Dhaka – FIFA says its disciplinary panel extended bans to apply worldwide in doping cases for six players in Africa, Asia and Europe. All the cases were previous judged at confederation or national level bodies, which imposed bans of between…
Day: September 20, 2016
Kulasekara arrested and bailed out after fatal road accident
Dhaka – Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Kulasekara has been arrested and released on bail after he was involved in a fatal road accident.The accident occurred Monday when the car Kulasekara was driving collided with a motorbike, killing the rider on…
2 siblings drown in Bay in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar – Two minor siblings met their watery burial in the Bay of Bengal while collecting firewood at Haser Char in Maheshkhali upazila in 2 siblings drown in Bay in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Abu…
MP Liton’s brother-in-law held with ‘Yaba, liquor’ in Gaibandha
Dhaka – Detectives arrested four people, including a brother-in-law of MP Manjurul Islam Liton, reportedly along with Yaba pills and liquor from Satgiri village in Sundarganj upazila in Gaibandha early Tuesday.The arrestees were identified as Abul Bashar Sohag, 36, the…
Baghaichhari upazila chairman sent to jail
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday sent Baghaichhari upazila chairman Bororishi Chakma and three others to jail in an abduction case. Probhat Chakma, Tridib Chakma and Ajay Chakma were the other accused sent to jailSenior Judicial Magistrate Rokon Uddin…
2 killed in Munshiganj road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed and at least eight injured in a head-on collision between a bus and human hauler on Dhaka-Mawa highway at Shologhar in Shrinagar upazila of Munshiganj district in Keraniganj on Tuesday noon.In-charge of Hashara Highway…
Housewife kills self in Jessore
Dhaka- A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of her house at Dhopakhola village in Sadar upazila of Jessore district early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Laki Khatun,22, wife of Milon, a resident of Bhomra village…
U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh to play India Sept 24
Dhaka- The seven-nation 4th Boys U-18 Asia Cup Hockey will begin on Saturday (September 24) with hosts Bangladesh taking on their giant neighbour in India in the first match at 3 pm at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium here.Bangladesh…
Rickshaw-puller hit in cop’s shotgun involuntary fire
Dhaka – A rickshaw-puller sustained bullet injuries as a bullet accidentally coming out of a police constable’s shotgun hit him in the city’s Paltan crossing on Tuesday.
BCB XI for practice match against Afghanistan announced
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 13-member BCB Eleven for the one-day practice match against Afghanistan to be held at Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on September 23.Selected players have been asked to report to…
4 JMB suspects held in Sirajganj
Dhaka – Detectives arrested four suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a madrasah in Raiganj upazila in Sirajganj early Tuesday.The arrestees were identified as Abu Bakar Siddiki,49, son of Ehsab Uddin, a resident of Gandail…
Bangladesh youth shot dead by BSF in Lalmonirhat
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi young man was shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Dahagram-Angorpota bordering area of Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat district early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Hazrat Ali,35, son of Amir Hossain,…
3 of a family killed by lighting strike in Tangail
Dhaka – Three members of a family were killed by lightning strike at Magantinagar Pochatona village in Madhupur upazila in Tangai on Tuesday morning.The deceased were identified as Misila Hajong,45, and his two sons -Jorg Simsang,10, and Lotan Simsang,8.
Woman, boy die from snakebites in Magura
Dhaka – A woman and a teenage boy died from snakebites in two separate incidents in Sreepur upazila in Magura on Tuesday morning.The deceased were identified as Jarina Begum,40, daughter of Abu Sayeed, a resident of Gangnalia village, and Sajib…
BPL: Ctg Abahani play goalless draw with Arambagh
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Ltd shared points with Arambagh Krira Sangha as their 7th round match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football ended in a goalless draw at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.With the day’s draw, Chittagong…
Russian icebreaker to get a nuke reactor
Dhaka – The next generation Arktika icebreaker is approaching the time when it joins Russia’s nuclear-powered fleet. The Baltic Shipyard started installing a propulsion unit on the vessel in September.
Charges framed against Fakhrul, 73 others in cop attack case
A court here on Tuesday framed charges against BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 73 leaders and activists of the 20-party alliance in a case filed for obstructing police from discharging their duties and attempt to murder.Dhaka Additional…
UN suspends all convoys in Syria after attack on aid trucks
The U.N. humanitarian aid agency suspended all convoys in Syria on Tuesday following deadly airstrikes on aid trucks the previous night that activists said killed at least 12 people, mostly truck drivers and Red Crescent workers.The attack plunged Syria’s U.S.-Russia-brokered…
Joy receives ‘ICT for Dev Award’ in NY
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, information and communication technology adviser to the Prime Minister, has been conferred upon “ICT for Development Award, 2016” in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the people of Bangladesh through implementation of “Digital Bangladesh” initiative.Joy was given…
India accuses Pakistan of cease-fire violation in Kashmir
Pakistani soldiers fired bullets at an Indian military position from across the heavily fortified frontier in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir on Tuesday, two days after suspected rebels killed 18 Indian soldiers in an audacious attack on a military…
‘Digital World-2016’ to be held next month
Country’s largest digital expo – Digital World 2016 – will be held in the capital on October 19-21 showcasing the technology-based innovations and achievements and a single platform for sharing ICT knowledge and idea. In this regard an advisory committee…
Lady Gaga: Comeback single Perfect Illusion misses top 10
Lady Gaga’s first single in three years has missed the top 10 in the singles chart, debuting at number 12. Perfect Illusion is the lead single from the singer’s forthcoming album Joanne, which is released next month. The top four…
Zeenat Aman: There are no age appropriate roles for actresses
Culture Desk Age is not bar when it comes to gracing the runway and a proof to that is sexagenarian Zeenat Aman. The 64-year-old diva recently walked the ramp for jewellery designer Akassh K Aggarwal’s ‘The Muse Room’ collection at…
Alzheimer’s stemmed but not stopped, say experts
Soaring rates of population growth and ageing have long been seen as portending a global explosion of Alzheimer’s, the debilitating disease that robs older people of their memory and independence. But an unexpected, and hopeful, trend may be emerging. In…
China to unveil steel merger plans this week: reports
China is expected to announce plans to merge the country’s top steelmakers this week, according to media reports, creating the world’s second-largest manufacturer of the commodity, as markets struggle with a glut caused by Chinese overcapacity. State-owned Baosteel Group, China’s…
Emmys ratings at all-time low
The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognize the best in US television, drew in a record low 11.3 million viewers, according to preliminary data released by Nielsen on Monday. The figure represents a five percent drop from the previous low…
Pheromone trap gains ground among T-aman farmers in Rajshahi
Rajshahi Correspondent Environment-friendly “sex pheromone trap” for killing harmful insects is gaining popularity among farmers of transplanted aman in the region including its vast Barind tract, thanks to the awareness and motivational programme of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE).…
Air pollution 4th leading factor for premature death: Study
Air pollution has emerged as the fourth leading risk factor for premature deaths worldwide. The deaths cost the global economy about $225 billion in lost labour income in 2013, a new study finds, pointing toward the economic burden of air…
RUET to launch advance level ICT course
The Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) is going to launch advance level course on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in order to make its teachers, officers and employees skilled on the subject. RUET Vice- chancellor Prof Rafiqul Alam…
Four command level Neo-JMB leaders identified
Dhaka – Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has identified four more leaders of command level of new JMB, of them, two already fled to India.