By Tom Finn Doha – The death of an Indian laborer in Qatar who had complained about not being paid and later committed suicide on a building site has focused attention on migrant workers struggling amid an economic downturn in the Gulf…
Year: 2016
‘Digital security draft law not acceptable’
Dhaka – Speakers at a roundtable on Saturday described the draft of the Digital Security Bill prepared by the ICT Division to prevent cyber crimes as unacceptable, UNB news agency reported.
PM Hasina, Khaleda congratulate Tigers
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday congratulated Bangladesh cricket team for their 100th win in the ODI cricket, UNB news agency reported.
Hillary’s remarks on young voters fuel new Trump pitch
White Plains (AP/UNB) – In a leaked recording from a February fundraiser, Hillary Clinton expressed empathy for young voters who were siding with her primary opponent, Bernie Sanders, saying that for people who don’t see any economic opportunities, the idea…
Farewell my beloved Principal Sir
By Nava Thakuria The shocking news broke from Tezpur in central Assam with the demise of well-known educationist Aparna Kumar Padmapati on 16 September 2016 at his ancestral home. Professor AK Padmapati was 82 and left behind his close relatives…
‘It was shocking to us’
A news item says, ‘BCL men, cops foil Rampal power plant protesters’ rally’ It shocked us a lot. They tried to foil the peaceful cycle rally using water canon and BCL men, the student body of the ruling party.
Tamim ton helps Tigers’ ODI series victory over Afghans
Dhaka – Bangladesh registered the three-match ODI series victory by 2-1 margin against Afghanistan with a massive 141 runs win in the 3rd match of their first-ever bilateral series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Bangladesh took the series…
Maldives wants conducive environment for Saarc Summit
Male With Pakistan announcing that the Saarc Summit scheduled to be held in November will be postponed, Maldives has sought a “conducive environment” for the eight-nation bloc’s gathering. “The Government of Maldives has urged the member states of the South…
Fisherman killed in pirate attack on Meghna River in Bhola
Dhaka – A fisherman was killed and six others sustained bullet injuries as a gang or pirates attacked them at Berirchar on the Meghna River in Monpura upazila early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Kamal Majhi, 35, a resident of…
Trump again says he may not accept result if Hillary wins
GOP nominee also spoke at length with the New York Times about the marital infidelities of former president Bill Clinton, insisting ‘Hillary was an enabler’ Donald Trump said on Friday that he would not necessarily accept the results of the…
BNP to stage demonstration protesting arrest warrant against Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to stage demonstration protesting issuance of warrant of arrest against senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman in a sedition case filed against him.
Pak, India exchange fire across LoC: Ban for restraint
Dhaka – Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bhimber sector early Saturday, reports Pakistani newspaper DAWN quoting a statement of Pakistani Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). “Pakistani troops befittingly responded to Indian unprovoked…
RU journalism teacher couple relieved of exam duties
Rajshahi – Rajshahi University (RU) authorities have relieved a teacher couple of the Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) Department of examination-related activities for five years for their irregularities in mark-sheet evaluation.
Robber killed in ‘gunfight’ in Laxmipur
Dhaka – A robber was killed and four policemen injured during a ‘gunfight’ between a robber gang and police at Bibirhat in Ramgati upazila in Laxmipur early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Mizanur Rahman, son of Abdus Salam, a resident…
30 injured as villagers clash in Sunamganj
Dhaka – At least 30 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy and land related dispute at Rofinagar village in Derai upazila on Saturday morning.Officer-in-charge of Derai Police Station M Abdul Jalil said…
CJKS Premier Div Volleyball League begins
Dhaka – The Liberty Group CJKS Premier Division Volleyball League, organised by Chattagram Jila Krira Sangstha (CJKS), began on Saturday at CJKS training ground here.Chittagong City Mayor AJM Nasiruudin inaugurated the league in the afternoon as chief guest. Managing Director…
Ctg Abahani advance to 3rd slot beating BJMC 3-1
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Limited advanced to the 3rd slot in the 12-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Team BJMC by 3-1 goals at Sylhet District Stadium Sylhet on Saturday.With the day’s well-merited victory, star-studded Chittagong Abahani Ltd have secured…
Tamim propels Tigers to 279/8
Dhaka – Dashing opening batsman Tamim Iqbal’s century propelled Bangladesh to 279 against Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI of the three-match series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.The Tigers posted the total playing 50 overs riding on the 2nd…
Russia warns against US attack on Syrian forces
Russia warned the United States Saturday against carrying out any attacks on Syrian government forces, saying it would have repercussions across the Middle East as government forces captured a hill on the edge of the northern city of Aleppo under…
ICM demands cancellation of Rampal power plant
Ideal Citizen Movement (ICM), a newly floated social group, on Saturday demanded that the government immediately cancel the Rampal coal-fired power plant for the sake of the Sundarbans.The demand was made at a human chain formed in front of the…
Korean Film Festival starts today
Culture Desk A five-day Korean Film Festival will start from today at the Bangladesh National Museum. The festival will be inaugurated at 3pm today at the Main Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum. The film “No Breathing” will be screened after…
Dental fillings may harm your brain, heart and kidney
People who advise you to take care of your teeth do not do it for nothing. According to a new study, people with more than eight dental fillings are at an increased risk of brain, heart and kidney damage, because…
N .Korea building new submarine: US think tank
Recent satellite imagery suggests North Korea may be building a new, larger submarine for ballistic missiles, a US think tank has said, as the isolated state pushes its nuclear weapons programme. The news comes after the North in August test-fired…
21,889 beggars to rehabilitate by December in Khulna
A programme has been taken to beggars free Khulna division by December next, sources said. Aiming to a beggars’ free society, Khulna Divisional Administration has already completed a survey at 10 districts in Khulna division on September last. At least…
Brangelina’ reach stop-gap deal over kids
Entertainment Desk Angelina Jolie has reached a temporary agreement with Brad Pitt giving her custody of their six children and granting him visiting rights, reports said on Friday. Several celebrity gossip outlets reported that the divorcing couple were persuaded to…
Scientists in New Caledonia hope for best after coral bleaching
Marine biologists are crossing their fingers after New Caledonia’s coral reef, a UN-inscribed natural wonder of the world, was hit by bleaching this year. Bleaching — when corals turn pale after tropical seas dramatically warm — has been the prelude…
C’wealth bank governors, finance ministers trade, banking meet
Finance ministers and central bank governors from across the Commonwealth will meet next week to debate key issues such as Brexit, climate finance and de-risking. The two-day meeting in Washington DC between October 5 and 6 will be joined by…
Tamim hits 7th ODI century in 3rd match against Afghans
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket team’s dashing opener Tamim Iqbal hit his 7th ODI century during the 3rd match of a three-match series against Afghanistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.Tamim completed his century mission with a single runs…