Dhaka- A schoolgirl was killed as a speedy bus hit her in Barpa area on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway under Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj this morning.
Day: October 12, 2016
Electricity network expands to 270 houses in Panchagarh
Dhaka – A total of 270 houses in Saldanga union under Debiganj upazila in Panchagarh were brought under the rural electrification network.Advocate Nurul Islam Sujon formally inaugurated the new connection line as the chief guest at a function at Jandapara village…
BD men’s, women’s teams reach final
Dhaka – Both the Bangladesh men’s and women’s teams reached the final of the seven-nation International Handball Federation (IHF) Trophy-2016 eliminating their rivals in the semifinal matches on Wednesday.Bangladesh women’s team reach the final with all-win record crushing Pakistan by…
Tigers post 277/6 against England in series decider
Dhaka – Bangladesh posted a fighting total of 277 for 6 against England in the series decider of the three-match ODI series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (ZACS) in Chittagong on Wednesday.Sent in to bat first, Bangladesh played 50 overs…
Tamim enters 5000-run club in ODI as 1st Bangladeshi
Dhaka – Dashing opener Tamim Iqbal has become the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the 5000-run mark in ODI format.Tamim entered the elite club during the series-deciding 3rd match against England at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday.Tamim…
Holy Ashura observed
The country’s Muslims observed holy Ashura on Wednesday with due religious reverence expressing their remorse for the tragic incident at Karbala desert.The day was observed as a sign of sacrifice and mourning commemorating the Karbala tragedy where Hazrat Imam Hussain…
Afghan official: 17 dead in militant attack in Kabul shrine
An Afghan official says at least 17 people including a policeman are dead after a militant attack on a Shiite shrine in the capital Kabul late Tuesday.Sediq Sediqqi, the Interior Ministry’s spokesman said Wednesday that another 62 people, including 12…
Indian army kills 2 militants in 3-day standoff in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Indian army said a three-day standoff with suspected rebels ended Wednesday after government forces killed two militants inside a building in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. The building was extensively damaged in the fighting. Maj. Gen. Ashok Narula…
International Day for Disaster Reduction Thursday
Dhaka: The International Day for Disaster Reduction will be observed in the country as elsewhere across the world on Thursday. The theme of this year day is: ‘Live To Tell’. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the day’s main programme…
34 years after the Sabra-Shatila massacre
By Franklin Lamb Shatila Palestinian Refugee camp, Beirut: The intense summer heat was gone and the evening was breezy and cool that fateful Thursday evening, September 15, 1982, according to survivors of the Sabra-Shatila Massacre who, 34 years later, still…
Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 3
Dhaka: The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been asked to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 as deep convection is continuing over the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas. Squally weather may affect the maritime…
5 BRTC buses gutted in fire at Chittagong depot
Chittagong: Five buses were gutted as a fire broke out at a depot of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) at Baluchhara in Hathazari upazila in the district early Wednesday. Enamul Hoque, senior station officer of Bayezid Fire Service and Civil…
Home is where the market is!
Sudhirendar Sharma The universal market places, automotive teller machines and chain coffee shops give a false sense of home, and an unrealistic identity. The universal market places, automotive teller machines and chain coffee shops give a false sense of home,…
Lift travel ban on columnist Cyril Almeida; CPJ urges Pakistan
New York – Pakistan should immediately lift the travel ban imposed on columnist Cyril Almeida of the independent daily newspaper Dawn.
Ashura ‘Tajia’ procession brought out amid tight security
Dhaka – Members of Shia community took out a ‘Tajia’ procession from Hosni Dalan in the old part of the city on the occasion of holy Ashura on Wednesday morning amid tight security measures taken by the law enforcement agencies,…
21-day ban on Hilsa netting to ensure greater breeding
Dhaka – A 21-day ban on catching, selling, transportation and hoarding of hilsa begins on Wednesday for conservation of mother fishes during its peak breeding season, UNB news agency reported. The ban imposed by the Fisheries and Livestock Ministry will…
Trial surely of those who made war criminals ministers: Hasina
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated that those who had made war criminals ministers and MPs must face trial one day in Bangladesh, UNB news agency reported. “The war criminals who have been convicted and even their…
Trump says he doesn’t want House Speaker Ryan’s support: CNN
Washington (CNN) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that he doesn’t “want” or “care” about having House Speaker Paul Ryan’s support in an interview in which he repeatedly trashed the House speaker, virtually unprompted. “I don’t want his support,” Trump…
Former captain Heath Streak appointed head coach of Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Zimbabwe has appointed former captain Heath Streak as its new head coach after Dav Whatmore was fired in June.Currently the bowling coach of the Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League, Streak’s last international job was as bowling…
FIFA times Benteke at 8.1 seconds for fastest World Cup goal
Dhaka – FIFA says Belgium forward Christian Benteke took 8.1 seconds to score the fastest goal in World Cup history.The official timing confirmed Tuesday means Benteke’s goal in a qualifying match against Gibraltar was 0.2 seconds quicker than Davide Gualtieri…
NYC Council members, advocates, speak out against Islamophobia
Dhaka – Elected Officials from across the New York City have rallied on the steps of City Hall declaring their support for the Muslim community and against continued xenophobic rhetoric, says a message received in Dhaka early Wednesday. On Tuesday,…
Germany wins again, England stumbles in World Cup qualifying
Dhaka – With a third straight win in qualifying, defending champion Germany is enjoying a comfortable ride on the road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Things just got a bit tougher for England, though.While England’s winning start to Group…
Faridpur road crash kills 2 jute traders
Dhaka – Two jute traders were killed and two people injured in a collision between a bus and a human hauler at Bhanga Bus Stand on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Bhanga upazila in Faridpur on Wednesday morning.The deceased were identified as…
‘Robber’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops in Kushtia
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Nimtala adjacent to Kushtia-Meherpur regional highway in Mirpur upazila in Kushtia early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Akhtarul Islam alias British, 30, son of Shamsul Islam, a…
‘Australia best equipped in Asia-Pacific against illicit trade’
Dhaka – Australia has the best environment for preventing illicit trade, according to The Illicit Trade Environment Index released today by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The Index, sponsored by the European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, looks at 17 Asian economies.…
‘Rooted in Soil’ art show at AF Dhaka opens Friday
Alliance Française, Dhaka organises a solo art exhibition titled Rooted in Soil by Kamruzzaman Shadhin in its La Galerie and Galerie Zoom. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 5.00 pm.
16 orgs celebrating World Food Day
Danielle Nierenberg October 16th is World Food Day and this year’s theme is “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too,” and highlights the impact of a changing environment on agriculture and food security. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on…
Six of 7 ‘militants’ killed in Gazipur identified
Dhaka – Family members on Tuesday identified six of the seven suspected militants who were killed in a drive at a house in Patartek area in Gazipur on Saturday, UNB news agency reported.
US-Bangla gets Boeings to connect more int’l destinations
Dhaka – The first Boeing 737-800 aircraft joined the fleet of US-Bangla Airlines today creating a new milestone as an aviation company of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh ranks 111 among 144 in girls’ opportunity index
Dhaka – Bangladesh has been placed at 111 on the Girls’ Opportunity Index, a report published by Save the Children. The report has ranked 144 countries according to opportunities provided to ensure development of girls.Bangladesh has been placed in the…