Gazipur – A court here sentenced six people to death and three others to life term imprisonment on Tuesday for killing a schoolboy in 2001. The condemned convicts are Rafiqul Islam, Atiqul Islam, Atique Sheikh, Selim Sheikh, Anwar Hossain Sheikh…
Month: August 2016
Man United breaks world transfer record to re-sign Pogba
Dhaka- Manchester United has made Paul Pogba the world’s most expensive footballer, signing the France midfielder for around 105 million euros ($116 million) four years after releasing him for virtually nothing.Pogba signed a five-year deal with an option for a…
37th BCS preliminary exam Sept 30
Dhaka – The preliminary test of the 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations under the Public Service Commission (PSC) will be held on September 30 next.
Ibtihaj Muhammad makes US history, wears hijab in Olympics
Dhaka – American Ibtihaj Muhammad looked like all the other fencers when she stepped on the piste, save for the non-descript black scarf covering her head.With that small gesture, Muhammad made history.
Section 144 clamped in Gaibandha’s Gobindaganj upazila
Dhaka – The local administration imposed Section 144 in Sahebganj area of Gobindaganj upazila in Gaibandha on Tuesday as two groups called their programmes at the same venue and time on the day.The restriction began at 6pm on Monday and…
6 to die for killing Waliullah Mridha in Chandpur; 4 acquitted
Dhaka -A speedy trial tribunal in Chittagong on Tuesday sentenced six people to death and acquitted four others in the case for killing Waliullah Mridha in Chandpur district in 2014.Chittagong Speedy Trial Tribunal Judge Mohammad Mahitul Haq Enam Chowdhury found…
Jamaat leader lands in jail over subversion in Sylhet
Dhaka- A court here on Monday sent a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami to jail rejecting his bail prayer in a case filed for subversive activities. The Jamaat leader was Maulana Lokman Ahmad, former secretary of the Sylhet district (South) unit of…
1 held with heroin in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested a young man along with 200 grams of heroin worth Tk one lakh from Mohisalbari area in Godagari upazilain Rajshahi on Monday evening.The arrestee was identified as Iqbal Hossain, 23, son of Abdul Gaffar,…
Youth hacked to death in city
Dhaka – A young man was hacked to death by miscreants in the city’s Jurain area on Monday night.The deceased was identified as M Saidur Rahman Tutul, 35, son of late Imdadul Hoque of the area.
At least two journalists killed in Pakistan blast
Washington — At least two journalists were among at least 70 people killed in a massive bomb blast at a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, today, according to press reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the attack.
Ten students fall sick ‘drinking water’ at Rajshahi madrasah
Dhaka – At least ten students of a madrasah fell sick reportedly after drinking water from a tank in the madrasah premises in Kakonhat of Godagari upazila of Rajshahi on Monday night, UNB news agency reported. Eight of the sick…
Republican security experts call Trump ‘most reckless’
An open letter signed by 50 Republican national security experts has warned that nominee Donald Trump “would be the most reckless president” in US history. The group, which includes the former CIA director Michael Hayden, said Mr Trump “lacks the…
Developing countries want clear definition of ‘climate finance’
New Delhi (Indrajit Bose) — The issue of what is ‘climate finance’ was the subject of intense discussion at the 13th Meeting of the UNFCCC’s Standing Committee on Finance (SCF), held in Bonn from 18-20 July. The issue came up…
Digital Bangladesh, achievements made far
Digital Bangladesh was one of the key issues for Awami League urge to be voted to power. If we see how much the ruling party has done, apparently they have worked on it. But the reality is different.
One killed, another hurt in Laxmipur ‘gunfight’ with cops
Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed and another injured in separate ‘gunfights’ with police in Raipur and Sadar upazilas of Laxmipur district early Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
Bangladeshi killed by BSF on Rowmari border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi national was gunned down by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Rowmari border point in Roumari upazila of Kurigram district early Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
EU steps up efforts to promote, protect indigenous peoples’ rights
Dhaka – The European Union has reaffirmed its commitments to promote and protect the rights of indigenous peoples. A declaration in this regard was made by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion…
Elephant refuses to sleep on Forest Department’s tranquiliser
Dhaka – Despite firing a dart from their tranquiliser gun in a desperate bid to trap the wild elephant from India stranded on the sand bars of Jamuna near Sharishabari of Upzila early yesterday, the Bangladesh forest department(BFD) wildlife crime…
Hearing in money laundering case against Dr Mosharraf Sept 21
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-1 of Dhaka on Monday fixed September 21 to record depositions of more witness in a case filed against BNP Standing Committee member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain for alleged siphoning off Tk 9.55 crore to…
New committee proves BNP won’t cut off ties with Jamaat: Hanif
Awami League Joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Monday said that through its newly formed committee Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has again proved that they would never cut off ties with its key ally Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. “BNP inducted son…
IBBL Board meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Monday August 8, 2016 at the Board Room of Islami Bank Tower in Dhaka.
RU ethnic minority students demand constitutional recognition
The ethnic minority students formed a human chain on Monday at Rajshahi University (RU) and demanded constitutional recognition of the country’s ‘indigenous people’ and formation of a separate land commission for them.
Zidane includes son on Madrid’s squad for UEFA Super Cup
Dhaka – Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has included 18-year-old son Luca on his team’s preliminary squad for the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla.Luca joins the squad as its third goalkeeper, filling the spot left open by Keylor Navas. Kiko…
Former test player among 4 banned for South Africa fixing
Dhaka- Former South Africa test player Thami Tsolekile is among four players banned from cricket on Monday for his part in a match-fixing scandal in the local Twenty20 competition.Tsolekile was banned for 12 years by Cricket South Africa for “contriving…
Zimbabwe struggling at 185-5 vs New Zealand in 2nd test
Dhaka- New Zealand took control of the second test against Zimbabwe on Monday after reducing the hosts to 185-5 at tea on the third day in reply to 582-4.Zimbabwe resumed its first innings on 55-0 at Queens Sports Club and…
Shakib lone spinner to take 242 wkts in domestic T20
Dhaka – Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has reached another milestone of grabbing most wickets in domestic T20 as a spin bowler.He earned the feat in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final for Jamaica Tallawahs capturing 2 wickets for 25…
Dhaka Abahani split points with Muktijoddha in 1-1 BPL affairs
Dhka- Dhaka Abahani Ltd shared points with Muktijoddha Sangsad KC as the 4th round important match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football between the two teams ended in 1-1 draw at Bir Muktijoddha Rafiquddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh…
Banned at home, Iranian woman attends first volleyball game
Dhaka- Sajedeh Norouzi jumped to her feet, both arms reached high into the air, beaming as she waved a small Iranian flag from side to side. Again and again.She waved at every chance. She waved for every woman back home…
Argentina beats Nigeria 94-66 in Olympic men’s basketball
Dhaka – Manu Ginobili got his fourth Olympics started with 12 points and an easy victory, as Argentina beat Nigeria 94-66 on Sunday in the final Olympic men’s basketball game of the night.Facundo Campazzo led Argentina with 19 points, while…
Schools enjoy U-12 Cricket Carnival in Jhalokati
Dhaka – School students spent a festive time taking part in the Jhalokati Under-12 Cricket Carnival at Bir Sreshtho Shaheed Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir Stadium here in Jhalokati on Monday.Students of four schools – Jhalokati Govt High School, Udbodhan Maddhomik Bidyaloy,…