Dhaka – An accused in the murder case of Daffodil International University student Kapil Baroi was on Thursday placed on a three-day remand to quiz him in connection with the murder.
Month: December 2016
Calibrating blood pressure monitors
Regular monitoring of Blood Pressure (BP) is important for reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke. But it appears that measurement of BP by both mechanical and digital BP Monitors often not done properly for gathering accurate reading/status. Even…
2 die, 7 missing in Gazipur boat capsize
Dhaka – Two people were killed and seven others went missing as a boat carrying some 60-70 passengers capsized in the Shitalakhaya River at Taraganj in Kapasia upazila of Gazipur on Friday.
98 Hindus killed 209 idols ransacked this year: Hindu Jote
Dhaka – Ninety-eight members of the Hindu community were killed and 357 others injured across the country till December 29 this year, says a report prepared by Bangladesh Jatiyo Hindu Mohajote (BJHM).
Putin says Russia won’t oust US diplomats in hacking flap
Moscow, (AP) — President Vladimir Putin has condemned a new round of U.S. sanctions against Russia but said Moscow will not retaliate by expelling American diplomats.
1240 killed in various workplace incidents in 2016
Dhaka – A total of 1,240 workers were killed and 544 others injured in various incidents in their workplaces in the country’s different sectors throughout 2016.
West Indies star Bravo’s BBL season cut short by injury
Dhaka – West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been ruled out for the rest of Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash League with a hamstring injury, his Melbourne Renegades club said Friday.Bravo suffered the setback during a loss to the Perth Scorchers…
Tennis: Federer launches injury comeback at Hopman Cup
Dhaka – Roger Federer makes his long-awaited return to tennis after six months out with a knee injury in Sunday’s mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth ahead of next month’s Australian Open.The Swiss 17-time Grand Slam champion has not played…
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 206 runs in 1st Test
Dhaka – Kyle Abbott struck twice in the first seven overs to set up a 206-run win for South Africa on the fifth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Friday.It took South Africa…
Australia declare on 624-8, lead Pakistan by 181
Dhaka- Skipper Steve Smith declared Australia’s first innings at 624 for eight to lead Pakistan by 181 runs on the final day of the second Melbourne Test on Friday,UNB news agency reported.
1 missing in Pirojpur trawler capsize
Dhkak – A person went missing as a trawler capsized in the Kourikhara canal of Kourikhara village in Nesarabad upazila on Friday.The victim was identified as Shahidul Islam, 50, of the Kourikhara village,UNB news agency reported.
7 Bangladeshi return home after languishing in Indian jail
Bhaka– Seven Bangladeshi nationals, including two women, returned home from India on Thursday after languishing in jail there for nearly two years.Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed them over to Bangladesh authorities through Benapole check post at night,UNB news agency…
US kicks back 35 Russian diplomats: Russia to retaliate
Honolulu (AP/UNB): The United States struck back Thursday at Russia for hacking the U.S. presidential campaign with a sweeping set of punishments targeting Russia’s spy agencies and diplomats. The U.S. said Russia must bear costs for its actions, but Moscow…
Serena wins at love again; says ‘yes’ to engagement in poem
Dhaka (AP/UNB)-Court and spark: Serena Williams is tying the knot. The tennis great announced her engagement to Alexis Ohanian on Thursday, posting a poem on Reddit that she accepted the proposal of the social news website’s co-founder.
Russia, Turkey broker Syria peace, sideline US
(CNN)Call it a pop-up alliance. After spending much of this year berating each other after Turkey shot down a Russian jet over the Syrian-Turkish border, the two governments are suddenly the “honest brokers” of a ceasefire in Syria — one…
My friends never call me Mr. President: Obama
Washington (CNN) – As his second term as President of the United States nears its end, Barack Obama reflected on the role friendship has played in his life in a wide-ranging exit interview with his friend and former senior adviser…
India eases visa for children, families of diplomats, officials further
Dhaka – All children below the age of 18 years accompanying their parents to India will require no prior appointment dates or e-token for tourist visa from next year. Similarly, immediate family members (spouse and children) of diplomatic and official…
BB cyber heist probe ‘shifts gaze’ on IT technicians
Police’s investigation in the Bangladesh Bank cyber heist has shifted its gaze on some IT technicians of the central bank, Reuters reported.Citing Deputy Inspector General Shah Alam, who heads the probe, it reported investigators suspect some IT technicians of hooking…
Fair polls possible if EC acts honestly: President
President Abdul Hamid today said it is possible to hold a fair election if the Election Commission (EC) discharges its duties with honesty and integrity.”Fair political atmosphere is needed for holding fair polls and political parties must reach a consensus…
Mobile operators’ service quality to be assessed: BTRC Chairman
Chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Shajahan Mahmood on Thursday said they will be able to assess the service quality of mobile operators as they have procured necessary equipment for it.“The measurement process will start soon,” said the…
Mobilise public opinion against militancy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated her call to all, including teachers, students, guardians, religious teachers and people of various professions, to mobilise public opinion and wage a social movement against terrorism and militancy.”All will have to remain alert,…
Repatriate all Myanmar citizens: BD to Myanmar
Bangladesh on Thursday demanded “early repatriation” of all Myanmar nationals staying in the country after strongly protesting the “unprovoked attack” and firing on a Bangladeshi fishing boat that left four fishermen injured.Bangladesh expressed its readiness to engage with Myanmar to…
Comrade Moni Singh: A Hero, a Revolutionary
Comrade Moni Singh, a legendary leader and a great revolutionary of our nation. As a forefront leader of our independence struggle he not only contributed to our liberation war but devoted his whole life for the emancipation of working class…
US actress Debbie Reynolds dies grieving for daughter Carrie Fisher
Debbie Reynolds, who starred opposite Gene Kelly in the 1952 musical Singin’ in the Rain, has died a day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher.The US actress, 84, had been rushed to hospital with a suspected stroke.Her son,…
Birds migrating earlier as temperatures rise
Migrating birds are arriving at their breeding grounds earlier as global temperatures rise, a study has found. Birds have reached their summer breeding grounds on average about one day earlier per degree of increasing global temperatures, according to the research…
Scarlett Johansson named ‘top grossing’ actor
Scarlett Johansson has been named as the top grossing actor of 2016 by Forbes magazine. Her movies, including Captain America: Civil War and the Coen Brothers’ Hail Caesar!, earned $1.2bn (£978m) globally over the past 12 months. Johansson’s Marvel co-stars…
Performance Art Week begins
Culture Desk The Performance Art Week 2016 featuring 20 performance artistes of diverse backgrounds kicked off on December 27 at Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts. The open programme has been scheduled to take place at three different venues: Bengal Gallery…
Debbie Reynolds rushed to hospital
Film legend Debbie Reynolds was rushed to hospital Wednesday after suffering a possible stroke, a day after the death of her movie star daughter Carrie Fisher, emergency services and US media said. A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Fire Department…
Rio’s unpaid government workers line up for food
At the foot of a tall building in downtown Rio de Janeiro, government workers line up for donated groceries, unable to buy their own because their salaries have not been paid. Inside, on the 13th floor, a food bank set…
Obama creates two new national monuments
President Barack Obama has created two new US national monuments, bringing vast desert areas under federal protection. Bears Ears and Gold Butte National Monuments protect over one million acres (0.4 million hectares) of sacred sites, spectacular scenery, and important natural…