More than 30 workers have died after an explosion and fire engulfed a factory that produces packing for brands like Nestle. The father of one of the victims has filed suit against the building owner for manslaughter.
Day: September 12, 2016
N.Korea is ready for next nuke test, says South
Expert argues test won’t take place for at least six months Dagyum Ji South Korea’s Defense Ministry believes North Korea is ready to carry out another nuclear test “at any time” at its Punggye-ri testing site, a spokesperson told reporters…
Former British leader David Cameron to leave Parliament
Former Prime Minister David Cameron is standing down from his position in Parliament because he doesn’t want to be a distraction to the new government headed by Theresa May.Cameron’s unexpected announcement Monday will trigger a by-election for his seat in…
Morgan, Hales won’t tour Bangladesh over security concerns
Dhaka – Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales made themselves unavailable for England’s upcoming cricket tour of Bangladesh because of their security concerns.The England and Wales Cricket Board made the announcement on Sunday, with director of cricket Andrew Strauss saying England “respect…
Costa’s acrobatics earn Chelsea 2-2 draw at Swansea
Dhaka – Two goals, a yellow card, accused of diving, and repeatedly kicked, shoved and goaded.Just a typical all-action match for Diego Costa.The Spain striker capped a bustling display by scoring from an 81st-minute overhead kick to earn Chelsea a…
Djokovic says nerves betrayed him during US Open final loss
Dhaka – After considering skipping the U.S. Open because of injury concerns, Novak Djokovic made it all the way to the final for the sixth time in the past seven years.He came up short of the title, though, settling for…
Section 144 imposed in Comilla
Dhaka – The local administration has imposed section 144 in Daudkani upazila in Comilla following a clash between two groups of Dashpara and Jaigir villages over changing the name of an eidgah.The restriction will remain in force till 6pm on Tuesday.Locals…
Bus plunge kills 4 in Rangpur
Dhaka – Four people were killed and 25 others injured as a bus plunged into a ditch by Dhaka-Rangpur highway in Pirganj upazila in Rangpur on Monday.The deceased could not be identified yet.Officer-in-charge of Pirganj Police Station Rezaul Karim said the…
Lightning kills boy in Sirajganj
Dhaka – A minor boy was killed in a lightning strike at Purbo Delua village in Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Rasel, 9, son of Habibur Rahman of the village,UNB news agency reported.
2 labourers killed in Sunamganj boat capsize
Dhaka – Two labourers were killed as a limestone-laden trawler capsized in the Bholai River at Dakkhinkul village of Tahir upazila in Sunamganj district in sylhet early Monday.The deceased were identified as Tohadur Rahman, 20, son of Abul Kashem, and Sanjib…
Youth’s bullet-hit body found in Hatirjheel Lake
Dhaka- An unidentified young man was found dead in Hatirjheel Lake of the city on Monday morning.Sources at Dhaka Medical College Hospital said a team of police from Ramna Police Station recovered the bullet-hit body of the victim,UNB news agency…
Gaibandha road crash kills 2
Dhaka – Two people, including a woman, were killed and 16 others injured as a bus overturned at Dakghar on Gaibandha-Palashbari road in Palashbari upazila on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Morsheda Begum, 21, and Dukhu Miah of Godarhat…
15,000 people being radicalised, warns French PM
More terror attacks are in store for France, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has warned, saying that some 15,000 people are in the process of radicalisation in France and currently on police radar, while 1400 under investigation. “The threat [of…
Russia formidable adversary US has to cooperate with: CIA chief
CIA Director John Brennan called Russia a “formidable adversary” that challenges the US in a “number of areas,” like cyberspace, while admitting it is essential to get along with Moscow, as it has a “vested interest” in stability and defeating…
Savvy Shields named Miss America 2017
Atlantic City — Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields won the Miss America pageant Sunday night in Atlantic City. She topped a field of 52 contestants to win the crown and the title of Miss America 2017, succeeding the outgoing Miss America…
Hajj sermon calls for unity of world’s Muslim leaders
Muslim leaders of the world have been urged to work together regardless of their views and opinions to solve the problems plaguing Muslims every day. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the imam of the Grand Mosque, made the call while leading…
China, Russia start military drills in S.China Sea
Beijing – China and Russia have started war games in the South China Sea on Monday, Beijing’s defence ministry said, in a show of force after an international tribunal invalidated the Asian giant’s extensive claims in the area. The eight-day joint…
Overwatering jeopardizes Lima’s beloved 400-year olive trees
Lima (AP/UNB) – Four centuries ago the Count of San Isidro planted nearly 2,000 olive trees from his native Spain in a sprawling grove on the edges of Lima, the capital of colonial Peru. Perfectly suited to the arid climate,…
Netrakona primary teachers deprived of salary, Eid bonus
Dhaka – Twenty-eight teachers of eight government primary (community) schools in Kendua upazila in Netrakona district did not get their monthly salaries for July and August nor their Eid bonus, allegedly due to the negligence of the upazila primary education…
Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been treated for pneumonia, her doctor says, after she was taken ill at a 9/11 ceremony. Dr Lisa Bardack said she was diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday and given antibiotics, but had become…
Tempaco factory fire death toll reaches 31
Dhaka – The death toll from the inferno at Tongi packaging factory has reached 31 with the recovery of two more bodies from the rubble early Monday. The deceased could not be identified immediately, UNB news agency reported. Rescuers pulled out the…
200 trucks of cattle at Daulatdia waiting to enter Dhaka
Dhaka, Sep 11 (UNB)- More cattle are expected to land in different cattle markets, especially Gabtoli and Mirpur Eastern Housing cattle markets in the capital by early Monday, as around 200 cattle-laden trucks have been waiting to load ferries in…
AL announced full-fledged committees of Dhaka north & south
Awami League on Sunday announced full-fledged committees of its Dhaka city north and south units.
Slum fire kills mother-daughter in Ctg
Dhaka-A young woman and her three-and-half-year daughter were burned to death in a fire that broke out in a slum at Kalsi Dighi Par in the city’s EPZ area early Sunday.
Govt trying to eliminate oppn parties, alleges Fakhrul
Thakurgaon: Accusing the government of trying to eliminate opposition parties, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday warned that it will neither be good for the nation nor Awami League. UNB News Agency Reported.