Entertainment Desk One of the most popular radio stations of this era, Radio Foorti steps into the next year, with millions of listeners and well-wishers following suit in their journey as they chant this years theme: “10xfoorti!” On the occasion…
Year: 2016
Happy Birthday Lata Mangeshkar!
Cultural Desk Hers is truly a mind over matter story. She was just 13 when she lost her father but didn’t let the tragedy get to her, learning the intricacies of music, of playback singing and slowly rising to become…
DU Energy Institute accords freshers’ reception
DU Correspondent Dhaka University (DU) Energy Institute (EI) today accorded a freshers’ reception to its masters’ first year students at Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban on the campus here. DU Pro Vice-Chancellor (academic) Prof Dr Nasreen Ahmad addressed the function…
IMF chief warns of weak growth, lure of protectionism
The head of the IMF on Wednesday renewed warnings against protectionism and trade restrictions, saying that the global economy risked prolonged low growth and that advanced economies faced painful inequality. Christine Lagarde, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director, said the…
Apple teams with Deloitte to push deeper into work
Apple on Wednesday announced an alliance with professional services group Deloitte to get more businesses using iPhones and iPads as workplace tools. Deloitte is creating an Apple practice with more than 5,000 strategic advisors devoted to helping businesses adopt new…
BNP-Jamaat leaders must face trial for patronising militancy: PM
Washington: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated that BNP-Jamaat and its leaders must face trial for patronising militancy in the country by providing money and giving orders, protecting war criminals and burning innocent people to death with petrol bombs. “These…
US Congress rejects Obama veto of 9/11 lawsuits bill
Congress has voted to override President Barack Obama’s veto of a bill that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian officials. In the first veto override of his presidency, the Senate voted 97-1 and the House of…
Muhith invites Dutch investors to visit BD
He opens first-ever single country trade fair in Amsterdam Dhaka – Highlighting the country’s ongoing development spree, Finance Minister AMA Muhith, now in the Netherlands, has invited Dutch businesses and investors to visit Bangladesh, UNB news agency reported.
Buckingham Palace official jailed over bribes for contracts
London (AP/UNB) – A former British royal official has been sentenced to five years in prison for taking more than 100,000 pounds ($130,000) in bribes to award contracts for work at Buckingham Palace and other royal residences.
‘US not restoring GSP facilities on political ground’
Dhaka – Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Tuesday claimed in Parliament that the USA is not providing Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) facilities to Bangladesh on ‘political ground’, UNB news agency reported. The made the claim while responding to a supplementary…
Afghans level series 1-1 beating Tigers in 2nd ODI
Dhaka – ICC associate nation Afghanistan levelled the three-match series 1-1 beating full member Bangladesh by 2 wickets in the keenly contested 2nd ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) on Wednesday. Dawlat Zadran (4) sealed the victory hammering a…
Writer Syed Shamsul Haq laid to eternal rest in Kurigram
Dhaka – Versatile writer Syed Shamsul Haq was buried on the Kurigram Govt College premises in his birthplace Kurigram district on Wednesday as per his last wish, UNB news agency reported. The eminent writer was buried abound 5 pm after…
Kamal for proper plans to utilise marine resources
Dhaka: Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday stressed the need for taking appropriate plans and their implementation to properly utilise the country’s vast marine resources. “Blue economy has created an important area in our economy. Making suitable plans and…
Pakistan says India will ‘disintegrate’ when Kashmir is free
Islamabad: Pakistan’s defense minister says its nuclear-armed rival India will “disintegrate” when Kashmir gains independence. Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Wednesday that Pakistan will continue to extend moral support to the people of the disputed Himalayan region, which is split between…
Improved post-harvest technology reduces production cost
Dhaka – Post-harvest losses of paddy are a major problem of Bangladesh due to lack of appropriate technologies at each stages of post harvest operations. So, it is very important identify the present status of post-harvest practices and available technologies…
Access to Info at heart of development, democracy: Blake
Dhaka: British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Alison Blake on Wednesday said access to information is at the heart of development and democracy. She said access to information gives individuals greater control over their own lives and a greater stake in…
Russian nuclear reactor restored by using fire
Dhaka – A unique annealing operation was carried out at Russia’s Kola Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 to recover the reactor vessel’s steel properties altered by radiation, says a press release issued by the Triune Group in Dhaka.
Hannan Shah’s body brought back home, Janaza Thursday
Dhaka – The mortal remains of BNP standing committee member Brig. Gen. (Retd) ASM Hannan Shah was brought to Dhaka from Singapore on Wednesday evening. “Hannan Shah’s body was brought to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by a Bangladesh Airlines flight…
Foreign farms increase the risk of water conflicts in Africa
Dhaka – For the first time, researchers point to areas in Africa where foreign agricultural companies’ choice of crops and management of fresh water are partly responsible for the increased water shortages and greater competition for water. This in turn…
Khaleda pays homage to Hannan Shah
Dhaka: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday night visited the house of her party’s standing committee member ASM Hannan Shah, who died on Tuesday in Singapore, and paid last respects to him. Khaleda along with BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul…
Probe report against Khaleda on hurting religious sentiment deferred
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday deferred the submission of the probe report in the case filed against BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia for hurting the religious sentiments of the people to October 31.
BD origin 2 Germans on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Wednesday placed two Bangladesh-origin Germany citizens on a three-day remand each in a case filed under Special Power Act.
9 lakh Yaba pills recovered in Teknaf
Dhaka -Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard seized nine lakh pieces of Yaba tablets worth around Tk 27 crore from Shahparir Dwip on the Bay of Bengal in Teknaf upazila on Tuesday evening,UNB news agency reported.
2 kids drown in Sunamganj
Dhaka – Two minor girls drowned in a haor (wetland) at Hotamara village in Jamalganj upazila of Sunamganj district in Sylhet on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Tania,7, daughter of Nurunnabi, and Tomalika, 7, daughter of Sajul Hoque, residents…
Youth dies from electrocution in Jessore
Dhaka – A young man died from electrocution at Satbaria village in Keshabpur upazila of Jessore district on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Sahabuddin Biswas,36, son of late Lokman Biswas of the village,UNB news agency reported.
4 held as militant suspects in Sherpur
Dhaka -Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a joint drive arrested four young people from Hariakona village in Sribordi upazila on Tuesday night for their suspected link to militancy,UNB news agency reported.
Bus-covered van collision kills 2 in Tangail
Dhaka – A bus driver and his helper were killed in a head-on collision between their vehicle and a covered van at Dullamansur in Mirzapur upazila in Tangail on Wednesday morning.The deceased could not be identified immediately,UNB news agency reported.
4 to die for murder in Barguna
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced four people to death and two others life term imprisonment for killing a cattle trader in Amtali upazila here in 2012.The condemned convicts are Shahidul, Barek, Bashir and Moazzem while the lifers…
Ronaldo scores but Dortmund rallies in latest Madrid setback
Dhaka – Borussia Dortmund scored a late equalizer to earn a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, the latest setback for the 11-time winners.After two consecutive draws in the Spanish league, Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to…
Pakistan routs West Indies by 8 wickets to sweep series 3-0
Dhaka – Pakistan eased to an eight-wicket victory against the West Indies in their third and final Twenty20 international on Tuesday, completing a clean sweep of the series against the world champions.The West Indies’ top order stuttered for the third successive…