Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Sunday said Bangladesh is a focus country for the US government’s key development efforts on global health and they count on icddr,b’s research and innovation. “We all have an important role…
Month: November 2016
Large 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northeastern Argentina
A large earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has struck northeastern Argentina, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Tsunami hits New Zealand after massive quake
Dhaka – An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 has struck central New Zealand, the US Geological Survey says, causing widespread damage and generating a tsunami. New Zealand’s Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has warned of the risk…
BPL4: Titans score 144/9 against Victorians
For their maiden victory in the 4th Bangladesh Premier League, defending champions Comilla Victorians need to chase a target of 145 runs against Khulna Titans in their 3rd match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.
Anti-Trump protesters march by tens of thousands nationwide
New York – Donald Trump’s presidential upset win sparked a fourth day of protests across the United States, with tens of thousands of protesters marching and railing against him. Saturday protests – held in big cities such as Los Angeles,…
US history teacher suspended for comparing rise of Trump and Hilter
A Bay Area history teacher was suspended from teaching on Thursday over a lesson in which he examined parallels between the rise of Trump and German fascist dictator Adolf Hitler. The Monterey Herald said that Mountain View High School placed…
SC asks Destiny to deposit BDT 2500 cr to secure bail
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday asked two high officials of Destiny Group to deposit Tk 2,500 crore to the government treasury within six months to get bail in two money-laundering cases.
Trump ‘cannot turn his back’ on Paris Deal: World climate ministers
Delegates arriving for COP22 climate talks in Marrakesh ‘stunned’ that avowed climate-change denier is set to enter the White House The world expects the United States to uphold commitments under the landmark Paris climate treaty despite Donald Trump’s vow to…
Powerful quake strikes near New Zealand, triggering tsunami
Wellington- A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island early Monday, shaking awake residents, causing damage to buildings and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves. The magnitude-7.8 earthquake…
South Sudan: 1 dead, 6 hurt in gun attack on soccer team
Dhaka – Gunmen attacked a bus carrying players and officials of one of South Sudan’s top-flight soccer clubs, killing the driver and injuring six others.The Confederation of African Football says the Young Stars team was traveling from the capital Juba…
Housewife found dead in Jessore
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a housewife from her neighbour’s house at Barenga village in Keshabpur upazila in Benapole early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Meri Begum, 30, wife of Mir Shahjahan Ali, a resident of Borenga village,UNB…
Madrasha student stabbed dead in Bagerhat
Dhaka- A madrasha student was hacked to death by a group of miscreants over previous enmity at Chalitabunia village in Morelganj upazila in Bagerhat on Saturday night.The deceased was identified as Al-Amin Sheikh, 18, son of Hossain Ali Sheikh, a…
Australia vs South Africa: Morning washed out in 2nd test
Dhaka – Rain prevented any play on the second morning of the second cricket test between Australia and South Africa on Sunday after an extraordinary opening day in which 15 wickets fell.South Africa won the toss on Saturday, bowled Australia…
Auto-rickshaw driver shot dead in Noakhali
Dhaka – A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was shot to death by some unidentified miscreants at Avirampur village of Begumganj upazila Auto-rickshaw driver shot dead in Noakhali early Sunday.The victim was identified as Jewel, 32 son of Anwer Ullah of the…
Injured ‘terrorist’ dies in police custody in Jessore
Dhaka – A suspected terrorist, who sustained injuries after a group of miscreants tortured him at MM College on November 6, died at Jessore Medical College Hospital in police custody in Jessore early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Shukur Ali,…
Fire breaks out at residential area in Ctg
Dhaka – A fire broke out at Hajji Colony in Ghatforhadbeg area in Chittagong on Saturday morning.Duty officer at Chittagong control room of the Fire Service and Civil Defense (FSCD) Rupak Biswas said the fire erupted at the area around…
Dhaka Abahani further consolidate lead beating BJMC 2-1
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Limited further consolidated their lead in the in the 12-team JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Team BJMC by 2-1 goals at Rafiquddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Sunday.With the day’s feat, Dhaka Abahani Limited…
Barisal Bulls beat Rajshahi Kings by 4 runs in BPL T20
Dhaka -Barisal Bulls denied Rajshahi Kings top-scorer Sabbir Rahman’s maiden century of 122 runs on the way to its 2nd successive victory with four runs in their 3rd encounters of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
BPL T20: Victorians elect to bowl against Titans
Dhaka – Defending champion Comilla Victorians skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mahmudullah Riyad-led Khulna Titans in their 3rd match of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 Cricket at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium…
BPL T20: Sabbir hits maiden century
Dhaka – National all rounder and top order batsman of Rajshahi Kings Sabbir Rahman hammered his maiden century in the seven-team franchised based 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 Cricket against Barisal Bulls scoring 122 runs in their 3rd match at…
Pay Tk 2500 cr to secure bail, SC to 2 Destiny bosses
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday asked two high officials of Destiny Group to deposit Tk 2,500 crore to the government treasury within six months to get bail in two money-laundering cases.The two Destiny officials are…
BNP to stage countrywide demo Monday
Having failed to get permission for holding its rally in the city, BNP on Sunday announced a countrywide demonstration programme for Monday in protest.BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir declared the programme at a press briefing at BNP’s Nayapaltan…
Pay Tk 2500 cr to secure bail, SC tells two Destiny bosses
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) asked two high officials of Destiny Group on Sunday to deposit Tk 2,500 crore to the government treasury within six months to get bail in two money-laundering cases. The two…
Ayushmann can’t stop gushing about Parineeti
Entertainment Desk Ayushmann Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra have teamed up for the first time for YRF’s Meri Pyari Bindu. Ayushmann admits he has found a good friend in Parineeti. He even gave us some insight into their cute bond. “She…
Shilpa Shetty’s son Viaan makes TV debut
As you know Shilpa Shetty judges a dance reality show on television along with choreographer Geeta Kapoor and Anurag Basu. Recently, on the show they had finished judging all the contestants when they were informed that there’s one more contestant…
Anh transforms cruise ship sun deck to catwalk
New York – Fashion show production was taken to a whole new level last month when Jessica Minh Anh hosted an impressive sky-high ocean catwalk overlooking New York’s famous skyline. Staged on the sun deck of the German cruise ship…
Thyroid hormone boost may reduce risk of birth complications
According to a new study, increasing the number of pregnant women given a common drug to boost thyroid hormone levels (in the case of women suffering from hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid disease) may lead to a reduced number of still-births,…
EBEK helps 40,481 families overcoming poverty
The just ended ‘Ekti Bari, Ekti Khamar – One House, One Farm (EBEK)’ project has improved livelihoods of 40,481 poor farm families here bringing them out of the clutches of money lenders as well as vicious cycle of poverty. The…
Govt gives top priority to science, ICT sector: Shahriar
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, MP, said the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given top priority to the sector of science education and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to turn the students and youths into efficient…
Egyptian actor Mahmoud Abdel Aziz dies
Iconic Egyptian actor Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, who starred in more than 90 feature films and worked under some of Egypt’s most celebrated directors, has died aged 70. Aziz died on Saturday evening “in hospital in Cairo, at the end of…