Dhaka – Though he is unwilling to vie for the mayoral post in the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) polls, BNP has directed its leader Taimur Alam Khandaker to get ready for contesting it.
Day: November 19, 2016
Asian Hockey: Bangladesh makes good start beating Hong Kong 4-2
Dhaka – Defending champions Bangladesh National Hockey team made a good start in the eight-nation 5th Men’s Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup Hockey opener beating hosts Hong Kong by 4-2 goals at King’s Park Hockey ground in Hong Kong Saturday…
BPL Football: Abahani outplay Muktijoddha 6-1
Dhaka – A brilliant hat-trick by English booter Lee Tuck enabled Dhaka Abahani Limited to consolidate their claim for the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football title outplaying Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 6-1 goals at the MA Aziz Stadium here…
Pakistan 50-1 at tea on day 3, 1st test vs. New Zealand
Dhaka – Pakistan added only 44 runs between lunch and tea on the third day of the second cricket test on Saturday as it sought to erase New Zealand’s first innings lead of 67 runs.The tourists went to tea at…
Aleppo’s children’s hospital treating chlorine gas victims bombed
The only children’s hospital in besieged Aleppo is out of action after being bombed as it treated victims of a chlorine gas attack, forcing staff to evacuate babies in incubators and other patients injured over days of fierce bombardment. There…
Pakistan, India trade fire in Kashmir, killing 3
Islamabad – Pakistani officials on Saturday accused Indian troops of “unprovoked” cross-border firing in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, triggering an intense exchange of fire in which three civilians were killed and three others wounded. AP/UNB news agency reported
NCC polls: Ivy urges AL followers to work for ‘boat’
Narayanganj – Awami League-nominated mayoral candidate for the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) polls Selina Hayat Ivy on Saturday said she believes all the leaders and activists of their party will work together to ensure her victory. “There’s no division and…
Gaibandha sugarcane farm catches fire
Dhaka – Amid huge outcry over the recent death of two Santal men in a clash with law enforcers and Rangpur Sugar Mill workers over a land dispute, a fire broke out at Bagda sugarcane farm of the mill in…
Quader urges AL followers to get united
Noakhali – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday urged the party activists to get united forgetting all the divisions as the national election is going to be held in two years’ time. “The national election will be held…
Youth’s body recovered from Piyain river at Jaflong
Dhaka – The body of a young man was recovered from the Piyain river at Jaflong in Goainghat upazila on Saturday morning 18 hours after he went missing.The deceased was identified as Pavel, 18, son of Abdul Khaled of R…
2 killed in Khulna road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed as a private car rammed their bicycle in Arongghata area in Khulna on Saturday noon.The deceased were identified as Asad Sheikh, 45 and Salam Bhuiyan,50, resident of Raimahal area of the city,UNB News Agency Reported.
New AL entrants must be vetted: Maya
Chandpur – Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya on Saturday said the door of Awami League is open to everyone except Jamaat and ‘the wicked’. “Many people want to join Awami League swayed by the government’s development…
One killed in ‘gunfight between robber gangs’ in Jessore
Dhaka – A young man was reportedly killed in a gunfight between two robber gangs in Kholadanga area of Jessore Saturday.The deceased was identified as Jahangir, 32, son of Nowsher, a resident of Shantola area of the town.Md Ilius, officer-in-charge of…
Abdul Gaffar Babu’s 2nd painting show beings at AF Dhaka
The 2nd solo painting exhibition of artist Md Abdul Guffar Babu titled Impression of Time began in La Galerie and Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française, Dhaka on Saturday.
‘BNP asks’ Taimur to get ready to contest NCC polls
Dhaka – Though he is unwilling to vie for the mayoral post in the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) polls, BNP has directed its leader Taimur Alam Khandaker to get ready for contesting it. Party insiders said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia…
College student electrocuted in Meherpur
Dhaka – A college student died from electrocution at Purbomaldahoh village in Gangni upazila in Meherpur on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Al Kabir, son of Abdul Latif, a resident of the village and a honours student of the…
Man beaten dead by brothers-in-law in Sirajganj
Dhaka – A man was beaten to death allegedly by his three brothers-in-law over family feud at Chandangati Dakkhinpara village in Belkuchi upazila in Sirajganj on Friday.The deceased was identified as Abu Taleb, 46, son of Gafur Molla, a resident…
123 school buildings risky in Khulna
Dhaka – Students of at least 123 primary schools and madrasahs in eight upazilas of the district are either attending their classes under the open sky or with constant fear of a roof collapse due to dreadful situation of the…
Khaleda says her proposals could be a base for dialogue
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday said her proposals on the formation of new Election Commission can be a base to initiate a dialogue for holding a competitive national election with the participation of all political parties.“I’ve presented a plan…
Bringing border killing down to zero level possible: BSF
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has taken initiatives to sensitise its members to reduce the killing of civilians along the India-Bangladesh border as it is possible to bring it down to a zero level.“We’re trying to educate our members so…
Marrakech proclamation for action on climate and sustainable dev
Marrakech (Hilary Chiew) – Parties at the climate talks on 17 Nov supported the call issued by the President of the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC entitled the ‘Marrakech Action Proclamation for our Climate and Sustainable Development’. The President…
Hackers access private details of Three Mobile customers
Computer hackers have broken into a database of Three Mobile customers and accessed their personal details in order to steal smartphones, the UK network said on Thursday. A spokesman for the company said there had been an uptick in attempted…
What does Kajol like more?
Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonam Kapoor… our stars boast of their millions and millions of followers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram that help them connect with fans directly.…
Jaya Ahsan working in Kaushik Ganguly’s new film
Culture Desk Bangladeshi actor, Jaya Ahsan wrapped up shooting for Kaushik Ganguly’s upcoming film Bishorjon. The National Award winning actor recently revealed some pictures from the film’s shooting spot at Kalimpong, a hill station in the Indian state of West…
Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke joins ‘Star Wars’ spin-off
From the mystical land of Westeros to a galaxy far, far away—British actress Emilia Clarke has been announced as the female lead in the “Star Wars” Han Solo spin-off. Clarke, 30, who plays flaxen-haired warrior queen Daenerys Targaryen in “Game…
Urgent pleas to Trump at UN climate talks
The leader of Fiji, whose nation is being resculpted by rising seas, pleaded Friday with Donald Trump to join the fight against global warming. Invoking World War II, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama urged the United States to play its part…
Facebook authorizes $6 bn share buyback
Facebook’s board of directors on Friday authorized spending as much as $6 billion to buy back shares in the leading social network. The stock repurchase program would go into effect at the start of next year, potentially allowing Facebook to…
Man with HIV says he had sex with 104 women and girls
A verdict is expected this week in the case of a man arrested in Malawi after he told a BBC reporter he had had sex with pubescent girls as part of a “cleansing” ritual. But some Malawians are asking why…
Anti-immigration Senator Jeff Sessions tipped as Attorney Gen
By Keegan Hamilton President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions to be his attorney general, according to multiple reports citing sources close to Trump’s White House transition team. A conservative Republican and an early supporter of Trump’s bid…
Flynn is in as Donald Trump’s national security advisor
By Jason Leopold President-elect Donald Trump has offered retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn the position of White House national security adviser, according to a report by the Associated Press citing a senior official. An executive at Flynn Intel Group, a…