Dhaka – Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) today suspended the spectrum of Citycell for failure of outstanding amount virtually shutting down the service of the country’s first mobile phone operator.
Day: October 20, 2016
Roads will be blocked for AL council
Dhaka-The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has put restriction on vehicular movement around the capital’s Suhrawardy Udyan on 22-23 October ahead of the twentieth council of the ruling Bangladesh Awami League.
‘Don’t take World Bank’s $2 billion’: TIB tells govt.
Dhaka: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has voiced concerns over the World Bank’s intention of expanding its lending portfolio by providing a loan of $2 billion to Bangladesh as climate finance over the next three years. UNB News Agency Reported.
Charge framed against Abbas for irregularities in allocating plots
Dhaka-A court here on Thursday framed charges against three people, including BNP leader Mirza Abbas, in a graft case filed by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for irregularities in allocating plots.
Asia media conference to be held today
An international media conference will be held here on Friday in an effort to promote ethical reporting during emergencies and crises, and encourage dedication of media space to humanitarian issues.
Freedom of expression under attack worldwide: UN rights expert
There is no question that governments worldwide are wielding the tools of censorship, warns the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the freedom of opinion and expression.
Day-long hartal in Khagrachhari observed peacefully
Khagrachhari: Thursday’s day-long hartal, enforced by five Bangalee settlers’ organisations demanding the withdrawal of the draft Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Land Dispute Resolution Commission (Amendment) Act 2016, was observed peacefully in almost the entire district, excluding Sadar upazila. UNB News…
What happens if Trump refuses to accept defeat?
Republican candidate Donald Trump has hinted that he may challenge the result of the US presidential election if he loses. “I’ll keep you in suspense,” he said when asked, in the final TV debate against Democrat rival Hillary Clinton, whether…
Verdict day fixed on graft case against MP Bodi
Dhaka-The Third Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Wednesday fixed November 2 for delivering verdict in the case filed against Awami League MP Abdur Rahman Bodi by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for allegedly accumulating wealth beyond his known sources…
Mother killed siblings, CS taken into cognizance
Dhaka-A court of Dhaka on Thursday took cognizance of the charge sheet of the case filed submitted to the court on February 29 in connection of the murder of two siblings in the city’s Banasree area.
JU Math Olympiad begins today
The 3rd Jahangirnagar University Math Olympiad begins today (Friday) on the university campus.
1st Test: Miraz shines on debut as England struggle
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s debutant off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz rocked England as he took 5/64 on day 1 of the 1st Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Thursday.Miraz’s exploits had England 258/7 at stumps in their first…
Guardiola leaves Aguero on the bench in loss at Barcelona
Dhaka – Pep Guardiola’s decision to leave Sergio Aguero out of his Manchester City starting lineup Wednesday backfired badly in a 4-0 loss at Barcelona in the Champions League.Premier League-leading City failed to fill the void created by the absence…
2 brothers get life term for murder in Bagerhat
Bagerhat -A court here on Thursday sentenced two brothers to life term imprisonment and four others to one year jail for killing their neighbour over land dispute in 2002.The lifers were identified as Akkas Ali Sardar and Asrab Ali Sardar,sons…
Student found dead in pond on RU campus
Dhaka – The body of a student was found in the pond of Nabab Abdul Latif Hall at Rajshahi University (RU) on Thursday morning. The deceased was identified as Motaleb Hossain Lipu, 22, a 3rd year student of Mass Communication…
78,000 litres of liquor seized in Bandarban
Dhaka- A mobile court recovered 78,000 liters of liquor from Aziznagar Marma Para in Lama upazila in Bandarban on Wednesday. ,UNB News Agency Reported.
Man electrocuted in Satkhira
Dhaka – A school teacher was electrocuted at Mohollapara village in Tala upazila of Satkhira on Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam Gazi, 50, headmaster of Khanpur Government Primary School and son of late Ayujuddin Ahmad of the village,UNB…
21 fishermen jailed, six fined for catching hilsa in Manikganj
Dhaka – A mobile court here on Wednesday sentenced 21 fishermen to one year’s imprisonment each and fined six others for catching hilsas in Jamuna River defying the ongoing ban.A team of Daulatpur upazila fisheries department conducted a drive in…
4 get life term for murder in Bogra
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man and three others to life term imprisonment for killing his elder brother over land dispute in 2005.The convicts were identified as Ayat Ali, 50, son of Azimuddin of Bhatkandi area…
Saudi social media users see prince’s execution as sign of equality
Saudi social media users interpret the rare execution of an Al Saud prince as a sign of equality under Islamic law, approval likely to reassure Riyadh’s absolute rulers as large spending cuts test the kingdom’s welfare-based social contract.Prince Turki bin…
Internet may be disrupted for maintenance
Internet service in Bangladesh would be disrupted temporarily for 7 days due to the maintenance work of submarine cable.”The SEA-ME-WE-4 Consortium would carry out maintenance work of the undersea cable at its Singapore end from 12am of October 23 to…
UK sends warships to watch Russian ship
Britain is sending warships to monitor a Russian aircraft carrier group and other vessels as they sail through the North Sea and the English Channel.Defense Secretary Michael Fallon said Thursday that the military will watch the vessels “every step of…
Pakistan to enforce complete ban on Indian programs
Amid tensions with India, Pakistan’s media regulatory authority on Wednesday decided to enforce a complete ban on Indian TV and radio contents from Friday and warned that the licences of those found guilty of violating the ban will be suspended.Pakistan…
We Won’t Go Far Until Climate Issues Are Mainstreamed in Policy
Two years ago at the 31st African Union Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, heads of state and government endorsed the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) programme on agriculture and climate change with the bold vision of at least 25…
Water Bodies Central to Urban Flood Planning
“The rain was our nemesis as well as our saviour,” says Kanniappan, recalling the first week of December 2015 when Chennai was flooded.“Kind neighbours let us stay in the upper floors of their houses as the water levels rose. The…
Enough freedom; perform your duties, PM tells journalists
Dhaka – Noting that there is enough freedom of press and expression, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked journalists to sincerely discharge their responsibilities and duties they have towards the country and society. The Prime Minister made the remarks…
Dhaka voices against Israeli settlement in Palestine lands
Dhaka – Bangladesh on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to consider working on a resolution against illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.
England elect to bat first against Bangladesh in 1st Test
Dhaka – Coin favoured, the English captain Alastair Cook chose to open the first innings with bat against Bangladesh in the first Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Thursday, UNB news agency reported. Cook joined at the…
Two killed in Chuadanga ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Two accused in a case for killing a schoolboy were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Darshana Shantipara in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district early Thursday. The deceased were identified as…
Hillary widens her lead in opinion poll after final debate
Dhaka – The American television network CNN reported that an opinion poll after the third and final debate showed democratic presidential candidate Hillary R Clinton led Republican candidate Donald Trump by 52 to 39 percent a remarkable widening of the…