Moscow – A state of emergency has been introduced in the Siberian city of Irkutsk on Monday after at least 33 people died of alcohol poisoning from consuming a bath lotion. The sale of lotions and tinctures containing alcohol has…
Day: December 19, 2016
Trump ‘doesn’t know how to lead a superpower’: Chinese media
Chinese media ridiculed Donald Trump on Monday, saying the President-elect has no idea how to lead a superpower, as Beijing denied it had stolen a US research drone.The Global Times led a media chorus against Mr Trump after he accused…
BR to cancel 7 projects for lack of bid response, funding
Dhaka – Bangladesh Railway is getting ready to ‘declare finished’ its seven projects without completing those for various reasons, including lack of repose from bidders. These projects are collection of 264-meter gauge passenger cars and two broad gauge inspection cars,…
Indian national held in Jessore
Dhaka – Police arrested an Indian citizen from Niribilipara in Chowgachha upazila in Jessore on Sunday night on charges of smuggling.The arrestee was identified as Ayub Ali Biswas, 40, son of Bahar Ali Biswas, hailing from Kulnandapur area under Baghda…
BGB deployed in NCC
Troops of Border Guard Bangladesh have been deployed in the electoral zones of Narayanganj city on Monday ahead of the city corporation election on December 22.A total of 22 platoons of BGB will be sent to the electoral zones and…
Narayanganj City polls: 79 percent centres deemed vulnerable
The Election Commission says it will plan security arrangements for Narayanganj city polls , considering 137 of the 178 polling centres in Narayanganj as ‘vulnerable’.22 platoons of para-military force Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) were deployed in the river port city…
BB chief warns against money laundering thru mobile banking
Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Fazle Kabir on Monday warned that mobile banking might become one of the biggest laundering methods in the digital world if it is not confronted through joint initiatives.“We must confront this with our joint initiatives,” he…
Indonesian FM to visit Rohingyas at Ukhia Tuesday
Dhaka – Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi will visit Ukhia upazila of the Cox’s Bazar district on Tuesday morning to witness the Rohingya situation over there.
One held with 42 gold bars at Shahjalal Airport
Dhaka – Customs official arrested a man along with 42 gold bars weighing around 4.870 kg from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Sunday night.The arrestee was identified as Jahirul Islam,UNB news agency reported.
48 Journalists Killed in 2016
Mohammad Nasir Mudasir , Melli Paigham Radio December 15, 2016, in Mohammed Agha District, Logar Province, Afghanistan Soe Moe Tun , Daily Eleven December 13, 2016, in Monywa, Myanmar Awab al-Zubiry November 18, 2016, in Taiz, Yemen Mohsen Khazaei, Islamic…
Strengthen the grassroots movement of migrants
On the occasion of the International Migrants Day, the International Migrants Alliance (IMA) gave salute to all migrants and displaced people who continue to work on the ground to defend the rights and promote the wellbeing of the sector. ‘We…
Youth dies in police custody in Jamalpur
Dhaka – A young man died in police custody at Jamalpur General Hospital on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Sohel Rana, 19, son of Rehan Ali, a resident of Pahari Patal village of Melandaha upazila.Mazharul Karim, officer-in-charge of Melandaha…
Schools to enjoy 85 holidays in 2017
Dhaka – All government and non-governmental secondary and junior secondary schools will enjoy 85 holidays except Fridays in the academic year, 2017.
Messi mesmerizes in Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Espanyol
Dhaka – Lionel Messi put on a show in Barcelona’s final Spanish league game of the year, scoring once and mesmerizing with his dribbling skills to set up two other goals in a 4-1 win against Espanyol in the city…
Biodiversity confce plan for benefit sharing of genetiic sequences
Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have adopted a decision on sequence information of genetic resources that sets in motion a plan intended to lead to an important decision at their next meeting in two years’ time.The decision…
Rights group counts 100s of deaths in Indian police custody
New Delhi – Nearly 600 people died in Indian police custody from 2009-2015, many of them after being tortured, a human rights group said Monday, urging India to enforce often-ignored regulations and prosecute officers who mistreat prisoners. -AP/UNB
Murray caps best year of career with record 3rd BBC award
Dhaka – Andy Murray has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time after winning the Wimbledon and Olympic singles titles in 2016 and also finishing the season as the world’s top-ranked player.Murray won the…
BNP hits out at Quader for his dialogue remark
Dhaka – BNP on Monday criticised Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader for voicing ‘doubts’ about the success of the party’s dialogue with the President on formation of the Election Commission (EC), saying his comment is unfortunate.
Man City rallies for 2-1 win over Arsenal in Premier League
Dhaka – Raheem Sterling capped a rousing second-half comeback by Manchester City with the winning goal as Arsenal squandered a lead to lose 2-1 for the second time in five days in the English Premier League on Sunday.The England winger…
Higuain who? Mertens scores 4 as Napoli beats Torino 5-3
Dhaka – Who needs Gonzalo Higuain, the record goalscorer in Serie A, when you have Dries Mertens?Mertens’ emergence has eased the pain caused by Higuain’s departure in the off-season. Not content with bagging a hat trick last weekend,the diminutive forward…
3 food shops fined Tk 1.60 lakh in Natore
Dhaka – A mobile court today fined three bakery shops in Bagatipara upazila in Natore Taka 1.60 lakh for preparing, possessing and selling foods in an unhygienic condition. On a tip-off, a team of RAB-5 conducted a drive in Malonchi area…
Pickup van driver killed in Tangail road accident
Dhak – A pickup van driver was killed as his vehicle collided head-on with a bus in Analiabari area on the Tangail-Bangabandhu Bridge highway under Kalihati upazila of the district this morning.The deceased was Muksedul Alam, 32, resident of Uria…
National Cricket League resume tomorrow
Dhaka- After a two-month break, the four-day National Cricket League (NCL) resumes tomorrow (Tuesday) at four separate venues across the country.On the day in tier 1 matches , Khulna Division will take Barisal Division at BKSP ground no 3 in…
Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at age 99
Los Angeles: Zsa Zsa Gabor, the jet-setting Hungarian actress and socialite who helped invent a new kind of fame out of multiple marriages, conspicuous wealth and jaded wisdom about the glamorous life, died Sunday at her home, her husband said.…
Gunmen kill 10, including Canadian, in attacks on Jordan police
Karak (AP/UNB) — Gunmen assaulted Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing seven officers, two local civilians and a woman visiting from Canada, officials said. Several armed men were barricaded…
Islami Bank opens 314th Branch at Dania in Dhaka
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited opened its 314th Branch at Dania in Dhaka. Major General (Retd) Engineer Abdul Matin, Director of the bank inaugurated the branch on December 18, 2016, Sunday as chief guest.
Rushanara in town to shore up economic ties
Rushanara Ali MP, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Bangladesh, is now in Dhaka to reaffirm the importance the UK attaches to the trade and investment component of its relationship with Bangladesh.
Deadline for final proposals for 3 gas blocks ends Tuesday
The deadline for submission of the final proposals for the country’s three offshore gas blocks ends Tuesday (Dec 20).
Court seeks BB heist report from CID by 17 Jan
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday directed The CID (Criminal Investigation Department) of police to submit the investigationreport of in the case filed over Bangladesh Bank reserve heist on January 17.
Couple dies as house catches fire in Ctg
Dhaka-A couple was burnt to death as a fire broke out at their house at Janalibali in the Chittagong city’s Bakalia area early Sunday.