BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday urged the government to step down following the example set by British Prime Minister David Cameron. “We would like to ask Awami League to quit. You (AL) please look at Britain and learn. You’re…
Year: 2016
Banking sector thriving on strong economy: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday the country’s banking sector is thriving on the strong national economy. “The banking sector is expanding day by day as the country’s economy has now got a strong ground,” she said.…
PEC, JSC exams to be held this year
Dhaka – The Primary Education Completion (PEC) and Junior School Certificate (JSC) examinations will be held this year as usual as a proposal of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education seeking cancellation of the PEC examinations of class V…
Robbie plays thoroughly modern ‘Jane’ in new ‘Tarzan’ film
With her cut-glass cheekbones, porcelain skin and cascading flaxen locks, it is hard to imagine a better choice to play Tarzan’s love interest than Australian actress Margot Robbie. But the 25-year-old, who appears as Jane in “The Legend of Tarzan,”…
People with abusive childhoods are likely to become addicts as adults
Kids who go through a violent or an abusive childhood are more likely to get involved in drug abuse and other addictions later in life, say researchers. The findings of a recently-published study show that children who had experienced domestic…
Combo therapy may help slow Alzheimer’s down
According to a recent study, combination therapy may hold the key to slowing down Alzheimer’s disease. Resveratrol is a naturally occurring polyphenolic phytochemical produced in several plants, especially grapes skin and seeds. One epidemiological study reported a positive association between…
Method to identify different subtypes of neurons
A team of researchers has developed the first scalable method to identify different subtypes of neurons in the human brain. The research lays the groundwork for “mapping” the gene activity in the human brain and could help provide a better…
Pakistani roboteers hunt global soccer glory
The little striker wearing a crescent moon and star jersey lines up his penalty and kicks right, netting his goal as the keeper dives the wrong way and hits the ground yelping in pain. Both players are teammates practising to…
Voters approve controversial French airport site
Voters in western France gave the go-ahead Sunday to a controversial airport development that has been at the centre of a years-long battle between environmental activists and the government. The local referendum on the new Nantes Atlantique airport passed with…
Love triangle Phoenix Fly to be aired on Eid
Entertainment Desk Model-turned-actor Monalisa who once stirred up the small screen with her smile is back after a hiatus of three years. She will be seen in a television play Phoenix Fly which will be aired on NTV on the…
3 cattle traders killed in Jessore road crash
Benapole – Three cattle traders along with three cattle were killed as a bus rammed a human hauler on Jessore-Magura highway in Phulerhat area of Sadar upazila in Jessore district on Sunday night.The deceased were identified as M Ishak Hossain,…
Mild tremor shakes southern Bangladesh districts
Dhaka – A mild earthquake shook Chittagong and adjacent districts in the country’s southern region on early Monday morning, Unb news agency reported.
Chile wins 2nd straight Copa America title as Messi misses
East Rutherford, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi still awaits his first title with Argentina’s national team. Messi put his penalty kick over the crossbar, Francisco Silva converted Chile’s shootout finale and La Roja won their second straight Copa America…
Lack of accountable govt leads to extrajudicial killings: Moudud
Assuring that extrajudicial killing will be stopped if their party returns to power, BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said the incidents of killing and enforced disappearance are happening in the country for lack of the government’s accountability.
Swedish PM phones Hasina; seeks support for UN membership candidature
Swedish Prime Minister Kjell Stefan Löfven on Sunday sought Bangladesh’s support to Swedish candidature in the election of non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2017-18.
Independence of the judiciary has been destroyed: Khaleda
Dhaka-BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday described the ruling Awami League as a party of militants and said the country would be safe, if their (AL’s) leaders and activists are detained.
Dinajpur to face Tangail in Nat’l school cricket final
Dhaka – Dinajpur High School will face Tangail School & College in the final of the Prime Bank Young Tigers National School Cricket at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.The one day format tournament final will begin at 9:00am.
Ronaldo, Portugal beat Croatia 1-0 at European Championship
Dhaka – Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal seized their chance to stay in the chase for an elusive first title together on Saturday.Ronaldo’s only shot created a rare scoring opportunity and substitute Ricardo Quaresma finished it off, helping Portugal to beat Croatia…
Man to die for M’singh couple murder
Mymensingh- A court here on Sunday convicted a man and sentenced him to death for killing a couple in 2014.The condemned convict is Golam Mostafa, hailing from the district town.
Youth’s body recovered in Natore
Natore- Police recovered the body of a young man from Nasira Beel area in Lalpur upazila on Sunday morning.The deceased was identified as Jewel, a three-wheeler driver and a resident of Mirganj area in Bagha upazila of Rajshahi district.
Gazipur shoe factory catches fire
Gazipu- A fire broke out at a footwear factory at Joydebpur in the city early Sunday. Hasibur Rahman, officer of Joydebpur Fire Service Station, said the fire originated from an electric short circuit at ‘Satota Shoe Factory’ in Mariali area around…
Youth killed in Magura AL clash
Magura – A young man was killed and 10 others injured in a clash between two groups of Awami League at Rajapur village in Sadar upazila on Sunday morning over union parishad election.The deceased was identified as Riadul Islam, 26,…
2 lakh Yaba pills recovered in Ctg
Chittagong- Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard recovered two lakh pieces of Yaba tablets from a house in Gohira area of Anwara upazila early Sunday.The force sources said on secret information, a team of coast guard, led by Lieutenant Dixson Chowdhury, conducted…
At least 14 killed in Somalia hotel attack; police say ended
Mogadishu, June 25 (AP/UNB) – At least 14 people were killed when gunmen stormed a hotel in Somalia’s capital and took an unknown number of hotel guests hostage, police and medical workers said Saturday, before security forces hunted down the attackers…
Green industry conf begins in S Korea Tuesday
The fourth green industry conference titled ‘Green Industry for Sustainable Cities’ begins in Ulsan, South Korea on Tuesday. Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu will attend the three-day conference representing Bangladesh. He left Dhaka for Korea on Saturday night, said an…
3 physicians among 4 set to be chargesheeted
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved a chargesheet against four people, including three physicians of Dinajpur Medical College and Hospital, in a graft case. The Commission at its regular meeting on Sunday approved the chargesheet against them, ACC public…
Lack of accountable govt leads to extrajudicial killings: Moudud
Assuring that extrajudicial killing will be stopped if their party returns to power, BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said the incidents of killing and enforced disappearance are happening in the country for lack of the government’s accountability. “The…
Wasim fired shot at Mitu, says CMP boss
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Iqbal Bahar on Sunday claimed that Wasim, who was arrested in connection with the murder of SP’s wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu, directly opened fire on her. “Both the arrestees — Wasim and Anwar, hailing from…
Grameenphone touches 10,000 3G BTS landmark
Grameenphone Ltd. today crossed 10,000 3G sites at 10,000 locations across Bangladesh, bringing in around 90% of the population under GP’s 3G coverage. State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim inaugurated the 10,000th 3G site at a celebration ceremony,…
Dhaka airport security concern grows
The falter of outdated surveillance equipment at Dhaka airport could not be more exposed as in the delay in landing of a flight carrying the Prime Minister and her entourage from Saudi Arabia on June 7 last. This happened at…