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Day: October 22, 2016
Cyber attack disrupts internet service across Europe, US
Denial of service attack from unknown culprits on domain name system company Dyn caused access to be severely restricted for users on Friday US officials are investigating multiple attacks that caused widespread online disruption on both sides of the Atlantic…
Divorce as wife didn’t look pretty without make-up
Dhaka – In what can be called absolutely bizarre, a husband in UAE divorced his wife because he thought she wasn’t as pretty as she was before marriage, Gulf News reported. Apparently, the woman told the psychologist she approached for…
‘Impolite and arrogant’
Dhaka – Bob Dylan’s failure to acknowledge his Nobel Prize in literature is “impolite and arrogant”, according to a member of the body that awards it. The 75-year-old singer was named the shock winner of the prize last week.
Ministers of 3 nations visit Walton factory
Ministers of three nations have visited the factory of country’s electronics giant Walton at Chandra of Gazipur district.The three delegations– Dr. Khaled F. Al Otaibi, Deputy Planning and Development Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Ashmalee, State Minister for Finance and…
Poet Shamsur Rahman’s 88th birth anniversary tomorrow
The 88th birth anniversary of renowned Poet Shamsur Rahman will be observed tomorrow.Different socio-cultural organisations chalked up elaborate programmes to celebrate the anniversary through placing of wreaths at his grave at Banani, discussions, recitation sessions and musical soirees.In one of…
AL’s National Council aired live on Facebook with over 280,000 views
Taking a chapter out of social media, the official page of Bangladesh Awami League aired the ongoing National Council live on Facebook, watched by over 280,000 viewers.More than 32,000 users liked the broadcast and 8,041 users shared it till writing…
1st Test: England lead by 273 runs against Bangladesh
England took a 273-run lead with two wickets in hand in the 2nd innings against Bangladesh after the 3rd day of their thrilling 1st Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Saturday.Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad were on…
4 injured as house catches fire from gas leak in city
Dhaka – Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire caused by gas leak at their residence in Jurain area of city on Saturday morning.The injured were identified as Abul Kalam Azad, 40, his wife Jesmin Begum,…
Ariful Islam wins bronze in South Asian Swimming
Dhaka – After winning two gold medals, Bangladeshi promising swimmer Ariful Islam clinched a bronze medal in the South Asian Swimming Championship held in the Sri Lanka capital Colombo on Saturday.He took the bronze medal in the men’s 50-meter freestyle…
BNP refrains from joining AL council
Though most party senior leaders were positive about joining it, BNP on Saturday did not attend the 20th council of its political rival Awami League at historic Suhrawardy Udyan.Party insiders said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday night decided not…
Metropolis School Volleyball begins Monday
Dhaka -The Pran-Frooto Dhaka Metropolis School Volleyball Tournament for Boys and Girls, organised by Bangladesh Volleyball Federation, begins on Monday at the Shaheed Suhrawardi National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur.State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr Biren Shikder will inaugurate the…
AL councilors want new leadership to listen grassroots voices
Councilors and delegates of the ruling Awami League who attended the party’s 20th council on Saturday said they expect such a leadership that will listen to the problems of the grassroots.While talking to UNB at the council venue, they said…
Kidnapped Sirajganj girl found dead in well
Dhaka – The body of a minor girl who was kidnapped 16 days ago from her house was recovered in Jamtola area in Kamarkhand upazila in Sirajganj on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Jannatul, 5, daughter of Anwar Hossain, a…
Man found dead in Manikganj
Dhaka – A young man was found dead in Char Bailjhuri area of Ghior upazila in Manikganj on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Ibrahim Hossain, son of Chan Khan, a resident of the area and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver.One…
Body of female worker found in Shurma river
Dhaka – A female quarry worker was found dead in the Surma river in Wagekhali area of Sunamganj municipality on Friday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Shabana Begum, 25, wife of Azizur Rahman, a resident of Rubber Bari village…
Youth goes missing after diving into river water in Sylhet
Dhaka – A young man went missing while catching fish in the Kushiara river in Fenchuganj upazila in Sylhet on Friday.The victim was identified as Jagrul Miah, 22, son of Abdus Sattar, a resident of Hatubhanga village in the upazila,UNB…
Cumberbatch on visiting comic store as ‘Doctor Strange’
Benedict Cumberbatch walks into a Manhattan comic book store in full superhero regalia, magic cloak billowing behind him, leafs through a few periodicals and asks the owner for a job. It sounds like the start of a bad joke but…
LDCs need to strengthen capacity to face climate change
Climate experts here today called for strengthening bargaining capacity of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) like Bangladesh through acquiring knowledge on different aspects of climate change issue to avert its possible harmful impacts. LDCs must be united by developing strong leadership…
S&P raises France’s rating outlook
Ratings firm Standard & Poor’s raised Friday its outlook on France’s long-term sovereign credit rating to “stable” from “negative”, a move hailed by the government as a “sign of confidence”. The US ratings agency, which stripped France of its prime…
4 injured as house catches fire from gas leak in Dhaka
Dhaka – Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire caused by gas leak at their residence in Jurain area of city on Saturday morning, UNB news agency reported.
Policeman crushed under truck in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A policeman was killed as a truck hit his bike in Court Station Charkhutar Mor area on Chapainawabganj-Rajshahi highway in Rajshahi city on Friday night, UNB news agency reported.
Rural post offices-turned-e-centres create new jobs in BD
Deedarul Alam Dhaka – A wind of positive change is blowing through the postal services as huge opportunities for news jobs are opening up in Khulna and Barisal divisions of Bangladesh from rural post ofices-turned-e-centres, UNB news agency reported.
Hasina inaugurates AL’s 20th council
Dhaka – Prime Minister and Awami League President inaugurated the 20th council the party at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday amid much enthusiasm of the party followers, UNB news agency reported.
Policeman crushed under truck in Rajshahi
Rajshahi – A policeman was killed as a truck hit his bike in Court Station Charkhutar Mor area on Chapainawabganj-Rajshahi highway in the city on Friday night.The deceased was identified as assistant sub-inspector of traffic police Abdul Hamid, 52, hailing…
Messi returns for Argentina qualifiers vs. Brazil & Colombia
Dhaka- Having fully recovered from a groin injury, Barcelona star Lionel Messi was named on Friday in Argentina’s squad to face Brazil and Colombia in the next round of World Cup qualifiers.Messi has been in fine form for Barcelona since…
Home LPG reservoirs to replace piped natural gas in Bangladesh
Sadrul Hasan Dhaka – In the face of depleting natural gas reserve, a move is underway to make the installation of LPG reservoirs in buildings mandatory by incorporating a provision in the Building Code, officials at Energy Division said, UNB…
PM for detecting sources of arms, terror financing
Dhaka-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday reiterated her firm stance not to allow any terrorist group to use Bangladesh soil for striking any neighbouring countries and laid emphasis on detecting the sources of arms and terror financing.
India says killed 7 Pak soldiers in Kashmir: Pak rejects claim
Indian border security forces on Friday said they shot dead seven Pakistani soldiers in retaliation to a ceasefire violation on the disputed Kashmir border, with Pakistan refuting the claims. India’s Border Security Force (BSF) said Pakistan Rangers targeted Indian positions…
Tigers collect 221 for 5 against Englands 293 in first innings
Dhaka – A half century from Tamim Iqbal and decent contribution from the middle order batsmen have put Bangladesh in a comfortable position against England in the first Test in Chittagong. The hosts will rue losing the wicket of skipper…