Dhaka – Four day labourers were killed and 14 others injured when a pickup van they were ridding overturned on Dhaka bypass road at Ulukhola in Kaliganj upazila in Gazipur on Sunday morning.The deceased were identified as Renu Miah, 27,…
Day: December 18, 2016
Schoolgirl ‘commits suicide’ in Nilphamari
Dhaka – A schoolgirl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a jackfruit tree over a trifling matter at Mirzaganj Mafiz para in Domar upazila in Nilphamari on Sunday.Quoting family members of the girl, police said Munni Akter, an examinee…
Atletico Madrid edges Las Palmas 1-0 to snap winless streak
Dhaka – Atletico Madrid’s victory in its final game of 2016 in the Spanish league allowed coach Diego Simeone to overlook the team’s struggles and focus on the positives of a “fantastic” year.Atletico beat Las Palmas 1-0 on Saturday to…
BD to achieve SDGs well before 2030, says Muhith
Dhaka – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday said Bangladesh will be able to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) well before the stipulated time of 2030. “I personally think Bangladesh will certainly reach the targets well before 2030, although…
JB BPL: Brothers beat Uttar Baridhara 2-1
Dhaka – Brothers Union edged out Uttar Baridhara by 2-1 goals in the 20th round match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday. After playing a goalless first half, Mannaf Rabbi broke the dead lock…
Police rescue ‘frozen’ woman who turns out to be mannequin
Hudson(AP/UNB) — Police in New York broke a car window to rescue a woman who turned out to be an extremely realistic mannequin. The unusual incident happened Friday morning in the city of Hudson.
Tigers reach NZ from Sydney
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Cricket team reached New Zealand from Sydney, Australia on Sunday.The Tigers landed at New Zealand International Airport at 10:15 am (Bangladesh time). Bangladesh will have around a week for preparation, including a warm-up match against a…
U19 Asia Cup: BD through to semis despite loss to Pak
Dhaka – Despite a narrow loss against Pakistan in the 8-nation Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Asia Cup on Sunday,Bangladesh ended the group phase as champions of Group B champion by virtue of better net run rate as they advanced to…
Administrative capacity crucial for combating terror financing: FS
Dhaka – Bangladesh needs continued political commitment, administrative structure and budgetary allocations to effectively combat terror financing, said Foreign Secretary Md Shahidul Haque on Sunday. UNB news agency reported
Public universities recruit teachers through ‘unfair means’: TIB
Dhaka – Recruitment of teachers to public universities are these days done based on political affiliation, nepotism, religious identities and illegal exchange of money, depriving meritorious applicants, reveals a new TIB study.
Politics warms up with Bangabhaban hospitality, pleasantries
Dhaka – Though politics has been dull these days, Bangabhaban on Sunday saw a warmer political gathering with BNP leaders exchanging pleasantries with humorous President Abdul Hamid. The atmosphere turned festive as the President entertained BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and…
China restricts cars, factories amid latest smog alert
China’s capital and other northern cities have banned half of all vehicles from city streets and ordered factories, schools and construction sites closed in response to a five-day smog red alert.The emergency steps significantly reduced traffic in Beijing on Saturday,…
Citizens’ Unity leader Manna walks out of jail on bail
Dhaka – Nearly 22 months after his arrest, Nagarik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna was released from jail on bail on Sunday. Manna walked out of Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj around 6:45 pm after the bail order had reached…
BNP happy as it holds dialogue with President
Voicing their happiness over their meeting with President Abdul Hamid, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said they are now optimistic about overcoming the country’s ‘political crisis’.“We’re happy and optimistic after today’s (Sunday’s) meeting with the President.…
Citizens’ Unity leader Manna walks out of jail on Bail
Nearly 22 months after his arrest, Nagarik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna was released from jail on bail on Sunday.Manna walked out of Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj around 6:45 pm after the bail order had reached the jail, senior…
Talks with political parties vital for strong EC: President
President Abdul Hamid on Sunday said discussions with political parties will play an important role in forming a strong Election Commission (EC).”Election is very important in a democratic process. And the Election Commission plays the main role in conducting elections.…
Trump tweets China should keep seized drone
China said Saturday its military seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider in the South China Sea but it would give the drone back. But President-elect Donald Trump tweeted later that the Chinese government should be told “we don’t want…
Trump pick Crowley a conspiracy theory pusher
Fox News analyst Monica Crowley, Donald Trump’s pick to be senior director of strategic communications for the National Security Council, repeatedly pushed an unfounded conspiracy theory that claimed Hillary Clinton’s aide Huma Abedin has ties to Islamic extremists. The claim,…
Tragic death of couple in Chittagong house early hours fire
Dhaka – A couple was burnt dead as a fire broke out at their house at Janalibali in the city’s Bakalia area early Sunday.
What’s it like to win Spain’s bountiful Christmas lottery?
Two years ago, a district in Madrid got lucky in Spain’s hugely popular Christmas lottery, with people working or living there winning prizes of between 120,000 and 3.0 million euros. As Spaniards gear up for the next windfall from the…
Forestry resources conservation must for fighting climate change
Proper conservation of forest and its resources is very important for fighting climate change, ensuring nutritional demands coupled with food security, ecological balance and biodiversity in Rajshahi region including its dried Barind tract. Promotion of adequate trees, including fruit, timber…
Pakistani cinemas to start screening Indian movies from Dec 19
Cinemas in Pakistan will start screening Indian movies from December 19, DawnNews reported on Saturday. The cinema houses’ owners said that they had only suspended the screening of Indian films but had not completely banned them. “The suspension that was…
Gold may help treat sight loss
Gold nanotechnology could help reduce the number of injections needed to treat a common form of blindness, researchers believe. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of sight loss in the developed world. Patients are usually treated with ongoing…
Julia Roberts to star in TV series by Maria Semple
Julia Roberts is heading to the small screen. The actress will star in a limited series based on Maria Semple’s latest book, Today Will Be Different, which hit shelves in October via Little, Brown and Company. Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures…
Farzana Karim’s poetic tribute for Victory Day
Cultural Desk On the occasion of the 45th Victory Day poetry recitations were arranged at the Natok Sarani of Bangladesh Mahilla Samity Auditorium. Farzana Karim the sole performer of the evening did not only recite poems written by herself but…
UK Muslims press for peace at 10 Downing Street
Engagement2030 campaign in more than 125 locations worldwide aims to dispel myths and build interfaith understanding. Tasnim Nazeer London, United Kingdom – In an attempt to promote peace and dispel stereotypes surrounding Islam, a group of British Muslims visited 10…
Outgoing UN chief Ban Ki-moon could run for S Korea’s presidency
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hinted that he may shortly run for the presidency of his native South Korea. Mr Ban’s term as the world’s top diplomat expires at the end of December. In his final press conference as…
Michael Phelps BBC Sports Personality 2016: to get laward
Record-breaking swimmer Michael Phelps will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at Sunday’s BBC Sports Personality show. American Phelps, 31, won his 23rd Olympic gold in his final Games as he bowed out in Rio. The most decorated Olympian of…
China has seized US Navy drone, it’ll be returned: Pentagon
Beijing (AP/UNB) — China said Saturday its military seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider in the South China Sea but it would give the drone back. But President-elect Donald Trump tweeted later that the Chinese government should be told…