Dhaka – The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry ( FBCCI ) in cooperation with Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Saarc CCI ) organised a discussion in the city on Monday to celebrate the Saarc Charter Day.
Month: December 2016
Dhaka finds success as chairman 9th GFMD summit
Dhaka – Bangladesh has described its GFMD chairmanship as a success, saying Dhaka has been enthralled by the presence of members of 130 countries, over 200 members of international civil societies and representatives from 30 organisations. “It’s your success and…
PM shocked at Aug 21 grenade attack victim’s death
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of Sheuli Parvin, an August 21 grenade victim and a Dhaka city Mohila Awami League leader.
Diaz’s missing certificate found at CU
Chittagong – The missing honours certificate of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader Diaz Irfan Chowdhury, who was found dead at his residence, and the freedom fighter certificate of his father were found on the Chittagong University campus on Monday.
Cyclone Vardah pounds Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to 10
Dhaka – Cyclone Vardah that hit the Tamil Nadu capital on Monday evening has claimed ten lives. Thousands of people were evacuated as roaring winds, clocking speeds of over 100 km an hour, uprooted trees, tore off hoardings and toppled…
Eid-e-Miladunnabi Tuesday
Dhaka – The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), is being observed in Bangladesh as elswehere in the world on Tuesday with religious solemnity and fervour. On this day in 570, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of…
Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo voted best in the world for 4th time
Madrid (AP/UNB) — After giving a European Championship title to Portugal and another Champions League trophy to Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2016 with something just for himself — his fourth world player of the year award. Ronaldo on Monday…
Diaz’s missing certificate found at CU
Dhaka-The missing honours certificate of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader Diaz Irfan Chowdhury, who was found dead at his residence, and the freedom fighter certificate of his father were found on the Chittagong University campus on Monday.
Fire panic leaves 50 RMG workers hurt in Gazipur
Gazipur – At least 50 garment workers were injured in a fire panic at a factory in Dakkhin Salna area of the city on Monday morning.
Mother, 2 children found dead in Feni
Dhaka – A woman and her two minor children were found dead at their residence at West Ukilpara in Feni district town on Monday night.
Bhasani’s 136th birth anniversary observed
Dhaka – The 136th birth anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a great national leader, was observed on Monday amid various programmes. Born on December 12 in 1880 at Dhanpara village in Sirajganj, Bhasani dedicated his life to establishing…
Divorced woman ‘killed after rape’ in Jessore
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a divorced woman from her house at Kefayetnagar in Sadar upazila of Jessore on Monday. The deceased was identified as Selina Begum, 48, daughter of late Hasem Ali of the village.
Palestinians on 73-day hunger strike said to be gravely ill
Ramallah – An activist says two Palestinians held without charges by Israel are “between life and death” after 73 days on a hunger strike. Qadoura Fares of the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club said on Monday that 19-year-old Anas Shadid and 29-year-old…
Dhaka denounces Egypt terror attacks
Dhaka – Bangladesh has expressed profound shock and deep sorrow at the loss of human lives at the series of cowardly attacks by the terrorists on security checkpoints, civilian installations, religious sites and historical relics in Egypt. UNB news agency…
Govt working to bolster cyber security: Ranga
Dhaka – State Minister for LGRD and Co-operatives Moshiur Rahman Ranga on Monday said the government is working to prevent cyber crimes and enhance the standard of internet service.
Ivy exudes confidence as Narayanganj City Corporation poll campaign hots up
Narayanganj – Electioneering gathered pace in the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) on Monday, nine days ahead of the election, with Awami League contestant Dr Salina Hayat Ivy and BNP contender Advocate Shakhawat Hossain Khan making big promises to reshape the…
Tarana’s ministry to track file movement through app on mobiles
Dhaka – State Minister for Posts and Communications Tarana Halim on Monday said the Posts and Telecommunications Division has launched a digital ‘file tracking’ system, accessible through a mobile phone app, with the aim of instilling pace, accountability and transparency…
Eid-e-Miladunnabi Tuesday
Dhaka – The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), will be observed in the country on Tuesday with due religious solemnity.
Cabinet clears draft bill on 4-year tenure of defence forces’ chiefs
The Cabinet on Monday approved in principle the draft of ‘The Defence-Forces Chiefs (Appointment, Retirement and Remuneration and Allowances) Bill, 2016’ incorporating a provision of maximum four-year tenure of the concerned force’s chiefs from the date of their appointment.The approval…
EC formation: President’s first dialogue with BNP Dec 18
As the tenure of the current Election Commission (EC) expires in February next, President Abdul Hamid is going to hold talks with BNP on December 18 over the reconstitution of the EC.”The honorable President will start dialogue on the formation…
France’s Le Pen calls for denying foreign children free education
On Thursday, Marine Le Pen took her xenophobic and discriminatory discourse a step further – espousing anti-equality and anti-rights positions that reject core values of the French constitutional and political system.According to Le Pen, the candidate of the far-right National…
Crimean Tatars accuse Russia of kidnappings and political arrests
Human rights activists have warned of a worsening campaign of harassment in Crimea against Crimean Tatars, including political arrests, trials and kidnappings.Crimean Tatars lived in the area for centuries before it was settled by either Russians or Ukrainians, but now…
New Worldfish Strategy targets Increased sustainable fish production
A new six-year strategy launched by WorldFish aims to boost sustainable aquaculture production and small-scale fisheries in developing countries, at the same time helping many of the world’s poorest fishers and fish farmers exit poverty.The strategy, aligned to the UN…
Liverpool concedes more sloppy goals in 2-2 draw vs West Ham
Dhaka- Liverpool conceded two more sloppy goals to draw 2-2 with West Ham in another setback to its Premier League title challenge on Sunday.Under-fire goalkeeper Loris Karius, whose fumble gifted Bournemouth an injury-time winner last weekend, got a hand to…
One held on extortion charge in Dhaka city
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Monday arrested a man from Dia Bari area under Shah Ali Thana on charge of extortion.
Hamilton’ mixtape beats Stones on US album chart
A compilation inspired by the Broadway smash hit “Hamilton” opened at number on the US album sales chart, easily outpacing the first Rolling Stones album in a decade. “The Hamilton Mixtape” features interpretations of songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical by…
Korean musical concert in Dhaka
Entertainment Desk Marking the completion of 43 years of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and the Republic of Korea, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dhaka will be organising a musical concert titled, “Charm of Korea VIII.” The two-day…
Priyanka Chopra to return to Mumbai
Priyanka Chopra is headed to India on the 21st of December for a 12 day long busy schedule. According to a leading daily, Peecee is returning to shoot for the cover of 7 leading magazines as well as for a…
Surging methane emissions imperil climate goals: study
A decade-long surge of the potent greenhouse gas methane threatens to make the fight against global warming even harder, top researchers warned Monday. “Additional attention is urgently needed to quantify and reduce methane emissions,” they wrote in the Environmental Research…
Sydney New Year fireworks to be live streamed on Facebook
Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks, which traditionally kick off the world’s major celebrations, are set to be streamed live on Facebook for the first time, officials said Monday. The visual extravaganza in Australia’s biggest city is already watched by…