Engagement2030 campaign in more than 125 locations worldwide aims to dispel myths and build interfaith understanding. Tasnim Nazeer London, United Kingdom – In an attempt to promote peace and dispel stereotypes surrounding Islam, a group of British Muslims visited 10…
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hinted that he may shortly run for the presidency of his native South Korea. Mr Ban’s term as the world’s top diplomat expires at the end of December. In his final press conference as…
Record-breaking swimmer Michael Phelps will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at Sunday’s BBC Sports Personality show. American Phelps, 31, won his 23rd Olympic gold in his final Games as he bowed out in Rio. The most decorated Olympian of…
Beijing (AP/UNB) — China said Saturday its military seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider in the South China Sea but it would give the drone back. But President-elect Donald Trump tweeted later that the Chinese government should be told…
Dhaka – A Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader sustained bullet injuries as a group of miscreants shot him in front of Banbeis office at Sonargaon Road in the city early Sunday.
Beijing (AP/UNB) — China said Saturday its military seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider in the South China Sea but it would give the drone back. But President-elect Donald Trump tweeted later that the Chinese government should be told…
Dhaka – Though they know his constitutional limitation, BNP leaders said they are going to meet President Abdul Hamid on Sunday with a high hope that he will come up with sincere efforts to present the nation a neutral election…
The CIA and FBI have concluded that Russia interfered in the US presidential election in support of eventual winner Donald Trump. The White House also agrees with the findings.
Dhaka – A group painting exhibition titled জলজ 2/ Aquatic 2 has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française, Dhaka. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition was held on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Eminent sculptor prof. Hamiduzzaman Khan attended the inagural…
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is in the final stage to hike gas price by an average of 50% for consumers of all level.
The investigation officer (IO) of the sensational murder of Mahmuda Khanam Mitu said yesterday (Saturday) they will Mitu’s husband former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akter more if necessary after verifying the information which they got from him after quizzing…
Dhaka-Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) mayoral candidate Shakhawat Hossain Khan yesterday raised allegations of the violation of electoral code of conduct in Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) polls against the ruling party candidate Selina Hyat Ivy.
Dhaka – Saif Sporting Club moved up to the top from 2nd slot in the Marcel Bangladesh Championship League(BCL) football defeating Victoria Sporting Club by 3-1 goals in the 9th round match at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium…
Over 7,100 migrants and refugees have died or remained missing on world migratory routes, according to International Organisation for Migration (IOM).This is the highest yearly number IOM has ever recorded, and represents an average of 20 deaths per day, suggesting…
Entertainment Desk Russian drama Family Offline and Bangladeshi documentary Jhalmaliya – The Sacred Water – were named the best films in the international competition section at the International Short and Independent Film Festival ( ISIFF) awards, which concluded the 14th…
Entertainment Desk If there’s one thing about Vidya Balan, it’s that you can’t take her for granted. Also the actress is a stickler for time. She values her time and it ticks heroff when others don’t do that. We hear…
A US federal judge overseeing the Volkswagen emissions scandal said Friday he is optimistic about reaching an agreement for the last 80,000 vehicles affected in the United States. A new hearing has been set for Monday to review the German…
The European Union on Friday said luxury carmakers Ferrari and Aston Martin would receive a fine for exceeding their carbon emission targets, as French cars lead the way in lowering emissions. French car manufacturers Peugeot, Citroen and Renault ranked first,…
Monday nights feel like Saturdays in Rio’s Little Africa neighborhood when the sun sets and the samba starts to play. Surrounded by a mostly young crowd, seven musicians sit around a table with the small four-string guitar called a cavaquinho,…
Thousands were expected to gather Saturday in Ohio for a memorial service to pay tribute to American space legend John Glenn, who died last week at the age of 95. The gathering in the home state of the first American…
President-elect Donald Trump said Friday his supporters were “violent” during the 2016 campaign. Trump made the admission Friday night during a rally here on the Florida leg of his “Thank You” tour. During the campaign, he repeatedly downplayed violent outbursts…
Media and medical professionals are praising a new Bollywood film for shining a spotlight on the issue of mental health. The coming-of-age drama “Dear Zindagi” (Dear Life) tells the story of a young cinematographer who grapples with commitment issues and…
Protesters have blockaded the Polish parliament in Warsaw in support of opposition MPs unhappy about rules restricting press reporting. The opposition objects to government plans to limit the number of journalists allowed to cover parliamentary proceedings. The MPs’ protest delayed…
Apple and Google spokespeople went on the record saying that the two tech behemoths would be opposed to helping build or contributing to any sort of ‘Muslim Registry’. An Apple spokesperson said: “We think people should be treated the same…
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members sent back six boats packed with Rohingyas to Myanmar, following their attempt to seek refuge in Bangladesh after escaping continued persecution of their community on Friday.Deputy commanding Officer of BGB-2 Battalion Major Abu Russell Siddequi…
The nation celebrated the 46th Victory Day on Friday commemorating its glorious victory in the nine-month bloody war against the Pakistani occupation forces in 1971 with a pledge to forge a unity to make the country prosperous and developed one.The…
Christmas is approaching fast, the high streets are alive with shoppers, and presents are mounting up ready to be wrapped. Among the most popular of gifts are clothes; after all, we love to look good. But, do we really need…
US President Barack Obama has vowed to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election campaign.”We need to take action and we will,” he told US public radio network NPR.Russia stands accused by the US…
Dhaka – An MoU has been signed between BRAC University and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to support the Digital RMG Factory Mapping in Bangladesh Programme at the university’s Centre Entrepreneurship Development (CED).
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka on Thursday passed orders asking BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to appear before it on December on December 22 to complete her statement in self-defence in Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage…