Dhaka – Bangladesh is willing to invest US$ 1 billion in the 1125-MW Dorjilung hydropower project under trilateral cooperation with India and Bhutan, said Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
Day: November 8, 2016
RU teachers demand trial of B`baria attack perpetrators
Rajshahi-Sectarian attack on minor communities repeatedly cannot be accepted while secular government in power, said by noted litterateur Prof. Hasan Azizul Haque.
India pulls Rs 500 and 1,000 currency notes out of circulation
Dhaka – Currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denominations will not be legal tender beginning November 9. This was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a special address to the nation on Tuesday evening.
Khaleda to appear in court on Dec 1
Dhaka-The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka asked the BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to appear in his court on December 1 in a sedition case.
Govt spells out definition, age of FFs
News, Lead DHAKA, Nov 8, 2016 (BSS) – The government today spelt out the definition and age of freedom fighters in light of the recommendation of Jatiya Muktijoddha Council to make a reliable and acceptable list of freedom fighters. The…
Judge accepts charges against Neymar over Barcelona transfer
Dhaka – Neymar could be back in court, this time on corruption charges.A Spanish judge on Monday accepted charges against Neymar for irregularities regarding his transfer to Barcelona, opening the way for a trial involving the Brazilian forward and his…
Brazil looks to wipe away memories of World Cup humiliation
Brazil – Playing at the stadium where it was humiliated 7-1 by Germany two years ago, Brazil can wipe away some of the lingering pain from that defeat with a convincing performance against Argentina in a World Cup qualifier on…
2 killed in Sirajganj road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed when a bus hit their bike near Mulibari-level crossing in Sadar upazila in Sirajganj on Tuesday,UNB News Agency Reported.
Comilla UP chairman among 2 shot dead
Dhaka – Two people including a union parishad member were gunned down by miscreants in Gouripur bus stand area of Daudkandi upazila in Comilla on Tuesday morning.The deceased were identified as Moniruzzaman, the newly elected chairman of Ziarkandir union and…
UN urges Dhaka to scrap coal-fired power plant near tiger forest
The Sundarbans—a vast mangrove wetland along the southwestern coast of Bangladesh that’s home to abundant wildlife, including endangered tigers—yields million pounds of fish, shrimp and crab each year. This is healthy, sustainable, affordable food in a country where roughly 69…
BNP unhappy at last minute permit, defers rally to Nov 13
BNP has again rescheduled its Tuesday’s rally for November 13, marking its ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’.“The government has violated the constitution by denying us permission for holding our scheduled rally. We again call upon the government to allow us…
‘Robber ringleader’ killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – The ringleader of an alleged robber gang was killed in a gunfight with police at Mukteswari village in Fultala upazila in Khulna early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Belel Hossain alias Boma Belal, a resident of Jugnipasha village…
People to reelect AL in 2019, hopes PM
Urging people to remain alert about BNP-Jamaat clique’s plot to create instability in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday hoped that they will reelect Awami League in the next general election to be held in 2019.”Bangladesh is moving…
Two youths jail for eve teasing in Meherpur
Dhaka – A mobile court here today sentenced two youths to one year jail each for eve teasing.The convicts are Bacchu Miah, 25, and Biplob Hossain, 22, residents of Bamondi village under Gangni upazila in Meherpur,UNB News Agency Reported.
US Election Live: America voting for president
After nearly two years of bitterness and rancor, America will elect its 45th president Tuesday, making Hillary Clinton the nation’s first female commander in chief or choosing billionaire businessman Donald Trump, whose volatile campaign has upended U.S. politics.
Ist Div Hockey: Police FC beat Uttara HC 2-1
Dhaka – Bangladesh Police FC managed 2-1 goals victory over Uttara Hockey Club in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.Nayon Dey and Kazi Zahed scored for winners, both in the…
Vikings off to flying start in BPL
Dhaka – Tamim Iqbal’s quick 54 helped Chittagong Vikings get off to a flying start in the 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as they downed defending champions Comilla Victorians by 29 runs in the first match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
Dynamites invite Bulls to bat first
Dhaka – Dhaka Dynamites skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and sent Mushfiqur Rahim-led Barisal Bulls to bat first in the 2nd match of 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.Batting…
ITF Tennis: Preeti moves to pre-quaterfinal of girls singles
Dhaka – Afrana Islam Preeti of Bangladesh advanced to the girls singles pre-quarterfinal of the Walton 30th Bangladesh ITF Junior Tennis Tournament beating Gouri Agarwal of India in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5 at the Ramna National Tennis Complex here on…
Winning start for Chittagong Vikings in BPL
Dhaka – Afghanistan allrounder Mohammad Nabi produced a fierce bowling display enabled Chittagong Vikings to get an auspicious start in the 4th edition of AKS Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating defending champions Comilla Victorians by 29 runs in the opening…
Xefer’s debut single ‘Judge’ launched
Cultural Desk Xefer, a popular name in the digital space and one of the pioneering Bangladeshi YouTube artistes, has released her first ever original single, “Judge”, on Grameenphone’s musical platform GP Music, says a press release. The song has been…
Anesthesia used in childhood surgery doesn’t affect brain later
Anesthesia given to kids during early childhood surgeries does not affect their intelligence and academics in later life, claims a new study. The results were found in research on nearly 2,00,000 Swedish teens. School grades were only marginally lower in…
Brad Pitt seeks joint custody in divorce from Angelina Jolie
Actor Brad Pitt is seeking joint custody of his six children in his split from Angelina Jolie, court filings show. The move comes after Ms Jolie asked for full physical custody of all the children, who are aged eight to…
Russian hackers target cash before politics
Just as the scandal over alleged Russian hacking of the US Democratic Party erupted in June, police in Russia were rounding up a group known as Lurk. In the underground world of Russian hackers, a shadowland of anonymous internet forums…
Jailhouse dogs check in at Portugal prison
Gloria is a regular at Portugal’s most infamous prison, but it isn’t crime that keeps her coming back. The golden Barbado da Terceira is just one of the canine guests at a most unusual dog kennel run by inmates. Owner…
NBR earns Tk 11.79 crore in Rajshahi tax fair
Income taxes of more than Taka 11.79 crore was collected in a week-long Tax Fair-2016 that concluded here on Monday evening. Rajshahi Zonal Tax Commissioner’s Office organised the fair at Zafar Imam Tennis complex for eligible citizens to pay income…
Africa hit worst by extreme weather in 2015
Four of the 10 countries hammered hardest in 2015 by climate-boosted extreme weather are in Africa, according to a report released Tuesday at UN climate talks in Marrakesh. “Africa is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change,” said Sonke…
Indigenous man found dead in Gaibandha
Dhaka – A man of indigenous Santal community was found dead in a sugarcane field of Baghda Farm area in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha on Monday night.
Chittagong murder accused held with fake currency notes
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested an alleged murder accused along with fake currency notes worth TK 50,000 from Purbo Shaheed Nagar area in Chittagong city on Monday evening.
Raas Mela at Dublar Char to begin Nov 12
Khulna- The three-day traditional Raas Mela at Dublar Char island near the Sundarbans will be held on November 12-14 this year amid tight security. Thousands of people, irrespective of their faith, will throng the festival at Alorkol, which is located…