Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Friday asked BNP to take an initiative to hold a dialogue with the Prime Minister instead of the President over the formation of a neutral and stronger Election Commission (EC).
Day: November 25, 2016
Train collision in Iran killed 36, injured 95
A train collision in northern Iran killed at least 36 people and injured 95 on Friday, Iran’s state TV reported.
Hefazat threaten protest march towards Myanmar
Dhaka – Hefazat-e-Islami Bangladesh (HIB), a quomi madrasha based organization, on Friday warned that it would bring out a long march towards Myanmar if massacre on Rohingya Muslims are not stopped immediately.
BPL: Khulna need 120 against Barisal
Dhaka – To go on the top of the points table of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League, Khulna Titans will need to chase a target of 120 against Barisal Bulls in their 8th encounter at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
New Zealand 77-2 at tea on day 1 in 2nd test vs. Pakistan
Dhaka – No play was possible between lunch and tea Friday on the first day of the second test between New Zealand and Pakistan.New Zealand was 77-2 in its first innings after losing the toss, when players were forced by…
‘Aggrieved’ Du Plessis appeals after ball tampering verdict
Dhaka – South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has appealed the guilty verdict against him for ball tampering in the second test against Australia.Cricket South Africa says Thursday that Du Plessis and his lawyers studied the written decision made by…
2 fishermen kidnapped in Sundarbans
Dhaka – Forest robbers kidnapped two fishermen from Nucho Khali canal in the Sundarbans under Satkhira range in Satkhira early Friday.The victims are Rashid Gazi, son of Kalam Gazi of Parshwekhali village, and Azgar Ali, son of Sofedali of Kewratali…
6 ‘robbers’ killed in Faridpur, Pabna ‘gunfights’
Dhaka – Six suspected robbers were killed in separate incidents of ‘gunfights’ in Pabna and Faridpur districts early Friday.In Pabna, four alleged robbers were killed and three others injured in a reported gun battle between their cohorts and Rapid Action…
8 killed road accidents in 3 dists
Dhaka – At least eight people were killed and two others injured in separate road accidents in Natore, Sunamganj and Gopalganj districts on Friday In Natore, five people were killed and two others injured as a truck hit a rickshaw…
5 killed in Natore road crash
Dhaka – Five people were killed and two others injured as a truck hit a rickshaw van on Ishwardi-Lalpur road in South Lalpur area of Lalpur upazila in Natore on Friday.Four of the deceased were identified as Zillur Rahman and…
SUST admission tests Saturday
Sylhet – The admission tests for honours courses at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) for 2016-17 academic session will be held on Saturday. The ‘A’ unit test will be held from 9:30am while that of ‘B’ unit from…
BNP wants govt to reach a consensus over EC formation
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed on Friday urged the government to reach an understanding over the formation of a stronger and credible Election Commission through talks. “We once again call upon the government, let’s discuss as to…
BGB seeks people’s help to check influx from Myanmar
Dhaka – Noting that they have taken all-out steps to check the influx of Rohingyas into Bangladesh, Director General (DG) of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Maj Gen Abul Hossain on Friday sought local people’s help in this regard, UNB news…
Russia’s border doesn’t end anywhere: Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia’s border “doesn’t end anywhere”, addressing a televised awards ceremony for geography students.”That was a joke,” Mr Putin said amid applause and laughter from the audience at the glitzy ceremony.He was asking a nine-year-old…
Police: 2-year-old shot in chest by 4-year-old cousin
Philadelphia – Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has been shot in the chest by his 4-year-old cousin. Police say the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday when the two boys were playing with a gun in a home in north…
Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Each year on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is commemorated. A commemoration in essence is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges, prove that progress can be made and celebrate victories. It is…
Drop Homosexuality Charges Against Teenage Girls: HRW
Authorities in Marrakesh, Morocco should drop charges against two teenage girls suspected of same-sex conduct, Human Rights Watch and the Aswat Group for Sexual Minorities, a Moroccan group, said today. The two girls, ages 16 and 17, face up to…
Robi registers revenue growth in 3rd quarter
Dhaka – Robi Axiata Ltd (Robi) has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the current year. During the period, total revenue contracted by 1.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, data revenue registered…
The Rohingya refugees fleeing torture and rape in Myanmar
They come by the thousands.Rohingya refugees from Myanmar’s northwestern Rakhine state are flooding across the border into Bangladesh.They’re fleeing violence that has plagued the state for weeks. Some refugees told CNN they suffered rape, torture, or saw their homes burned…
BRTA declares Uber service illegal
Dhaka – Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has declared Uber, an app-based taxi service, illegal for launching its service in the city without permission from the authorities concerned. BRTA issued a circular declaring the service illegal, unlawful and a punishable…
Speaker for women-friendly workplaces
Dhaka – Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Friday stressed the need for ensuring women-friendly environment in workplaces alongside creating women employment. “The creation of jobs for women is not enough. A women-friendly atmosphere will have to be ensured everywhere,…
India 2nd unequal country in world: Wealth Report
India is the second most unequal country in the world with the top one per cent of the population owning nearly 60 per cent of the total wealth, according to a report. According to Global Wealth Report 2016 compiled by…
Indian coal giant to build 2 new Aussie solar plants
Indian energy giant Adani will begin construction of two new Australian solar plants in 2017 as part of its plan for 1,500 megawatts of solar capacity within five years. Adani said on Friday that one of Australia’s largest solar farms…
Inverse psoriasis: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Inverse psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red and inflamed lesions in the skin folds of the body. It is also known as intertriginous psoriasis. The location and appearance of these lesions set inverse psoriasis apart from other types…
Ninth edition of Chobi Mela begins February ’17
Culture Desk The ninth edition of Chobi Mela, the international festival of photography, will begin on February 3, 2017 with participation of 27 artists and 10 fellows from 16 countries of the world. The festival will feature 31 exhibitions four…
Sir Elton John denies he will play at Trump inauguration
Sir Elton John will not perform at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, a spokeswoman for the singer has said. Anthony Scaramucci, a member of Mr Trump’s transition team, had told BBC HARDtalk that Sir Elton would perform in Washington DC in…
Bappi Lahiri enjoyed his first animated voice
Indians seem to be the flavour of the season in Hollywood. After Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone set the tone right, it is Bappi Lahiri who has now decided to spread his bling in the west. The veteran composer has…
5 killed as truck hits rickshaw van in Natore
Dhaka – Five people were killed and two others injured as a truck hit a rickshaw van on Ishwardi-Lalpur road in South Lalpur area of Lalpur upazila in Natore on Friday.
BNP for illegal arms recovery before NCC election
Dhaka – BNP on Friday called upon the Election Commission (EC) to recover illegal arms apart from asking people to deposit their legal ones to ensure a congenial and peaceful atmosphere for Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) polls billed for December…
Two homicides in one Naogaon family in a single night
Dhaka – A septuagenarian man was allegedly stabbed to death by his younger son and the ‘killer son’ was killed by his elder brother at Shimulia village in Sadar upazila in Naogaon on Thursday night.