Dhaka – Former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa was laid to rest at MGR Memorial on the Marina Beach in Chennai on Tuesday evening with full state honours. The body was taken from Rajaji Hall in Triplicane at around…
Day: December 6, 2016
Tk113,093 crore Rooppur nuclear power plant project nodded
Dhaka – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the largest-ever project in its history titled ‘Establishment of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (main phase)’ to construct two units with a capacity of 2400 MW at…
PM’s special assistant Shakil passes away
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s special assistant Mahbubul Hoque Shakil passed away at a Japanese restaurant in the ctiy’s Gulshan area on Tuesday. He was 47. Shakil, former vice-president of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), breathed his last at Samdado…
Ensure compensation for dropped calls, Tarana to BTRC
Dhaka – State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Tuesday said she asked the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to take effective steps so that mobile phone subscribers get compensation for dropped calls from January next. UNB news…
Saudi court sentences 15 to death for spying for Iran
A Saudi court on Tuesday sentenced 15 people to death for spying for the kingdom’s arch-enemy, Iran, Saudi-owned media reported, in a ruling that could further stoke tension between the two rival powers.The Specialised Criminal Court in Riyadh sentenced 15…
HC delivers split verdict on Nizam Hazari’s JS membership
The High Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the writ petition challenging the legality of parliament membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari of Feni-2 constituency.Senior Justice Md Emdadul Huq passed an order declaring the Feni-2 constituency MP Nizam Hazari’s…
EU wants Bangladesh not to turn back Rohingyas
Recognising the long-standing solidarity and hospitality of the government and the people of Bangladesh, the European Union has said it is important that those fleeing violence in Myanmar are not deported or turned back.”By providing assistance and protection to them…
Lady Gaga says she has traumatic stress after being raped at 19
US pop star Lady Gaga says she has been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since being raped at the age of 19.She revealed her mental illness during a visit to a homeless shelter for young LGBT people last month.In…
Do you believe wearing ‘sexy clothing’ makes rape ok?
Think all of your fellow citizens understand the definition of “rape”? Think again.In a recently published survey conducted in all 28 European Union member countries, over a quarter of respondents said that non-consensual sex can be justified in some circumstances.…
Bangladesh Open Badminton begins in capital
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Open Badminton International Challenge tournament began today at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in the city.State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr. Biren Sikder MP formally inaugurated the meet as the chief guest. National Sports Council…
Rajshahi sent Chittagong packing home
Dhaka – Skipper Darren Sammy led from the front with a swashbuckling 55 not out to enable Rajshahi Kings to send Chittagong Vikings home as their eliminator match saw Kings beat Vikings by three wickets in the Bangladesh Premier League…
5 die ‘eating patka fish’ in Sylhet
Five people died and five others fell sick reportedly after eating puffer (patka) fish at Uttarmail village in Jaintapur upazila on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Abdur Rahim, 60, his two sons Solaiman Hossain, 25, and Lokman Hossain, 20, and…
Abahani pip MSC 2-1 in derby match of BPL
Dhaka – Abahani Dhaka Limited showed their impressive form as they consolidated their position at the top of the points table with an important 2-1 win over arch rivals Dhaka Mohammedan at the Sheikh Fazlul Huq Moni Stadium, Gopalganj on…
Mymensingh, Rangpur post win in JFA U-14 Women’s Football
Dhaka -Mymenshingh and Rangpur district won their respective final round matches of the JFA U-14 Women’s Football Championship held on Tuesday at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamlapur.
Victory-Day golf begins tomorrow
Dhaka – The Victory Day Golf tournament begins tomorrow at golf court at Ghatail cantonment in Tangail.A total of hundred golfers are expected to take part in the four-day meet, oraganised by Ghatail Golf Club. The competition included junior (four…
Aromatic rice cultivation gains popularity in Narsingdi
Dhaka – Cultivation of Aromatic fine rice gained much popularity among the farmers in the district in recent years due to its bumper production and high price.After achieving self-sufficiency in food grain, farmers of the district are now showing interest…
Two students killed in Bagerhat road accident
Dhaka – Two students were killed and another was injured as a trolley hit their motorbike near Jatrapur Bazaar on the Bagerhat-Rupsa road in Sadar upazila this morning.The deceased were Tanna Jamadder, 19, a college student and son of Khairul…
Drug peddler held with 154 pieces yaba in Faridpur
Dhaka -Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in drive arrested a drug peddler with yaba tablets from Boalmari upazilla in Faridpur on Monday evening.Acting on a tip-off, a RAB team led by DAD Mujibur Rahman raided at Kalikhola Bazar under…
60 held including Jamaat activists in Satkhira
Dhaka – Police, in special drives from Monday night to this morning, arrested 60 persons, including two activists of Jamaat-e-Islami with 500-gram of ganja from seven upazilas in Satkhira.Sources with the district police said they were picked up from different…
BNP submits Khaleda’s EC formation proposal to President
Dhaka – BNP on Tuesday submitted its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s 13-point proposal on constituting a stronger Election Commission (EC) to Bangabhaban for President Abdul Hamid’s consideration. A two-member BNP delegation, comprising party vice-chairman Ruhul Alam Chowdhury and its senior joint…
Couple killed in Gopalganj road accident
Dhaka – A couple was killed as a passengers bus crushed them in Fakirkandi area on the Dhaka-Khulna Highway under Sadar upazila of the town this noon.The deceased were identified as Khalid Sheikh, 30, and his wife Suraiya Begum, 18.…
HC delivers split verdict on Nizam Hazari’s JS membership
Dhaka – The High Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the writ petition challenging the legality of parliament membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari of Feni-2 constituency. Senior Justice Md Emdadul Huq passed an order declaring the Feni-2 constituency…
An evening of Ghazals at AFD
Culture Desk A musical programme fused with tunes of Ghazals was held on December 3 at Alliance Fran�aise de Dhaka. It was performed by Ivy Benarjee and Manzurul Islam Khan. Abul Kalam Azad, Managing Director, Bangladesh Songbad Sangstha graced the…
How toxic water destroyed Pakistan’s largest lake
For generations the Mohanna tribe have lived, loved, worked, and played on Pakistan’s Manchar Lake; their floating settlement serving their needs from birth to death. But an unrelenting flow of toxic wastewater is pouring into the lake—a byproduct of industrialisation…
Spy’ toys face complaints from EU, US watchdogs
EU and US consumer watchdogs announced Tuesday they are filing complaints against a clutch of smart toys that can “spy” on children and their homes, for allegedly breaching privacy and data protection laws. The complaints target smart toys My Friend…
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host 2017 Oscars
Late night television presenter Jimmy Kimmel ended months of speculation Monday over who would host the Oscars in February—announcing that he has been tapped to front the glitzy ceremony. It will be the first time for the comedian, who has…
Caesarean births ‘affecting human evolution
The regular use of Caesarean sections is having an impact on human evolution, say scientists. More mothers now need surgery to deliver a baby due to their narrow pelvis size, according to a study. Researchers estimate cases where the baby…
Iulia Vantur: Salman Khan is a very good friend
Entertainment Desk Romanian actress-model lulia Vantur, who is rumoured to be dating Salman Khan, says the superstar is a very ‘good friend’. “He is a very good friend. He is a good friend to all who know him. He has…
BNP del scheduled to handover proposal on EC to President
Dhaka – A BNP delegation will go to Bangabhaban Tuesday to hand over a letter along with chairperson Khaleda Zia’s 13-point proposal to reconstitute the Election Commission.
UN biodiversity confce at Cancun to debate synthetic biology
Cancún (Lim Li Ching) – The United Nations Biodiversity Conference opened in Cancún, Mexico on 4 December. The largest global gathering that convenes every two years to discuss biodiversity issues will meet over the next two weeks until 17 December.…