Entertainment Desk After a three-week reign, the beloved fish Dory’s top box office spot has gone to the dogs — literally. “The Secret Life of Pets” racked up an impressive $103.2 million in its debut weekend, according to industry tracker…
Year: 2016
Briquette gains popularity as lower cost alternative fuel
Rajshahi Correspondent Briquette, a hard block made from coal dust, is gradually getting popularity among the city dwellers as an alternative fuel, for its relatively lower price, for household as well as commercial cooking. More and more fixed and low…
Australian mangrove die-off blamed on climate change
Thousands of hectares of mangroves in Australia’s remote north have died, scientists said Monday, with climate change the likely cause. Some 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres), or nine percent of the mangroves in the Gulf of Carpentaria, perished in just one…
Biswal discusses BD security with India, Australia, UK, Canada envoys
Dhaka – Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal had a meeting with diplomats from the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada on Monday morning and discussed the current situation in Bangladesh after successive…
What’s at stake in the South China Sea?
The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration will on Tuesday deliver its verdict on the fiercely disputed strategic shipping zone What’s the case about? After years of diplomatic negotiations that went nowhere, the Philippines brought its dispute with China to international…
NATO preparing for ‘hot’ war against Russia: Gorbachev
By RFE/RL Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has accused NATO of preparing for a “hot” war against Russia and says rhetoric from alliance’s leaders is pushing the two sides toward a military confrontation. “NATO has begun preparations for escalating from…
Portugal stun hosts France, win Euro 2016
Saint-Denis (AP/UNB) — Portugal’s players crowded around Cristiano Ronaldo as he sat on the turf, but their tearful captain couldn’t withstand the pain of his injury any longer. The Portuguese had to win their first major trophy the hard way…
US Asstt Scy Biswal, Indian HC Shringla discuss BD situation
Dhaka – Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal had a long meeting with Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Sunday evening and discussed Bangladesh situation, UNB news agency reported.
Football great Pele 75 marrying for third time
Sao Paulo – Brazil football legend Pele is getting married Tuesday for the third time, tying the knot with his girlfriend of six years Marcia Cibele Aoki. Pele, 75, told O Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper that this time, he…
US offers support to counter terrorism
Dhaka – The United States Sunday offered expertise and technical supports to Bangladesh in its counter terrorism efforts as Washington reiterated its pledge to stay beside the government in the crucial juncture when the country faced a cowardly terrorist attack…
Govt failed to take step against extremism: BNP
BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has failed to take any visible and prompt step towards eliminating extremism as it is busy implementing its old plan to annihilate its political opponents.
8 out of 9 Italians were dining together in one table: Eyewitness
It was one of the worst moments of his life. The 32-year-old assistant cook at the Holey Artisan Bakery had never thought of returning to life. It was horrible, awful!
Flood situation remains static in Kurigram
The overall flood situation in the district remained unchanged as of Sunday although the water levels in the Brahmaputra, Dharala and Dudhkumar rivers have receded slightly.
Satkhira BNP leader killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops
A local BNP leader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Chorakhal in Shyamnagar upazila early Sunday.
SP’s wife murder in Ctg: 2 put on 3-day remand
A court here on Sunday placed two accused, arrested in connection with the killing of Police Super Babul Akhter’s wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu, on a three day remand each.
Ershad also pushes for national unity
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad on Sunday urged the government to take an initiative for forging a national unity to eliminate militancy and terrorism from the country with united efforts.
Case filed over Sholakia terror attack
A case was filed against two people in connection with Thursday’s terrorist attack near Sholakia Eidgah here that left four people, including two policemen, dead.
Prof Ata Alahi Khan passes away
Prof Dr Ata Alahi Khan, a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery in the country, died due to kidney diseases at a city hospital on Friday morning. He was 82.
Action to be taken against North South University: Nasim
As its two students had involvement in recent terror attacks at Gulshan café and Sholakia, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Sunday questioned about the education system of North South University and warned that action will be taken against this private…
8 JMB men charged with Hoshi Kunio murder
Rangpur – Police on Sunday pressed charges against eight members of banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in connection with the killing of Japanese citizen Hoshi Kunio.Officer-in-charge of Kaunia Police Station Abdul Kader Jilani, also the investigation officer of the case, submitted…
Youth shot dead in Shariatpur over land dispute
Shariatpur – A young man was shot to death and two people suffered bullet wounds in a rival attack over a land-related dispute at Kandi village in Zanjira upazila on Sunday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Harun Madbar, 32, son…
Swechchhasebak League man slaughtered in Sylhet
Sylhet – A local Swechchhasebak League activist was slaughtered by his landlord at Pathantula in the city on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Abdullah Antar, 34, an activist of the district unit of Swechchhasebak League, hailing from Rajshahi.Quoting victim’s friend…
Bangladeshi national shot dead by BSF along Naogaon border
Naogaon – A Bangladeshi national was shot dead by the members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Chakchandi bordering area in Dhamoirhat upazila early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Golap Hossain, 33, son of Khairul Islam of Chandipur village in…
Moudud wants govt to launch ‘united platform’
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Sunday urged the government to float a ‘united platform’ with all to resist extremism and terrorism in the country.
2-trophy day for Serena, wins win doubles with Venus
Dhaka – Serena Williams is leaving Wimbledon with two trophies, teaming with her older sister Venus to win a women’s doubles final that began a little more than 3 hours after the singles final ended Saturday.The American siblings won their…
Portugal’s Pepe fit for final against France
Dhaka – Portugal defender Pepe is fit and ready for another duel with France’s top forward Antoine Griezmann on the European Championship final on Sunday.”I feel great. I’m fully fit and can be chosen to play,” Pepe said at a…
2 to walk gallows for killing Rangpur schoolboy
A court here on Sunday sentenced two people to death for killing a schoolboy in Pirgachha upazila in 2011.
EURO 2016 big show Sunday night
Dhaka – The big show of the 15th edition UEFA European Championship to be staged at Stade de France expecting around 81,338 audiences on Sunday night.Two-time title winners and hosts France will take on Portugal in the 24-team tournament…
EURO 2016 at a glance
Dhaka – Eyeing to maiden title Portugal will face the hosts and two times winner France in the 15th edition final of the month-long UEFA European Championship at Stade de France on Sunday night.The high-voltage final battle will begin at 1:00…
Obama calls for greater respect, understanding in US
President Barack Obama called Sunday for greater tolerance, respect and understanding from police officers toward the people they take an oath to protect as well as from individuals who think the police are too heavy handed and intolerant, particularly toward…