 4-1 margin in the 6th round match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday.Rohit Sarker put Baridhara ahead in the 10th minute by…
18 Jamaat-Shibir men held in city
Dhaka -Police in a drive detained 18 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir from a house in the city’s Badda area on Friday morning.
Schoolboy found dead in Patuakhali
Dhaka – A schoolboy was found dead in Koborosthan area in Patuakhali on Friday morning.The deceased was identified as Sabuj Mia, 15, a class X student of Patuakhali Technical Training Centre and son Motiur Rahman, a resident of the area.Motiur…
3 Ansarullah suspects held in Ctg
Dhaka – Detectives in separate drives arrested three suspected members of banned militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team from different parts of the city and Patiya upazila in Chittagong early Friday.The arrestees were identified as Farhad, a former student of Chittagong…
Noakhali boat capsize: 2 more bodies recovered
Dhaka -The bodies of two more girls, who went missing when an engine-run boat on a pleasure trip capsized in a river in Companiganj upazila in Noakhali on Wednesday, were recovered on Friday.The victims were identified as Rabita, a class…
3 killed in Tangail, Satkhira road crashes
Dhaka -Three people were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in Tangail and Satkhira districts on Friday.In Tangail, two unidentified people were killed when a truck rammed into a pickup at Deuhata on the Dhaka-Tangail highway…
ASI found dead in Joypurhat Police Lines pond
Dhaka- A police officer was found dead in the district Police Lines pond here in Joypurhat on Thursday night.The deceased was identified as assistant sub-inspector of Detective Branch of police Shah Alam, 33, posted at the Police Lines.Additional police super…
Terror suspect detained in central Russia
A terror suspect has been detained in Samara, central Russia, a police source told media. Islamic State oaths, a Kalashnikov rifle and five blocks of TNT were found in the man’s apartment. “A suspected organizer of a terrorist act was…