Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday fixed November 24 for passing an order on a leave to appeal petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking a stay on trial proceedings against her in Niko graft…
Day: November 21, 2016
BNP to place proposals on EC formation to President
Dhaka – The BNP sought an appointment with President Abdul Hamid to present party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s proposal on reconstitution of the Election Commission.
Facebook hands over control of Safety Check to its users
Dhaka – Facebook users no longer need to rely on the social network to activate its main crisis response tool. Safety Check, which lets you tell friends and family that you’re safe during an emergency situation or natural disaster, will…
Dutch envoy’s handbag stolen at DU programme
Dhaka – A handbag of Dutch ambassador to Bangladesh Leoni Margaretha Cuelenaere was allegedly stolen from a photo exhibition at Dhaka University on Monday.
AL never used Army for power: PM on Armed Forces Day
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Awami League never used Armed Forces as a tool to grab power. “Awami League works for the overall development of the Armed Forces whenever it comes in power because we believe…
HC verdict on Constitution Articles 95, 116 Tuesday
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) has fixed tomorrow (Tuesday) to deliver its verdict on a writ petition filed challenging the legality of articles 95 and 116 of the Constitution. These Articles of the Constitution relate to appointment, posting, promotion…
Afghanistan Kabul mosque suicide attack kills dozens
A suicide bomber has killed at least 27 people at a Shia Muslim mosque in the Afghan capital, Kabul.Many more were wounded in the blast at an annual Shia ceremony at the Baqir ul Olum mosque in the west of…
Inter rescues 2-2 draw at AC Milan with last-gasp equalizer
Dhaka – Ivan Perisic scored an equalizer in stoppage time to rescue a point for Inter Milan in an entertaining 2-2 derby draw against city rival AC Milan on Sunday.Suso had scored twice for Milan, which looked set to move…
2 ‘forest robbers’ held in Satkhira
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two members of a forest robber gang from Pashurtala area of Shyamnagar upazila in Satkhira district on Monday morning.The arrested bandits were identified as Rahim Morol, 30, and Ajiar Rahman, 28,…
Schoolboy crushed under train in Faridpur
Dhaka – A schoolboy was crushed under the wheels of a speeding train while he was trying to save a mentally challenged man sitting on the rail track at Ambikapur Rail Gate in the district town on Sunday morning.The deceased…
Cop stabbed by miscreants in Chuadanga
Dhaka – A policeman was stabbed by miscreants at Dharshana Dakhshin Chandpur village in Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga on Sunday night.Abul Khalek, officer-in-charge (investigation) of Damurhuda Model Police Station, said a gang of miscreants, numbering 3-4, waylaid Shamim Ahmmed, 30,…
Leonardo DiCaprio lunches in Edinburgh to support the homeless
Oscar winner and Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio visited a cafe in Edinburgh, Scotland on Thursday to raise awareness of the plight of homelessness. The actor, well known for his roles in “The Revenant” and “Titanic”, stopped in for lunch at…
Kids glued to video games at higher risk of diabetes
Health Desk Is your child always glued to his playstation or is always found playing video games on the smart-phone? Has he taken to staying indoors all day foregoing his daily evening outdoor playing session with friends? If yes, you…
Young people are getting IT training in Rajshahi
Young people are here getting comprehensive time befitting IT training for their empowerment. Basic IT Training program of Learning and Earning development under ICT division was inaugurated at Rajshahi College auditorium yesterday. Among the 900 online registered applicants, 100 scrutinized…
Newborn stolen from hospital in Jessore
Dhaka – A newborn baby was allegedly stolen by an unidentified woman from Ghop Jail Road area of the district town in Jessore on Sunday evening.Family sources said wife of Rezaul, a resident of Boren Dhali village of Keshabpur upazila,…
Marilyn Monroe birthday dress fetches $4.8m
The dress worn by Marilyn Monroe as she sang “Happy Birthday Mr President” to John F Kennedy has been sold at auction for $4.8m (£3.9m). The figure-hugging Jean Louis gown, with 2,500 crystals, was bought by the Ripley’s Believe It…
Blue alert issued for snow in north China
Some areas in northern China are likely to see heavy snow or blizzard, as the country’s national observatory issued a blue alert on Sunday. Some parts of Inner Mongolia, Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei are forecast to embrace heavy snow between…
Wizardry of “Fantastic Beasts” tops N. American box office
The movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”—another foray into the world of wizardry from “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling—topped North American box offices in its debut as it took in $75 million, an industry group said Sunday. Based…
Rescuers finish search of Indian train wreck, 127 dead
Pukhrayan — (AP/UNB) Rescuers finished searching the last of 14 mangled train carriages that derailed in northern India, killing at least 127 people and leaving about 150 more injured, police said early Monday. The passenger train was about midway through…
Filipina named UAE’s best nanny
Dubai: A Filipina has been judged as the UAE’s best nanny, at the first such award held in the country on Saturday. “This is really an unexpected blessing,” said Lorina Bunio, 29, who had swapped her everyday casual clothes for…
Murray ends season as No. 1, beats Djokovic at ATP finals
London (AP/UNB) — Without a doubt, Andy Murray will be the No. 1 player in the world for the rest of the year. The Wimbledon champion needed to win the final match of the season to ensure his place at…
President, PM pay homage to BD Armed Forces martyrs
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday paid homage to members of the Armed Forces, who made supreme sacrifices in the 1971 Liberation War, by placing wreaths at the Shikha Anirban at Dhaka Cantonment in…
Garo woman rape prime accused Rubel confesses guilt
Dhaka – Rafsan Hossain Rubel, 25, the prime accused in the Garo woman rape case, made confession to a Dhaka court admitting his involvement in the incident on Sunday.
MP Badi released from jail on bail
Dhaka – Hours after the Supreme Court upheld a High Court order granting a six-month bail to him, Awami League MP Abdur Rahman Bodi was released from jail on Sunday night in a case filed for concealing information about his…
IKEA assembles Cabinet to fight for children’s rights!
Dhaka – Different organisations will work together in Bangladesh to protect the rights of children on the move, or child migrants, under a global campaign – ‘Let’s Play for Change’.
NGO officials in Shipping exam board opposed
Dhaka – Eight non-governmental organisations working on upholding environment and citizens’ rights on Sunday expressed concern over taking inland vessel mastership and drivership examinations by the officials of different NGOs.
2 sentenced gallows for killing mother, son in Noakhali
Dhaka – A court in Noakhali on Sunday sentenced two people to death for killing a woman and her son in Noakhali district town in 2009. The condemned convicts are Morshed Alam, 37, husband of victim Ruma Akhter, and his…
BCL central leader found hanging at Ctg Varsity residence
Chittagong – A central leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was found hanging at his residence in Hathazari upazila on Sunday night.
JP won’t join ‘pointless’ Zila Parishad polls, says Ershad
Terming ‘meaningless’ the upcoming Zila Parishad polls, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Sunday said his party will not take part in it.
PM stresses framing strategy to attain water, sanitation SDG
Vowing to ensure cent percent safe water for the country’s people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday emphasised framing such a strategy paper through which Bangladesh could become a ‘role model’ for the rest of the world for attaining SDG-6…