Dhaka – Arsenal sealed its place in the knockout stage of the Champions League after coming back from two goals down to grab a late 3-2 victory at Ludogorets on Tuesday.Mesut Ozil scored the winner two minutes from time at…
Month: November 2016
Man City beats Barcelona 3-1 in sweet win for Guardiola
Dhaka – Pep Guardiola brought down the footballing superpower he helped to create, leading Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Barcelona in a landmark Champions League result for the English club on Tuesday.The victory that City and its…
Dhaka International Folk Festival starts Nov 10
Culture Desk The three-day Dhaka International Folk Festival, an assembly of traditional music practitioners of seven countries, will begin on November 10 at the Army Stadium in Dhaka, said the organisers at a press conference held at the Westin Dhaka…
Your kid suffering from peanut allergy?
A wearable skin patch may help children who are allergic to peanuts by delivering small doses of peanut protein, according to a new study that calls for the therapy to be further explored. The study, published in the Journal of…
Hackers pounce on Windows crack exposed by Google
Microsoft on Tuesday warned that a Windows vulnerability exposed by rival Google was being exploited by a hacking group suspected of cyber attacks on US political institutions. Hackers that Microsoft researchers call “Strontium” launched a low-volume spear-phishing campaign aimed at…
The Crown’ offers rare portrait of young Elizabeth II
The writer of hit film “The Queen” returns to his favorite subject this week with a new Netflix series offering perhaps the most intimate portrait yet of Britain’s head of state. All 10 episodes of “The Crown” will be available…
One year on, Brazilian mine tragedy wounds still raw
In the ravaged Brazilian valley where a giant mining waste dam burst, killing 19 people and spewing pollution, an incongruous sight pops up: billboards with a grinning workman and the slogan “communicate positively.” The boards stand in swirling dust raised…
Tokyo shares open lower on Trump surge
Tokyo shares opened lower on Wednesday, following global sell-offs sparked by a new poll that put Republican candidate Donald Trump slightly ahead of his Democratic rival in the US presidential race. “The Trump risk is in revival,” said Chihiro…
Literature circles help develop language, collaboration
Masum Billah A literature circle is an activity in which members meet to discuss and respond to a book that they are all reading.( Daniels 2002). As Cameron et al (2012) explains, literature circles are led mostly by students, while…
2 lynched by mob in BD hill district of Bandarban
Dhaka – Two alleged abductors were killed in a lynch-mob attack in Eidgachhara Reserved Forest area of Lama upazila of Bandarban hill district early Wednesday.
9 held for Brahmanbaria Hindu temple rampage
Dhaka – Police have arrested nine people so far in connection with the rampage on a number of Hindu temples and houses in Brahmanbaria district following the alleged Facebook post by a Hindu youth allegedly humiliating the holy Kaaba, the…
Police approval for BNP’s 7-Nov rally yet to come
Dhaka – The BNP is yet to get approval by Dhaka Metropolitan Police to hold its national revolution and solidariity day rally at Suhrawardy Udyan though the public works department has given its permission to its ground on condition of…
Islami Bank provides computers to DU Management Deptt.
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limites, as a part of CSR activities, provided 20 computers to the Department of Management, University of Dhaka. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank handed over the computers to Prof Ali…
One held in Rangpur over rape of 2 nursing students
Dhaka – Police arrested a young man in connection with the gang-rape of two female students of Northern Nursing Institute at Bhat in Rangpur city on Tuesday night, UNB news agency reported. The arrestee was identified as Alamgir Hossain, a…
Hillary revives Trump-women issue as race tightening
King Of Prussia (AP/UNB) — With just a week to go and the race for the White House tightening, Hillary Clinton — with help from President Barack Obama — unleashed a fresh offensive Tuesday against Donald Trump and his vulgar…
Iraqi forces edge into Mosul, major urban warfare lies ahead
Bazwaya (AP/UNB) — Iraq’s special forces fought their way into the outskirts of Mosul on Tuesday, taking its state television building despite resistance by Islamic State group fighters that is only likely to stiffen when combat reaches the inner city.…
AL’s student front, BCL, man ‘assaults’ cop in Shariatpur
Dhaka – A policeman was assaulted allegedly by a local leader of Awami League’s student associate Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Shariatpur Sadar Hospital on Tuesday at noon, UNB news agency reported. The injured policeman was identified as Nayek M…
Norwegian FM to visit Dhaka marking Feb 21 Mother Language Day
Dhaka – Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende will be here on February 21 next to commemorate the International Mother Language Day, UNB news agency reported.
Indian arms trader on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed an alleged arms trader on a five-day remand after hearing to interrogate in connection with the arms.
Photo-journo Aftab murder verdict on Nov 14
Dhaka-A Dhaka court on Tuesday fixed November 14 to pronounce the verdict in photo-journalist Aftab Ahmed, 78, murder case.
Whole new set of US political dynamics: What next?
By Joe Rothstein What’s left to say about the presidential campaign of 2016? Nothing humorous, or mocking. The stakes are too serious for jokes. Nothing much about policy. It’s far too late for that. Donald Trump’s “policy” proposals can be…
The case against democracy
If most voters are uninformed, who should make decisions about the public’s welfare? By Caleb Crain Roughly a third of American voters think that the Marxist slogan “From each according to his ability to each according to his need” appears…
Fearless brand of cricket brings BD more success: Coach
He was blown away by the range of felicitation after their 108-run triumph over the tourists on Sunday, which tied the series 1-1 as the Tigers ushered in a new dawn in their Test cricket history. In the morning after…
Greetings pour in for Miraz in Khulna
Dhaka – Newfound shining star of Bangladesh cricket Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been flooded with greetings as he arrived at his Khalishpur residence in the city from capital Dhaka on Monday.The entire area took a festive mood with Miraz’s home…
1st Div Hockey: Police AC beat PWD SC 3-2
Dhaka – Police AC earned a hard-fought 3-2 goals victory over PWD Sporting Club in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.Police AC were trailing by 1-2 goals in the…
BPL Football: Arambagh upset holders Sheikh Jamal 2-0
Dhaka – Arambagh Krira Sangha upset holders Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club beating them by 2-0 goals in the opening 2nd phase match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.Despite the day’s defeat,…
Youth stabbed to death in Beanibazar
Dhaka – A young man was stabbed to death by miscreants in Patharipara area in Muriya upazila of Beanibazar upazila in Sylhet on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Wahid, 19, son of Abdul Mannan, resident of the village and a…
Madrasah teacher jailed for aiding cheating during JSC exam
Dhaka – A mobile court on Tuesday sentenced a madrasah teacher to three months’ jail on charges aiding cheating in an examination centre in Morelganj upazila during Junior School Certificate (JSC) exams.The arrestee was identified as Md Habibur Rahman, 45,…
B’baria Hindu temple attackers to be brought to book: AL
Dhaka – Awami League (AL) joint general Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Tuesday said those involved in the attack on Hindu minority establishments in Brahmanbaria will be brought to book.“The government has formed two investigation committees with a view to digging…
UN urges states to strengthen journalists’ security
Dhaka: United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression David Kaye on Tuesday urged States to bring their understanding of what security of journalists involves into line with international human rights standards and to take active steps to ensure this…