DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to move cricket governing body International Cricket Council (ICC) with a ‘review’ appeal to reconsider pacer Taskin Ahmed’s suspension from bowling in the international cricket. “We are thinking about sending a…
Dhaka x – A court here on Monday convicted two people and sentenced them to death for killing a street child in 2005.The condemned convicts were Anwar Hossain alias Shankor Chandra Devnath, 27, a tailoring shop employee in Narinda in…
SOUTHAMPTON – Jurgen Klopp refused to write off Liverpool’s hopes of forcing their way into the top four despite squandering a two-goal lead at Southampton.Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat meant they were unable to take advantage of Manchester City’s home loss to…
DHAKA – Australia have won the important toss and decided to bowl first against Bangladesh in the super 10 group 2 match of World Twenty20 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, India.Squads:Bangladesh Team: Al-Amin Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza (captain),…
GAIBANDHA – A field day on production and dissemination of BARI released orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) was held at Ratanpur village under Fulchhari upazila today amid much enthusiasm.A discussion meeting was also held at the village this morning on…
RAJSHAHI – A mobile court has sentenced four drug-traders including a woman to two years jail in Tanore Upazila of the district yesterday, police sources here said today.The convicted persons were identified as Shafiqul Islam, 38, his wife Angura Begum,…
MEHERPUR- The members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive recovered 50,000 cow fattening tablets from Buripota frontier area of the district on Sunday.Acting on a tip off, a team of BGB conducted the drive near the pillar No-116…
The launch of such a phone – expected to be called the iPhone SE – would represent Apple’s second bid for the crowded mid-tier market after an unsuccessful foray three years ago.It might give the world’s best-known technology company a…
Celebrated film actress Parveen Sultana Diti has been laid to rest at the family graveyard at Narayanganj’s Sonargaon.Her Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) was held at the local mosque near her home at Sonargaon’s Dattaparha village after Monday’s midday prayers.Sonargaon Police OC…
A very shocking and alarming news ‘Housewife snatched away from auto rickshaw mass-raped’ has drawn my attention like many others. It happened in Gaibandha sadar upazila at about 10pm. These types of reports have flooded the print and electronic media.…
The historic climate agreement reached by more than 190 nations in December 2015 will require more than just the individual efforts of participating countries to meet their commitments to mitigate climate change. Too often overlooked is the crucial role the…
Jon Min Dok This article was contributed to NK News by the DPRK’s Institute for Disarmament and Peace, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday. DPRK think tank argues that nuclear deterrent is necessary as long as joint war games are…
The election for the teacher’s representative to different executive bodies of Rajshahi University (RU) will be held on March 24. The posts for election are Dean, syndicate, Academic Council and Planning & development category. The election commissioner and also acting…
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended the plying of vessels through the Shela River following the capsize of a coal-laden cargo vessel in the river at Harintana of the Sundarbans under Mongla upazila. BIWTA Chairman…
Dhaka – A Dhaka court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant against 21 BNP leaders in a case filed with Paltan Police Station for arson attacks.
Here’s a sight that will melt the heart of any post-blizzard commuter: Pavement that stays clear even as snow descends.A special concrete mix, studded with electricity-conducting ingredients, could help airports and other places run on time during inclement weather —…
You don’t build the world’s biggest bird nests by putting up with lazybones. That, anyway, is the finding of a new study into how sociable weavers (Philetairus socius) make and maintain nests that can house up to 500 birds. Aggressive…
We know that staff retention, increased productivity and enhanced reputation are all key to a successful organisation. But so, too, is the need to create an environment where employees can raise concerns without fear of being regarded unfavourably by management,…
Elton John will perform in an ancient Roman theater in Pompeii in July as part of a world tour to showcase his new album “Wonderful Crazy Night”, his Italian promoter said on Friday.The concert has not yet been listed on…
A programme shedding lights on the lives of garment workers of the country was held at Nouvelle Vague auditorium of Alliance Fran?aise de Dhaka, Dhanmondi in the city on March 17. The performance based event was held as part ot…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period love saga “Bajirao Mastani” continued its winning streak by taking home maximum trophies at the Times of India Film Awards – 2016 including the best director prize for the filmmaker and best actor honour for Ranveer…
Oil prices dipped slightly during the early hours of Asian trading on Monday as fresh oversupply concerns spurred by an increase in operational US rigs bridled a recent rally.This follows a week of gains that lifted US benchmark West Texas…
Calcium has been known long as good for our bones, but it might also be the key to a good night’s sleep, says a new study, unveiling a new theory how sleep works.The study showed that sleep depends on the…
Analysis of a bear bone found in an Irish cave has provided evidence of human existence in Ireland 2,500 years earlier than previously thought, academics announced Sunday.For decades, the earliest evidence of human life in Ireland dated from 8,000 BC.But…
The world’s largest mangrove forest Sundarbans must be saved from destruction. But our government is turning a deaf ear to this public demand.Their short-sighted ‘development’ plans has overshadowed the importance of protecting the environment. They are eager to give local…
The British Council is organising a play titled ‘A Different Romeo and Juliet’ on Mar 28 to mark legendary playwright William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary.The play will be premiered at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in collaboration with Dhaka Theatre and Graeae…
Dhaka – Water resources minister Anisul Islam Mahmud on Sunday said Bangladesh experienced a drastic fall in the Padma River’s water flow during this dry season. ‘Generally, we get at least 65,000 Cusec (cubic feet per second) of water in…
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday alleged that BNP chief Khaleda Zia with her vow to hold election without Hasina has demonstrated that she is conspiring again to kill her through an attack like the August 21 one.…
Dhaka – National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads & Railways (NCPSRR) on Sunday urged the concerned authority to take necessary steps to stop plying of vessels through the Shela River in Sundarbans to keep it and its bio-diversity unhurt.