Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh will be able to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) only if Awami League remains in power, UNB news agency reported.
Day: October 18, 2016
HC order judicial inquiry of schoolboy Sabbir turture case
The High Court yesterday directed the Tangail chief judicial magistrate to conduct a judicial inquiry into an allegation of torture of a Tangail schoolboy Sabbir Shikdar before he was sentenced for two years jail by a mobile court on September…
Police claim identifed the financiers of Gulshan attack
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Additional Commissioner Monirul Islam yesterday claimed that they identified three financiers of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack.
Former Eden College teacher, accused on fresh remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed office assistant Selim Mia on a three-day fresh remand in connection with the killing of a former Vice Principal of Eden Women’s College.
Charge Sheet submitted on Hussaini Dalan bomb blast case
Dhaka-Police on Tuesday submitted the charge sheet against 10 members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) before a court in a case filed over the bomb blast at Hussaini Dalan in the old Dhaka.
Two held with 1,875 bottles Phensidyl in Ctg
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-7 arrested two drug traders with 1,875 bottles of Phensidyl from Tigerpass area inChittagong this morning.On a tip-off, a team of the elite force detained the drug traders with the Phensidyl from the…
Three held with firearms in Ctg
Dhaka- Chittagong Metropolitan police in a drive arrested three persons with firearm and sharp weapons from Akbarshah area in Chittagong early hours of today.The arrested were identified as Billal, 22, hailed from Jhalokati district, Mamun, 35, hailed from Bramnbaria district…
U-19’s skill camp begins tomorrow
Dhaka – The under-19 cricket team’s skill camp begins tomorrow (Wednesday) at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) ahead of the forthcoming Under 19 Asia Cup to be held in December in Sri Lanka.
Kabaddi WC: Bangladesh to play Argentina on Wednesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will take on win-less Argentina in their 5th and last Group A match of the 12-team Kabaddi World Cup Wednesday night in the Indian city of Ahmedabad in Gujrat.The match will kick-off at 8:30 pm Bangladesh time.…
Pakistan holds its nerve for 56-run win despite Bravo ton
Dhaka- Pakistan held its nerve for a 56-run victory against the West Indies in their day-night first test with the pink ball on Monday after Darren Bravo made a resilient century.Bravo’s patient 116 off 249 balls kept Pakistan at bay…
Neymar to sign contract extension with Barcelona until 2021
Dhaka – Neymar will sign a three-year contract extension with Barcelona on Friday,a deal that will keep the Brazil forward with the Spanish club until 2021.Barcelona and Neymar had made the announcement of the agreement in July.The previous contract was…
2 cousins drown in Barisal
Dhaka – Two minor cousins drowned in a pond at Chandrahar village in Gouranadi upazila in Barisal on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Isha, 4, son of Ilias and Abdul, 4,son of Alamgir of the village,UNB news agency reported.
Man found dead in Jessore
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a man bearing marks of bullet injury from Godkhali Kalibari area of Jhikargachha upazila in Jessore on Tuesday morning.The deceased was identified as Alamgir Hossain, 32, son of Siddik Hossain, a resident of…
4 shot by BSF at Kurigram border
Dhaka- Four Bangladeshi young men were shot by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) members on Naudapara border inRoumari upazila on Monday night.The victims were identified as Saju Miah, 18, son of Anwar Hossain,Rokan Uddin, 22, son of Rezaul Karim, Bablu…
Dutch ambassador to China suspended amid ‘affair’ reports
An inquiry has begun into the Dutch ambassador to China, Ron Keller, amid reports that he had a secret relationship with a local employee.The Dutch foreign ministry said Mr Keller would not remain actively in post while an investigation took…
Assange’s Internet Cut by ‘State Party’
The anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks claimed Monday that the internet link of its fugitive founder, Julian Assange, has been “intentionally severed by a state party.”Writing on Twitter, WikiLeaks later said it had “activated appropriate contingency plans” for Assange, who has been…
Bangla domain to be launched Dec 16, says Tarana
State Minister for Posts and Communications Tarana Halim has said the dot bangla (.bangla) domain will be formally launched on December 16.Once launched, the people of the country can use Bangla language to enter and browse internet, she said during…
Trump says Baldwin’s portrayal of him on SNL ‘stinks’
The Republican presidential nominee tweeted early Sunday morning that the show’s skit depicting him this week was a “hit job.” Trump went on to write that it’s “time to retire” the show, calling it “boring and unfunny” and adding that…
3 suspected killers of Eden College teacher held in city
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab-4) arrested three people, including driver Masud, from the capital and Barisal on Monday in connection with the killing of retired Eden College teacher Ali Hossain Malek.The former teacher of Eden Women’s College was killed…
WB pledges $2bn for Bangladesh’s climate smart growth
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim on Tuesday pledged $2 billion over the next three years in new funding to help the country become less vulnerable to climate change.The $2 billion pledge in new money for climate change is…
Over 20,000 tonnes aromatic rice to be produced in Netrakona
Sweet-smelling rice cultivation programme has been gaining popularity in the district which is widely known as “grain-vowel” of the country. Farmers of the district have been showing their keen interest for producing the export quality rice as they can easily…
West Wing’ star Allison Janney honored by Hollywood
Actress Allison Janney received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday in recognition of a glittering film and television career that has seen her scoop multiple awards. Best known for her portrayal of White House press secretary…
Zinc-enriched rice for food, nutrition security stressed
Enhanced cultivation of high yielding zinc-enriched variety rice can ensure food and nutrition security preventing deficiency of zinc, iron and vitamin-A of the population to increase disease resistant capacity. Agriculture experts viewed this at a farmers’ field day organised by…
Boosting renewables in cities vital to achieve dev goals: IRENA
Ecuador – Cities now have an unprecedented opportunity to transform and decarbonise their energy supply and use, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Energy in Cities, released today on the sidelines of the…
Qatar’s drive to improving safety across transportation network
Doha – Qatar: Transportation experts arrived in Doha this week for a high-level meeting to discuss the state of safety across the transport network in the region at the Qatar Transport Safety Forum, held under the patronage of H.E. Mr.…
Workshop of self-assessment of B.Sc Ag held at BAU
A Workshop on “Draft Report on self-assessment of BSc Ag Econ (Hons) Degree Programme” was held at Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology faculty conference room of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Monday.
Turkey’s Russia-baked Akkuyu nuke project picks up pace
Dhaka – Russia and Turkey have agreed to accelerate the Akkuyu project. The statement was made after the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “Following the talks, we agreed to speed up the…
Rampal Power Plant: Fly ash a big threat to environment
The fly ash to be generated from the Rampal coal-fired power plant has the potential to cause “substantial” damage to the environment, say experts. They also pointed out the tender document does not clearly specify how exactly the contaminants of…
Grand-Duchess of Luxembourg now Patron, Asian University for Women
Luxembourg – Media OutReach – October 18, 2016 – Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, announced today the commitment of Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg to serve as a Patron of the University.
BASIC wants ‘inclusive process’ for Paris Agreement tasks
Geneva (Meena Raman) – Ministers of the BASIC countries (comprising Brazil, South Africa, India and China) emphasised the need for “an inclusive process” in completing the tasks under the Paris Agreement (PA), in preparation for its implementation. This call was…