Entertainment Desk For almost a year Aamir Khan stayed away from smoking but according to reports, the actor has given into the habit yet again. With his new film, Dangal set to hit theatres this December, Aamir ‘s anxiousness has…
Month: November 2016
Jagadish Chandra’s birth, death anniversary observed at DU
The birth and death anniversary of Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose was observed on Dhaka University (DU) campus in a befitting manner. Marking the anniversary, DU Centre for Advanced Studies and Research in Biological Sciences (CASRBS) arranged a discussion meeting at…
Bangladesh confirm final berth of Men’s AHF Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh confirmed their final berth of the 5th Men’s Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup crushing Singapore by 8-0 goals in the first semifinal at the King’s Park Hockey Stadium in Hong Kong on Saturday.Bangladesh will face the winner…
India beat Bangladesh by 64 runs in ACC Women’s Asia Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh started their campaign in the six-team Asian Cricket Council Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup conceding a 64-run defeat against the defending champion India in the tournament opener at Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.Chasing…
Woman strangled dead by husband in Chuadanga
Dhaka- A woman was strangulated to death allegedly by her husband over a family feud at Barobaldia village in Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Asera Khatun, 36, wife of Sirajul Islam, a resident of the village,UNB…
Jamaat leader held in Bagerhat
Dhaka – Police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Srifaltala village in Rampal upazila early Saturday on charge of subversive activity.The arrestee was identified as Mohammad Asaduzzaman, 45, a member of Rampal upazila unit of Jamaat,UNB news agency reported.
Mother, son killed in Gopalganj road crash
Dhaka – A woman and her son were killed in a head-on collision between a pick-up van and a truck at Bijoypasha in Sadar upazila early Saturday.The deceased were identified as Rubia, 35, wife of Hasibur Rahman, a resident of Haridaspur…
Youth stabbed dead in Mymensingh
Dhaka – A young man was stabbed to death at Mymensingh Homeopathy Medical College near Trishal bus stand of the district town in Mymensingh on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Mehedi Hasan Robin, a resident of Chamragudam area of the…
Bangladesh President, PM condole Castro’s death
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death of Cuba’s former president and leader of its communist revolution Fidel Castro.
Fidel Castro, Latin American Marxist idol, dies at 90
Havana (AP/UNB) – Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has died at age 90, his brother, President Raul Castro announced late Friday on state television. Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and…
Two soldiers 4 Taliban fighters killed in Pakistan mosque attack
Pakistan’s army says a mosque has been targeted at an army facility in northwest Pakistan, resulting in a shootout in which four of the attackers and two soldiers have died.
Iraq’s Najaf cemetery swells as fight against IS escalates
Iraq — Wailing and pounding their chests in grief, a dozen women clad in mourning black gathered around a tomb in the massive cemetery in Iraq’s holy Shiite city of Najaf. A short distance away, a grief-stricken man cried silently…
Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar plastic factory catches fire
Dhaka – A fire broke out at a plastic factory in Kamrangirchar area, on the southern fringe of the capital, on Saturday morning. The fire was noticed at the ground floor of a three-storey factory building adjacent to the Eidgah…
President for concerted efforts against climate change
Mentioning that climate change issue is a dangerous threat to mankind, President Abdul Hamid on Friday emphasised concerted efforts of the global community in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Hold a dialogue with PM instead of President: B Chy
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).
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…