Saudi Arabia says two security officers have been shot and killed in the kingdom’s predominantly Shiite east.
Day: October 25, 2016
Bus catches fire in the city
A minibus caught fire in the city’s Gulistan area on Tuesday.
Mangroves For the Future regional meet begins at Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – A two-day international conference of 13th Regional Steering Committee meeting of environmental group Mangroves For the Future (MFF) began at Sayeman Beach Resort in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday, UNB news agency reported. Environment and Forests Ministry and Mangroves…
IBBL inaugurates 307th branch at Manda of Naogaon
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has inaugurated its 307th Branch at Manda of Naogaon. Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam, Chairman, Executive Committee of the bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest on October 25, 2016 Tuesday. Presided over by Mohammad Abdul Mannan,…
IFPRI to set up its country office in Bangladesh
Dhaka – The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) would set up its country office in Bangladesh to conduct research in agricultural development, social protection and food and nutrition security issues. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the…
Form EC on the basis of opinions of stakeholders: BNP
The BNP yesterday called upon the new committee of the ruling Awami League headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Obaidul Quader to take steps to form a search committee on the basis of opinions of all the stakeholders to…
Proverbial mermaids making a splash in Dutch pools
ZEIST, Netherlands (BSS/AFP) – A majestic turquoise-and-gold tail splashes the surface of a public pool. Strange, beautiful creatures frolic in the water, occasionally peeking out from their masks and snorkels. Half-woman, half-fish. Since Disney’s Princess Ariel first hit the big…
Charge against BNP’s MA Qaiyum in Tavella murder case
Dhaka-The Metropolitan Session Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Tuesday framed charges against Dhaka city BNP’s Joint Convener MA Qaiyum and six others in the case filed in connection with the murder of Italian aid worker Tavella Cesare.
One on a 5-day remand for stalking
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed one Jibon Kumar alias Babu on a five-day remand in a case filed for stalking and beatings two twin college girls in Mirpur area of the city.
Global Summit of Women Speakers will take place on Dec 12-13
The Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament will take place at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on December 12-13.
UCL National, Inter-Club Tennis tournament begins
Dhaka – The Euro Group-UCL National and Inter-Club Tennis Tournament, organized by Bangladesh Tennis Federation (BTF), began on Tuesday at Ramna National Tennis Complex and Uttara Club premises simultaneously.A total number of 272 players from different clubs and organizations throughout…
Impress Matra Consortium wins BPL broadcast rights
Dhaka – Impress Matra Consortium has won the worldwide broadcast rights of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricket for 2017-19 seasons.Four companies — Gazi Satellite Television Ltd, Ardent and Mediacom Consortium,Impress Matra Consortium and Top of Mind — vied for…
West Indies stumbles to 171-4, chasing 456
Dhaka – West Indies were left reeling at 171-4 as Pakistan pressed for victory on the fourth day of the second test after setting up a stiff target of 456 runs.Leg-spinner Yasir Shah took 2-60 while seamer Rahat Ali got…
One lakh Yaba tablets seized in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh recovered one lakh pieces of Yaba tablets from Nazirpara area in Teknaf upazila early Tuesday,UNB News Agency Reported.
Man held with 2.7 kg hemp in Jessore
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 2.7 kg hemp from Chandrapur village in Jhikargachha upazila of Jessore district on Monday night.The arrestee was identified as Mashiar Munsi, son of late Jaynal…
2 Jamaat-Shibir men killed in Jhenidah ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Two Jamaat-Shibir men were killed in a gunfight with police on Bypass road in Bhutiargati area of Jhenidah early Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Jahurul Haque, ameer of Jhenaidah municipal unit of Jamaat-e-Islami and Tarik Hasan Sabuj, advisor of…
Schoolgirl found hanging in Gazipur
Dhaka – A schoolgirl was found hanging at their house at Kutubdia in Kaliakoir upazila in Gazipur on Tuesday.Police recovered the body of Munni Akter, a Class-VIII student and daughter of Shahidul Islam, in the morning, said officer-in-charge of Kaliakoir…
2 die in Noakhali trawler capsize
Dhaka – Two people, including a minor boy, died as a trawler capsized in the Meghna River in Hatiya upazila after hitting a hidden shoal in Noakhali on Tuesday.Local people said the trawler with 50 passengers on board hit a…
Deep depression turns into a cyclonic ‘Kyant’
The cyclonic storm, ‘Kyant’, over the east central bay and adjoining area moved slightly westwards over the same area.It was centring at 6pm on Tuesday about 595 kms south-southwest of Chittagong port, 520 kms south-southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 615…
AL announces names of 22 more secretaries
Awami League on Tuesday unveiled the names of 22 more members of its new central working committee secretaries, including eight organising secretaries.Newly elected general secretary of the ruling party Obaidul Quader came up with the disclosure at a press briefing…
Hearing against suspending Citycell operations Oct 31
The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed October 31 for hearing the petition seeking stay on BTRC’s decision suspending the spectrum of Citycell, the country’s oldest mobile phone operator, for its failure to pay the outstanding payment of Tk 477.63 crore.…
GDP growth rate finally hits 7.11 pc in 2015-16 FY: Minister
The country’s GDP growth rate in the 2015-16 fiscal year finally reached 7.11 percent from the provisional estimation of 7.05 percent, said Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday.The minister came up with the information while briefing reporters at the…
Three reasons why leaders need to unite to change world
I recently had the incredible pleasure of attending the One Young World summit in Ottawa, Canada and joined a delegation of 1300 inspirational young leaders from around 200 different countries around the world.I met refugees, entrepreneurs, policy advisors, campaigners and…
Lighting expo begins in city Wednesday
Dhaka: A three-day exposition related to interior decoration and lighting begins in the city on Wednesday, aiming to showcase products and innovations as well as emerging technology and applications for home decoration. UNB News Agency Reported.
Global warming will cause more forced child marriages
The New York Times published an article by the Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) Tuesday claiming global warming could cause more child marriages and sexual abuse in third world cities.Brishti Rafiq’s father brought her to live in Dhaka, Bangladesh when she…
Bank Asia signs deal with ICAB
Dhaka: Bank Asia has joined hands with the Institute of Chattered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) to facilitate online payment of fees for ICAB members and its students. A MoU was signed between the two organisations at the ICAB office at…
Conman posing as cop held in city
Dhaka: Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) arrested a man who used to con people posing as an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) from the city’s Gabtali area on Tuesday. The arrestee was identified as Sagar Miah alias Mujibar Munshi, 45,…
AL announces names of 22 more secretaries
Dhaka: Awami League on Tuesday unveiled the names of 22 more members of its new central working committee secretaries, including eight organising secretaries. Newly elected general secretary of the ruling party Obaidul Quader came up with the disclosure at a…
10 projects get Ecnec nod with outlay of Tk 9443 cr
Dhaka: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the 3rd revision of the ‘One House One Farm’ project raising its cost by Tk 6,813.27 crore, aiming to reduce the country’s poverty rate to 10 percent…
Selfie-taking college boy drowns in Padma
Munshiganj: A student of Kabi Nazrul Government College drowned in the Padma River on Tuesday along Shimulia ferry ghat in Louhajang upazila while clicking a selfie. Rakibul Hasan, 17, an HSC 1st year student of the college and son of…