Bogra- An accused in the attack on a Shia mosque in Bogra was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Haripur village in Shibganj upazila early Wednesday.The deceased identified as Kawsar was an alleged member of banned militant outfit Jama’atul…
Year: 2016
Adorable new peacock spiders will rock your world
Spider lovers, get out your dancing shoes: Arachnologists in Australia have found seven new species of the colorful creatures known as peacock spiders, tiny jumping spiders notable for their bright rumps and disco-like mating rituals. Since 2013, spider enthusiasts Jürgen…
Emilia Clarke’s advice for surviving fame
Entertainment Desk Emilia Clarke is a fiery TV heroine, red-carpet rock star, and an exemplary candidate for the next 007. But success hasn’t always come easy for the gracious and funny diva, who catapulted to fame as Daenerys Targaryen in…
JS session adjourned for lack of speakers
Dhaka – Deputy Speaker Fazle Rabbi Miah was forced on Wednesday to adjourn the Parliament session at 12:15pm for lack of speakers on the proposed budget for 2016-17 fiscal year. On the very first day of the general discussion on…
Chirkutt bags first international award
Culture Desk Popular Bangladeshi band, Chirkutt has won the “Best Original Score” Award at the SAARC film festival held in Sri Lanka for their film Jalaler Golpo, by the director Abu Shahed Emon. It was announced on June 6, 2016.…
Lung cancer: Mobile app could extend life expectancy
A new mobile application could help doctors better provide care to patients with advanced lung cancer, perhaps even extending life expectancy, according to a study presented in the United States Monday. The app, named Moovcare, enables patient-doctor communication even at…
Snoop Dogg returns to rap roots on new album
Snoop Dogg has returned to his rap roots—as well as his familiar love of marijuana—as he released a new song Tuesday and detailed his upcoming album. “Coolaid,” which will come out on July 1, will be Snoop Dogg’s first hip-hop…
India, US reaffirm their commitment to join Paris Agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama on Tuesday committed themselves to join the Paris climate change deal this year, which would provide a “significant global momentum” towards implementation of the historic agreement, a top White House official…
IBBL view exchange meeting held
A views-exchange meeting of top executives of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 4 June 2016 Saturday at Mohammad Younus Auditorium of Islami Bank Tower. Engr. Mustafa Anwar, chairman of the bank was present in the meeting as chief…
IBBL hosts ifter for fasting pedestrians during Ramadan
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has taken month-long programme to distribute Ifter among one lac fifty thousand fasting pedestrians in Dhaka and Chittagong cities during the Holy Month Ramadan this year.
Clinton hails ‘milestone for women’
Hillary Clinton has thanked her supporters for helping her reach a historic moment for women – the US Democratic nomination for president.”Thanks to you, we’ve reached a milestone,” she told cheering crowds at a rally in New York.She hailed “the…
Hajj flight will begin from August 4
Dhaka-The government has announced the schedule of Hajj flights and the first pre-hajj flight will begin from August 4.
RU CCA secretary exempted
Dhaka-On Charge of negligence the general secretary (GS) of Central Cultural Alliance of Rajshahi University (RU) Abu Bakar Siddique has been exempted from his office. President of the alliance Sohel Rana confirmed the matter through a press-release On Tuesday night.
Nico graft case, charge hearing deferred
Dhaka-A Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Tuesday deferred the charge hearing in Nico graft case filed against 11 persons including BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia, to July 11. Judge Mohammad Aminul Islam of the court fixed the new date…
Hurting religious sentiment, report against Khaleda Zia
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday fixed June 30 for submission of the probe report against Begum Khaleda Zia in a case filed against her for her alleged hurting of religious sentiments of the people.
Militants & extremists have taken the control of the country: Fakhrul
Dhaka-The BNP yesterday alleged that the existence of militancy has flourished in the country instead of getting crushed due to reluctance of government.
AFC Asian Cup: Bangladesh concede 0-1 defeat to Tajikistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh conceded a 0-1 goal defeat to Tajikistan in their home match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers play-off at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday.With the day’s feat, Tajikistan advanced to the next year’s 3rd round qualifiers…
Premier Cricket: Kalabagan KC stay in super-six race
Dhaka – Kalabagan Krira Chakra stayed in the super-six race of the Walton Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League beating their neighbour Kalabagan Cricket Academy by 29 runs via the D/L method in a rain-marred match decided on reserved day (Tuesday)…
Messi on bench for Argentina in Copa opener against Chile
Dhaka – Lionel Messi will be on the bench for top-ranked Argentina’s Copa America opener and rematch of last year’s final against No. 5 Chile.The news about the 28-year-old Barcelona star before Monday night’s match at Levi’s Stadium was hardly…
Young girl’s body found in Launch cabin
Chandpur – Police recovered the body of an unidentified girl from a launch cabin at Chandpur launch ghat on Tuesday.Riad Hossain, an employee of the Dhaka-bound launch ‘MV Abe Jam Jam’, said a young boy and a girl, identifying themselves…
2 sentenced to death in Comilla, Faridpur
Dhaka – A tribunal of Faridpur and a court of Comilla on Tuesday convicted a man and a woman and sentenced them to death in different charges.In Faridpur, a tribunal sentenced a man to death for killing a woman after…
3 killed in lightning strikes in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat – Three people were killed and at least five others were injured after being struck by lightning in separate incidents in Kaliganj and Patgram upazilas on Tuesday morning.In Kaliganj upazila, farmer Mintu Miah and Asadul, son of Harun-or-Rashid, were…
2 JMB men killed in ‘gunfight’ in city
Dhaka – Two leaders of banned Islamist militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were killed in a gunfight during a joint drive by detectives and the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit near the Kalshi bridge area in Pallabi…
Truck pile-up kills 1 in Sirajganj
Sirajganj -A man was killed and six others were injured in a three-truck pile-up near Mulibari level crossing in Jamuna Bridge connecting road area in sadar upazila on Tuesday morning.The deceased, Abdur Rahim, 46, hailed from Sherpur upazila of Bogra…
Man killed ‘by son’ in C’nawabganj
Chapainawabganj -A man was killed allegedly as his son hit him with a stick over a family feud at Andorail village in Nachole upazila on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Jalal Uddin, 48, a resident of the village.Fasir Uddin,…
AI finds BD’s ‘failure to act decisively’ against violent groups
Amnesty International (AI) has said the ‘failure’ of Bangladesh authorities to take decisive action against violent groups responsible for at least 10 killings over the past two months creating a ‘climate of impunity’. “The brazen announcement by violent groups that…
Country gradually going under militants’ control: BNP
Accusing the government of not playing its due role in tackling militancy, BNP on Tuesday said it seems that the extremists and militants are gradually taking over the country’s control.In a statement, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also…
SC stays HC’s Mouchak Market shutdown order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed for six weeks the High Court order that asked the authorities concerned to shut the shops of Mouchak Market in the city, terming the building risky.Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme…
HC grants bail to Mahfuz Anam in 10 cases
The High Court on Tuesday granted an eight-week bail to The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam in 10 defamation cases. A two-member HC bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Md Ataur Rahman Khan granted the bail after bearing petitions…