JU CORRESPONDENT Jahangirnagar Theatre, the oldest cultural organization of Jahangirnagar University (JU), has arranged 11-day long drama festival marking its 36-year anniversary.
Year: 2016
IBBL and EC signs MoU on client verification
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Election Commission Bangladesh signed Memorrandum of Understanding (MoU) for verifying the information and documents of the bank clients on February 4, 2016 at the election commission office.
Police now engaged in terrorism, alleged Mirza Fakhrul
Dhaka – Terming the death of a tea-seller from a kerosene stove blast reportedly caused by members of police ‘inhuman and barbaric’, BNP on Thursday alleged that the police force itself is now engaged in terrorism. In a statement, BNP…
55 arrested in Rangpur
Police in anticrime drives arrested 55 persons, including a BNP activist and two Islami Chhatra Shibir workers, from different places in the district last night.According to police sources, the arrested persons also included absconding accused persons of different cases, warranties,…
84 held in special drives with Yaba, Liquor in Ctg
Chittagong district police in a series of overnight drives arrested 84 persons including a Jammat Shibir activist with Yaba and Liquor from different Upazilas of the district on Wednesday night.Abdul Awal, Additional Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) of Chittagong district,…
Mobile court fines 10 gamblers in Rangpur
A mobile court fined nine 9 gamblers with Taka 100 each and sentenced another one to seven days imprisonment without labour in Badarganj upazila town here today, police sources said.
Train kills young girl in Chittagong
An unidentified young girl aged about 20 was crushed under the wheels of a train in Fozdarhat Cadet College area under Sitakundu upazila on Thursday morning.Himangshu Das Rana, Officer in Charge (OC) of Government Railway Police (GRP) said the unidentified…
Independence-seeking ICC to review ‘Big Three’ change
Cricket’s administrative body decided Thursday to stage a complete review of the constitutional changes which gave the major powers and revenues to Australia, England and India two years ago.The International Cricket Council (ICC) adopted the changes, empowering Cricket Australia, the…
FIFA election globetrotters avoid football’s real problems – expertsd
The battle for the FIFA presidency has turned into a gruelling round-the-globe marathon for the five candidates but observers say they are avoiding the real problems facing the scandal-infected world football body.With Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim…
President Obama visits a Baltimore mosque
President Obama on Wednesday spoke at the Islamic Society of Baltimore — his first visit to a mosque in America — on protecting our nation’s tradition of religious freedom.(Excerpts) “If we’re serious about freedom of religion — and I’m speaking…
Hijab-wearing athlete on track to make U.S. Olympic history
She hasn’t earned an Olympic medal just yet, but fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is already making history.The 30-year-old Maplewood, New Jersey, native will be the first U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympic Games in a hijab, a headscarf worn by…
Julian Assange ‘will surrender’ if UN rules against him
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has said he will turn himself over to UK police on Friday if a UN panel rules he has not been unlawfully detained.He took refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in west London in June 2012 to…
Syria conflict: Sides trade blame over talks’ suspension
Syria’s government and the opposition have blamed each other for the suspension of peace talks in Geneva.UN envoy Staffan de Mistura called a temporary pause, saying the talks would resume on 25 February.But the opposition HNC said they would not…
No TICFA until GSP:Tofail
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed has told Parliament that the Trade and Investment Cooperation Framework Agreement (Ticfa) with the United States would not be effective until restoration of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for Bangladesh.”The Ticfa will not be effective…
Qatar to recruit 3 lakh BD labour
Qatar has shown interest to recruit about three lakh overseas jobseekers from Bangladesh over the next two years.Qatar Administrative Development and Labour and Social Affairs Minister Issa Saad Al-Jafali Al-Nuaimi said this at a bilateral meeting with the visiting Bangladesh…
Political division everywhere: Fakhrul
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday bemoaned that a suffocating situation has been created in the country as political division has spared to all spheres of society.“A dangerous political culture has now developed in the country.…
Sonali, Basic bank require time to regain position: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said it will take time for state-owned Sonali Bank and Basic Bank to regain their previous positions in the banking sector as they have experienced several unpleasant incidents.“There’re some problems in these government-owned banks.…
‘Sexually Transmitted’ Case of Zika found in Texas
The first known case of Zika virus transmission within the United States has been reported in Texas, and was likely contracted through sex rather than a mosquito bite.The announcement was made on Tuesday by local health officials in Dallas, one…
Japan Ready to Shoot Down North Korean Missile
Japan put its military on alert on Wednesday to shoot down any North Korean rocket that threatens its territory, while South Korea warned the North it would pay a “severe price” if it goes ahead with a satellite launch that…
Israeli police kills three Palestinian at East Jerusalem
Three Palestinian men have been shot and killed by Israeli police after a shooting incident, which left a female police officer dead and another injured in occupied East Jerusalem.Police said the Palestinians were armed with guns, knives and explosives, and…
North Korea missile launcher on the move, Japan reports
Japanese public broadcaster says North Korean mobile launcher has been seen travelling near east coast. North Korea’s mobile missile launcher has been seen moving near the east coast carrying a ballistic missile launcher, while activity has also been seen at…
Italian actor in coma after hanging scene misfires
An Italian actor is in a coma after he was choked when the hanging scene he was performing went wrong, according to Italian police.Raphael Schumacher, 27, was performing in an experimental production when a member of the audience noticed that…
Prof. Golam Rahman Chief Info Commissiner
Dhaka – Prof Dr Golam Rahman, a teacher of Mass Communication and Journalism Department of Dhaka University, has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC).
President urges journalists to support democratic continuity
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday urged journalists to contribute to the continuation of the country’s democratic march forward. The presidet expressed the hope that the government will give due attention to their salary disparities following the announcement of…
Neymar in Barca squad to face Valencia
Brazilian superstar Neymar was included in Barcelona’s squad to face Valencia in their Copa del Rey semi-final,first-leg on Wednesday just a day after testifying in court on fraud and corruption allegations.Neymar and his father gave evidence to Spain’s National Court…
Sculpture opens at UN on Int’l Mother Language Day
A sculpture marking the International Mother Language Day has been placed at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in front of the United Nation (UN) headquarters in New York City of the United States.
Meghna vessel capsize: 3 more dead bodies found
Two days after the capsize of a sand-laden bulkhead in the Meghna River near Char Abdullah, rescuers on Wednesday recovered three bodies.
RU IHC dept. to host Diamond jubilee
RU Correspondent The Islamic History and Culture department is going to host its Silver jubilee and Alumni association simultaneously on March19.
Jatio Kobita Utshab 2016 ends with call for peace
The 30th Jatio Kobita Utshab 2016 of two days program ends last Tuesday held at Kakim Chatter of D.U. Jatio Kabita Parishad (JKP) organized with the slogan “Kobita Moitrier” and “Kobita Shantir”.
Politically motivated case verdict aggrieved all: BNP
STAFF REPORTER BNP yesterday expressed deep concern over conviction of 28 party leaders and activists in different jail terms in a “politically motivated” case in Sirajganj.