Dhaka – India fell short in the last over as New Zealand won the second one-day international on Thursday by six runs to level the five-match series at 1-1.Chasing 243 to win, India was bowled out for 236 in 49.3…
Day: October 21, 2016
17 fishermen held in Bhola for violating ban
Dhaka – A joint team of coast guard and fisheries department arrested 17 fishermen from the Meghna river in Tulatuli area of Sadar upazila on Friday for fishing in river violating the ban on hilsa catching.Asaduzzaman, senior fishery officer of…
2 motorcyclists killed in Pirojpur road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed and two others injured in a collision between two motorcycles on Najirpur-Pirojpur road at Patpara in Sadar upazila in Pirojpur on Friday.The deceased were identified as Quaiyum, 35 and Sumon, 20 of Sadar upazila.
2 ‘JMB financiers’ held with Tk 27.70 lakh in city
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two suspected members of militant outfit Neo JMB, including a PWD engineer, along with Tk 27.70 lakh from different parts of the city on Thursday night.The arrestees were identified as Nafis…
Man hurt in accident at DMCH gate dies
Dhaka – A man who was injured in an accident as an ambulance ploughed through a crowd in front of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on October 15, dies at the hospital early Friday, raising the death toll from…
Man killed by elder brother in Satkhira
Dhaka – A man was allegedly killed after being hit with a stick by his elder brother over a trifling matter at Manikpur village in Shyamnagar upazila in Satkhira on Thursday.The deceased was identified as Muttasir Billah, 16, son of…
‘Inside Out’ at Kala Kendra from Saturday
A 20-day curatorial exhibition titled ‘Inside Out’, by artist Promiti Hossain, will kick off at Kalakendra in the city from Saturday (October 22) evening.The opening ceremony of the exhibition will be held at the art space in city’s Mohammadpur area…
Low over bay intensifies into depression
The well marked low over east central bay and adjoining area intensified into a depression over the same area (near lat 13.50 n and long 88.50e).It is likely to intensify further. Sea will remain moderate near the depression centre, a…
Dhaka wears festive look as AL council set to begin Saturday
The ruling Awami League, the country’s oldest political party, has completed its all necessary preparations to hold its 20th council in a festive mood from Saturday.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is also the Awami League President, will inaugurate the council…
Slain militant Rahman was chief of Neo-JMB: Rab
Dhaka – Slain militant Abdur Rahman, who was killed during a raid conducted by Rab in Savar, was the chief of Neo-JMB, says Rab. Abdur Rahman was identified as Sarwar Jahan alias Shayekh Abu Ibrahim Al Hanif, said sources at…
State of emergency in Ethiopia, 1600 held
Dhaka-The Ethiopian authorities have detained more than 1,600 people under the state of emergency, a government minister has told the BBC. A statement, quoted by state-affiliated FBC website, lists arrests in the Oromia and Amhara regions, which have recently seen…
Villagers shoot dead, parade Corbett man-eating tigress
Corbett – A man-eating tigress that unleashed terror on those living at the Corbett reserve forests in Uttarakhand was shot dead and paraded by triumphant villagers for nearly three hours on Thursday.
Earth-centric education systems: School days in 2040
Erik Assadourian What might education look like in 2040 if it were to be truly Earth-centric? That is to say, teaching a deep connection to—and obligation to care for—the planet that sustains us? Over the course of the summer, as…
Dredger capsize: 2 bodies recovered in Shitalakkhya River
Dhaka – The bodies of two workers, who went missing after a dredger sank in the Shitalakkhya River at Boroni in Shreepur upazila of Gazipur on Tuesday, were recovered from the river on Thursday, UNB news agency reported.
One killed 3200 shops, houses gutted in Rangamati fire
Dhaka – At least one person was killed and 300 shops and houses have burned in fire which broke out at Durchhari Bazar in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati hill district on Thursday noon, UNB news agency reported.
Drug addict kills wife in Munshiganj
Dhaka – A man allegedly stabbed his wife to death over family feud at Rikabi Bazar in Sadar upazila of Munshiganj district early Friday, UNB news agency reported. The deceased was identified as Mitu, 35, wife of Mintu of the…
Trump ‘dangerous’ for suggesting he won’t concede: Obama
Miami Gardens (AP/UNB) — Calling it “dangerous,” President Barack Obama said Thursday that Donald Trump’s attempt to “sow the seeds of doubt” about the integrity of elections in America undermines U.S. democracy and does the work of the nation’s adversaries.…
College girl commits suicide in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A college girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at a women hostel at Barnali intersection in Rajshahi city in northern Bangladesh on Thursday night.
UNESCO recommends halt to Bangladesh coal plant
Washington, D.C. – The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a seminal report recommending that development of the Orion Khulna coal plant in Bangladesh — which the Export-Import Bank of the United States is reportedly considering financing…
JU Math Olympiad begins Friday
The 3rd Jahangirnagar University Math Olympiad begins Friday on the university campus. Jahangirnagar University Science Club organises the Olympiad.
Actions on the ground to break free from fossil fuel
Shaila Mahmud Energy is essential to run today’s civilization; it has become an indispensable instrument to attain human rights, social justice and sustainability. It is ironic that about 90 per cent of all energy in 29 countries come from fossil…
Teletalk to be tough competitor in 1 yr: Tarana
Dhaka: State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Thursday said Teletalk, the state-owned mobile phone operator, will emerge as a strong competitor in the country’s telecom market within a year with its improved network and services. UNB News…
Forensic report says drugs didn’t make them terrorist
Dhaka-Forensic tests have found that 18 militants, who were killed in anti-terror rescue operations or raids carried out by law-enforcers in recent times in Gulshan and Kallyanpur in the capital as well as Narayangonj, were not on drugs.
BNP rally from Suhrawardy Udyan on ‘National Rev. Solidarity Day’
BNP on Thursday chalked out a 10-day programme, including a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital, to observe the ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day,’ marking the civil-military ‘uprising on November 7, 1975’.
3-day Malaysia education fair begins in city Friday
Dhaka: A three-day Malaysia education expo and study fair begins in the city on Friday. The fair will remain open everyday from 10am to 6pm at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka, said a press release. UNB News Agency Reported.
TIB concerned over $2 billion loan from WB
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.